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Barrell Toasted Dovetail

Barrell Toasted Dovetail is a tempered and sophisticated sip from the Barrell’s Black Label Series, balancing its unique finishes - rum, port, cabernet, with an additional toasted cask finish, to deliver a smooth, sweet, and cohesive flavor profile.
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Charbay Doubled & Twisted Whiskey Lot No. 3
Unusual in both composition and taste, Charbay Doubled & Twisted Whiskey Lot No. 3 will appeal to those who seek out unique whiskeys.
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Charbay R5 Final Lot
Made by distilling bottle-ready Racer 5 IPA beer, the 6th and Final Lot of Charbay R5 manages to deliver a flavor profile that will appeal to those looking to branch out into new realms of American whiskey.
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Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish
The unique, high-proof combination of diverse whiskeys and triple rum cask finishing makes Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish a challenging, sometimes odd, yet fitting addition to their experimental Black Label Series.
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Knob Creek 21 Year Old Bourbon (2025)
Knob Creek 21 Year Old Bourbon successfully balances its impressive high age and prominent oak influence with a rewarding array of sweet and savory flavors, making it the best high-aged Knob Creek release to date.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

Heaven Hill Distillery announces the release of the Fall 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Heaven Hill Brands Marks 90 Years with a Renewed Commitment to People, Partners, Communities, and Beloved Spirits

Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent family owned and led distilled spirits company of brands in the United States, celebrates its 90th anniversary on Dec.13, 2025 with a look back at a defining legacy and a clear view of the decades ahead.

Brother’s Bond Bourbon Wraps 2025 With Strong Global Growth and Market Momentum

New Distribution Partnerships Expands Reach for Ultra-Premium Portfolio Across Key International Markets.

Chattanooga Whiskey Cracks Open Annual Vault Series: A Trio Of Long-Finished Single Barrels

Annual Vault Series revisits a colorful trio of finished bourbons. Apricot Brandy, XA Tequila, and Sauternes finished bourbons were aged for seven years, including a four to five year-long-finish.
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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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Best American Whiskeys of 2025

American whiskey is inherently diverse, and this year’s five winners showcase that range better than ever.
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Best Finished Whiskeys of 2025

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, it is now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2025.
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Best American Single Malt Whiskeys of 2025

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique American single malt whiskeys of 2025.
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