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Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Years Old Bourbon

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year Old Bourbon shows the rewards of carefully aging bourbon beyond 20 years, delivering a remarkably complex, balanced flavor profile, making it an exceptional showcase of Heaven Hill’s blending and aging expertise.
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Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Rye 2026 Medley
Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Rye marks the 10th anniversary of MGP’s annual limited-release series and its first rye expression, blending two aged rye lots into a sophisticated 111 proof whiskey.
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Booker’s The Reserves (2026)
Booker’s The Reserves 2026 takes the line in a more adventurous direction, with a rye finished in apple brandy barrels and infused with cinnamon for an especially fall-inspired sip.
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Westward Whiskey Bottled in Bond Edition No. 2
Westward Whiskey Bottled in Bond Edition No. 2 age plays well to its advantage when it comes to delivering a spectacularly rich and flavorful pour.
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Circle City Cask Strength Bourbon Batch A: The 50/50 Club Birds of a Feather
Circle City Cask Strength Bourbon Batch A: The 50/50 Club Birds of a Feather blends two Kentucky distillery bourbons to any enthusiast’s delight with a flavor profile that could be described as a honey barrel, only in this case, it’s a blend of two.
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Copperworks American Single Malt Urban Family Barley Wine CaskRead Review
Remus Repeal Reserve Series X 2026 MedleyRead Review
Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bourbon Vintage Series: Fall 2022Read Review
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon (2026)Read Review
Ghostwood Blended BourbonRead Review
Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon (2026)Read Review
Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask (2026)Read Review
Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask Volume 1Read Review
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James B. Beam Distilling Co. Welcomes Fall With a Season of Bourbon, Food, Music and Holiday Experiences

From exclusive whiskey releases and Kentucky-inspired dinners to live music and holiday gatherings, the home of Jim Beam gives visitors even more reasons to experience bourbon country this fall.
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Garrison Brothers Distillery Partners with Duck Camp to Celebrate Texas Duck Hunting Season

Limited-Edition Garrison Brothers Single Barrel with Commemorative Duck Camp Label and Exclusive Collaborative Merchandise Available at Distillery Event on Saturday, October 31.
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Lost Lantern Launches the George Dickel Collection

The Fall 2026 Collection reveals unexpected sides of a Tennessee icon.
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Wanderfolk Distillery Celebrates Whiskey of the Golden Age with the Launch of Tallbird American Whiskey

Blend of Straight Bourbons Crafted for Cocktails Celebrate Quality, Nostalgia and Affordability.
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Hardhide Brings the Spirit of Southern Hospitality to the Can With New Southern Whiskey Cocktails

Inspired by two favorite ways fans already enjoy Hardhide Whiskey, the new 5.9% ABV Southern Whiskey Cocktails bring Strawberry Whiskey Lemonade and Peach Whiskey Iced Tea to the can.
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Copper & Kings Launches Bottle Your Own — A Journey Through the Intertwined History of American Brandy and Bourbon

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Duck Club Bourbon Introduces new expression: Wetlands

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Hooten Young and Ruger Firearms Unveil "First-Fire" Bourbon and Rim Fire & Center Fire Cigars

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Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Announce New Partnership, Reimagining the Classics Through Bourbon, Style and Culture

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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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