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Bourbon vs Scotch: The Open Championship Debate
The Open is Scotch country, but the bourbon case is stronger than most golf fans realize. A side-by-side breakdown for links golf weekend.
·10 min read
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Midseason Bottle Rankings: What's Earning Shelf Space in 2026
A midseason ranking of the 2026 bourbons worth keeping, the collectibles worth the splurge, and the releases earning a genuine repeat buy.
·9 min read
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All-Star Bourbons of the Year 2026
A midseason bourbon all-star roster. The releases that stood out in the first half of 2026, organized like a batting order by proof, price, and how easily you can actually find them.
·10 min read
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Bourbon News: 1792 Breaks New Ground and Sazerac Sweeps the Awards
Barton 1792 debuts its first rye and a 15-year cask-strength XV, Sazerac sweeps the International Whisky Competition, and Congress targets Canada's liquor bans.
·9 min read
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Bourbon vs Scotch: The Open Championship Debate
The Open is Scotch country, but the bourbon case is stronger than most golf fans realize. A side-by-side breakdown for links golf weekend.
·10 min read
Guides
Midseason Bottle Rankings: What's Earning Shelf Space in 2026
A midseason ranking of the 2026 bourbons worth keeping, the collectibles worth the splurge, and the releases earning a genuine repeat buy.
·9 min read
Guides
All-Star Bourbons of the Year 2026
A midseason bourbon all-star roster. The releases that stood out in the first half of 2026, organized like a batting order by proof, price, and how easily you can actually find them.
·10 min read
Industry News
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Bourbon News: 1792 Breaks New Ground and Sazerac Sweeps the Awards
Barton 1792 debuts its first rye and a 15-year cask-strength XV, Sazerac sweeps the International Whisky Competition, and Congress targets Canada's liquor bans.
·9 min read
Industry News
Bourbon News: George Washington's First Bourbon and the 250th Rush
George Washington's Mount Vernon released its first-ever bourbon for July 4, Buffalo Trace revived five Prohibition-era brands, and Four Roses broke its own rules for America's 250th.
·9 min read
Industry News
Bourbon News: America 250 Releases and Bulleit's Oldest Rye Yet
Knob Creek and Lost Lantern dress up for America's 250th, Bulleit bottles its oldest rye ever, Four Roses goes Mizunara, and the bourbon glut deepens.
·7 min read
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Bourbon Cocktails: The Complete Guide
The bourbon cocktails worth knowing, from the Old Fashioned and Manhattan to frozen summer riffs and big-batch punches, plus which bottles to mix with.
·4 min read
Recipes
Big Batch Bourbon Cocktails for the July 4 Weekend
Four scalable bourbon cocktails for adult cookouts: mint julep pitcher, spiked Arnold Palmer, frozen lemonade, and peach sweet tea.
·9 min read
Recipes
Light Summer Bourbon Cocktails for Wimbledon
Bourbon cocktails that belong in a Wimbledon watch. Lighter builds, lower proof, and drinks that survive a morning match without wrecking the afternoon.
·12 min read
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Bourbon Distilleries & Brands: The Complete Guide
How the big bourbon distilleries and their brands connect, which bottles share a mash bill, and how to find a stand-in when the allocated one is gone.
·4 min read
Distilleries
Earth Day Bourbon: Why Frey Ranch Sets the Estate Standard
Estate-grown bourbon is rare. Frey Ranch raises every grain on one Nevada farm, and a handful of other distilleries get close. A measured look for Earth Day 2026.
·7 min read
Distilleries
Maker's Mark Distillery Guide: Every Expression Worth Knowing
A complete guide to Maker's Mark Distillery: the wheat decision, the production philosophy, and every expression from the flagship to Cellar Aged.
·11 min read
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How to Start a Bourbon Collection: A Practical Guide
Build a bourbon cellar with intention. Five foundation categories, common mistakes to avoid, and why tracking what you drink changes how you buy.
·7 min read
Education
How to Host a Blind Bourbon Tasting at Home (Checklist Included)
A step-by-step guide to running a respectful, fun blind tasting: what to buy, how to pour, scorecards, and reveal rules.
·2 min read
Education
The Bourbon Flavor Wheel: A Guide to Tasting Notes
Learn how to use the bourbon flavor wheel to identify tasting notes. Covers sweet, spice, fruit, oak, grain, and floral categories with practical examples.
·8 min read
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New to bourbon?
Bourbon 101 covers the fundamentals: how it's made, what the label tells you, and how to develop your palate.
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