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Kentucky Alchemy Julep Cup Candles

Kentucky Alchemy Julep Cup Candles As an elder Millennial lady, I am a sucker for a good candle, especially if it is Kentucky-themed. I was introduced to Kentucky Alchemy – a Louisville-based, women-owned candle company – earlier this year. Their…

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Remus Repeal Reserve VIII Review: A 2024 Bourbon Blend with 17-Year-Old Depth

Remus Repeal Reserve VIII Review: A 2024 Bourbon Blend with 17-Year-Old Depth BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Ross & Squibb Distillery MASH BILL: A blend of three high rye bourbons: 9% 2007 Bourbon (21% Rye) 24% 2014 Bourbon (21% Rye) 67% 2014…

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Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Spring and Fall 2024 Reviews

Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Spring and Fall 2024 Reviews BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Chattanooga Whiskey MASH BILL SPRING: B005 (20%), B005V2 (10%), B005V3 (20%), SB091 (30%) and SB055 (20%) MASH BILL FALL: SB055 (40%), B005 (40%) and SB101 (20%) The impressive…

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NEW RELEASE: 2024 Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon, Last Being 2022

NEW RELEASE: 2024 Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon, Last Being 2022 For the first time since 2022, Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Quick Facts PROOF:…

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2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Non-Review

2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Non-Review The 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is back, and yeah, we know—it’s been talked about more than your buddy’s “secret” bourbon stash. So, we’re flipping the script. Our “non-review review” dives into what matters,…

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Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B Bourbon Review

Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B Bourbon Review BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Wild Turkey MASH BILL: 75% Corn | 13% Rye | 12% Malted Barley AGE: At least 10 years old YEAR: 2024 PROOF: 120.2 (60.1% ABV) MSRP: $300 BUY…

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Alto Canto Blanco, Reposado and Still Strength Tequila Review

Alto Canto Blanco, Reposado and Still Strength Tequila Review BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Tequila El Rocio (NOM 1636) MASH BILL: Blue Weber Agave 100% AGE: 25 days in oak for blanco; no aging for high-proof blanco; 2 months to 364 days…

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Bearface Whisky is more nuanced, subtle than its name

Bearface Whisky is more nuanced, subtle than its name Andres Faustinelli lives out the old saw that variety is the spice of life. The Venezuelan-born boy who grew up in Italy has sold rum, whiskey and bourbon (mostly the old…

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Minden Mill launches premium estate distilled whiskeys

Minden Mill launches premium estate distilled whiskeys The launch of ultra-premium whiskeys includes three estate-grown expressions: bourbon, rye and American single malt Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS), the Sonoma County-based, family-owned wine and spirits company, continues its strategic expansion…

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Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon Review

Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon Review BOTTLE DETAILS DISTILLER: Wild Turkey Distillery MASH BILL: 75% Corn | 13% Rye | 12% Malted Barley AGE: 8 Years Old YEAR: 2024 PROOF: 101 proof MSRP: $50 BUY ONLINE: Reserve Bar who…

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Maker’s Mark Announces New Master Distiller and Lead Blender

Maker’s Mark Announces New Master Distiller and Lead Blender Maker’s Mark is making moves. Today, the iconic red wax whiskey producer announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller and Beth Buckner as lead blender. In September 2022,…

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Four Roses Unveils Single Barrel Collection

Four Roses Unveils Single Barrel Collection The Heritage Brand Will Give Fans Further Access to Its Ten Recipes Starting with the Launch of Three New 100 Proof Bourbons Four Roses Distillery, the heritage Kentucky bourbon brand and the makers of…

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