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Bourbons Better Than Pappy Van Winkle

Yes, Pappy’s legendary, but it’s far from the only great wheated bourbon out there. These six wheat-forward bourbons offer big character, better value, and way less hassle than trying to track down a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.

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Bourbons Better Than Pappy Van Winkle

Yes, Pappy’s legendary, but it’s far from the only great wheated bourbon out there. These six wheat-forward bourbons offer big character, better value, and way less hassle than trying to track down a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.

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