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Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve: Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish

The second release in Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Series is an impeccably balanced blend of various whiskey types finished for an extended period of time in Mizunara oak.
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Copper & Cask Cigar Blend Whiskey (Batch 10)
A high aged, HAZMAT proof, double multi-barrel finished whiskey that’s offered at a surprisingly affordable price point.
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Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon
Whiskey JYPSI Tribute is the brand’s answer to satisfying a broader group of consumers by offering a decidedly smooth sip backed by a list of unique attributes and at an accessible price point.
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Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch B525)
Staying close to a baseline of traditional, sweet bourbon flavors, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525 isn’t groundbreaking, but it delivers a tasty, immediately likable pour.
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Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon (Batch #17)
An estate distillery in Nevada, Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon Batch #17 doubles down on the grain-driven flavors, yielding memorable yet mixed results.
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Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond BourbonRead Review
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch B525)Read Review
Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem! 2: The White Port WolfRead Review
Lost Lantern 2025 Farmers’ Fields RyeRead Review
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Five Springs Infused Bourbon Announces Distribution Agreement With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Five Springs infused bourbon brand expands into six key markets through alignment with nation’s leading wine and spirits distributor, furthering its mission to welcome more people into the world of bourbon.
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Bardstown Bourbon’s Distillery Reserve returns with Hokkaido Mizunara Oak

Wild, winding wood grain forges unmatched flavor in this rare whiskey exploration.
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San Francisco’s Old Potrero Whiskey California Cellar Series 2025 Editions

Heritage & Innovation Come Together in Two Premium Cask-Finished Rye Whiskeys – Collaborations with Gundlach Bundschu Winery & Almanac Beer Co.
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KENTUCKY OWL Releases Batch #13 Bourbon

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Blender John Rhea Blends Final Batch Before Retirement.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Experimental Batch 044: Bourbon Barreled Limecello

Chattanooga Whiskey announces the newest Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 044: Bourbon Barreled Limecello.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Announces First Bourbon Seltzer: Ginger Infused Highball

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J. Mattingly 1845, Innovative Craft Distiller, to Purchase the Ownership Interests of its Founder Emeritus, Jeff Mattingly

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World Whiskey Society Spotlights Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Mizunara Barrels

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Hooten Young Whiskey & Cigars Launches First-Ever Bottled‑in‑Bond Bourbon

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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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#1 Whiskey of 2024

There was one whiskey that stood out above all other in 2024.
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