Bottle of the Day

BOTD Spotlight: Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

If you’re on the quest to complete the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a no-brainer addition to your lineup.

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Barrel Pick Update

On Sale Now: Exclusive West Fork Whiskey Single Barrel

Bottle of the Day

BOTD Spotlight: Fear and Loathing Wheated Bourbon

Inspired by the rebellious spirit of Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing Wheated Bourbon is designed to be anything but ordinary.

On The Road

The One Question You Should Always Ask At A Whiskey Festival

The Four Roses booth had its usual suspects lined up, but behind the staff, I spotted a plain brown bottle with a PC-printed label: Straight Bourbon Whiskey 20 Year. One polite ask later, I was holding a glass of 20-year-old Four Roses.

Podcast

Bourbon & Banter Podcast #38 – Size Matters

Back at barrel strength: Pops & Bob return with bourbon news, Taylor Swift rumors, a Sniff Team reveal, and a bourbon bullshit rant that takes aim at the state of single barrels in today’s whiskey world.

Bourbon Heritage Month

Welcome to Bourbon Heritage Month 2025

Whether you’re just discovering bourbon or have a cabinet full of well-loved bottles, welcome to Bourbon Heritage Month! We’re kicking off our 12th annual celebration, and we’re glad you’re here. Grab your favorite pour and get ready for 30 days packed with bourbon fun.

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Proof of Life

Proof of Life: The Calm Before the Bourbon Storm

It’s Bourbon Heritage Month, which means the bourbon world’s volume knob just got cranked all the way up. Our 12th Annual 30 Days of Bourbon Celebration is underway, and once again this community is proving why it’s the world’s biggest—and rowdiest—online bourbon party. Grab

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Review: Fudge, Spice & Depth

My shifting preferences also point out how delicious and keenly unique every batch of Cellar Aged actually is. And that has me thinking ... Maybe that $174.99 price tag isn't as high as I initially thought.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon Review

If you're curious about how its blending team landed on 92 proof, Rift said she and her colleagues weren't happy with higher-proof iterations. When samples dipped below 100, it came alive, so they kept proofing it downward.

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Virtual Tasting

Replay: ASW Virtual Tasting

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review

On the nose you find all of that and more. It comes in waves of dried flowers, baked pastry, allspice and that classic Juicy Fruit gum bomb.

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Proof of Life

Proof of Life: The Pour Must Go On

The headlines are loud. Sales slumping, lawsuits flying, distilleries closing, and even the darlings of the industry facing court-appointed receivers. But before you start hoarding bottles and building a bunker, take a breath. We’ve been here before, and this week’s edition is here to break it all down,

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You're Invited: The Ingram Distillery Virtual Tasting

The Definitive Guide to the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge: 2025 Edition

Here’s the deal: drink 30 different bourbons in 30 days. Sounds fun, right? But it’s more than just a boozy checklist—it’s a full-on bourbon experience. You’ll explore new bottles, discover fresh favorites, and gain a deeper appreciation for the history, variety, and flavor that bourbon delivers.

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Proof of Life

Proof of Like: Bourbon at 30,000 Feet

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Virtual Tasting

Replay: Union Horse Virtual Tasting

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Industry News

Bourbon Tariffs and Trade: What Distillers Really Think

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Annual Summit

Save the date: 2025 Summit

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Proof of Life

Proof of Life: Scams, Scandals & Single Barrels

It’s been a scorcher here in St. Louis—humid enough to proof down barrel strength bourbon with the air alone. But while the temps are boiling, this edition of Proof of Life is cooling things down with some smart sipping advice, a side of spirits scandal, and more new

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BITB Club

Replay: BDC Live Tasting #14

Our fourteenth Blind Drinkers Club (BDC) Live Tasting was held this past Monday. This month's dark and disturbing tasting kits included seven samples providing a fantastic range of expressions, including budget-friendly bottles and pricier, hard-to-find new releases. As always, hanging out with everyone to enjoy the samples and

Events

INDY OR BUST: A Whiskey Weekend Recap

Earlier this month, the Bourbon & Banter crew hit the road for another whiskey-fueled adventure—this time to Indianapolis. We’re talkin’ barrel picks, behind-the-scenes distillery access, ATV-fueled trail sippin’, and one late-night bottle share that wrapped around 3 a.m. (because of course it did). We kicked things off

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Jefferson's Reserve Cask Strength Review: The Cask Strength Bourbon You Didn't Know You Needed

Jefferson’s finally gives Cask Strength its own spotlight. This 130-proof bourbon hits hard but drinks smooth—with a fruit-forward profile and a price that’s hard to argue with.

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Proof of Life: Declaration of Drinkdependence

Surprise! We’re dropping this edition of the Proof of Life newsletter a little early so you can enjoy it with your Fourth of July coffee—or whatever you’re sipping before the fireworks start. Because nothing says "America" quite like bourbon, bold opinions, and a newsletter that

Bottle

Elijah Craig B525 Review: Bold, Balanced & Barrel-Proof

One immediately reached for an ECBP, pulled the cork, closed his eyes and took a long, patient sniff. He said that aroma was exactly the smell of the conflagration that awful day, and then poured himself a glass.

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This Round's Mine

A Conversation with Kaveh Zamanian on Luxe Bottles, Coming Price Drops

Is (the price of such bottles) going to get better over time? Absolutely, because when we move to our own distillate, it's going to get much better from a business standpoint. I think that benefit is going to get passed on to consumers as well.