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Last Call: Irish Whiskey Blind Virtual Tasting

Last Call: Irish Whiskey Blind Virtual Tasting

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WhistlePig Snout-to-Tail 10-Year Bourbon Review: Unique Barrel Aging Unveiled

WhistlePig Snout-to-Tail 10-Year Bourbon Review: Unique Barrel Aging Unveiled BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Distilled in Kentucky, finished “snout to tail” at WhistlePig MASH BILL: 80% Corn | 20% Blend of Rye and Malted Barley AGE: 10 years YEAR: 2025 PROOF: 88…

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Trulussó Tequila Review: A celebrity-backed tequila worth the pour?

Trulussó Tequila Review: A celebrity-backed tequila worth the pour? BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados, S.A. de C.V., NOM 1414 MASH BILL: 100% Blue Weber Agave AGE: Blanco (no age), Reposado (8 months American oak), Añejo (18 months, French…

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Whiskey JYPSI introduces Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon

Whiskey JYPSI introduces Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon JYPSI Spirits announced the launch of its fourth whiskey today: Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon. Tribute is an 86-proof, straight bourbon whiskey aged a minimum of 4 years and double-barreled in new…

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DRINK RECIPE: “Bardstown Bourbon Communion”

DRINK RECIPE: “Bardstown Bourbon Communion” “Bardstown Bourbon Communion“ Bardstown names Sunday evenings time for a different kind of communion, Bourbon Communion. Ingredients:   1 ½ oz Cathedral French Oak ¼ oz Sorel  ½ oz Malmsey Madeira  Instructions: Fill a short glass with ice, add…

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Aged in 300 Year French Oak Used to Restore Notre Dame, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “Cathedral French Oak Finish”.

Aged in 300 Year French Oak Used to Restore Notre Dame, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “Cathedral French Oak Finish”. Well take me to church and take my money while you’re at it Bardstown Bourbon Company. This new dandy you’ve released is…

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NEW RELEASE: Michter’s 2025 US*1 BARREL STRENGTH RYE

NEW RELEASE: Michter’s 2025 US*1 BARREL STRENGTH RYE To say we look forward to this release by the fine folks at Michter’s is an understatement. If you see it, buy it. Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of…

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Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024 Review: A 15-Year Bourbon to Chase?

Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024 Review: A 15-Year Bourbon to Chase? BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Ross & Squibb Distillery MASH BILL: Blend of two bourbon mash bills (75% corn | 21% rye | 4% barley malt; and 60% corn | 36% rye…

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Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Review: Worth the Hype?

Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Review: Worth the Hype? BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Woodford Reserve MASH BILL: 72% Corn | 18% Rye | 10% Malted Barley AGE: Not specifically stated, but likely 7-9 years total in both casks YEAR: 2025 PROOF:…

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NEW RELEASE: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Wheat Whiskey

NEW RELEASE: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Wheat Whiskey Heaven Hill Distillery announced the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release features some of the distillery’s oldest inventory…

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Buffalo Goes Big: Charity Online Auction for Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Barrel, Eagle Rare 25 Year, and Van Winkle 6 Bottle Collection

Buffalo Goes Big: Charity Online Auction for Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Barrel, Eagle Rare 25 Year, and Van Winkle 6 Bottle Collection Sazerac Company has announced it will host a first of its kind fundraiser in support of California…

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Booker’s ‘Jimmy’s Batch’ Review: A Tribute to A Bourbon Legend

Booker’s ‘Jimmy’s Batch’ Review: A Tribute to A Bourbon Legend BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: James B. Beam Distilling Co. MASH BILL: 77% Corn | 13% Rye | 10% Malted Barley AGE: 7 years, 9 months, 19 days YEAR: 2024 PROOF: 125.8…

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