Oade Armagnac single barrel from Luxe Liquor and BourbonBoot. This absolute monster of a pour is aptly named "The Mountain." It is a 37 year Bas Armagnac from Domaine de Marquestau, distilled from 100% Baco grapes. Oade is finding true gems to bring to the United States, and this is no exception.

Stranahan's is celebrating Colorado's 150th and America's 250th in style, with Colorado's oldest bottled in bond release to date. But how is it?

An exploration into what happens when you take a very high proof hazmat bourbon, and add water. Is it better at lower proofs? Or does the high proof offer a better experience? This isn't a catch all experiment, but let's see what happens with this barrel.

A deep dive into the wildly interesting 1776 release from Lost Lantern. Is it worth the price of entry for this one of a kind blend?

Rittenhouse 10 Year finally returns with a double digit age statement to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. With the return to double digits, is it worth it?

Copper & Cask leans into their New England roots for a riff off the Boston Tea Party. The 250th Anniversary release, Boston Rum Party, is a rum finished rye that is unapologetically itself. But is that a good thing?

Copper & Cask is no stranger to experimentation. Their 250th anniversary release is no different, leaning into a cheeky naming scheme of Wave That Flag for finishing in wave stave barrels. But how is it?

I was generously provided a sample of Bulleit 20 year from a friend, and I could not be more thankful. Diving into this rye was beyond any experience I've had in a long time. It is unfortunate how limited this epic rye is.

A deep dive review into Lost Lantern's United States of Bourbon: Cask Strength release. Featuring straight bourbon from distilleries out of all 50 states in honor of the United State's 250th birthday.

A collection of all of the 250th Anniversary releases all in one place.

Old Elk returns with the 10 year collection. This 105 proof wheated bourbon comes back swinging and showing off just how good Indiana wheated bourbons can be.

A review for the new Old Elk 10 year collection, this one being the high malt straight bourbon. See how the return of Old Elk fairs!

The Old Elk 10 Year collection reveals three of original Old Elk mashbills, but this time older, cheaper, and higher proof. How does the Wheat Whiskey release hold up? Let's find out!

Copper & Kings being bought out may just have been the best possible thing to happen to them. At almost half the price, and with a brand new look, we dive into the new release of their 6 year bottled in bond apple brandy release.

Copper & Kings bourbon aged in apple brandy is the perfect example of flipping the script. This bourbon from a Louisville KY brandy distillery highlights why working alongside fellow distilleries, and not against them, is so important.

A single barrel release of cask strength Wild Turkey from Onyx & Amber out of Denver Colorado. This is the perfect example of just how much impact a little extra aging in CO can have on a barrel.

This is the 2025 release of BouRye from High West. This line started in 2009 with a bang and has changed significantly over the years. But how does 2025 stack up, and is it worth it?

This single barrel bourbon from Still Austin proves that the Whiskey Slickers know how to pick a great barrel. Although not incredibly complex, this is a dessert forward pour that will make the biggest Texas whiskey haters a fan.

Taconic Bourbon single barrel 1381, picked by myself, is an absolutely stellar example of what Taconic is capable of. Earthy and dusty tasting, this is not what people are used to from local NY grains.

A dive into three different single barrels from Old Cypress Whiskey Company. Bayou Boogaloo, Cherry Christmas, and Shoot Yer Rye Out. See what this newer NDP is getting themselves into.