Review: Booker’s Bourbon “Big Easy Batch” 2026-01

The first batch of Booker’s Bourbon for 2026 arrived a few days ago. We’re jumping on top of it with coverage of this “Big Easy Batch,” named for Booker Noe’s love of New Orleans. Who can blame him? This expression is a blend of five sub-lots from the Beam warehouses, the youngest being 7 years,… The post Review: Booker’s Bourbon “Big Easy Batch” 2026-01 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

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Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026)

Only two years ago Sonoma-based Graton Distillery released Redwood Empire, a blend of its own microdistilled spirit and sourced whiskey. Now the brand is back with not one, not two, but three new expressions which collectively replace the 2018 release. Here’s all the details to get you started. Purple Wine + Spirits today announced its… The post Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026)

Today, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. In the months surrounding the occasion, “America 250” became nearly impossible to avoid. Advertising campaigns, commemorative releases, and media coverage all joined the celebration, each offering its own interpretation of a quarter millennium of American history. When people around the world picture the United States, certain images… The post Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Review: Booker’s Bourbon “Big Easy Batch” 2026-01

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Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026)

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