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13th Annual BourbonGuy.com Brackets: The “inflation is Weird” edition.
You know what time it is! The NCAA basketball and hockey tournaments are getting started here soon, which means everyone is in bracket mode. It really is a wonderful time of year. Up here in the northernmost state in the contiguous U.S., the snow is still trying to fall—we got over a foot at my house this weekend. Though, thankfully, the end is in sight. Gardeners have started their seeds, there are days when the windows can be opened, and, of course, there are brackets to be filled out—and busted. No, not those silly basketball or hockey brackets. We’re talking bourbon brackets. And let me tell you, this really is my favorite time of year. In fact, I enjoy it so much that next year, when I may decide to hang up the ol’ keyboard, I already know what my last series of posts will be: brackets. But don’t worry—that’ll be 2027 at the earliest, since I want to make it to 15 years of publishing before I make a decision. I’m calling this round the “The Inflation Is Weird” edition. Mostly beca
by Eric Burke2 viewsbourbonbartonbrown-formanbuffalo-tracenon-distiller-producerfour-roses - release
Single-Barrel Pick Programs Multiply at Independent Bottle Shops
Store picks have always been a niche. They're becoming a category. Here's what to look for on the label, what the program structures actually mean, and which kinds of picks are worth chasing.
by My Liquor Library Editorial22 viewsbourbonstore-pickssingle-barrelretail - news
What the New Cooperage Capacity Numbers Mean for Bourbon
Three of the largest American cooperages have expanded capacity this year. The five-to-eight-year lag between barrel and bottle means we are looking at supply implications that won't fully arrive until the early 2030s.
by My Liquor Library Editorial23 viewsbourbonsupply-chaincooperageaging - news
Heaven Hill’s 2026 Heritage Collection Release Is the Series’ Oldest Bourbon Yet
Heaven Hill Distillery is debuting a limited-edition, 22-year-old bourbon as the 2026 edition of the Heritage Collection, marking the oldest release in the brand’s annual series. Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is now available in limited quantities across the U.S. and in select international markets, the distillery announced today. This year’s Heritage Collection release, which fans await each spring, features the distillery’s traditional bourbon mashbill comprised of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley. The article Heaven Hill’s 2026 Heritage Collection Release Is the Series’ Oldest Bourbon Yet appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbarrel-agingbourbonbourbon-barrel-agingheaven-hillnewsproduct-release - news
Aged-Inventory Pricing Holds Steady Despite Demand Softening
Secondary-market premiums on age-statement bourbons are cooling, but distillery-direct pricing on the same bottles is barely moving. Here's what the spread tells us about where the market is heading.
by My Liquor Library Editorial18 viewsbourbonsecondary-marketpricing - news
World Whiskies Awards 2026: Judging and winners announced
It was fun to get to peek behind the scenes of the World Whiskies Awards, and I was humbled and appreciative to be a part of it. The post World Whiskies Awards 2026: Judging and winners announced appeared first on CaskX .
by Sara Havens3 viewswhisky-cask-investmentbourbonwhiskeyworld-whiskies-awards - news
Chocolate Crush Valentine’s Recipes: Bourbon Cocktails for the Chocolate Fanatic
The post Chocolate Crush Valentine’s Recipes: Bourbon Cocktails for the Chocolate Fanatic appeared first on Cocktail Contessa .
by Heather Wibbels5 viewsbourbonchocolatecocktail-recipes - news
Five Chocolate Bourbon Cocktails Perfect For Valentine’s
The post Five Chocolate Bourbon Cocktails Perfect For Valentine’s appeared first on Cocktail Contessa .
by Heather Wibbels5 viewsbourbonchocolatecocktail-recipesbubblesgalentinessparkling - news
Mystery Malt World Tour – Feb 2026
When the weather outside dips to -20C most peoples thoughts turn to hibernation. On a particularly cold Super Bowl Sunday members of the Toronto Whisky Society decided to brave the cold and warm up on a whisky world tour. Six whiskies from different points on the globe were concealed. Teaser descriptions were given and members were encouraged to try to guess the country of origin, … The post Mystery Malt World Tour – Feb 2026 appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
by TorontoWhiskySociety6 viewsevent-recapamrutbourbongerman-single-maltgermanyindian-whisky - news
Engineering the Ultimate Game Day Experience
When lake-effect snow stacks up outside and the kickoff clock starts counting down, something special happens indoors. Friends gather. Flavors come together. The energy builds. The perfect watch party is a lot like the perfect bourbon. It starts with a solid foundation, benefits from a little patience, and finishes strong. If you’re hosting this season, […]
by Coppercraft Distillery5 viewsblogbourboncocktail-cultureentertaining-at-homegame-dayhosting-tips - news
The significance of Bottled-In-Bond bourbon
Bottled-in-Bond isn’t a marketing term or a style choice; it’s a legal designation rooted in American history. The post The significance of Bottled-In-Bond bourbon appeared first on CaskX .
by Sara Havens3 viewswhisky-cask-investmentbottled-in-bondbourbonwhiskey - news
Chocolate Crush Class: Hands-On Cocktail Class for the Chocolate Fanatic
The post Chocolate Crush Class: Hands-On Cocktail Class for the Chocolate Fanatic appeared first on Cocktail Contessa .
by Heather Wibbels5 viewsbourbonchocolatecocktail-recipescocktail-classcocktailsevents - news
Just the Sip: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7-Year Review
The Old Fitzgerald Decanter series might be one of the most ubiquitous and sought-after modern bourbon brands. In fact, if you asked multiple bourbon enthusiasts what the best-looking bottle is, Old Fitzgerald would certainly be a frontrunner. Whether the whiskey inside reflects the quality of these ornate vessels is up to interpretation, particularly from release […]
by Xenoraiser5 viewsuncategorized2-value2-5-valuebondedbonded-bourbonbonded-whiskey - news
Nihat Cam: Punchroom at Edition Hotel (Tampa)
Nihat Cam is the bar director of Edition Hotel, Tampa. He makes us two cocktails, one with Bourbon and Pineapple Juice and the second with Rum and Sherry. Nihat introduce yourself My journey started in hotels in my high school years in Turkey. After studying hospitality in Turkey and entering the industry early, I worked ... More →
by Le Cocktail Connoisseur5 viewsnon-classebananabarbartenderbittersblood-orange - news
Just the Sip: Stagg 24D Review
Stagg is a brand that requires no introduction to anyone remotely up to speed with the bourbon landscape. In fact, most bottles produced by Buffalo Trace are so strongly established that it feels about as familiar as ABCs. So for the sake of direction, I’ll touch on how this particular batch of Stagg differs from […]
by Xenoraiser5 viewsuncategorized24d3-value3-5-valuebb-grade - news
How to talk about Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brewer's Coalition Goose Island Bourbon Barrel aged American Single Malt Source The post How to talk about Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon appeared first on All American Whiskey .
by Bull Garlington2 viewsbourbonhow-to-talk-about-whiskeystraight-whiskey - news
Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon
We have a holiday tradition that requires we have eggnog on hand for Christmas Eve. This family recipe for Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon is simply the BEST! A few weeks ago I purchased a bottle of the Maker’s Mark 46® for the holidays; I knew I wanted to make homemade eggnog and Maker’s Mark®... The post Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon appeared first on Creative Culinary .
by Barb6 viewsall-recipesbourboncocktailsnew-year-s-favoritesseasonal-and-holidayswinter-favorites - news
Cozy Spiked Chai Latte Batched for Winter Nights
The post Cozy Spiked Chai Latte Batched for Winter Nights appeared first on Cocktail Contessa .
by Heather Wibbels5 viewsbourboncocktail-recipesholidayrumtoddybatched - news
Top 10 Bourbons (and Whiskeys) of 2025
I’ve been tasked with narrowing my favorites of 2025 to 10, which is quite difficult when you look back on all the fine releases. The post Top 10 Bourbons (and Whiskeys) of 2025 appeared first on CaskX .
by Sara Havens3 viewswhisky-cask-investmentbourbonkentucky-bourbonwhiskey - news
A Toast to Winter: Bourbon+ Mixes Up the Season
Crisp air, a love of cozy gatherings, and the undeniable call for bourbon led Bourbon+ to offer up a whiskey cocktail-making class, held at Liquor Lab in Nashville, for Bourbon+ members. At the start of the evening, guests were welcomed with a refreshing Whiskey Spritz to quench the palate and set the tone for a…
by Lisa Konicki3 viewsall-postseventsfeaturedbourboncocktailsliquor-lab - news
AGM & Heels Party 2025
As always, we finished off the year with our AGM and heels party! We had about 30 members come out, bring bottles with ~1/3 left, covered off a little business including exec elections for the next few years, and then sampled dozens of great drams together! At the end, we raffle off the leftovers for folks to take home! Sadly we didn’t get a good … The post AGM & Heels Party 2025 appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
by TorontoWhiskySociety5 viewsevent-recapbourboncanadianheelsheels-partyscotch - news
Bourbon Pumpkin Cocktail
Get into the Fall spirit with a Bourbon Pumpkin Cocktail. Discover how to mix it with chocolate liqueur for a festive twist. I have a ton of Christmas decorations but Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall in general have been ignored by me for the most part. I decided to get with the program and wanted something... The post Bourbon Pumpkin Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
by Barb5 viewsall-recipesbourbonchristmas-favoritescocktailsdessertsfall-favorites - news
Bourbon+ Officially Launches YouTube Channel with Exclusive Content
Bourbon+, your premier destination for bourbon, whiskey, and spirits culture, is expanding its storytelling with the launch of the official Bourbon+ YouTube channel. Follow and subscribe HERE. The new channel will bring the world of bourbon and whiskey to life through lively video content. Subscribers can look forward to: Celebrity Bar Tours – Go behind…
by Lisa Konicki3 viewsbourbon-newseventsfeaturedbehind-the-blindbourboncelebrity-bar-crawl - news
Harvest in a Glass: Bartenders Take Center Stage at Bourbon+’s Mixology Event
To celebrate the upcoming fall season, Bourbon+ hosted bartenders, bourbon lovers, and industry friends at our downtown studios for a seasonal mixer. Mixologists were asked to showcase what they do best: create a cocktail. The theme of the night was simple: Harvest. What came next was exemplary. Throughout the evening, mixologists took turns behind the…
by Lisa Konicki4 viewsall-postseventsbourbonfall-coctailsharvestharvest-cocktails