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15 Stars Founder’s Reserve Fine Aged Rye

15 Stars Founder’s Reserve Fine Aged Rye is a more aged and complex blend of ryes from multiple states with improved flavors compared to its predecessor, though its sub-100 proof slightly hinders its full potential.
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The American Whiskey
The American Whiskey is a 104 proof blend of 2-7 year old sourced bourbons and American light whiskeys, embodying the spirit of unity and pride that defines our nation.
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Little Book Chapter 9: “None For Granted”
Little Book Chapter 9: "None For Granted" pays tribute to the "founding flavors" of American whiskey, emphasizing rich caramel and oak notes that evolve throughout its sip.
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Pinhook Tiz Rye Time Vertical Series - 9 Year
Six releases into the series, Pinhook’s Tiz Rye Time finds its stride and delivers its best sip yet.
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Roaming Man 10 Year Rye
Roaming Man 10 Year Rye is a fun time-capsule pour offering a look back at how the brand initially started.
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Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Tawny Port FinishRead Review
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Rye CuriousRead Review
Old Forester President’s Choice Rye (2025)Read Review
Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Vintage Series Spring 2021Read Review
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Three Chord Bourbon Unleashes Vol 2, A New Look That Underscores Its Roots in Music

With a classic vinyl aesthetic and a perfectly shaped design to sit alongside your album collection, the award-winning bourbon, headed by a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, introduces a new look, new flavor, and new sound.
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Texas Hill Country Distillery, GARRISON BROTHERS Helps Raise $100,000 for Kerr Country Flood Relief Fund

July 12 “Guadalupe Relief” Event Turns Bourbon into Help Good Bourbon for a Good Cause Donates $50,000 with 100% Match of Funds from Happy State Bank in Fredericksburg to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY CONTINUES WELLER’S EXPANSION INTO WHEAT WHISKEY BY INTRODUCING WELLER 18 YEAR OLD AND THE SECOND EDITION OF WELLER MILLENNIUM

he result of The World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery’s continued exploration of wheat whiskey, both releases celebrate W. L. Weller’s legacy of experimentation and the remarkable aging potential for the category
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Watch Hill Proper to host the 3rd Annual American Whiskey Festival with New Wine Walk Experience

The American Whiskey Festival, hosted by Watch Hill Proper, will take over North Village Square in Norton Commons.
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Turn Up the Volume: New Riff’s Headliner Returns with Bold New Blend

Newport distillery returns for an encore with its annual release.
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15 STARS Unveils First West, a New Line Extension Showcasing Three Distinctive Bourbon Expressions

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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Barrell Decade

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof: A Bolder, Spicier Rye Crafted For Cocktails

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Minden Mill Unveils Single Estate Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey From The High Desert

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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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Opinion

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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#1 Whiskey of 2024

There was one whiskey that stood out above all other in 2024.
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