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Bourbon Release Calendar | Bourbon Drop Dates [2021]
Our bourbon release calendar and drop dates cover the annual cadence of major limited releases as well as new labels...
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Every E.H. Taylor Bourbon Reviewed [2021]
What is E.H. Taylor bourbon? It's a bottled in bond bourbon made at Buffalo Trace Distillery that honors the visionary...
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Every Stagg Jr. Bourbon Batch Reviewed & Ranked [2021]
Stagg Jr. bourbon is a barrel proof whiskey from Buffalo Trace's mashbill #1, low-rye (less than 10 percent), that's...
Booker’s Bourbon Batches 2020 Ranked
Booker's Bourbon Batches 2020 were a mixed bag for me — which is unusual. Now I will readily admit with Booker's...
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The 25 Best Bourbon Under $100 Ranked [New 2021]
The over $50 and under $100 bourbon whiskey category is where it gets interesting. There are some all-time great...
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The 18 Best Bourbons Under $50 Ranked [Updated 2021]
The best bourbons under $50 list are where it gets interesting. In the under $30, there are some great mid to bottom...
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The 16 Best Bourbons Under $30 Ranked [Updated 2021]
Many people are returning to the best bourbons under $30 and are reminded of just how good they are. I love the thrill...
Barrell Bourbon Batches 015 to 030 Reviewed
This Barrell Bourbon guide will include Barrel Bourbon reviews for batches 015 to 028. I...
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The 20 Best Bourbons Over $100 Ranked [Updated 2021]
Many will shake their heads and sigh over the best bourbons over $100 category — because most of these are unicorns...
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Review [2021]
Here's my Buffalo Trace bourbon story . . . I had been drinking whiskey for a while,...
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Every Smoke Wagon Bourbon Reviewed [2021 Updated Guide]
Smoke Wagon Bourbon was founded by Aaron Chepenik and Jonathan Hensleigh in 2012 as part of Nevada H&C Distilling...
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Every Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Reviewed [2021 Guide]
Wild Turkey Master's Keep is an underappreciated limited release from Wild Turkey. Each year demonstrates Eddie...
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Every Weller Bourbon Reviewed [2021]
You're here because you've been asking, "Which Weller bourbon is the best?" We've got you covered with reviews of...
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Beginner’s Guide to Bourbon [2021]
Everyone who gets into bourbon asks these same questions, so we've compiled the complete beginner's guide to bourbon....
Booker’s Bourbon Batches | List of Booker’s Batches
Booker's bourbon batches are a barrel strength bourbon made by the Jim Beam distillery. It is uncut and unfiltered....
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Bourbon & Whiskey Reviews and Ratings
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Green River Bourbon Review [2021]
Green River Bourbon is a historic brand that had a killer slogan — "the whiskey without a...
Country Smooth Premium Whiskey Review
Country Smooth was founded by Lori Carcich, the original female Founder and CEO of an...
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Every Woodford Reserve Whiskey Reviewed [2021]
Woodford Reserve is a newer whiskey brand distilling at the historic Old Oscar Pepper Distillery. Distillation has...
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Every Bluegrass Distillers Whiskey Reviewed [2021]
Bluegrass Distillers is a craft distillery in Lexington, KY, that currently distills three...
28 Bourbon Hunting Tips (2021’s Complete Guide)
Bourbon hunting doesn't have to be hard, but it is important that you have a plan. What are you looking for — and be...
Freeland Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Review
Freeland Spirits is a craft distillery in Portland, Oregon. They are a woman-owned and...
Glencairn Whisky Glass: The Best Glass for Whiskey Tasting (Guide 2021)
The Glencairn Whisky Glass is the best glass for tasting whiskey. If you want to ensure every aroma and flavor is...
Booker’s Bourbon Batches 2021 Ranked
Booker's Bourbon Batches 2021 have started to release, and Jim Beam came out swinging with Donohoe’s Batch. It is...
Every Blanton’s Bourbon Reviewed (Guide 2021)
The legend of Blanton's bourbon goes something like this: During Albert Bacon Blanton tenure as the master distiller...
