When I first got into bourbon, I chased Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, and every allocated bottle I could find. Then I moved on to hunting the rarest, most expensive bottles. Now? My bourbon hunt has changed. I’m all about great store picks, unique single barrels, and budget bottles that deliver in

🥃 Is the 2XO Vinyl Blend one of the most unique bourbons on the shelf? This pour surprised me with layers of strawberry, chocolate, raisin, and oak, creating a profile that’s completely different from your average bourbon. If you’re tired of every bottle tasting the same, this one deserves a spo

The lineup keeps getting stronger! We just announced five more distilleries joining the inaugural Fort Wayne Bourbon Festival: 🥃 Moon Drop 🥃 Hard Truth 🥃 Horse Soldier 🥃 Monk’s Road 🥃 Town Branch If you’re a bourbon fan, September 26 is shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss.

🥃 Is Eric Church’s JYPSI Whiskey worth adding to your shelf? I reviewed this 8-year Bob-O-Link Liquors barrel pick to find out if it’s more than just a celebrity-backed whiskey. 👃 Nose: • Toffee • Cocoa • Vanilla bean • Ice cream • Salted caramel • Sweet oak 🥃 Palate: • Caramel • B

Very Old Saint Nick Immaculata (2023 Release) 🥃 I finally got to review the 2023 Very Old Saint Nick Immaculata, a 118.1-proof bourbon sourced from Kentucky and Indiana using barrels aged 8–15 years. 👃 Nose: • Cherry • Aged oak • Raspberry • Cocoa powder 🥃 Palate: • Cherry & black

If you’ve been searching for Stagg but refuse to pay secondary prices, this challenge is for you. A subscriber joined me to see who could pick the best Stagg replacement. We each selected: 🥃 One budget-friendly bourbon 🥃 One bottle closer to Stagg’s MSRP Then we tasted all four to find out

I picked up Smoke Wagon Desert Colt for $32.99 and wanted to answer one simple question: Can a bourbon this affordable actually be a great daily sipper? My Tasting Notes: 🥤 Nose: Cola, cherry, and vanilla with a pleasant sweetness. 🥃 Palate: Sweet up front with classic bourbon flavors,