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Patrick "Pops" Garrett

Founder and Chief Drinking Officer of Bourbon & Banter and DrinkCurious.

New Brand Releases

Overholt Launches A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey

A. Overholt joins the ranks of this beloved, and trade favorite portfolio currently consisting of Old Overholt 4YO, Old Overholt 4YO Bottled in Bond, and Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength.

Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series Release #1 Review

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Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series Release #1 Review

The fact that they've brought this to market at just under $70 should be a warning shot to others in the industry who have insisted that a quality sourced and blended product has to command a price point over $100.

Barrel Global™ Launches New, High-End American Whiskey Experience with its “Kentucky Bourbon Retreat”

Barrel Global™ Launches New, High-End American Whiskey Experience with its “Kentucky Bourbon Retreat”

“Our Kentucky Bourbon Retreat democratizes barrel ownership by allowing individuals to create their very own batch of barrels with a truly bespoke mashbill."

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Eric Church and Outsiders Spirits Announce Next Release from Whiskey JYPSI

Explorer’s inaugural release is a blend of two six-year-old bourbons – a low rye distilled in Kentucky and selected for its sweetness, and an Indiana high rye chosen for its spice. The combined mash bill of 66% corn, 30% rye and 4% malted barley is then slowly reduced to 103 proof...

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces the Release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition

After the catastrophic fire at the Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in November 1996, Heaven Hill acquired the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville in April 1999. The barrels used for this release were produced in September 1999, emptied in March 2013 and bottled in February 2024.

West Fork Whiskey Co. Partners with M/I Homes for Transformative Development

West Fork Whiskey Co. Partners with M/I Homes for Transformative Development

The design is intended to create a community hub that people can enjoy through outdoor experiences and is meant to enhance both the live and play experience with shared programming initiatives between the distillery and broader community.

Replay: BITB Live Tasting #8

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Replay: BITB Live Tasting #8

This month's tasting kits included seven samples, ranging from unique multi-style blends to stunning barrel-strength American whiskeys.

New Brand Releases

Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Experimental Batch 037: Ancient Wheat

Made from a blend of two whiskey styles, this three-barrel batch was crafted to highlight the flavor impact of a unique heirloom variety of wheat known as dinkel wheat.

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Pursuit Spirits Announces Release of Double Oaked Bourbon

The double oak finishing process starts with Pursuit United's signature bourbon blend, which undergoes a lengthy secondary finish using custom 36-month seasoned French oak medium toasted staves. This extra maturation extracts bold oak notes while imparting a deep amber hue and velvety mouthfeel.

New Brand Releases

Penelope Bourbon Returns To Rio

Inspired by the joy of Brazil, Rio delights the senses with a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood. The two finishes combine to deliver a rich and sweet experience with surprising depth.

2024 Bourbon Lover's Raffle

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2024 Bourbon Lover's Raffle

These bottles are truly one-of-a-kind, no longer available for purchase, and hand-selected by Pops and his team of experienced bourbon professionals. The raffle winner can choose one of two exclusive 4-bottle sets this year.

New Brand Releases

Old Forester® Releases 117 Series: High Angels’ Share

This limited-edition whiskey is the result of low-yield barrels, providing consumers with a taste of this specific facet of the aging process, and resulting in a rich, layered concentration.

Heaven's Door Exploration Series 1 Review

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Heaven's Door Exploration Series 1 Review

A quick smell of this whiskey, and there's no question about how it was finished. The nose is stuffed full of juicy apples. The Calvados barrel influence is big and bold without overdoing things. The juicy apple is mixed with brown sugar, caramel, and oak, resulting in a well-based aroma...

New Brand Releases

Heaven’s Door Spirits Announces ‘The Exploration Series’

The collection’s debut release is deeply rooted in French influence, with meticulously incorporated elements of product, wood, and technique.

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High n’ Wicked Partners with Foursquare

This rare and distinctive expression was created by merging the skills of two of the most respected and admired producers of spirits in the world.

Taylor Swift to Launch Exclusive Whiskey Collection Inspired by Iconic Albums

The result is a collection as diverse as Swift's discography, featuring barrels aged 7-8 years, each corresponding to one of her iconic albums.

Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co.

Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co.

Wicker brings more than 20 years of distilling and winemaking experience to Garrard County Distilling Co.

Woodford Reserve To Debut ‘Flavor Notes Collection’

Woodford Reserve To Debut ‘Flavor Notes Collection’

The Flavor Notes collection will bring Woodford Reserve’s 200+ flavor notes to life and showcase how its bourbon is a spectacle for the senses.

Bourbon & Banter Podcast #37 – Taylor Takes A Drink

Bourbon & Banter Podcast #37 – Taylor Takes A Drink

We then bring forth the BIGGEST STORY WE’VE EVER SCOOPED! We won’t write about it here; you just have to listen to it. But the episode's name should give you an idea of who this involves.

New Brand Releases

Buzzard’s Roost Launches New American Whiskey

For its first American Whiskey, Buzzard’s Roost turned to its library of Char #1 barrels with proprietary toast profiles for secondary aging of this three-year-old sourced whiskey.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Opens the Door to “House of Bardstown"

Bardstown Bourbon Company Opens the Door to “House of Bardstown"

“The House of Bardstown is not just an experience; it's a journey into the soul of Bardstown Bourbon Company."

New Brand Releases

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will launch nationally and internationally on a limited basis with a MSRP of $299.99 and will begin shipping in early March 2024.

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Chicken Cock Whiskey Releases Single Barrel Double Oak Whiskey

For this reason, the spirit cannot be qualified as a bourbon, but rather a Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, though all other aspects of it align with those of a classic bourbon.

Green River Rye Whiskey Versus

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Green River Rye Whiskey Versus

Following our recent review of Green River Rye Whiskey, we thought creating a video comparing it to Bulleit Rye and Wild Turkey Rye 101 would be fun. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts about the new Green River once you get your hands on a bottle.

Green River Rye Whiskey Review

Rye Whiskey Reviews

Green River Rye Whiskey Review

Green River Rye offers a different flavor journey compared to its peers. Its sweeter profile and milder peppery taste make it more accessible, potentially appealing to a broader audience, including those who might find other rye whiskeys too intense.