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Four Roses Experimental Series 001: Mizunara Finish

Four Roses shows that it has the chops to compete in the world of barrel finished bourbon with their inaugural Experimental Series 001: Mizunara Finish.
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Spring 2026 Edition
With a focus on classic flavors, Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Spring 2026 Edition will wow consumers more with the packaging it comes in than the bourbon it contains.
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1792 XV (2026)
Coming in at 15 years old, 1792 XV is the oldest and first cask strength release in the 1792 lineup, showcasing Barton 1792 Distillery's ability to produce a richly layered, high aged bourbon with bold flavors and impressive complexity.
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Old Terrell Small Batch Bourbon
Recently revitalized, Old Terrell Small Batch Bourbon is a sourced bourbon and merely a stepping stone for the modern company’s long term grain-to-glass vision.
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Penelope Classic Series: Straight Rye
Delivering an easy-to-appreciate flavor profile at an consumer friendly price, Penelope Classic Series: Straight Rye presents a new good option for rye drinkers.
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Jim Beam Brings Back Iconic Ten Pin Bottle for the First Time in Decades

The beloved bowling pin-shaped bottle returns with a 10-year-old, 100-proof bourbon, available exclusively at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. beginning on Jim Beam Day, August 22.
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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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Blending with the Band: A Behind-the-scenes look at Three Chord Bourbon’s Backstage Series with Dayseeker

We go backstage with the band Dayseeker as they create their custom bourbon blend for Three Chord Bourbon's hands-on collaboration Backstage Series.
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