OCTOBER 2, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today Woodford Reserve announced a new limited-edition bottle: Barrel Strength Rye. To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used a pre-prohibition style mash bill of 53% rye, the same mash bill as Woodford Reserve Rye, but bottled it at the strength of…
FRANKFORT, KY (September 30, 2025) – In a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and growth, Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the filling of its nine millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. This historic accomplishment comes on the heels of Buffalo Trace completing its decade long, $1.2 billion expansion project earlier this year, which has…
Table of Contents Toggle GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! About the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Launched in 2005, the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection has become one of bourbon’s longest-running experimental series, offering a new limited-edition whiskey each year. Every release highlights a specific element of whiskey-making — whether it’s…
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Table of Contents Toggle About Blue Note BourbonBottle DetailsTasting NotesHow Much Would I Pay for Blue Note Honey Bourbon & Honey Rye Cask?Bourbinsane BreakdownIs Blue Note Honey Bourbon & Honey Rye Cask Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! About Blue Note Bourbon Blue Note Bourbon™, produced by B.R. Distilling…
Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionBottle DetailsTasting NotesHow Much Would I Pay for Member’s Mark Single Barrel 110 Proof?Bourbinsane BreakdownIs Member’s Mark Single Barrel 110 Proof Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Introduction After reviewing the Member’s Mark Small Batch Bourbon and being impressed with the value it delivered, I…
FRANKFORT, Ky (September 10, 2025) – Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly announce the 2025 release of the coveted Van Winkle Whiskey Collection. Returning to shelves this September, the annual offering is a centerpiece for collectors and connoisseurs alike, showcasing the family’s renowned wheated bourbon and rye whiskey…
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…
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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…