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Fireside Straight Malt Whiskey (2026)

Utilizing 6 distinct malts can result in a chaotic whiskey, but Mile High Spirits pulls off an interesting sip with their latest American single malt whiskey.
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Fireside Bourbon Barrel Finish Series: Pinot Noir (Batch 1)
Fireside Bourbon Barrel Finish Series: Pinot Noir is a heavily wine-influenced bourbon that spent 2 years in its finishing barrel, resulting in a big, candy-like, red-fruit-forward profile.
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Fathertime Precious Batch Bourbon Empty Nester Strength “Fourth & Long”
For the fourth release in this series, Fathertime Precious Batch Bourbon Empty Nester Strength “Fourth & Long” is a solid release from a celebrity brand that is just getting started.
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K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon (Batch 14)
As evidenced by Barrel Strength Bourbon Batch 14 and other recent batches, K.Luke Spirits is quickly becoming known as one of bourbon's notable modern-day blenders.
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Nashville Barrel Company The Compromise
While it’s not entirely balanced, Nashville Barrel Company’s The Compromise - a blend of bourbon and rye - goes to show that sometimes you really can have your cake and eat it too.
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Yellowstone Bourbon celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Hand Picked Single Barrel program

Limited quantity of 250 total Bottled-in-Bond barrels available to accounts while supplies last.
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Willett Distillery Appoints Skurnik Wines & Spirits as Exclusive Distributor in Ohio, Kentucky

Willett Distillery announces a strategic distribution partner change for its portfolio in Ohio and Kentucky.
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Green River Expands Award-Winning Lineup with Launch of Wheated Full Proof Bourbon

Green River Distilling Co. will launch Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, available in 25 markets beginning February 13.
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Copperworks Distilling Co. Unveils Two New Releases Born from St. George Apple Brandy Casks

Copperworks Distilling Co. has unveiled two special releases created from a pair of St. George Spirits California Reserve Apple Brandy casks.
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Frey Ranch Distillery Launches New Subscribe & Save Service, As Company Expands Its Direct-To-Consumer Offerings

Focusing on the Brand’s Core Expressions, Nevada-Based Farm-to-Glass Distillery Announces “Harvest the Savings”.
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Inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration Convenes President’s Day Weekend in Louisville

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Bear Fight Whiskey Launches Community Crowdfunding Round

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Stoll & Wolfe’s Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Story Evolves into An Epic Driven Saga

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Ezra Brooks 80 introduces 1 liter bottle

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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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