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Replay: Barrell Craft Spirits Virtual Tasting
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Bourbon Classic 2026 Recap: Highlights From Louisville’s Whiskey Weekend
Louisville’s Bourbon Classic seems to zag where Bardstown’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival zigs. Where KBF marks the start of fall, the Bourbon Classic signals the end of winter. Where KBF leans into an outdoor, festival‑style experience, the Classic keeps it indoors with curated programming and
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Woodinville 8-Year Rye Whiskey Delivers Flavor Beyond Its Age
This is all rye, all rye, all rye, though without dill or mint. There's white pepper in there, a proper dose of baking spice, dried fig and bitter chocolate deposited by the barrel. Surprise guests of toffee and fruit character reminiscent of a nicely aged jammy Zinfandel join the party.
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Fruit for Days: Masterful cask selection, blending highlight Blue Note Special Reserve Bourbon
Whether this is a Blue Note blender's nightmare or dream task, I don't know. But those who get to sip it will thank you–and may even kiss you–for creating it. It is special and spectacular, which justifies that $150 price tag.
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Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
On the palate it creamy and fruity, laden with ripe pear and honey dew melon. The sherry cask involved gets a shout out from notes of golden apple and golden raisin, and baking spice amplifies the gentle 90-proof tingle. Nothing at all to dislike about the spirit itself: a great easy drinker.
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BourbonCon 2026 Recap: Highlights and Takeaways From The First Bourbon Festival of the Year
What makes BourbonCon unusual among major whiskey events is its origin story. It wasn’t launched by a nonprofit, a tourism bureau, or an industry group. BourbonCon was born inside a hotel.
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Sweet, simple and soft sums up Shortbarrel Four-Grain Bourbon
There is a significant number of consumers who would like this and buy it repeatedly. It's enough flavor and spice for them; approachable as an everyday drinker. This is the kind of whiskey that becomes a good seller that pays a lot of bills at the distillery.