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New Brand Releases

Introducing Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage

Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage is a 10-year-old bourbon finished in Jamaican rum casks, marking the first rum cask finish in Wild Turkey's history.

New Brand Releases

Brush Creek Distillery Unveils Heroes Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This product is a well-matured blend of Crimson Red, Blue, and White Corn Bourbon born and matured in Indiana and further rested at the Distilery's Saratoga location, along Wyoming’s majestic elevated western frontier.

New Brand Releases

Lost Lantern Declares 2023 the Summer of Bourbon!

Lost Lantern’s Summer of Bourbon includes eight whiskies ranging across all three of its product lines: the Blend Series, the Single Distillery Series and the Single Cask Series.

Frey Ranch Distillery Announces Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon

Frey Ranch Distillery Announces Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon

As a cask strength bourbon, the tasting experience differs from the flagship 90 proof experience with robust notes of caramelized, brulé, and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Four Roses: The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience

Four Roses: The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience

The kit will include 50ml bottles of each recipe for bourbon enthusiasts to get a taste of where the brand's offerings originate.

New Brand Releases

Heaven Hill Distillery Launches Square 6 Wheated Bourbon

With initial aromas of caramel, vanilla, figs, bing cherries and oak, the Square 6 Wheated Bourbon follows with tasting notes of sweet confectioners' sugar and walnuts on the palate. The finish boasts of walnuts, oak tannins, baking spices cinnamon and cola.

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Milam & Greene Introduces Very Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Batch 1

“Using very small batches as the heart of our new whiskey allows for greater control over the final product. It takes much more attention to detail to produce an elegant whiskey using smaller quantities of bourbon and three different climates.

Bourbon Could Be Worth $12.8bn By 2031

Bourbon Could Be Worth $12.8bn By 2031

The Bourbon market was found to be worth US$7.8 billion in 2021, and is estimated to rise by value to US$12.8bn by 2031, after increasing by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.

American Whiskey Set Fetches $187,245

American Whiskey Set Fetches $187,245

Sotheby’s has sold a five-bottle set of American whiskeys from closed distilleries for US$187,245, the rarest lot of its kind to be offered at auction.

Chill Filtration: What You Need to Know

Chill Filtration: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever left a bottle of whiskey in a car trunk on a cold winter night, chilled it in a refrigerator or poured it over ice and seen strange, opaque bits appear in the glass, you’ve experienced whiskey flock.

Former Rutgers Football Player, Eric LeGrand, Launches Eric LeGrand Bourbon

Former Rutgers Football Player, Eric LeGrand, Launches Eric LeGrand Bourbon

Eric LeGrand, former college football defensive tackle, now turned businessman and inspiration to all, is launching his first-ever whiskey brand, Eric LeGrand Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

Blue Run Spirits Reveals First Look at Georgetown, Kentucky Whiskey Distillery

Blue Run Spirits Reveals First Look at Georgetown, Kentucky Whiskey Distillery

Blue Run Spirits today revealed the first look at its planned whiskey distillery and headquarters in Georgetown, Kentucky, designed by international architect firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

Bourbon and Charcuterie

Bourbon and Charcuterie

I just got back from a great vacation and found that whiskey and charcuterie boards can be every bit as good as wine and charcuterie… and maybe better!

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 Review

Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 has an impressively creamy texture and a delightful display of developed flavor for such a grain-forward bourbon it is a proof of concept, though it’s not yet a fully fleshed-out concept unto itself.

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Green River Bourbon Review

I’m pleased to report that after scientifically tasting about half the bottle of Green River Bourbon, I can confirm that it’s beyond good. A nose of enticing warming spices greets you thanks to the high-rye mash bill followed by the standard bourbon flavors.

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The Benevolent Basil Hayden

I was standing in an empty Kentucky Kroger parking lot as the sun was setting on Christmas Eve night five years ago, taking stock of my situation.

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Bourbon Toffee Cookie Recipe

February 14th is but a pour n swig away! In a perfect world we’d all adhere to the rhetoric that every day of the year is an opportunity to be extra loving to our better halves. Poppycock I say! The fact is most of us are typical casualties in the rat race of life.

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2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference Recap

Although the last shaker has been poured out and the final bracelet has been scanned, the 2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference (SACC) was a resounding success. Houston Street Charities, the altruistic beneficiary of the four-day event.

2016 Bourbon & Banter Wall Calendar

It’s Bourbon For Your Wall – 2016 Bourbon Calendar

Today we’re happy to announce that the 2016 version of our bourbon calendar is now available for order. The 2016 edition includes the same photos and layout as last year’s edition but with a few additional drinking holidays added to the calendar.

Throwback Thursday Bourbon Style

Throwback Thursday Bourbon Style

Thought we’d hop on the Throwback Thursday trend today and revisit some of the great vintage bourbon ads we’ve shared over the years. If you enjoy what you see below make sure to check out our Bourbon Ads Pinterest board as well as our complete list of vintage bourbon ads posted to the blog.

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Bourbon Patriot Flag Pre-Order Sale

We’re excited to finally offer our Bourbon Patriot Flag for pre-order. It’s taken a bit longer than anticipated to bring this to life in true flag form but hope you feel it was worth the wait.

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Sukkah Hill Spirits Review & Cocktails

Today we have a pair of liqueurs from Sukkah Hill Spirits: Etrog and Besamim. If those words sound unfamiliar to you, know that they have their roots in Judaism. The etrog is a citron used in the week-long festival of Sukkot.

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That ’70s Tasting featuring Cabin Still and Old Crow

A few weeks ago I received an email from Josh Peters over at The Whiskey Jug asking if I’d be interested in taking part in a group review of some 1970’s era Cabin Still and Old Crow bourbon he’d gotten his hands on recently.

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11 Problems Every Bourbon Lover Understands

There’s only a few days left in Bourbon Heritage month which undoubtedly will be causing many of you to shed a tear in sorrow this week. In an attempt to cheer you up I’ve compiled a list of 11 problems every bourbon lover understands.

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Zircle Ice Ball Mold Review

Our house took a hit this holiday weekend with our AC going on the fritz. To help stay cool I switched over to bourbon on ice and found these Zircle ice ball molds more useful than ever.