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Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye (125.1 Proof)

The first-ever Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye results in a pleasing sip, though consumers will expect more for the price.
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Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection: Sweet Oak Bourbon
Utilizing Chinkapin oak for its entire aging process, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sweet Oak delivers an incredibly pleasing sip, highlighting the differences among oak varieties.
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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye (2025)
A change in the type of corn seed used and a drastic drop in proof provide a contrasting flavor profile for Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye compared to its inaugural release.
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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye (2024)
Rye lovers who crave a spicy pour will be right at home with the 2024 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye release, thanks to its spice bomb flavor profile.
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Seelbach’s Humidor Blend Cigar Batch
Seelbach's Humidor Blend Cigar Batch is a well-blended bourbon that is reminiscent of a cigar-related flavor that consistently offers an enjoyable and flavorful sipping experience.
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Chattanooga Whiskey, New Riff Distilling Unveil The Confluence Project Collaboration

Single mash, single barrel concept celebrates divergent grain-to-glass philosophies.

Frank August Honors Kentucky’s Heritage With The Release Of Case Study: 06 Legacy Reserve

Comprised of 9x, six-barrel batches of 8, 9, and 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, CASE STUDY: 06 reflects a thoughtful dialogue between time, place, and craft.

Jack Daniel’s Introduces Tanyard Hill Rye as Part of its Single Barrel Special Release Series

Latest expression in Jack Daniel’s annual Special Release series is a Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey from one of the first barrelhouses built atop Tanyard Hill.

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Limited-Edition Offering from High n' Wicked Features Original Label Artwork by Artist, Filmmaker & Pro Skier Chris Benchetler.

L&T Spirits Unveils Noteworthy Professor Pepper Cherry Spiced Bourbon Whiskey — A Bold Twist on Tradition

L&T Spirits announces the launch of its newest creation: Noteworthy Professor Pepper Cherry Spiced Bourbon Whiskey
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2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Everything You Need to Know

This fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery celebrates the 25th release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection with its first new addition in nearly two decades: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. What other surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
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Deciphering Chattanooga Whiskey’s Intergalactic Comet Crusher

Intergalactic Comet Crusher is unlike anything the whiskey industry has ever experienced. Brands often rely on backstories steeped in history, old-tyme label designs, and connections to a bygone era to sell their products. Chattanooga Whiskey turns this on its head by offering a product filled with out-of-this-world concepts, humor, self-parody, and mystery.
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How much does climate affect bourbon aging? Milam & Greene has “The Answer”

There is a question debated among bourbon drinkers about how much the “location” where a bourbon is aged directly influences its taste. Milam & Greene seeks to help answer that question with their latest release.
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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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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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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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