Bourbon

The Dream Team of American Whiskey Is Adding a Mysterious New Member
After years of amassing accolades and buzz, another hyped Buffalo Trace bourbon is joining the distillery's prestigious Antique Collection.

Buffalo Trace Gave Its Grail-Level Bourbon to a Surprising Partner
One of Buffalo Trace Distillery's oldest bourbons is being sold by the company's small sister brand, catering to elite whiskey collectors.

The Legend of Buffalo Trace’s ‘Intense’ Bourbon Just Keeps Growing
The most premium offering in Blanton's bourbon lineup recently earned another major award as the Best Single Barrel Bourbon.

These 6 American Whiskeys Were Just Crowned Best in the World
The elite group of 2025 World Whiskies Awards USA winners includes many usual brand suspects and a few under-the-radar surprises.
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This Mysterious Bourbon Is Suddenly Set to Be One of the Most Hunted Bottles of 2025
A bourbon few know anything about from a craft distiller in Covington, KY, just earned a major award for one of the hottest whiskey production trends.
By Ben Bowers

This Bourbon Was the Talk of the Whiskey World in 2024. Now It’s Back
Old Forester's fifth release in its Whiskey Row series garnered tons of praise in 2024 and immediately sold out. Now it's back on shelves.
By Ben Bowers

The Buffalo Trace of Rum Is Still Cheap and Easy to Find. For Now
A bourbon lover's guide to the best spirit you're not drinking yet.
By Will Price


Julian Van Winkle’s Side Hustle Bourbon Is Back From the Grave
The revived version of Old Commonwealth bourbon looks a like the old version (and Pappy for that matter), but the whiskey is very different.
By Ben Bowers

Jim Beam’s New Bourbon Looks Like a Shocking Seasonal Bargain
It's natural to be wary of holiday-themed spirits, but Jim Beam new Winter Reserve has a few surprising details going for it.
By Ben Bowers

Knob Creek Just Brought Back One of Its Most Coveted Bourbons
After three straight years of limited releases, bourbon fans now have reason to hope that Knob Creek 18 will become an annual fixture of the whiskey brand's lineup.
By Ben Bowers

A New Whiskey Brand From a Bourbon Hall of Famer Just Left Stealth Mode
The founder of Angel's Envy's new whiskey venture is finally coming into focus, and his plans involve a castle.
By Ben Bowers

How This Cheap Buffalo Trace Bourbon Became a Whiskey Grail
The rise a once-accessible wheater, from shelf sleeper to baby Pappy to unobtanium.
By Chris Wright

Maker’s Mark Just Revealed Its Oldest Bourbon Ever
The 2024 edition of the Maker's Cellar Aged series should be one of the highlights of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and future distillery visits.
By Ben Bowers

Blanton’s Bourbon: Why Is This Whiskey So Dang Popular?
Lusting over Blanton's is a rite of passage for all would-be bourbon drinkers.
By Will Price

Buffalo Trace’s New Bourbon Neighbor Is Generating Some Serious Buzz
This town (Frankfort, KY) is big enough for the two of them.


Texas’s Award-Winning, Super Strong Bourbon Is Getting a Special Anniversary Release
The American Craft Spirits Association called Cowboy Bourbon the best American Whiskey of 2023. A new 10th-anniversary release might be coveted even more.
By Ben Bowers

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon: This Year’s Release Breaks a Record
Old Forester shared details of this year's Birthday Bourbon and it is different than every previous bottle.