American Whiskey
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American Whiskey News & New Releases
Veteran-Owned Bourbon Toasts Army’s 250th Anniversary
Horse Soldier Bourbon launches a commemorative 100-proof whiskey celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, featuring special packaging and a 10-year-aged bourbon.
Bourbon & Beyond 2025 Lineup Revealed
Bourbon & Beyond 2025 returns to Louisville Sept 11-14 with Food Network stars Chris Santos & Edward Lee, premium bourbon tastings, and headliners Phish, Jack White & Noah Kahan.
Georgetown Launches Bourbon Genesis Campaign Celebrating America’s Whiskey Birthplace
Georgetown, Kentucky launches Bourbon Genesis campaign celebrating the birthplace of American bourbon where Reverend Elijah Craig first distilled in 1789.
Laws Whiskey House Launches Rio Grande Rye to Save Endangered River
Laws Whiskey House launches Rio Grande Rye Edition to support America’s Most Endangered River. The rye whiskey is available exclusively for $84.99 at the Denver distillery.
Pappy & Company Turns Retired Bourbon Barrels Into Luxury Furniture & Accessories
Pappy & Company launches The Woodshop, transforming retired Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels into handcrafted furniture and bar accessories with master craftsman Jason Cohen.
Binder’s Stash Partners with Legendary Willett Distillery in Strategic Alliance
Binder’s Stash announces strategic partnership with iconic Willett Distillery, gaining access to coveted inventory and advanced bottling operations for ultra-premium whiskey releases.
Old Forester President’s Choice Makes National Debut
Old Forester announces national debut of rare President’s Choice bourbon and introduces new rye expression, both priced at $225 MSRP with limited availability starting June 14.
6 Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys For Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day
Discover 6 top bourbon and rye whiskeys for Father’s Day, each matched to a different kind of dad, from the outdoorsman to the dad-joke king.
Lost Lantern Celebrates Estate Distilleries with Summer 2025 Collection
Lost Lantern unveils Summer 2025 Collection featuring estate distillery whiskeys from Frey Ranch, Corbin Cash, Whiskey Acres, and Far North Spirits. Available June 25th.
Doc Swinson’s Opens First Public Tasting Room in Washington
Award-winning Pacific Northwest whiskey brand Doc Swinson’s opens The Barrel Lab tasting room in Ferndale, Washington, making premium whiskey accessible to all.
100 Whiskeys to Try Before GTA 6 Finally Drops (And One You Really Shouldn’t)
Still waiting for GTA 6? Sip your way through 100 amazing whiskeys (and one disaster) while the world spins and Rockstar hits snooze. Aging barrels > aging gamers.
TINCUP Whiskey Launches TINPUP to Celebrate Hero Search Dogs
TINCUP Whiskey launches Project TINPUP with $75,000 donation to National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, special bottles featuring rescue dogs, and new dog-friendly hiking gear.
American Whiskey Reviews
Four Roses Bourbon Review + Tasting Notes
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Review + Tasting Notes
Brother Justus Whiskey Company Partners with 34th Infantry Division Association for Special Release
Scotch Whisky Review: The Glenturret 12 Year Old 2024 Release
Scotch Whisky Review: Caol Ila 1969 Connoisseurs Choice 17 Year Old
American Whiskey Review: Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Whisky
Scotch Whisky Review: Bladnoch Vinaya
Scotch Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old
These Award-Winning Whiskeys Just Took Top Honors at ADI 2025
Scotch Whisky Review: Littlemill 47 Year Old Vanguards Collection – Chapter 2: Jane McGregor
American Whiskey Features
Wheated Bourbon Is Trending, Here’s What Makes It So Different
What is wheated bourbon? Learn how swapping rye for wheat changes flavor, and why bottles like Weller and Maker’s Mark are trending in 2025.
Bargain Bourbon Bottles: The Bottom Shelf Comeback
Bottom-shelf bourbon doesn’t mean below-par flavor. Here are some affordable bourbons worth revisiting in 2025.
7 Standout Cask-Finished Bourbons Worth Trying in 2025
Cask-finished bourbon is booming. Explore 7 great bottles, from port to French oak, that show how a second barrel transforms classic bourbon.
Blanton’s Just Won Best Single Barrel Bourbon, But What Makes It Special?
Blanton’s Original wins World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. Discover the story behind this iconic bottle, its revolutionary origins, and why it’s still worth the hunt.
Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection: The Wild Whiskey Experiment You Can Actually Taste
Discover how Buffalo Trace’s Experimental Collection explores bold bourbon ideas, and why the rare 1995 release is one collectors shouldn’t miss.
6 Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys For Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day
Discover 6 top bourbon and rye whiskeys for Father’s Day, each matched to a different kind of dad, from the outdoorsman to the dad-joke king.
The Curious Case of Van Winkle’s ‘Other’ Bourbon: Why Lot B Breaks All the Rules
Discover why Van Winkle 12 Year Old Lot B lacks the iconic cigar label, and how its understated origins and softer flavor profile helped it become a quiet classic among wheated bourbons.
Wheated Bourbon vs. Rye Bourbon: A Beginner’s Guide to Flavor and Style
Not sure whether you prefer wheated or rye bourbon? This guide breaks down the key differences in flavor, mash bill, and style, plus expert-recommended bottles to try first.
Latest On TWW
Scott Adamson on Casks, Climate, and the Quiet Reinvention of Tomatin
Scott Adamson shares how Tomatin’s cask choices, sustainability efforts, and clear vision are shaping the future of this quietly confident Highland distillery.
The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
A rare 1981 Laphroaig aged 27 years in Oloroso sherry butts. Deeply colored, boldly atypical, and bottled at natural cask strength. Only 736 exist.
Whisky Review: Bearface Triple Oak Elementally Aged Canadian Whisky 7 Year Old
We review a 7 Year Old Canadian whisky from Bearface, “elementally aged” for 7 years before bottling at 42.5% ABV.
Latest On TWW
Scott Adamson on Casks, Climate, and the Quiet Reinvention of Tomatin
Scott Adamson shares how Tomatin’s cask choices, sustainability efforts, and clear vision are shaping the future of this quietly confident Highland distillery.
The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
A rare 1981 Laphroaig aged 27 years in Oloroso sherry butts. Deeply colored, boldly atypical, and bottled at natural cask strength. Only 736 exist.
Whisky Review: Bearface Triple Oak Elementally Aged Canadian Whisky 7 Year Old
We review a 7 Year Old Canadian whisky from Bearface, “elementally aged” for 7 years before bottling at 42.5% ABV.