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Moon Age Bourbon
Check out our Moon Age Bourbon review for an honest look at its cedar-forward nose, fruity palate, and dry finish. At an MSRP around $70, this bottle may be worth grabbing on sale but struggles to stand out at full price.
Elijah Craig Barrel Select
Read our honest review of this Elijah Craig Barrel Select “Grenade” (125 Proof) — a high-proof Heaven Hill release that looks great on the shelf but falls short in the glass. Find out if it’s worth opening or better left as a collector’s piece.
Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bottled-in-Bond
Reviewing Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bottled-in-Bond: a grape-forward, quirky bourbon with notes of cola, oak, and honey.
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch
Read our detailed review of Redwood Empire Lost Monarch, a light and approachable bourye blend with notes of vanilla, cherry, and oak.
Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection
Reviewing Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection, a higher-proof pour bursting with cherry cola, grape candy, and rich oak. Find out if it’s worth the MSRP—or leaving on the shelf.
Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection
This Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection provides a rich, candy-sweet bourbon with oak depth that drinks well above its MSRP.
Shenk’s Bourbon (2024 Release)
Shenk’s Bourbon — a standout nose but a flat palate and finish. At a $110 MSRP, is it worth it—or just a $40 pour at best? Read before you buy.
Early Times Bottled-in-bond
Check out our Early Times Bottled-in-Bond review covering nose, taste, and finish. A high-value bourbon with an MSRP that drinks above its price, and a bottle worth grabbing.
Ben Holladay Ancient Cave Collection
Ben Holladay Ancient Cave Collection Bourbon offers a rich nose of banana bread, raisins, and toffee, but a lighter palate and modest finish. Read our full review, including thoughts on MSRP and whether it’s worth adding to your shelf.
Lux Row 12-Year
Lux Row 12-Year Bourbon Review: Bold fruit, candy sweetness, and rich oak in a top-shelf pour. See if the hefty $190 MSRP is worth it or not.
Maker’s Mark Keepers Release (2025)
Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release — a sweeter, candy-forward wheated bourbon with notes of cherry cola and vanilla. Learn if its $75 MSRP makes this bottle worth adding to your shelf.
Weller Antique 107
Weller Antique 107 delivers rich sweetness, toasted marshmallow, and warm oak with a long, satisfying finish—find out why this wheated bourbon is worth hunting down.
Michter’s Toasted Bourbon
Michter’s Toasted Bourbon delivers warm notes of marshmallow, caramel, and oak in an easy-drinking pour—but is it worth the $130 price tag? Read our full review to see where it shines and where it falls short.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Aged 14 years, this Jack Daniels release brings banana cream, salted caramel, and cherry notes — but does it live up to the hype? Read our full review to find out how it stacks up against JD 10 and 12 .
Woodford Reserve Rye
Get the full review of Woodford Reserve Rye—a light, easy-drinking whiskey with a few surprises. See how it holds up at its MSRP and if it's worth picking up on your next liquor store visit.
Michter’s 10-Year Rye
This review highlights Michter’s 10-Year Rye—a premium, limited-release whiskey with an unforgettable nose, seasonal spice, and a steep $200 MSRP. Is it worth the price? Find out.
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye
Explore our in-depth review of Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye—a limited release packed with sweet cinnamon, vanilla, and rye spice. Is it worth the premium MSRP? Read more to find out.
Yellowstone Toasted
Read our full review of Yellowstone Toasted Bourbon—featuring notes of caramel, fruit, and toasted oak. Is the 100 proof finish worth the $50 MSRP?
John Chester Ross and Sons (Port Finished)
Looking for a port-finished whiskey that balances sweetness and depth? Our review of John Chester Ross and Sons covers its price, flavor, and whether this limited pour is worth the price.
Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof
This high-proof bourbon brings bold flavors, but does it balance intensity with depth? Read our full review to find out if this limited single barrel lives up to the hype—or if it’s just all oak and heat.