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After 10 years of limited-edition releases covering a surprising range of flavors for Wild Turkey, the brand is ready to retire the Master's Keep series. Starting in 2015 as a way to release some of their rarest and strangest stocks, the 10th and final bottling showcases a mingling of 10 year bourbon chosen by Bruce Russell and Eddie's choice 16 year bourbon. It offers a nod to the 10 years Master's Keep stood as a beacon of quality while reaching even further into Wild Turke

Does whiskey get better with time? Or does it get better with change? Is it possible to separate one from the other? In theory, time aids in change. The longer whiskey ages in a barrel, the more it should change. However, more time doesn't necessarily mean better. No one wants to sip on an over-oaked whiskey. Conversely, more change doesn't necessarily mean better either. Too many cask finishes and too much disturbance can sometimes result in a disjointed flavor profile. I've

Established in 2013 as the original independent blender of cask-strength whiskey, Barrell Craft Spirits has released Batch 037, featuring some of the oldest stock seen in these annual releases to date. This is a core release in their batch bourbon lineup. Barrell Bourbon batches are the hallmark of our dedication to crafting innovatine, high-quality bourbons. Each batch is a unique expression of the art of blending, showcasing a diverse range of ages and styles. The flavor p

Established in 1924 on approximately 1,000 acres of land in Fayetteville County, Kentucky, Calumet Farm has entered it's centennial era and is celebrating accordingly. How? Well, with whiskey. While Calumet Farm Bourbon did not begin 100 years ago (strike a zero and add a two and you've got it), the centennial marks Calumet Farm's breeding and racing operations of thoroughbred horses. Yes, Kentucky is known for more than bourbon, in case you've gotten too wrapped up in bourbo

The past is in the past, unless it’s a bottle of whiskey waiting to be opened. Then, eventually, the past will be held in a glass. There’s much we can learn from our past, valuable life lessons worth ushering into our present. I would argue, however, that these opportunities for growth are often squashed by our stubbornness for a righteous loyalty, where we risk remaining stagnant in our outdated beliefs, only to endure mediocre modern thoughts (or whiskey, as is my intended

Anyone who is anyone in the whiskey world, which is you, me, and a few others, likely loves it when a distillery moves a core product...