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13th Colony 2026 Cask Strength Southern Bourbon

13th Colony 2026 Cask Strength Southern Bourbon is an Indiana-sourced bourbon aged in Georgia that isn’t nearly as familiar as you’d expect it to be.
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Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon Cask Strength
Lost Lantern’s ambitious United States of Bourbon Cask Strength blends bourbons from all 50 states into a surprisingly cohesive and intensely complex pour, creating one of the most inventive and conversation-worthy whiskey releases of the year in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon 1776 Edition
Utilizing bourbon from the 13 states that were the first in the union, Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon 1776 Edition delivers a great tribute to America.
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Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon 100 Proof
Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon 100 Proof combines bourbons from distilleries in all 50 states to satisfying results, making it a must-have for bourbon fans who can appreciate this unique entry into bourbon’s American history.
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Little Book Chapter 10 “All the Wiser”
Little Book Chapter 10 “All the Wiser” revisits the concept behind the acclaimed Chapter 3 by blending older versions of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection bourbons with a sherry and toasted cask finished component, resulting in a rich and dynamic whiskey that ranks among the series’ best releases.
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Green River Distillery Select: Toasted Double Oak Bourbon (Batch 001)Read Review
Starlight Distillery Bottled in Bond Rye (2026)Read Review
Copperworks Distilling Single Cask No. 160-2Read Review
Abraham Bowman Special Release #26: Rye WhiskeyRead Review
Hard Truth 7 Year Straight BourbonRead Review
Hard Truth 7 Year Wheated BourbonRead Review
Star Hill Farm Whisky (2026)Read Review
Rabbit Hole Raceking BourbonRead Review
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Coors Whiskey Co. Unveils Limited-Release, Eight-year-old Blended American Malt Whiskey, Showcasing Nearly 150 Years of Malting Expertise

New release celebrates the grain that helped build the Coors legacy and arrives as American malt whiskey continues its rise among premium whiskey enthusiasts.
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Lost Lantern Launches the United States of Bourbon, the First-Ever Blend of Straight Bourbon from All 50 States

The inaugural release includes a recurring 100 Proof expression, a recurring Cask Strength expression, and a limited 1776 Edition created for America's 250th anniversary.
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Where East Meets West: SHĀNG Redefines the Future of Spirits

A groundbreaking international collaboration blending ancient Chinese baijiu tradition with American whiskey craftsmanship.
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Dierks Bentley and ROW 94 Whiskey Bring Groundbreaking Hologram Experience to Nashville International Airport

Beginning Tuesday, June 2 until Friday, July 31, Bentley’s hologram will welcome visitors traveling to Nashville.
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In Celebration of National Bourbon Day, Mission Craft Cocktails Announces Exclusive Supply Agreement with Lofted Custom Spirits

Newly Formed Agreement Leverages Two Award-Winning Kentucky Distilleries to Ensure a Premium Sipping Experience Across All Bourbon and Whiskey-Based RTD SKUs.
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Toasted Double Oak debuts as inaugural Distillery Select from Green River Distilling

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Liberty Pole Spirits and MB Roland Distillery Announce Historic Collaboration

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Brewzle Fest 2026 Generates Strong Early Support Ahead of August Event

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Hard Truth announces release of Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye from its 2026 Barrel Finish Reserve

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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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Blending with the Band: A Behind-the-scenes look at Three Chord Bourbon’s Backstage Series with Dayseeker

We go backstage with the band Dayseeker as they create their custom bourbon blend for Three Chord Bourbon's hands-on collaboration Backstage Series.
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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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