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McKenzie Rye Whiskey

A no-nonsense rye from the Finger Lakes region of New York State, McKenzie Rye Whiskey will appeal to those looking for a craft rye that’s filled with spice and supporting sweet notes.
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McKenzie Pure Pot Still Whiskey
Targeted at those seeking an Irish-inspired pour, McKenzie Pure Pot Still Whiskey leaves you wanting more.
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Frank August Case Study: 05 Wheated Reserve Bourbon
Focusing on kitchen baking flavors, Frank August Case Study: 05 leans into its wheated underpinnings and delivers a pleasing sip at a high cost.
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Purple Toad 7 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon (118 Proof)
Purple Toad 7 Year Straight Bourbon is a bold, 118 proof Kentucky single barrel bourbon offering classic flavors with a unique kick.
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
Time-tested, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon delivers a traditional tasting double-barreled sip that highlights the benefits of using a new charred oak finishing barrel.
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Woodford Reserve Releases 2025 Master’s Collection Revealed

Woodford Reserve announces the 2025 Master’s Collection release - Sweet Oak Bourbon. Aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels, this whiskey draws bold flavor and unique grain structure.
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Deciphering Chattanooga Whiskey’s Intergalactic Comet Crusher

Intergalactic Comet Crusher is unlike anything the whiskey industry has ever experienced. Brands often rely on backstories steeped in history, old-tyme label designs, and connections to a bygone era to sell their products. Chattanooga Whiskey turns this on its head by offering a product filled with out-of-this-world concepts, humor, self-parody, and mystery.
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How much does climate affect bourbon aging? Milam & Greene has “The Answer”

There is a question debated among bourbon drinkers about how much the “location” where a bourbon is aged directly influences its taste. Milam & Greene seeks to help answer that question with their latest release.
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Westward Whiskey Files for Bankruptcy. What’s Next?

When news of Westward Whiskey filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in mid-April hit, many thought it would lead to their doors closing for good. But in our interview with the CEO of Westward Whiskey, he sees that the opposite is true, and their doors will be open even wider than ever before.
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Will There Be a Bourbon Price Reckoning?

Last year marked a new high for bourbon pricing. The result has been a growing and more vocal backlash on pricing than usual. With signs pointing to a possible bourbon glut, has bourbon pricing been put on notice by their consumers?
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Is Bourbon Really Going Bust?

According to recent news reports, the bourbon boom is now a bourbon bust. But is that really the case?
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Watershed Distillery - The Capital City Distillery Tour

We spoke to Greg Lehman, founder of the fan favorite Central Ohio distillery about how Watershed Distillery got its start and the plans he has for its future.
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