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The Best Bourbons From The North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2026
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Six of the seven Double Gold bourbons at the 2026 competition came from a single company. Which brands swept the
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The Best Bourbons From The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2026
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Every Major American Whiskey Brand Ranked, From Someone Who’s Sold Thousands
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After tasting over 1,000 whiskies as a shop manager, which American distillery earned my number one spot? The answer might
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Blanton’s vs Eagle Rare 10: Which Buffalo Trace Bourbon Delivers Better Value?
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Both bourbons pour from the same Kentucky distillery, yet Blanton's costs twice as much as Eagle Rare. Does the iconic
July 5, 2026
7 Bourbons to Buy Instead of Blanton’s
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Tired of chasing overpriced Blanton’s? Here are 7 easy-to-find bourbons that deliver the single-barrel magic, great flavor, and gift-worthy vibes—minus
June 27, 2026
The 2026 SFWSC Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon Finalists: 5 Bottles in Contention
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Five finished bourbons will compete for top honors at the Top Shelf Gala in November this year. Today, we take
June 23, 2026
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Overwhelmed by 2026 bourbon hype? Which bottles are actually worth your money—at every budget? This guide names the buys that
June 22, 2026
The Bourbons Worth Buying Under $50 This Year, Chosen By A Whisky Expert
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Can bourbon under $50 still taste premium? These standout bottles prove you can skip the hype and still pour big
June 20, 2026
The Most Exciting Bourbons From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
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Which SFWSC 2026 Double Gold bourbon deserves your next pour—wheated, sherry-finished, or Cognac-cask? These standout bottles have answers.
June 12, 2026
The Best Single Barrel Bourbons From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
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Which single barrel bourbons earned Double Gold at SFWSC 2026—and what makes each one stand out? Meet all seven winners,
June 11, 2026
Best Budget American Whiskey: The Bottles Worth Buying
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Can a $20 bourbon really deliver serious flavor, heritage, and versatility? These 7 budget American whiskeys prove the bottom shelf
June 10, 2026
Every Award-Winning Bourbon From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
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Which bourbons won big at the 2026 SFWSC—and what do Double Gold and Platinum really mean? This guide breaks down
June 10, 2026
Why Wild Turkey Deserves More Respect — And Russell’s Reserve 13 Proves It
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Is Russell's Reserve 13 worth the hunt—and why does Wild Turkey still not get the respect it deserves? This review
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