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Chris Newell
The 5 Best Bourbons for Summer Drinking (2026 Edition)

Looking for the best bourbon to sip this summer? These five bottles shine whether you're enjoying them over ice, mixing cocktails by the pool, or relaxing on the patio after a long day. When summer rolls around, many whiskey drinkers instinctively reach for lighter spirits like tequila, rum, or gin.…

Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey Brings Real Honey Barrel Finishing to the Category

Owensboro, Ky. (May 12, 2026) — Green River Distilling Co., known for classic, approachable Kentucky bourbon, expands its award-winning portfolio this month with the launch of Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey. The new expression offers a fundamentally different take on honey whiskey by finishing real Kentucky Straight Bourbon with 100% real local…

SAZERAC FORMALLY NAMES TENNESSEE OPERATION AJ BOND DISTILLERY AS COMPANY’S FIRST TENNESSEE WHISKEY PREPARES FOR 2026 DEBUT

LA VERGNE, TN (April 8, 2026) – Sazerac, the global spirits company behind award-winning distilleries including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky; Hawk’s Rock Distillery in Ireland; and Paul John Distillery in India, is proud to announce the official name of its Tennessee operation as AJ Bond Distillery, marking a major milestone as…

Baseball, Bourbon, and the Wildest Drinking Stories in MLB History

Baseball has always moved at its own pace. There’s no clock forcing urgency, no rush to the finish (not until recently at least...). Instead, the game unfolds slowly—pitch by pitch, inning by inning—giving you time to settle in and enjoy it. In many ways, that same philosophy applies to bourbon.…

What Does “Bottled in Bond” Actually Mean? The History Behind One of Bourbon’s Most Important Labels

If you spend any time exploring bourbon, chances are you’ve noticed the phrase “Bottled in Bond” printed proudly on certain labels. For newer whiskey drinkers, it might seem like just another marketing phrase alongside terms like small batch, single barrel, or handcrafted. But Bottled in Bond is very different. Unlike…

Why Bourbon Prices Keep Rising (And Why It’s Not Slowing Down)

Over the past decade, bourbon has gone from a relatively niche American whiskey to one of the most sought-after spirits in the world. What used to be an affordable everyday pour has become increasingly expensive, harder to find, and in some cases almost mythical. Walk into many liquor stores today…

Allocated Bourbon Is Overrated (Here’s What to Buy Instead)

Introduction: Let’s Say the Quiet Part Out Loud Allocated bourbon has become the obsession of the modern whiskey world. Social media feeds are filled with bottle flexes, crotch shots in parking lots, and breathless posts about the latest limited release. Liquor store raffles feel more like lottery drawings than shopping…

CHRIS STAPLETON AND BUFFALO TRACE MASTER DISTILLER HARLEN WHEATLEY INTRODUCE TRAVELLER WHISKEY FULL PROOF

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb 11, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton today unveil Traveller Whiskey Full Proof, a bold evolution of the original Blend No. 40, and the award-winning brand’s first line extension since its January 2024 debut. Bottled at 121 proof,…

Green River Expands Award-Winning Lineup with Launch of Wheated Full Proof Bourbon

OWENSBORO, Ky. (February 10, 2025) — Marking the beginning of what is poised to be one of the most significant years in the brand’s 140-plus-year history, Green River Distilling Co.will launch Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, available in 25 markets beginning February 13. Green River Wheated Full Proof is comprised of its…

Middle West Spirits Review: Dark Pumpernickel Rye & Signature Whiskeys

Every now and then, a distillery comes along that doesn’t just make whiskey — it makes whiskey with identity. Not sourced, not generic, not something you’ve tasted a hundred times before. Whiskey that feels rooted in a place, in the grain, and in the people who craft it. Middle West…

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