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- Locke + Co. Big Blaze Bourbon Review: Craig and Cynthia Taste an Aspen-Finished WhiskeyLocke + Co. Big Blaze Bourbon is finished with hand-cut, naturally burned aspen sourced from private property affected by Colorado’s 2020 East Troublesome Fire. Ten percent of every bottle sold benefits Grand Fire Protection District No. 1. Read Craig and Cynthia’s review to learn what they thought about this unconventional bourbon!
- Penelope Straight Rye Whiskey Review – Classic SeriesPenelope’s new Classic Series rye is here. Will the 92-proof Penelope Straight Rye Whiskey be your next everyday pour? Read our full review to find out!
- Penelope Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review – Classic SeriesPenelope has expanded its portfolio with its new Classic Series, including the brand’s first standalone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Is this 92-proof bourbon a good choice for everyday drinking? Read our full review to find out!
- Heaven Hill Double Mash Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon ReviewHeaven Hill Double Mash Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon combines nine-year-old traditional and wheated bourbons in a new 100-proof expression. How well do the two mash bills work together? Read my review to find out!
- 2026 Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year Rye ReviewThe fourth annual Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength release is an unfiltered, 11-year-old rye bottled at 125.6 proof. Did it live up to my expectations? Read my review to find out!
- Woodinville Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year 100% Rye ReviewWoodinville has expanded its single-barrel program nationally with a seven-year, cask-strength 100% rye. My bottle came from barrel No. 12538 and was bottled at 117.54 proof. Read my review to learn more!
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- New Bourbon Releases News for August 29, 2026A 19-year bourbon finished for seven years in Mizunara oak, two new Bardstown Bourbon Company whiskeys and Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2026 headline this week’s releases. The packed lineup also includes new bottles from Branch & Barrel, Little & Foster, Redwood Empire, Angel’s Envy, Blue Note, Four Roses, Jack Daniel’s, Michter’s, New Riff, Cedar Ridge, Filmland Spirits, Starlight and Dark Arts Whiskey House. Read on to learn all about them in this week’s New Bourbon Releases News!
- Bourbon and Distillery News for August 22, 2026This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News leads with the expiration of President Trump’s temporary pause of tariffs tied to Canada’s restrictions on American alcohol, Sazerac Company’s acquisition of Garrard County Distilling, and Diageo’s $1 billion cost-savings plan and workforce reduction. Additional news comes from Suntory Holdings, Circle City Whiskey Co., Whiskey House of Kentucky, KEG 1 River City, Republic National Distributing Company, New Era Distillery & Social Club, Copper & Kings, Heaven Hill Brands, and Humble Baron at Uncle Nearest. Read on for all the details!
- 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Announced By Bardstown Bourbon Company for August 212026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish will be available nationwide in limited quantities beginning August 21, 2026, at $139.99 for each 750 mL. Read on for details.
- New Bourbon Releases News for August 15, 2026This week, Jack Daniel’s climbs to the top floor and 138.4 proof, Garrison Brothers’ Cowboy Bourbon rides again at 141 proof, and Hard Truth, Chattanooga Whiskey, Redemption, Southern Grace, Ashland, Stetson and Ass Pocket Whiskey make this week’s lineup anything but ordinary. Read on for all the details!
- Bourbon Obsessed Publishes Its 600th In-Depth Whiskey ReviewBourbon Obsessed has published its 600th in-depth whiskey review! The milestone marks more than seven years of reviews, distillery coverage, bourbon news and content across its website, newsletters, podcast, YouTube channel and social media. Read on for all the details!
- Redemption Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon Joins the Higher Marques CollectionRedemption Whiskey combines single-barrel character with bottled-in-bond standards in its first Higher Marques Collection release. Read the full press release for details about Redemption Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon.
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- Building Southern Distilling: Pete Barger on Engineering, Innovation, and the Future of American WhiskeyWe visited Southern Distilling Co. in Statesville, North Carolina, where co-founder Pete Barger discussed the business decisions, engineering mindset, and long-term vision that have shaped the distillery from the very beginning. Read on to learn more or follow the link to listen to our podcast.
- From Neighbors to Distillers: The Oaklore Distilling StoryWe travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit Oaklore Distilling Co. Read on to learn how this neighborhood start-up transitioned from a bus-stop concept to one of the region’s most intentional craft whiskey producers!
- The 2026 Complete Guide to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery RestaurantsKentucky’s bourbon distilleries are serving up more than just tours and tastings. From farm-to-table dining and bourbon-inspired cuisine to full-service cocktail bars and casual cafés, these on-site distillery restaurant stops add another reason to plan a trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We’ve updated our guide for 2026! Read on to learn all about these distillery restaurants!
- RD1 Spirits: A Fusion of Wood, Science & Bourbon Experiences Coming Soon to The Commons in LexingtonRD1 Spirits’ New Distillery at The Commons Will Blend Bourbon Science, Wood Finishing, and Immersive Bourbon Experiences I recently had the opportunity to visit RD1 Spirits at their former tasting room in Lexington, Kentucky. There I chatted with Co-Founder and National Brand Ambassador Barry Brinegar and Research and Development Master Distiller Jarrad Gollihue, PhD. Join… Read more: RD1 Spirits: A Fusion of Wood, Science & Bourbon Experiences Coming Soon to The Commons in Lexington
- Garrard County Distilling Co – Behind The Scenes – CLOSEDGarrard County Distilling Co., now closed, was home to All Nations Bourbon—a brand inspired by temperance advocate Carry Nation’s fiery history in the region. The distillery combined historical storytelling with modern production and tourism plans, but its operations ceased before shortly after opening. Read the full article for a behind-the-scenes look at what could have been.
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