New Brand Releases

Woodford Reserve Releases New Distillery Series: Toasted Oak Four Grain

This new release is a blend of Woodford Reserve’s Bourbon, Rye, Wheat and Malt whiskeys. The whiskey was first aged in a standard new oak barrel, and was then finished in heavily toasted new oak barrels.

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Chicken Cock Whiskey Debuts Red Stave Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bottled at 102.4 proof (51.2% ABV), the flavor-rich Petite Sirah wine barrels give Red Stave a balanced stone fruit taste profile and a beautiful red tint.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces The Prohibition Collection

The entire collection is housed in a custom wooden display case, with each of the five 375ml bottles heavily-inspired by their Prohibition Era packaging and original bottle size: even the back cartons feature the cut-out for doctors to apply the prescription for medicinal whiskey.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Very Olde St. Nick 'Immaculata' Bourbon Review

Immaculata (named after the Bible story about the immaculate conception of the Christ child within Mary, a virgin) is a big, bold whiskey that coats the whole palate with cocoa, hints of maple syrup and pleasant grain character.

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Blue Run Spirits Releases Reflection II Bourbon

For Reflection II, the dominate mash bill features less rye than the original, but the proof is increased from 95 to 100. Reflection II also features older whiskey stocks than its predecessor, with Gammon seeking out barrels that clearly exhibited elevated mid-note flavors...

Industry News

Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils New State-of-the-Art Blending Facility

The new blending operation features (8) blending tanks with 64,000 gallons of capacity, allowing BCS to increase its blending capacity by over 500%. New bottling lines are capable of a one million case annual throughput on a single shift, ready to package innovative releases.

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Basil Hayden Announces New Malted Rye Whiskey

Light amber in color, the 100% malted rye mash bill imparts a union of flavors. Malted Rye offers an elegant floral aroma, soft notes of vanilla & toasted rye on the palette, and a warm spice finish.

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Blackened Whiskey Partners with Rabbit Hole Distillery for 2023 "Masters of Whiskey Series"

“The ‘Masters of Whiskey Series’ represents our dedication to innovation and speaks to our core principle of collaboration,” said Metallica bassist, Robert Trujillo.

On The Road

A Quick Getaway in North Texas with a Bonus for the Whiskey-Lover!

If you don't consider whiskey options when planning a vacation or getaway, you might want to start!

T-Shirts

Make Bourbon Cheap Again

Let the world know that you're not willing to pay insane prices for limited edition releases that often fall short of the hype. Join the movement, sport this tee with pride, and let's all unite to "Make Bourbon Cheap Again."

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Bourbon Comes to Copper & Kings

The resulting liquid is a unique opportunity to explore the way that classic bourbon notes mingle and develop with traditional brandy notes to create a wholly distinct taste experience.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Remus Repeal Reserve VII Review

The aroma is not immediately as big or complex as Series V or VI, requiring some time to suss out the nuance and depth. It doesn't take long though before notes of dark caramel, black cherry, and pecan pie rise out of the glass, offering up a rich, classic bourbon bouquet.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon Review

If you can find this bottle for a reasonable price, get it. If you're motivated spend unreasonably on stuff like this, you’re bound to find one. You’ll want to pour this bottle for friends who deserve a little spoiling. And this one will spoil any Maker’s fan for good.

New Brand Releases

New Riff Releases First Sour Mash Single Malt Whiskey

“On one hand, it is entirely different from everything else we’ve ever made,” said co-founder Jay Erisman. “But on the other, it is entirely faithful to our mission to be a ‘new riff on an old tradition,’ using the sour mash regimen to explore another classic whiskey tradition.”

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Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s Collaboration with Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

This limited release features a bespoke blend of 6- and 7-year Kentucky bourbon aged an additional 12 months in freshly emptied Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout barrels.

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Milam & Greene Unveils Unabridged Volume 2 Bourbon, the First Release of the Limited Autumn 2023 Blender’s Reserve Collection

Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 2 flavors showcase the incomparable talents of the distillery team under the direction of CEO, Heather Greene, who was recently honored as the “Master Blender of the Year.”

Industry News

Milam & Greene CEO Heather Greene Honored as “Master Blender of the Year” by Bourbon Women

Greene has long been a trailblazer in the whiskey industry. She was the first American woman to serve on the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society Tasting Panel and the first woman to write a whiskey book shortlisted in the New York Times.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Review

When I finished the Zoom tasting, I was skeptical about the 25-year-old whiskey in the final blend. Did it contribute that much, or was it just meant to make this Small Batch Limited Edition a little more special on paper for its anniversary?

Podcast

Bourbon & Banter Podcast #33 – Count the Bourbons!

The Bourbon & Banter Forensic Under Cover Knowledge Seekers came through BIG this month, giving us the scoop on a new reality show coming to Netflix in 2024.

Bourbon Heritage Month

Welcome to Bourbon Heritage Month 2023

Welcome to the most badass month of the year–Bourbon Heritage Month. Are you ready to take on the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge and win some fabulous bourbon-themed prizes?

Industry News

Still Installation Brings Heaven Hill One Step Closer to a ‘Bourbon Capital Homecoming’

At nearly 60 feet tall and weighing more than 22,000 pounds, this still is capable of producing 35,500 proof-gallons per day which is equal to more than 500 barrels per day.

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BITB Club

Replay: BITB Live Tasting #6

30 Days of Bourbon Challenge

Your Ultimate Guide to the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge

This challenge isn't just a nod to bourbon enthusiasts; it's an open invitation to everyone, whether you're taking your first sip or you're a seasoned aficionado, to unite in a shared passion for this quintessentially American elixir.

New Brand Releases

Blue Run Spirits Unveils Trifecta, Company’s First Triple-Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Blue Run Trifecta Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a small-batch whiskey that demonstrates the delicate balancing act required when blending a high-quality base whiskey with the vivid flavors and aromas from older “wood heat” whiskeys.

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2023 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling

The mashbill for this edition is comprised of Heaven Hill Distillery’s traditional Rye Whiskey Mashbill 51% rye, 35% corn, and 14% malted barley and bottled at cask strength, 128.8 proof.