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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch A125)

Deviating from the path past batches have taken, the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon batch of 2025 will leave fans of the brand scratching their heads.
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BOURBON RELEASE CALENDAR

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Episode #99

-The Rise of Celebrity Whiskeys
-Crafting Celebrity Spirits: The Business Models
-Consumer Perception: The Connection Between Celebrity and Product

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2XO The Sneakerhead Blend Bourbon
2XO The Sneakerhead Blend Bourbon takes you on a journey of sweet and spicy flavors that never stay in one place for long.
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Burton James Bourbon (Batch 01)
A well balanced traditionally-inspired bourbon that’s proofed perfectly.
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Burton James Five-Tool Player (Batch 05)
Bringing together five whiskeys spanning four grains and three whiskey types reveals a whiskey that ranks high on overall balance.
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Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon
With its impactful proof point and flavorful sip, including its stand-out finish, you’d be foolish not to have a bottle of Old Grand-Dad 114 in your collection.
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Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2024-04 “Jimmy’s Batch”Read Review
Old Forester 117 Series: Warehouse IRead Review
Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon (2024)Read Review
Blue Run Ember BourbonRead Review
Watch Hill Exceptional Series (Batch 02)Read Review
Pure Antique 20 Year (2024)Read Review
Westland Garryana Edition 9Read Review
Garrison Brothers Balmorhea BourbonRead Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

Ohio’s Echo Spirits Constructs Its Latest Engineer Series Blended Bourbon Offering

Echo Spirits announces the launch of Batch 25A - Trail Mix.
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Frey Ranch Distillery Joins University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance

Frey Ranch Distillery announced it has joined the Estate Whiskey Alliance - an initiative to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the spirits industry.
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SAZERAC COMPANY TO HOST CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER FEATURING THREE ULTRA RARE BOURBON OFFERINGS

Offerings include the first-ever single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old, a complete set of the Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Collection and a bottle of Eagle Rare 25 with 100% of proceeds benefitting World Central Kitchen and Another Round Another Rally charities.
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B.R. Distilling Company Launches Limited-Release Blue Note Special Reserve

Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Finished in 10 Different Casks is the Latest Expression in Blue Note's Cask Finished Series
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company Releases Toasted Rye Batch 1

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company, a family-owned and operated craft distillery in Louisville, announces the release of its Toasted Rye Whiskey.
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Green River Introduces Kentucky Straight Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon

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Big Easy Whiskey Launches in Time for the Big Game!

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WHISKEY DEL BAC NAMES MASTER DISTILLER/BLENDER AND DIRECTOR OF DISTILLERY OPERATIONS

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Holladay Distillery breaks ground on ironclad rickhouse in latest growth spurt

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Articles

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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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Tour

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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Best Bourbons Whiskeys of 2024

Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2024 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.
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Best Finished Whiskeys of 2024

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2024.
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SBC #95 & #96 George Dickel 15 Year “Velvety Underground” & “The Savory Collection”

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SBC #94 Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Tennessee Rye Malt Barrel Proof “The First Barrel”

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