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Interviews
Master Distiller James Calloway on the Art of Patience and Bourbon
We sat down with Heritage Creek's legendary Master Distiller to talk barrel selection, the bourbon boom, and why great whiskey can't be rushed.
The Quiet Revolution: Four Roses' Brent Elliott on 10 Recipes and Infinite Patience
Four Roses' Master Distiller on managing 10 bourbon recipes, the OBSV vs. OESV debate, and why limited releases aren't always the best bottles.
Behind the Barrel: How Wilderness Trail's Shane Baker Is Rewriting Kentucky Bourbon
Wilderness Trail's co-founder on sweet mash science, proprietary yeast, and why the best bourbon innovations are happening in Danville, not Louisville.
Best Of Guides
Rising American Whiskey Trails (2026): Indiana, New York, Pacific NW & More
The emerging whiskey scenes you haven't visited yet — Brooklyn's Navy Yard, Indiana's Bourbon Trail, Pacific NW grain-to-glass, and Denver's Rocky Mountain rye. 40+ distilleries across 5 states where you'll be ahead of the curve.
The Whiskey Rebellion Trail Guide (2026): History, Bourbon & the $35 Pass
Pennsylvania's Whiskey Rebellion Trail — where American whiskey history and modern craft distilling collide. 20+ stops, the $35 passport, interactive budget calculator, and a journey through the original American whiskey revolt.
The Virginia Spirits Trail Guide (2026): America's Whiskey Origin Story
Trace American whiskey from its literal birthplace — George Washington's distillery at Mount Vernon to the Blue Ridge craft scene. 25+ distilleries, interactive tools, and the most scenic whiskey trail in America.
The Texas Whiskey Trail Guide (2026): 54 Distilleries, 3 Routes, One Giant State
Navigate Texas's 54-distillery whiskey trail across three distinct routes: Hill Country, DFW Metroplex, and Gulf Coast. Interactive distillery directory, budget calculator, and seasonal planner for the fastest-growing whiskey scene in America.
The Definitive Ranking
Best Bourbons of 2026
Over 100 bottles blind-tasted and scored. These three earned the podium.
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Old Forester Distillery (Brown-Forman)
Named for an era when bourbon went underground, Old Forester 1920 has emerged as one of the best kept non-allocated secrets in Kentucky. Rich, bold, and revelatory.
The Definitive Ranking
Best Whiskeys of 2026
Scotch, rye, and world whiskeys — blind-tasted and ranked.
Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
Nikka (Yoichi & Miyagikyo Distilleries)
At 51.4% ABV in a bottle that fits in your pocket, Nikka From The Barrel punches harder than whiskies twice its size and three times its price.
The Definitive Ranking
Best Tequilas of 2026
From blanco to extra añejo — the finest agave spirits ranked.
Fuenteseca Cosecha Blanco
La Altena Distillery
Vintage-dated, variable-proof, and from the same master distiller behind budget darling Cimarron. Fuenteseca is where tequila meets fine wine ambition.
The Definitive Ranking
Best Cigars of 2026
Premium cigars rated by construction, flavor, and value.
Padron 60th Anniversary Perfecto Natural
Padron Cigars
Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of 2025. At $75 per stick, it forces the ultimate question: is any single cigar worth that much? After smoking ours, we have a very clear answer.
Latest Booze News
Best Bourbon Under $30: 10 Bottles That Punch Above Their Price
The sub-$30 bourbon tier is where you'll find the best value in American whiskey—bottles that deliver complexity, character, and quality without the premium markup. After tasting 35 bourbons in this price range, these 10 stand out as exceptional daily pours.
Best Bourbon Under $50: 10 Bottles Worth Every Penny
The $30-50 bracket is bourbon's sweet spot—where craft meets value without the hype tax. We blind-tasted 42 bottles to find the 10 that prove you don't need a second mortgage to drink exceptionally well.
Best Premium Bourbon Over $100: 10 Bottles Worth the Splurge
The $100+ bourbon tier separates casual drinkers from serious enthusiasts. It's where extended aging, limited releases, and exceptional craftsmanship meet allocation games and hype-driven pricing. We tested dozens of luxury bottles to find which ones justify the expense.
The Paloma Recipe: Mexico's Real Favorite Tequila Cocktail
Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail isn't the Margarita — it's the Paloma, a refreshing mix of tequila, grapefruit, and lime. Here's how to make both the fresh-squeezed version and the traditional soda-based classic.
Best Bourbon Under $100: 10 Premium Bottles That Deliver
The $50-100 bourbon tier is where craft meets value. We tested 38 premium bottles to find the 10 that actually justify their price tags—from cask strength bruisers to port-finished smoothness.
The Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe: How to Make It Right
The Old Fashioned is bourbon's greatest stage — a cocktail so simple it has nowhere to hide mediocrity. Here's how to make it right, with the techniques and bourbon picks that actually matter.
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