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Stranahan’s Bottled in Bond American Single Malt

A commemorative limited edition celebrating America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries, Stranahan’s Bottled in Bond American Single Malt is one of the distillery’s oldest releases to date and seeks to define the undefined: a classic American single malt whiskey flavor profile.
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Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 12 Year
Leaning into its age, Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 12 Year demonstrates the unique aging environment of the “Mile High City.”
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Sagamore Bottled in Bond 8 Year Old Straight Rye (2026)
Sagamore Rye Bottled in Bond 8 Year Old delivers a bright, expressive, approachable rye, making its $60 price an exceptional value for newcomers and seasoned rye drinkers alike.
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Koopers Whiskey The Prodigal Son Bourbon (2026)
Koopers The Prodigal Son Bourbon delivers a rich, well-integrated mix of vanilla, citrus, honey, and brown sugar, though its tannic finish slightly detracts from an otherwise satisfying pour.
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Little & Foster Marriage of Mashbills Straight Bourbon (Batch 1)
The inaugural batch from the duo who formerly brought you Old Scout, Little & Foster Blend of Mashbills Straight Bourbon is a rich, layered classic bourbon with an accessible asking price.
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Onyx & Amber Guest Blender Series: Bill & Dara Zeier / The Average DrinkerRead Review
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey (2026)Read Review
Town Branch Imperium MMXXVIRead Review
Five & 20 SB(RW) RyeRead Review
Dragon’s Milk Origin X Dungeons & Dragons: Blue Dragon EditionRead Review
Blackhat Distillery BourbonRead Review
King of Kentucky (2026)Read Review
Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #11: George Dickel Tennessee Light Whiskey Read Review
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Lost Lantern 2026 Single Cask #P10: George Dickel Bourbon 10 Years Old Not Charcoal MellowedRead Review
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1792 Bourbon Introduces New Wheated Full Proof Bourbon

This 125-Proof Expression Delivers a Bolder Take on 1792’s Beloved Wheated Bourbon Recipe.
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UFC Champ Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko and California’s Sespe Creek Distillery to Release Single-Barrel Heirloom Corn Whiskey

With Warbringer “Bullet Edition” Overproof Whiskey, the UFC's winningest Flyweight Champion teams up with ex-Laphroaig Master Distiller John Campbell to release a single barrel pick made with heirloom Bloody Butcher red corn and finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.
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Find your wild: Wilder Heart Debuts with Two American Whiskey Expressions

Crafted from three mash bills with nothing added, Wilder Heart's core and Cask Strength whiskeys are made to be opened and shared.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Heaven Hill Phoenix, a Limited-Edition Bourbon Commemorating Three Decades of Resilience

Marrying 18-year-old bourbon with 30-year-old liquid distilled before the flames, this one-time release creates a remarkable connection between Heaven Hill’s past and present.
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On the Record: Chattanooga Whiskey Finished Its First Tennessee Whiskey on Playable Maple Wood Records

Bad Chattanoogan was finished on toasted wooden records engraved with two original songs about Chattanooga. Every bottle comes with a playable 4-inch record featuring both songs.
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Jack Daniel’s Introduces Coy Hill Rye as Latest in its Single Barrel Special Release Series

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Middle West Spirits-Owned Old Elk Distillery Announces Nationwide Launch of Folds of Honor American Whiskey To Support Military Heroes and First Responders

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15 STARS Introduces First West Cigar Blend, a Limited-Release Bourbon Crafted for the Cigar Experience

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Penelope Bourbon Commits $250,000 to FCancer as Partnership Marks Fifth Anniversary

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Three Brands Going Big with Limited Releases at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the exclusive and first-access limited releases brands are bringing to the table. We highlight what three brands are doing this year.
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The Prohibition Collection Returns: Reviewing Buffalo Trace's 2026 Edition

Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is back for a third year, shining a light on five historic brands produced during Albert B. Blanton's time leading George T. Stagg Distillery. Does this latest installment earn its premium price tag?
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Lost Lantern’s Fifty Nifty Bourbon - The Story Behind America's First 50 State Blend

Lost Lantern set out to accomplish what many would consider impossible, creating a meticulously crafted bourbon blend featuring whiskey from distilleries in all 50 states and proving that ambitious blending can be both cohesive and exceptional.
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America’s 250th Anniversary Whiskey Buying Guide

Red, white, and bourbon: America’s 250th Anniversary is sparking an exciting lineup of commemorative whiskeys, ranging from simple patriotic editions to innovative finishes, historic throwbacks, and once-in-a-generation blends.
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The Confluence Project: Where Collaboration and Competition Meet

The Confluence Project Volume 1 unites craft whiskey innovators New Riff and Chattanooga Whiskey in a collaboration years in the making, celebrating the unique relationship between competition and cooperation that continues to drive American whiskey forward.
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“A Father’s Joy is Earned” The Story Behind Jim Gaffigan’s Fathertime Bourbon

For comedian Jim Gaffigan, what started as a harmless pandemic-era pastime snowballed into a full-blown obsession that any bourbon drinker will recognize: the uncontrollable need to take it to the next level and commit fully to what is — let's be honest — a hobby with a drinking problem.
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