Garrison Brothers Ranch Reserve PX Single Barrel transforms the potentially overpowering PX sherry finish into a concentrated, cask strength showcase of blackberry and blueberry cobbler, creating an…

New corporate identity will launch November 2, with planned Nasdaq ticker change to CASK, reflecting the company’s evolution across branded spirits, distilling and ingredient solutions.

A limited edition 90 barrel release under Heaven Hill’s well-known Pennsylvania-inspired Rittenhouse label, this 10 year old bottled in bond rye released in honor of the United States’ 250th…

Shortbarrel Cigar Batch IV adds a new take on what a cigar whiskey should taste like thanks to finishing the whiskey in more than 50 separate Armagnac, Cognac, rum, tawny port, and sherry casks.…

Caleb’s Crossing 1776-2026 Kentucky Straight Rye delivers an exceptionally cohesive, well-rounded sip, with mature Kentucky-sourced rye that showcases impressive consistency and complexity. Review…

Created by three well known names in the whiskey space, Proof & Precedent M11 Rye delivers a new take on a commonly used rye mashbill thanks to its uncommon Illinois roots. Review and tasting notes…

Redwood Empire The Hyperion doesn’t just pay homage to the world’s tallest tree; it represents years of experience and 4 whiskey types spanning 4 source states and 10 mashbills to create a widely…

Little Book The Infinite Edition III continues the brand’s infinity blend concept with a blend that builds off the two that came before it to satisfying results. Review and tasting notes for Little…

The debut blend of Silverthorn Reserve 10 Year Blender’s Art Bourbon is an 8-barrel blend that combines bourbons covering 3 source states, 4 grains, and ages ranging from 10-14 years to form a…

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Batch 527 delivers a remarkably robust, complex flavor at only 101.06 proof, resulting in one of the line’s most memorable releases yet. Review and tasting notes for Joseph…

Releasing its first rye in over 100 years, Joseph Magnus hits one out of the park with the first batch of their 10 Year Cask Strength Rye. Review and tasting notes for Joseph Magnus 10 Year Cask…

Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 2 is an improvement over last year’s addition, but is the company's quest to offer a higher-contrast whiskey than other producers' “cigar batch” whiskeys paying off?…

Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak French Oak continues the company’s trend of releasing a bourbon with a quintessential “French oak” flavor profile, but this year they use a different finishing process. …

JFC 16 Year Bourbon: The “OG Blend” is a deliciously satisfying pour that lives up to the bottle’s premium presentation and asking price. Review and tasting notes for JFC 16 Year Bourbon: The “OG…

The first new core expression for Bulleit in 15 years, Bulleit ‘87 Whiskey delivers a non-descript sip at a very consumer-friendly price point. Review and tasting notes for Bulleit ‘87 Whiskey.

The distillery's first solera release, Jeptha Creed Solera Aged Bourbon: 10th Anniversary Edition, includes 9 heirloom corn varietals and bourbon aged 4 years and up. Review and tasting notes for…

Westward Whiskey Bottled in Bond Edition No. 2 age plays well to its advantage when it comes to delivering a spectacularly rich and flavorful pour. Review and tasting notes for Westward Whiskey…

A rich, classic profile with a few twists produces one of the best Old Forester Birthday Bourbons in recent years. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2026 Birthday Bourbon.

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year Old Bourbon shows the rewards of carefully aging bourbon beyond 20 years, delivering a remarkably complex, balanced flavor profile, making it an exceptional…

Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Rye marks the 10th anniversary of MGP’s annual limited-release series and its first rye expression, blending two aged rye lots into a sophisticated 111 proof whiskey.…

Booker’s The Reserves 2026 takes the line in a more adventurous direction, with a rye finished in apple brandy barrels and infused with cinnamon for an especially fall-inspired sip. Review and…

Circle City Cask Strength Bourbon Batch A: The 50/50 Club Birds of a Feather blends two Kentucky distillery bourbons to any enthusiast’s delight with a flavor profile that could be described as a…

Copperworks American Single Malt Urban Family Barley Wine Cask explores a finishing style that’s unique to American whiskey, with a final result that’s well-balanced but less distinctive than the…

Remus Repeal Reserve Series X marks the 10th anniversary of MGP’s annual limited edition series with a richer, more robust blend featuring twice as much 18 year old bourbon as last year, delivering…

By using two new mashbills in the blend for its Fall 2022 Vintage Bottled in Bond Whiskey, Chattanooga Whiskey Co. shows that experimentation is often worth the risk. Review and tasting notes for…

Garrison Brothers’ 2026 Cowboy Bourbon continues to deliver the brand’s signature 140+ proof pour with bold, dry, oak-forward character, backed by an excellent array of flavors. Review and tasting…

Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon delivers a classic, oak-forward profile, offering a thoroughly enjoyable, no-nonsense pour that showcases its age despite its relatively…

Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask leaves travel-retail exclusivity behind and is now a national limited release at a lower price, showing gradual refinement with an enjoyable,…

Utilizing an uncommon finishing barrel, Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask Volume 1 is a perfect fall and winter bourbon. Review and tasting notes for Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask Volume 1.

Aging in oak IPA beer barrels, Filmland Spirits dives into the world of American single malts with their “The Malted Mummy” release. Review and tasting notes for Filmland Spirits The Malted Mummy.

Stetson Straight Bourbon is a classic-style, 100 proof bourbon that offers an approachable drinking experience, with its 7 year old blend from two notable Kentucky distilleries adding depth, weight,…

Capitalizing on Old Elk’s custom 96% wheat, 4% malted barley mashbill, contract-distilled by Greg Metze at MGP, this 103 proof wheat whiskey makes a splash with a rich flavor profile and accessible…

Changing the naming format to the year instead of the number in the ongoing series, Bardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Discovery ventures further into finishing with a three bourbon blend in Garryana…

Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish stays on the more familiar side of the flavor profile spectrum, bringing subtle nuance to an otherwise classic bourbon and rye blend that’s…

Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve Bourbon is an approachable 80 proof bourbon dominated by sweet grape flavors from its Cognac finishing, but may come across as overly sweet and one-note to some.…

Stillman’s Sonder 10 Year Bourbon is an oak-centric pour that brings experimental MGP distillate and Andean oak aging into the mix, resulting in a bourbon that won’t taste like anything else on your…

New Holland’s 2026G “The Weekend Retreat” is a full-flavored sip that brings some new flavors to the brand’s toasted oak-finished bourbons, offering a distinctive variation on the brand’s traditional…

Combining Dragon’s Milk’s apricot and citrus forward flavor profile with amaretto’s apricot and nut-centric base makes for a combination with enormous potential. Review and tasting notes for Dragon’s…

Four decades after its introduction, this bold new expression honors Elmer T. Lee’s legacy.

This year’s edition of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged continues to lean into its aged flavor profile thanks to the highest percentage of 14 year bourbon in the series to date. Review and tasting notes for…

Onyx & Amber’s Guest Blender Series “Owl of Oz,” blends 7.5 year O.Z. Tyler (now Green River) bourbon with 8-12 year Ross & Squibb (MGP) bourbon, aged in Colorado, resulting in a more full-bodied and…

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the…

With multiple years of batches under its belt, Heaven Hill’s intent with Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey is starting to become clear. Review and tasting notes for Bernheim Original…

WhistlePig’s Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh pairs Kentucky straight rye with barrels seasoned with ancient Egyptian-inspired tiger nut cake and black honey, resulting in a rich, earthy, nutty,…

Fun packaging can’t hide the fact that for the price, Chicken Cock Island Rooster isn’t as influenced by its rum finish as you may hope for. Review and tasting notes for Chicken Cock Island Rooster…

The latest Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel Finishing Series release delivers a malt-centric take on an ice wine finished whiskey. Review and tasting notes for Chattanooga Whiskey Moldovan Ice Wine Cask.

The first ever barrel proof release, Garrison Brothers Cask Strength Single Barrel Laguna Madre is a unique pour, dialing in the sweeter side of the distillery’s quintessential flavor profile to…

Willett built its reputation on Family Estate “purple top” bottles, but this 4 year old, in-house distilled bourbon falls short of the brand’s lofty reputation. Review and tasting notes for Willett…

Utilizing experimental MGP barrels and a number of finishing barrels, including a unique Wisconsin brandy barrel, Stillman’s Sonder American Single Malt truly stands alone in the flavor profile it…