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A 1980s time capsule from one of bourbon's most storied brands. I.W. Harper Gold Medal offers a glimpse into Kentucky wh...
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Joe Whitfield
January 7, 2026
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A 1970s bottling of Early Times Kentucky Straight Bourbon that delivers honest, old-school character you simply can't re...
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January 7, 2026
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Jameson Black Barrel delivers genuine complexity for its price thanks to double-charred bourbon barrel maturation. A ver...
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January 6, 2026
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Old Forester 1870 is a well-built, versatile Kentucky Straight Bourbon at 90 proof that earns its place as a reliable da...
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January 4, 2026
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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit is a single barrel bourbon bottled at 50.5% ABV that delivers bold, full-bodied character wi...
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January 4, 2026
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A cask-strength Highland single malt from the Macbeth Household Series, the Clynelish 14 Year Old Servant bottling deliv...
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January 4, 2026
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Torabhaig's Sound of Sleat Batch Strength delivers unapologetic island character at 60.2% ABV and a fair price — a cask-...
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January 3, 2026
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Knob Creek 9 Year Old delivers a full-proof, properly aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon at a price that's hard to argue wit...
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January 3, 2026
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A rare 37-year-old single cask Speyside from 1976, finished in bourbon wood and bottled at a natural 44.2% ABV. At £2,00...
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January 3, 2026
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Kentucky Owl's Wiseman Bourbon is a confident, well-built Kentucky straight bourbon at 45.4% ABV that punches above its ...
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January 2, 2026
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Rebel's 100 Proof Oloroso Cask Finish is a smartly constructed bourbon that uses sherry cask maturation and a robust 50%...
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January 2, 2026
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked delivers on its promise — a rich, approachable bourbon with genuine depth from its second ...
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January 2, 2026
