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Copper & Cask Cigar Blend Whiskey (Batch 10)

A high aged, HAZMAT proof, double multi-barrel finished whiskey that’s offered at a surprisingly affordable price point.
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Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon
Whiskey JYPSI Tribute is the brand’s answer to satisfying a broader group of consumers by offering a decidedly smooth sip backed by a list of unique attributes and at an accessible price point.
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Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch B525)
Staying close to a baseline of traditional, sweet bourbon flavors, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525 isn’t groundbreaking, but it delivers a tasty, immediately likable pour.
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Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon (Batch #17)
An estate distillery in Nevada, Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon Batch #17 doubles down on the grain-driven flavors, yielding memorable yet mixed results.
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Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is a new ongoing release that sets a baseline, building on the brand’s more fine-tuned limited edition decanter series by offering a classic bourbon flavor profile at a more accessible price point.
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Leopold Bros 8 Year Old Cask Strength Three Chamber Finished BourbonRead Review
The Original Santa Fe Whiskey Original Mesquite Read Review
Whiskey Row Cask Strength BourbonRead Review
Green River Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel BourbonRead Review
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch B525)Read Review
Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem! 2: The White Port WolfRead Review
Lost Lantern 2025 Farmers’ Fields RyeRead Review
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #7: Whiskey Acres BourbonRead Review
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San Francisco’s Old Potrero Whiskey California Cellar Series 2025 Editions

Heritage & Innovation Come Together in Two Premium Cask-Finished Rye Whiskeys – Collaborations with Gundlach Bundschu Winery & Almanac Beer Co.
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KENTUCKY OWL Releases Batch #13 Bourbon

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Blender John Rhea Blends Final Batch Before Retirement.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Experimental Batch 044: Bourbon Barreled Limecello

Chattanooga Whiskey announces the newest Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 044: Bourbon Barreled Limecello.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Announces First Bourbon Seltzer: Ginger Infused Highball

Chattanooga Whiskey today announces a new limited-time offering: Ginger Infused Highball made with 100% straight bourbon whiskey.
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J. Mattingly 1845, Innovative Craft Distiller, to Purchase the Ownership Interests of its Founder Emeritus, Jeff Mattingly

Cameron Mattingly to Remain in Role as Vice President, Production.
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World Whiskey Society Spotlights Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Mizunara Barrels

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Hooten Young Whiskey & Cigars Launches First-Ever Bottled‑in‑Bond Bourbon

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Whiskey House of Kentucky Announces Amendment to Credit Agreement to Support Continued Growth

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Copperworks Distilling Co. Rolls Out Single Cask No. 440

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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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Interview

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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Opinion

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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Best Of

#1 Whiskey of 2024

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