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Minglewood Distilling in Wooster, Ohio: A Coal and Ice Plant’s Second Life as a Whiskey Destination
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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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Understanding Bourbon Mash Bills: Flavor, Texture, and What It Means for You
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How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And Why It Changes Everything)
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Sour Mash vs Sweet Mash: The Secret Behind Bourbon’s Balance (and Why It Still Matters)
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Japanese Whisky: Tradition Meets Innovation and the Spirit That Took the World by Storm

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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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How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And Why It Changes Everything)
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Why You Need a Distillery Travel Journal
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Why I Started Keeping a Whiskey Tasting Journal (And Why You Probably Should Too)
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Galentine’s Day Bourbon and Chocolate Pairings
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The Lexington Bourbon Trail Guide
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What Cheese Pairs Best With Bourbon

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Pour Tour

Distilleries, whiskey bars, and cool stops along the way

Minglewood Distilling Co.
Minglewood Distilling in Wooster, Ohio: A Coal and Ice Plant’s Second Life as a Whiskey Destination
Our visit to Minglewood Distilling Co in downtown Wooster, Ohio — single barrel bourbon and rye made from local grain, a rehabbed 1921 coal and ice plant, repurposed equipment from a salsa factory and a chemical reactor tank, and a barrel signing tradition that'll bring you back every year.
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.

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Latest Reviews

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

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Age: 9 years

Detrick Straight Bourbon

Dayton,
Ohio
Everyday Sipper
The first pour of the day at any bourbon festival sets the tone for everything that follows, and mine happened to be a 122.8-proof cask strength bourbon poured into a…
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Minglewood Double Oaked Bourbon
Bottled-In-Bond, Finished Bourbon
Ohio

Minglewood Double Oaked Bourbon

This Bottled-in-Bond bourbon skips the oak-bomb trap, finishing sweet, nutty, and even a little like tobacco leaf.

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100 Proof
Age: 5 years
Excellent
$70
Noah's Mill bourbon bottle on bar counter at The Pourch, dimly lit ambiance.
Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Noah's Mill

Willett’s High-Proof Bourbon Delivers Complex Spice and Sweetness

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114.3 Proof
Age: No age statement, at least 4 years
Excellent
Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye
Single Barrel, Straight Rye Whiskey
Ohio

Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye

Indiana-distilled rye that breaks the mold with surprising sweetness

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113.6 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Recommend
Dread River Bourbon
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alabama

Dread River Bourbon

A medium-bodied journey from citrus to tobacco that keeps you coming back

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90 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Outstanding
$50
Penelope Toasted Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Missouri

Penelope Toasted Rye

A Toasted Twist on Traditional Rye That Brings Heat and Herbaceous Character

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100 Proof
Age: 6
Recommend
$50
Middle WEst Spirits Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon
Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated
Ohio

Cask Strength Straight Wheated Bourbon

Third pour in a flight, easy as Sunday, sweeter than you’d expect at this proof

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122.2 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.

bourbon
easy
5 min

Bourbon Lemonade

The easiest crowd-pleaser in the book. Make a pitcher. You’ll need more than one.

Maple Bourbon Smash: A Cozy Fall Cocktail You’ll Actually Want to Make

The Gold Rush

easy
– 5 min

Cocktail Recipe

The Clover Club

intermediate
Shaken
20 MIN
Coupe

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Cocktail Recipe

Bourbon Lemon Drop

easy
Shaken
5 MIN
Coupe

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Cocktail Recipe

The Stone Fence

easy
Built
3 MIN
Highball

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Cocktail Recipe

The Preakness Cocktail

intermediate
Stirred
5 MIN
Nick & Nora

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