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Green River Honey Finished Bourbon

Adding honey directly to bourbon aging in barrels results in a very honey-focused pour for Green River’s new Honey Finished Bourbon.
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Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Rye
Now featuring a 6 year age statement, Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Rye delivers a bold, intense, and mature rye profile that marks a significant improvement over their previous rye releases.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 14th Anniversary Blend
Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 14th Anniversary Blend combines three unique solera-aged whiskeys into a final product where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
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Bradshaw Single Barrel Bourbon
Bradshaw Single Barrel Bourbon is an improvement over the company’s previous small batch release, thanks to an additional 4 years of aging, resulting in a bourbon that whiskey drinkers and especially Terry Bradshaw fans will find a lot more to enjoy.
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Buffalo Trace Single Oak Rye Bourbon (2026)
Now 11 years after the Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project concluded, are the results still relevant?
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K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon (Batch 15)Read Review
E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon (127.2 Proof) (Batch 14)Read Review
Bushwood Wheated BourbonRead Review
Bushwood Back 9 Bottled in Bond 11 Year BourbonRead Review
World Whiskey Society Family Reserve 17 YearRead Review
Copperworks Farmsmith American Single Malt (2026)Read Review
Ancient Age Straight BourbonRead Review
Watch Hill Whiskey Chef Series (Batch 01)Read Review
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Remus Bourbon Honors Baseball Legend Lou Gehrig with New Reserve Release

The Ultra-Limited Bourbon Pays Tribute to the Iron Horse with a Collectible New Expression Inspired by One of Baseball’s Most Enduring Icons.
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Sapsquatch Sighting! Popular Sugar Maple-Finished Bourbon Returns to Shortbarrel Whiskey Lineup in Time for Father's Day

Latest Release in Sapsquatch Series Highlights Master Blender Clinton Dugan’s Unique Two-Stage Finishing Method.
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Wild Turkey Unveils the Next Chapter of Its Bourbon Legacy: Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives, Gold Foil Edition

Created by Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell, the newest release from Wild Turkey draws inspiration from the beloved cult favorite “Cheesy Gold Foil”.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2026 “Year of Wheat” Grain to Glass Releases

These limited releases spotlight Heaven Hill’s wheated craftsmanship, seed-to-sip transparency, and continued support for family farms through Farm Rescue.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Toasts America's 250th Anniversary With Officially Licensed America250 Commemorative Releases

Limited-edition offerings honor the shared legacy of America’s founding and Kentucky’s first licensed distiller.
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California's Sespe Creek Distillery Announces New Single-Barrel Release of Its "Cowboy" Edition Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon

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Blue Run Spirits, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Launch Indiana-Only Limited-Edition Bourbon Ahead of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”

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Copperworks Distilling Co. Announces "Copperworks Scotch Cask American Single Malt Whiskey"

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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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