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Bourbon Lovers Raffle Winner

Bourbon Lovers Raffle Winner

Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for this year's Bourbon Lovers Raffle. I'm excited to share that this year's winner is Robert Hobbs. Robert has chosen The Four Roses Lovers Collection as his prize. We will get his bottles shipped out

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

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

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.

Whiskey Glassware 101: Beginner's Guide

Whiskey Glassware 101: Beginner's Guide

When it comes to tasting whiskey - and any spirit, for that matter - there is a wide array of shapes to choose from, each promising to be “the best.” This guide overviews the most common glassware types for drinking whiskey.

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."

New Brand Releases

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...

New Brand Releases

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.

Mezcal Amarás Logia Cenizo Review

Mezcal Amarás Logia Cenizo Review

"Logia is an ode to the unattainable, the select and the rare, perfectly defining our agaves and their importance as a sacred plant. Its limited and collectible editions are specially selected for those who love to discover, in sips, details that move the soul”

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.

New Brand Releases

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.

Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey Batch A224 Review

American Whiskey Reviews

Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey Batch A224 Review

When Heaven Hill added Bernheim Wheat Whiskey to its barrel-proof portfolio early last year, it filled a big market hole. Wheat whiskeys at any proof are rare, but this barrel-proof offering is the only one from a major brand like it.

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.

Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 Review

American Whiskey Reviews

Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 Review

The nose on this latest release is expressive and elegant, burly initially with damp oak and cigar box notes that quickly sweeten to cream soda, buttery cinnamon apples, and Little Debbie Oatmeal Pies.

State of the Margarita with Ilegal Mezcal Reposado

State of the Margarita with Ilegal Mezcal Reposado

Many of us are haunted by that one alcohol we had a terrible evening with years back. For me, it's tequila. I do enjoy a Margarita, but beyond that, I can't stomach the agave liquor.

Maker's Mark Bourbon recognizing 'Spirited Women' with Personalized, Limited-Edition Label for consumers

Maker's Mark Bourbon recognizing 'Spirited Women' with Personalized, Limited-Edition Label for consumers

Throughout the year, consumers can create a custom Maker's Mark gift for anyone with the brand's personalized label program.

Heaven's Door Exploration Series 1 Review

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

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...

Lodestar American Whiskey Review

American Whiskey Reviews

Lodestar American Whiskey Review

The blend of high rye and single malt whiskey yields a mild burnt sugar sweetness complemented by the toastiness of the malt. The finish leaves a delightful tingle, both from the proof and the high rye mashbill.

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.

New Brand Releases

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.