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Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon (2026)

Garrison Brothers’ 2026 Cowboy Bourbon continues to deliver the brand’s signature 140+ proof pour with bold, dry, oak-forward character, backed by an excellent array of flavors.
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Ghostwood Blended Bourbon
Ghostwood Blended Bourbon is a light, approachable 4-grain bourbon offering a sweet, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional Kentucky bourbons.
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Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon (2026)
Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon delivers a classic, oak-forward profile, offering a thoroughly enjoyable, no-nonsense pour that showcases its age despite its relatively modest 107 proof.
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Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask (2026)
Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask leaves travel-retail exclusivity behind and is now a national limited release at a lower price, showing gradual refinement with an enjoyable, fruit-forward flavor profile.
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Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask Volume 1
Utilizing an uncommon finishing barrel, Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask Volume 1 is a perfect fall and winter bourbon.
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Larrikin 9 Year Single Barrel RyeRead Review
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Brotherhood & Valor Bourbon “Battalion #1”Read Review
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Bardstown Bourbon Company 2026 DiscoveryRead Review
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Wanderfolk Distillery Celebrates Whiskey of the Golden Age with the Launch of Tallbird American Whiskey

Blend of Straight Bourbons Crafted for Cocktails Celebrate Quality, Nostalgia and Affordability.
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Hardhide Brings the Spirit of Southern Hospitality to the Can With New Southern Whiskey Cocktails

Inspired by two favorite ways fans already enjoy Hardhide Whiskey, the new 5.9% ABV Southern Whiskey Cocktails bring Strawberry Whiskey Lemonade and Peach Whiskey Iced Tea to the can.
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Copper & Kings Launches Bottle Your Own — A Journey Through the Intertwined History of American Brandy and Bourbon

Guests taste two single barrels — one brandy, one bourbon — then fill, cork, label, and sign a bottle of either. Or both.
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Duck Club Bourbon Introduces new expression: Wetlands

The Official Bourbon of Ducks Unlimited unveils a limited-edition, seven-to-nine-year blend bottled at 107-proof to raise funds for wetlands conservation.
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Hooten Young and Ruger Firearms Unveil "First-Fire" Bourbon and Rim Fire & Center Fire Cigars

A 7-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon capped at 1,776 individually numbered bottles, paired with two hand-rolled Toro cigars—produced by Hooten Young under license from Sturm, Ruger & Co. Pre-sale opens to the public October 14 at 1 p.m. EST.
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Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Announce New Partnership, Reimagining the Classics Through Bourbon, Style and Culture

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Black Opal Returns: Widow Jane's Rarest Long-Aged Bourbons Artfully Blended in Limited Bottling

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Willett Distillery Unveils Cask Strength Expression of Willett Pot Still Reserve

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Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Spirits Land in Florida Partnership with Green Light Distribution brings the award-winning spirits statewide

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Three Brands Going Big with Limited Releases at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the exclusive and first-access limited releases brands are bringing to the table. We highlight what three brands are doing this year.
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The Prohibition Collection Returns: Reviewing Buffalo Trace's 2026 Edition

Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is back for a third year, shining a light on five historic brands produced during Albert B. Blanton's time leading George T. Stagg Distillery. Does this latest installment earn its premium price tag?
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Lost Lantern’s Fifty Nifty Bourbon - The Story Behind America's First 50 State Blend

Lost Lantern set out to accomplish what many would consider impossible, creating a meticulously crafted bourbon blend featuring whiskey from distilleries in all 50 states and proving that ambitious blending can be both cohesive and exceptional.
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America’s 250th Anniversary Whiskey Buying Guide

Red, white, and bourbon: America’s 250th Anniversary is sparking an exciting lineup of commemorative whiskeys, ranging from simple patriotic editions to innovative finishes, historic throwbacks, and once-in-a-generation blends.
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The Confluence Project: Where Collaboration and Competition Meet

The Confluence Project Volume 1 unites craft whiskey innovators New Riff and Chattanooga Whiskey in a collaboration years in the making, celebrating the unique relationship between competition and cooperation that continues to drive American whiskey forward.
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“A Father’s Joy is Earned” The Story Behind Jim Gaffigan’s Fathertime Bourbon

For comedian Jim Gaffigan, what started as a harmless pandemic-era pastime snowballed into a full-blown obsession that any bourbon drinker will recognize: the uncontrollable need to take it to the next level and commit fully to what is — let's be honest — a hobby with a drinking problem.
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