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Does Age Actually Matter In Whisky? Why A 12 Year Old Can Beat An 18 Year Old

Is a 25-year-old whisky really better than a 12-year-old? Discover why cask size, climate and wood quality can matter far more than the number on the label.

The Best Johnnie Walker for Bourbon Drinkers

Which Johnnie Walker should a bourbon drinker try first? We match four blends, from Black Cask to Double Black, to

Looking for Cask Strength Bourbon Under $75? These 5 Have the Medals to Back Them Up

Can award-winning barrel proof bourbon still cost under $75? These five medal winners, from 108.4 to 129 proof, prove it

Uncle Nearest Won 5 Gold Medals at the San Diego Spirits Festival 2026 While in Receivership

Which brand swept five of eight whiskey Golds at the 2026 San Diego Spirits Festival—while in court-ordered receivership? See every

Can’t Find Blanton’s? 5 Bourbons That Are Just As Good And Easier To Buy

Is Blanton's still worth the hunt and the premium? We name five easier-to-find bourbons that match or beat it on

The Best Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon: The Cheapest Great Whiskey In America

Can a $17 bottle rival a $60 one? We taste seven bottled-in-bond bourbons, from Evan Williams to E.H. Taylor, to

How a Tornado Created One of Buffalo Trace’s Most Collectible Bourbons

How did a storm that ripped the roof off Buffalo Trace's Warehouse C turn a $70 bourbon into a bottle

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Beam

What was the world's best-selling bourbon called before it was Jim Beam? Uncover five surprising facts, from Old Tub to

Knob Creek 9 Year Old Vs Wild Turkey 101: Which Bourbon Does More For The Money?

Knob Creek 9 Year or Wild Turkey 101: which 100-proof bourbon is better neat, over ice, or in an Old

The Best Indian Whiskies for Bourbon Drinkers

Can a bourbon lover find a new favorite in Indian single malt? We match five bottles from Paul John, Indri,

Why Is Buffalo Trace Bourbon So Hard To Find?

Why is an everyday bourbon so hard to find in America, yet discounted on British supermarket shelves? The answer lies

Can’t Find Stagg? 5 Barrel-Proof Bourbons You Can Always Buy

Tired of losing Stagg lotteries? What if five easy-to-find bourbons delivered the same chocolate, dark fruit and charred oak punch

Japan’s Bourbon-Style Whiskey Is Testing the Boundaries of “Japanese Whisky”

It's made with corn and aged in new charred oak, so why can't this Shizuoka whiskey be called bourbon, or

Cask Strength, Single Barrel, Bottled-in-Bond: The Complete Whisky Jargon Guide

What do whisky label terms really tell you—and which are just marketing? Decode cask strength, small batch, bottled-in-bond and more

Drink Bourbon? These 5 Ryes Will Show You What You’ve Been Missing

Walking straight past the rye shelf because it seems too spicy? These five approachable bottles might just change a bourbon

How Is Knob Creek 9 Still Only $35?

How can Knob Creek 9 offer nine years of aging and 100 proof for about $35? The answer lies in
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