SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford Reserve announces the 2025 Master’s Collection release – Sweet Oak Bourbon. Aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels, this whiskey draws bold flavor and unique grain structure. Sweet Oak Bourbon marks the 21st release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection, continuing the brand’s exploration of…
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction: Why the Mash Bill MattersWhat Is a Mash Bill?The Key Grains and Their Flavor ContributionsCommon Mash Bill Types by Whiskey StyleHow Mash Bills Influence FlavorMash Bill Examples from Popular BrandsExperimental & Unique Mash BillsWhy It Matters to Whiskey DrinkersFinal Thoughts: Decoding the Whiskey CodeJoin the…
FRANKFORT, KY (September 3, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery announces today a first in the Distillery’s history: this fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is taking its award-winning bourbon on the road with a brand-new traveling tasting experience. This October, the Distillery will launch Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour, a tasting and retail experience…
Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionWhat Is Bourbon?What Is American Single Malt Whiskey?Key Differences: Bourbon vs. American Single MaltWhy American Single Malt Is Gaining MomentumDistilleries Leading the ASM RevolutionASM vs. Scotch: A Different BreedThe Future of American WhiskeyShould Bourbon Fans Care About ASM?Final ThoughtsJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Introduction I…
Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionWhat Defines Bourbon?What Defines Rye Whiskey?Bourbon vs. Rye Taste: Sweet vs. SpicyHow Aging Impacts Bourbon vs. RyeRegional Rye Whiskey Styles in the U.S.Canadian Rye: A Different ApproachBourbon vs. Rye in CocktailsWhich Should You Choose?Final Thoughts: Bourbon vs. RyeJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Introduction Bourbon vs.…
Table of Contents Toggle About Woodinville DistilleryBottle DetailsTasting NotesHow Much Would I Pay for Woodinville 9 Year Bourbon?Is Woodinville 9 Year Bourbon Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! About Woodinville Distillery Woodinville Whiskey Co., founded in 2010 by Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen, has steadily built a reputation as…
Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionBackground: The Barton 1792 “Limited” LineupBottle DetailsTasting NotesHow Much Would I Pay for 1792 Cognac Cask Finish?Is 1792 Cognac Cask Finish Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Introduction The 1792 Cognac Cask Finish is one of Barton 1792 Distillery’s latest forays into finished bourbon, taking…
AUGUST 14, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford Reserve introduces the latest expression in its Distillery Series – a 12-Year-Old American Single Malt Whiskey. To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used 100% malted barley, triple pot distilled, and aged for 12 years in used whiskey barrels. Holding these barrels…
FRANKFORT, KY (August 12, 2025) - Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the John G. Carlisle Cafe – a new, permanent dining option slated to open in Spring 2026 on the Distillery’s grounds. Named in honor of U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a pivotal figure in both American spirits and Buffalo Trace…
Table of Contents Toggle What Is Tequila?Tequila Types Explained🥃 Partida Añejo🥃 Cape Horn Añejo🍹 Loca Loka Reposado🍹 Bribón Reposado🍹 Cape Horn ReposadoJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Whether you're sipping neat or shaking up a fresh margarita, finding the right tequila makes all the difference. I recently had the chance…