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Barrell Bourbon Batch 038 arrives at a fitting moment in American whiskey. As the nation marks its 250th year, Barrell celebrates the occasion by honoring bourbon's legacy and embracing the evolution of American whiskey. Today's bourbon certainly extends well beyond its point of distillation, with thoughtful blending emerging as a respected and defining expression of American whiskey. Batch 038 captures the spirit of modern bourbon, distilled across four states, masterfully b

Photo Courtesy of Jim Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits Few things get the writers at Amongst The Whiskey more excited than a craft whiskey collaboration. So when we learned Liberty Pole Spirits and MB Roland Distillery had joined forces, we couldn't wait to taste the two limited releases debuting on July 1: Pennntucky and Kentsylvania. In this article, you'll find the official press release, followed by our tasting notes on both expressions. Collaborations like these celebrate n

These QuintEssential American Single Malt special releases from Cedar Ridge Distillery are exactly that: special. With a distinct spotlight on Cedar Ridge’s winemaking foundation alongside Iowa distilled malt and a noteworthy age on these blends for the ASM category, Quint and the team at Cedar Ridge have truly tapped into something special here. Following the award for Best American Single Malt at the World Whiskey Awards for the 1st anniversary of Pete & Sherri, the 2nd ann

Jos. A. Magnus & Co is a brand perhaps most notable for this very release: The Cigar Blend. Named after the man himself, Joseph A. Magnus was a 19th-century distiller and blender in Cincinnati, who founded his whiskey business in the late 1800's and was most notable as a pre-Prohibition blender "ahead of his time." The business was shuttered by Prohibition and remained dormant until 2015, when the great-grandson of Magnus, Jimmy Bedell, ushered in the brand's revival. A shor

In Bardstown Bourbon Company's latest distillery reserve release, its commitment to innovation is showcased in a Garryana Oak barrel finished bourbon, offered in 375ml bottles exclusively at its gift shop and tasting room in Louisville. This particular expression features a blend of 3 bourbons, aged 9 and 10 years, each with a different mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. The blend was finished (also known as double barrled, for those paying attention) for 10 months in

“A nice blend of prediction and surprise seem to be at the heart of the best art.” – Wendy Carlos With rumors abound after its incredible inaugural launch through my friend Frank Dobbins , the Old Cassidy brand from Rare Character was ripe for speculation. With just one other single barrel coming through Unicorn Auctions in 2025, this remains the most mysterious brand from Rare Character, even with the likes of Brook Hill still making waves through the whiskey market. I got