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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.

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.

Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

This is an entertaining pour that punches, ducks and dodges around the mouth, delivering sharp blows of spice to keep you on your toes.

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."

Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

In this age of "high proof only," it's easy to overlook 90 proof whiskey and the sensibility of its virtues. It's lush and delicate, fruity and appropriately woody for its age. It needs no ice or water or cocktail; just take it straight.

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.

Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Rye Whiskey Reviews

Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey Review

The nose is grain and barrel forward; the former light, citrusy, spicy and a little candied; the latter toasty and lightly charred with some smoldering campfire. It's really pleasant to sniff and suss out new aromas.

New Brand Releases

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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Rye Whiskey Reviews

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.

Santo Fino Anejo Tequila Review

Tequila Reviews

Santo Fino Anejo Tequila Review

Santo Fino Anejo isn't bad, but it's bland.

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.

Storywood Anejo and Reposado Tequila Reviews

Tequila Reviews

Storywood Anejo and Reposado Tequila Reviews

Doubtless, some will like these gentle sippers, but they're too gentle for my preference. They lack the backbone a barrel can provide and the magical flavors great oxidization deliver to dazzle.

Country Music Star Jessie G Reunites with Gretchen Wilson on “Like My Whiskey”

Country Music Star Jessie G Reunites with Gretchen Wilson on “Like My Whiskey”

Directed by Robert Moroni (Matthew West, The Roads Below), “Like My Whiskey” is an ode to a good time with good company, made even better with quality whiskey. Watch the full video below.

New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller

New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller

Upon joining New Riff, Sprance was mentored by consulting master distiller and “godfather of rye whiskey” Larry Ebersold, an unrivaled authority in the world of distillation and American whiskey.

Replay: BITB Live Tasting #7

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Replay: BITB Live Tasting #7

The tasting kits included seven samples of American Single Malts, Rye whiskeys, and Bourbons with a retail price range of $60 to almost $500 per bottle. It was a blast hanging out with everyone to enjoy the samples and discuss the state of the whiskey industry as we kick off 2024.

New Brand Releases

Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Returns as 2024 Winter Distillery Series

Double Double Oaked is made by finishing fully mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for an additional year in a second, heavily toasted, lightly charred, new oak barrel. The extra year in the barrel creates a bourbon that is distinctly spicier than its original counterpart.