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Shiner Texas Legend Rye

Leaning on over a century of brewing knowledge results in a surprisingly good first distillation of Shiner Texas Legend Rye.
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King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon
Deviating from the brand’s traditional single barrel format, King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon will delight fans of the brand, but at a questionable price point.
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Village Bonfire (Batch 16)
This smoked maple syrup finished bourbon offers a sweet, approachable profile with a touch of unique wood smoke, though the smoke influence is more tempered than expected.
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Traveller Whiskey Full Proof
Traveller Whiskey Full Proof is a high -proof blended whiskey collaboration between Buffalo Trace's Harlen Wheatley and Chris Stapleton that, despite its full proof status, is dominated by overpowering, grainy ethanol heat.
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Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 5
This fifth edition of Wyoming Whiskey's National Parks series is a sweet, fruit-focused 5 year old bourbon honoring Grand Teton National Park that continues the brand’s impressive track record.
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Jack Daniel’s Debuts High Proof, Small Batch Rye from Three Unique Barrelhouse Locations

Five batches of barrel-proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey from Coy Hill, Boiler Hill, and Fire Brigade Fields are available beginning this month in very limited quantities at the distillery’s White Rabbit Bottle Shop.

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces the Grand Opening of the John G. Carlisle Cafe

In celebration of the Distillery’s first permanent dining destination, Buffalo Trace invites guests to explore a three-week lineup of daily experiences.

Pursuit Spirits Chosen For The 2026 Whiskey Row Series Private Selection

Pursuit Spirits has been named the featured producer for the 2026 Whiskey Row Series.

Brooklyn's Widow Jane Distillery Introduces Bourbon Finished for Eight Months in Tequila Ocho Casks

"With our Ocho Cask Finish, we treated the agave character as a prism; not to mask our 10-year whiskey, but to refract it. The result is a vivid freshness and brightness that still feels unmistakably Widow Jane.” - Sienna Jevremov, Head Distiller, Widow Jane.
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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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