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McLaughlin Distillery Cask Strength Baby Barrel Bourbon

McLaughlin Distillery Baby Barrel is made from a 100% corn mashbill and aged in 2.5-gallon barrels for over 5 years, ultimately offering an unforgettable tasting experience that stands out in today’s marketplace.
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Walleye Run Malted Rye Whiskey
A unique, delicious malted rye whiskey that pushes the boundaries of American whiskey and further proves there is something magical happening at New Holland Spirits.
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Black Frost Blended Bourbon
Black Frost Blended Bourbon is an estate distillery produced spirit that is in line with other craft whiskeys with a similar age.
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Penelope Four Grain Bourbon
Designed to be approachable and likable, Penelope Four Grain Bourbon may be one of bourbon’s most prominent welcome ambassadors due to its price and fruity, sweet flavor profile.
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Whiskey Row Bourbon Triple Wood
Pairing a cognac and sherry finishing works better than you think it would.
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Blood Oath Pact No. 11Read Review
Derby Town Barrel Proof Straight BourbonRead Review
Two Souls Spirits Wisconsin Rye “Shortstack”Read Review
Kentucky Green Code BourbonRead Review
Frey Ranch Single Grain Series 100% Barley WhiskeyRead Review
K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon (Batch 11)Read Review
Ducks Unlimited Shotgun Shell American Single MaltRead Review
Minden Mill Straight RyeRead Review
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Hard Truth Distilling Co. & Mellencamp Whiskey Co. Release American Odd Sweet Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Hard Truth Distilling Co. announces the release of American Odd Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey, the fourth in a four-part collectible series of sweet mash whiskeys in collaboration with Mellencamp Whiskey Company.
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World Whiskey Society Unveils Limited Edition 12-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey in Black Currant Brandy Cask

The Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey is the Second Quarterly Release of the Society Subscription Membership.
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Camp Runamok Returns for 14th Year, Welcoming Bartenders to Bourbon Country

Camp Runamok is back for its 14th year, hosting bar professionals from across the country for two immersive weeks of bourbon education, community-building, and Kentucky hospitality.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Spring 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

Heaven Hill Distillery announces the release of the Spring 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series.
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PURSUIT SPIRITS UNVEILS NEW LOW PROOF AND BARREL PROOF EXPRESSIONS ALONGSIDE PACKAGING REDESIGN

Pursuit Spirits announces a significant and strategic expansion of its acclaimed Pursuit United portfolio.
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Chattanooga Whiskey announces most limited Bottled in Bond blend to-date: Spring 2021 Vintage

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Release of 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Launches Family Farms First Initiative

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LOST LANTERN LAUNCHES MONTHLY DISCOVERY CLUB TO SHOWCASE RISING STARS OF AMERICAN WHISKEY

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Filmland Spirits Releases MOONLIGHT MAYHEM! 2 The White Port Wolf

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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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#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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