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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.