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Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve: Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish

Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve: Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish is a well-executed bourbon finished in Garryana oak that delivers a balanced blend of sweet bakery notes against unexpected spice.
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Rough Rider 8 Year The Old Lion (2025)
An annual limited edition release from Long Island Spirits, Rough Rider 8 Year The Old Lion is full flavored, but time in the barrel isn’t enough to fully smooth its rough edges.
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Black Band Straight Wheat Whiskey
Black Band Straight Wheat Whiskey is an enjoyable, grain-forward pour that showcases the use of small-barrel aging by an up-and-coming distillery that focuses on organic grains.
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Black Band Four Grain Bourbon
Hailing from the former “Whiskey Capital of the World,” Black Band Four Grain Bourbon shows potential but needs to be dialed in.
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Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey
Those who enjoy the intensity of HAZMAT light whiskeys will find Penelope 18 Year a fascinating experiment in age and proof.
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Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #5 Dread River Distilling Co. Alabama BourbonRead Review
Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #6: Fiddler Soloist Georgia BourbonRead Review
Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #2: Copperworks Distilling Washington Single MaltRead Review
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Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #8 New Riff Distilling Kentucky RyeRead Review
Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #7: Broad Branch Distillery North Carolina RyeRead Review
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Rabbit Hole Distillery Unveils Raceking: A Six-Year Aged Chocolate-Forward Bourbon Worthy of the Winner’s Circle

Limited-Edition Expression Celebrates Patience, Craftsmanship, and Kentucky’s Horse Racing Heritage.
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Tailgate Spirits LLC Names RNDC Exclusive West Virginia Distributor for Blue Lot Bourbon

Founder-built across 75+ West Virginia retail accounts, Blue Lot® now scales statewide with RNDC.
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Introducing Gambit No. 6: A 6-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Master Distiller Chip Tate

Featuring Six Distinct Barrel Finishes from Visionary Master Distiller Chip Tate, Gambit No. 6 is the Second Release from Tate since joining Foley Family Wines & Spirits Following Debut of Heralded Ampersand Collection.
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Knob Creek Debuts Blender's Edition, a Limited Series Celebrating the Art of Blending

Knob Creek® Blender's Edition 01 is the result of intentional blending craftsmanship, unlocking a sweeter side of the Knob Creek® flavor profile.
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A New Era at Jeptha Creed: Expanded Distillery Experiences Arrive In 2026

The Kentucky–based craft bourbon producer is a bucket-list stop in 2026 with new barrel tastings, immersive distillery tours, and much more.
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Barrell Craft Spirits Introduces an 18-year Whiskey Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes Barrels

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Lux Row Distillers announces the arrival of Blood Oath Pact 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Jack Daniel’s Introduces New Batches of Award-Winning Aged Series Tennessee Whiskeys

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Evan Williams ® Single Barrel Debuts Bourbon Nation Collegiate Editions for Five Universities

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#1 Whiskey of 2025

Among the countless whiskeys released in 2025, one rose unmistakably to the top. It distinguished itself not only in craftsmanship and character, but in its ability to leave a lasting impression long after the glass was empty.
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Best Bourbon Whiskeys of 2025

Competition for Best Bourbon of the Year is as intense as it’s ever been, and 2025 offered no shortage of standout bottles. Even so, these five distinguished themselves in remarkable ways.
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Best Rye Whiskeys of 2025

It was a banner year for rye, and narrowing the field to just five proved anything but easy.
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Best American Whiskeys of 2025

American whiskey is inherently diverse, and this year’s five winners showcase that range better than ever.
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Best Finished Whiskeys of 2025

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, it is now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2025.
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Best American Single Malt Whiskeys of 2025

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique American single malt whiskeys of 2025.
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