NEW
CAPSULE REVIEW

Liberty Pole Spirits Mesquite Smoked Malt Rye Whiskey

A two barrel release from a family run distillery on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, PA, Liberty Pole Spirits Mesquite Smoked Malt Rye Whiskey offers a unique flavor profile that whiskey drinkers may not be prepared for.
Read Review
No items found.
No items found.
Advertisement
graphic link to Breaking Bourbon's webshop
Advertisement

BOURBON RELEASE CALENDAR

NEW
CAPSULE REVIEW
Green River U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon
A pseudo-limited whiskey from Green River Distillery, U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon is a solid release that’s worth seeking out for bourbon fans with a connection to the bottle’s purpose.
Read Review
NEW
CAPSULE REVIEW
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac (Edition 001)
Barrell Craft Spirits Cask Finish Series: Armagnac adds layers of depth to the base bourbon blend by utilizing finishing barrels from the world’s oldest liquor still distilled today.
Read Review
NEW
CAPSULE REVIEW
Barrell Whiskey Decade
Barrell Craft Spirits brings the heat with a HAZMAT Canadian whiskey aged for 20-30 years and finished in Spanish Brandy and Hungarian oak casks.
Read Review
NEW
CAPSULE REVIEW
Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre (2025)
Now in its 6th year of release, Laguna Madre from Garrison Brothers Distillery continues to deliver a rich, nuanced sip that begs drinkers to take their time with it.
Read Review
graphic link to Breaking Bourbon's webshop
Advertisement

Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Launches Limited Edition Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #15 is a high-proof Sweet Mash Tennessee Whiskey pulled from top-floors of the distillery’s Tract 2 barrelhouses.

Oaklore Distilling Co. Launches Limited-Edition Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon

North Carolina Distillery Celebrates National Bourbon Heritage Month with Latest Small Batch Whiskey from its Popular “Story Series”.

Basil Hayden Debuts “The One With The Belt”, A Bourbon Born To Surprise

The new creative campaign reinforces Basil Hayden as the bourbon that breaks the mold and expands perceptions of what bourbon can be, while spotlighting its iconic packaging.

1792 Bourbon Welcomes Cognac Cask Finish To Its Portfolio

The brand’s first permanent cask-finished expression brings new flavor dimensions to its Award-Winning Small Batch Bourbon.

Hirsch Selected Whiskeys Introduces The Cask Strength, Finished In Hine Cognac Casks

Limited-Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in 30-Year-Old HINE Cognac OX Barrels – Released in Time for Bourbon Heritage Month.
graphic link to Breaking Bourbon's webshop
Advertisement

Articles

Going in-depth on key topics

Article

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.
Article

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.
Interview

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.
Opinion

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?
Opinion

Is Bourbon Really Going Bust?

According to recent news reports, the bourbon boom is now a bourbon bust. But is that really the case?
Tour

Watershed Distillery - The Capital City Distillery Tour

We spoke to Greg Lehman, founder of the fan favorite Central Ohio distillery about how Watershed Distillery got its start and the plans he has for its future.
graphic link to Breaking Bourbon's webshop
Advertisement

top whiskeys

Breaking Bourbon's roundup of the best whiskeys you can actually buy

Advertisement
  • Exclusive Content
  • new content summary
  • bourbon in the news
  • social media roundup
Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyEthics PolicyCommenting Policy