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Distillery Directory

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Bourbon, Rye, and American Whiskey Foundations

Drink up knowledge about America’s native spirits.

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Bourbon Tasting Glasses: What to Use and Why It Actually Matters
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Sour Mash vs Sweet Mash: The Secret Behind Bourbon’s Balance (and Why It Still Matters)
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5 Alabama Whiskeys You Should Know (Plus a Moonshine Twist)
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The Difference Between Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey Explained

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Perfect Your Pours

Train your palate, host a tasting, and learn how to get the most out of your bourbon and whiskey.

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What to Pack for a Distillery Tour
Why Clear Ice Makes Better Bourbon
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How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And Why It Changes Everything)
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Best Bourbon Gifts Under $25 — Glassware, Books & More
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Galentine’s Day Bourbon and Chocolate Pairings
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The Complete Guide to Traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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Pour Tour

Distilleries, whiskey bars, and cool stops along the way

Irons One Distillery
Irons One Distillery
There's a certain kind of place that doesn't announce itself. You have to go looking for it. Irons One Distillery, tucked into a corner of Huntsville's Lowe Mill arts complex, is exactly that kind of place — and the bourbon inside is worth every turn of the corridor it takes to find it.
Black Patch Distilling Review
Black Patch Distilling
The building looks like somewhere you'd go to dispute a billing error. Walk around the corner anyway. Black Patch Distilling is one of Huntsville's best kept secrets — a small operation with a serious story, a veteran's legacy, a chef's instincts behind the bar, and a pecan pie liqueur that will make a non-drinker reach for her wallet.
Augusta Distillery
There is no bridge at Georgetown, Ohio. What there is instead is a ferry — and on the other side of a five-minute river crossing sits Augusta, Kentucky, a Twain-era river town with a distillery that just won Best Bourbon in the World. Not a bad trade for missing the bridge.
Stories on High Pour Tour Recap
Stories on High Columbus: Where Whiskey Meets the Sky 28 Floors Above Downtown
Our review of Stories on High, the 28th-floor rooftop bar atop Columbus Hilton. Spectacular views, exceptional whiskey list, upscale downtown experience.

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Latest Reviews

Neat, not, or not at all, honest reviews to help you decide which whiskey is right for you

Age: At least 4 years

Dread River Bourbon

Birmingham,
Alabama
Outstanding
Dread River Bourbon from Dread River Distilling Company presents an intriguing evolution of flavors that showcases the craftsmanship of smaller distillery operations. This bourbon takes you on a flavor journey…
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Old Jett Brothers Whiskey from Neeley Family Distillery
Finished Bourbon

The Old Jett Brothers

A Christmas gift that keeps on giving with French oak finishing and surprising smoothness at high proof

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114.8 Proof
Age: Finish Time: 44 months
Outstanding
Black Saddle 12 Year Bourbon
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
California

Black Saddle

Green apples, dusty oak, and a late warm-up from a quiet 90-proofer.

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90 Proof
Age: 12 years
Everyday Sipper
Conviction Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Cask Strength, Single Barrel, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
North Carolina

Conviction Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A Charlotte detour, a grain-to-glass surprise, and a bottle I’ll happily buy again

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104 Proof
Age: 7 years
Outstanding
Leather & Oak
Bourbon
Ohio

Leather & Oak

Catching up from the old bourbon journal, this 94.9 proof pour wears its name on its sleeve and hints at bigger things with more time.

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94.9 Proof
Age: Unspecified
Everyday Sipper
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Bourbon
New York

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

New York’s Post-Prohibition Pioneer Falls Short of Modern Expectations

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92 Proof
Age: Less than four years
Drinkable
Green River Full Proof Bourbon - Full Review
Cask Strength
Kentucky

Green River Full Proof Bourbon

A dessert bourbon that drinks smoother than its 117.3 proof suggests

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117.3 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Excellent

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Cocktails For Any Occasion

Whiskey based cocktails fo any occasion and any skill level.

You’re Missing Out if You Haven’t Tried This Rye Whiskey Fall Cocktail Yet

The Bee’s Knees Cocktail: When Bad Booze Made Good Drinks

You Haven’t Tasted Fall Until You’ve Tried This Bourbon & Smoke Cocktail

Cocktail Recipe

The Southside

easy
Shaken
5 MIN
Coupe

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Cocktail Recipe

The Kentucky Mule

easy
Built
5 MIN
Highball

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Cocktail Recipe

Bourbon Slush

easy
Batched
15 MIN
Highball

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Lynchburg Lemonade

easy
Built
5 MIN
Highball

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