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The Blanton’s Bourbon Phenomenon: How the Brand’s Surge In Popularity was Years in the Making

Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon rise in popularity from readily available on just about any shelf, to a bottle that sells for multiple times its asking price and a level of demand that could even be described as excessive. So what caused Blanton’s surge in popularity?
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The Hottest Whiskey Releases this Fall

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World Whiskey Society Japanese Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Bourbon and Port Ruby Casks Handcrafted by Chip Tate
A weird, wild, and unlikely combination makes for an interesting discussion-worthy whiskey that tastes unlike anything else on your shelf.
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Blue Note Honey Cask Rye (2024)
Honey finished ryes aren’t as common as bourbon-based ones, but Blue Note Honey Cask Rye uses this opportunity to its advantage and stands out in all of the right ways.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bourbon Vintage Series: Spring 2020
Chattanooga Whiskey Co.’s latest bottled in bond bourbon threads the line between classic bourbon notes and a supporting cast of flavors that elevates it to the next level.
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Pinhook Cask Strength Bourbon “Bourbon Breeze” (2024)
The latest cask strength bourbon from Pinhook is an easy-drinking affair with a reasonable price tag.
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Yellowstone Limited Edition 2024
The first double-finished Yellowstone Limited Edition since its initial release in 2015, the 2024 edition focuses on balance and drinkability with a fruit-forward flavor profile.
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Oregon Spirit Distillers Bourbon
Utilizing a four grain mashbill can bring great results, however, in this case it delivers a more muddled experience.
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Oregon Spirit Distillers Single Barrel Bottled In Bond Wheat Whiskey
Oregon Spirit Distillers Single Barrel Bottled In Bond Wheat Whiskey is an easy-drinking whiskey that does little to showcase what wheat whiskey is truly capable of.
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Stauning Danish Whisky Floor Malted Rye (Batch 1-2022)
Originating from Denmark and made with floor malted rye, Stauning Danish Whisky Floor Malted Rye is an interesting curiosity that is held back by its age.
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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #13 Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye
A twice barreled Jack Daniel’s rye that fixes many of the issues from a previous iteration, which results in a wonderfully rich sip.
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Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 8 Years
The oldest and hands down best Woodinville Whiskey Company bourbon to date.
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ANGEL'S ENVY UNVEILS TRIPLE OAK, THE BRAND'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE AWARD-WINNING SIGNATURE SERIES IN OVER A DECADE

ANGEL'S ENVY®, the global brand that produces finished whiskeys at their Louisville-based distillery, unveiled ANGEL'S ENVY Triple Oak.

Bourbon with Heart hosts charity raffle featuring rare, allocated bourbon

Prize lineup includes six-bottle Weller set as grand prize.

Pursuit Spirits Introduces "Between Two Barrels" at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Pursuit Spirits announces the launch of "Between Two Barrels," an innovative new activation at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

A Special Time of Year as Ingram River Aged Releases 2024 Flagship Bourbon

O.H. Ingram’s Annual Ultra-Premium Expression Comprises Just Six Barrels this Year.

Dierks Bentley To Introduce ROW 94 Whiskey

Country music superstar crafts his first whiskey at Green River Distilling Co., using only Three Ingredients and The Truth.

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Blasting off with Strato Whiskey

What isn’t talked about when it comes to aging bourbon is that the territory of the United States extends outwards and upwards. That changes this week thanks to one of the most innovative experiments that the world of whiskey has seen in a long time.
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Chasing the Dragon: We Drink Fireball Dragon Reserve Whisky

Does the market really need an upscale Fireball Whisky? Thanks to Fireball Dragon Reserve Whisky, we now know the answer.
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The charm of bourbon decanters

The bygone era of the bourbon decanter was a period when packaging overshadowed the whiskey itself. Though they were utilized to help sell bourbon which had fallen out of favor, their distinct style and creativity remains charming 50+ years later.
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Spending a Night at Jack Daniel’s

Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a night at a distillery? It should be on every whiskey lover's bucket list.
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Making History At MGP

This past week we had the opportunity to make history. Ross & Squibb Distillery, owned by MGP Ingredients is often shrouded in mystery only in that it isn’t open for public tours or really anyone else for that matter. While there, we got to do something no outside visitor has done in 80+ years.
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Bourbon’s Next Era

Bourbon is beginning to settle into a “been there, done that” period. As bourbon consumers finally come down off this finished whiskey and gimmick “high,” the question arises: What direction will bourbon move to drive consumers to continually stay invested in it?

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