5 Overrated Single Barrel Bourbons, And What To Buy Instead
Are you overpaying for hyped single barrel bourbons like Blanton’s, Weller, and Willett? Here are five cheaper alternatives that deliver similar flavor for less.
The 5 Finalists for Best Straight Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
Five straight bourbons earned Double Gold and a shot at SFWSC Best of Class glory—but only one can win. Which celebrated bottle deserves the top honor?
Rare Van Winkle Bourbon Auction Live on Unicorn Platform
What makes the “Binny’s 18” Van Winkle one of the five most sought-after bourbons ever produced—and why has bidding already surpassed $75,000?
A Tale of Two Whiskeys: Putting Rowan’s Creek Bourbon Against Willett Straight Rye
What happens when you pit two Willett expressions against each other? This bourbon vs rye showdown revealed a clear winner that might surprise you.
Kentucky Bourbon Auction Honors America’s 250th Anniversary Next Weekend
What happens when America’s native spirit meets its 250th birthday? Louisville’s inaugural bourbon auction unites rare bottles with veteran support Feb. 13-15.
A Bourbon Expert’s Guide: 5 Excellent Alternatives to Buffalo Trace
Can’t find Buffalo Trace on the shelf? These 6 bourbons deliver the same smooth character and complexity without the hunt. Which one will become your new favorite?
Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon Review
Can Willett’s in-house distillate live up to the legendary reputation of their sourced single barrels? This new Purple Top batch puts that question to the test.
5 Great Wheated Bourbons You Can Actually Find
Looking for smooth bourbon without chasing unicorn bottles? These 5 wheated bourbons swap rye for wheat, creating vanilla-forward sippers you can actually find today.
Willett’s Pot Still Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey Review
Willett’s Single Barrel Reserve comes in a stunning bottle shaped like a still, but does this premium bourbon’s taste match its eye-catching presentation? This review explores the nose, palate, and finish to find out.
Wolves Whiskey & Willett Launch 10-Year Rye
California’s Wolves and Kentucky’s Willett Family Estate have launched a limited-edition 10-year rye whiskey priced at $355, marking their third collaboration and first age-statement release.
Willett Distillery & King Saladeen Launch Charity Bourbons To Benefit Kids For Kids Foundation
The exclusive Willett Artist Series will feature Saladeen’s signature vibrant designs on a range of limited-edition bottles.
Bourbon Review: Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon is presented in a beautiful decanter, but how does the bourbon hold up?
Art of Bourbon Auction Returns Tonight With Some Incredibly Rare Bourbons On Offer
All proceeds from the Art of Bourbon Auction go towards supporting educational iniatives and exhibitions at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville.
Willett Investing Nearly $93 Million For New Whiskey Facilities
Kentucky whiskey darling Willett plans to invest nearly $93 million in that state’s Washington County to build warehouses and additional production facilities.
Kings of Leon’s Kiamichi Whiskey Available Now In Limited Numbers
Multi-platinum-selling band Kings of Leon, working in partnership with Kentucky’s Willett distillery, recently debuted a whiskey collection of three limited edition bottlings.
New Willett 8 Year Wheated Bourbon Sneaks Into Retail
The first release of 8 year old Willett Wheated Bourbon, distilled in the early Spring of 2013 and bottled in the Summer of 2022, is now appearing at retail.
Wolves Whiskey Collaborates With Willett On The Rye Project, Volume One Whiskey
Bold flavors are said to feature prominently in the new Volume One of The Rye Project, a limited-edition whiskey delivered in collaboration by California-based Wolves Whiskey and Kentucky-rooted Willett Distillery.
Willett Rye At Center Of New Metallica Music Influenced Whiskey From Blackened
Blackened x Willett Straight Rye Whiskey Finished In Madeira Casks is a unique and fascinating collaboration between the legendary Kentucky distillery and a young whiskey brand backed by heavy metal rockers Metallica.
Bourbon Review: Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon
We review Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, noted not just for the bourbon inside, but also for its very distinctive pot still shaped bottle.
Tasting Panel: Floki Young Malt and Willett XCF Version 1.0
Our all-pro tasting panel samples some truly strange whiskies, including one that’s the very first single malt from its country of origin