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Still Austin Cask Strength
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Still Austin Cask Strength

A bold, dark, wood-forward bourbon with rich dessert notes and high proof character. This Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon review covers flavor, value, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying on your next liquor store trip.

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First West Bourbon
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First West Bourbon

Read our First West Bourbon review featuring notes of toasted oak, bright fruit, and a unique flavor profile. Learn whether this 15-star bottle is worth the MSRP—or better to grab on sale.

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Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted
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Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted

An in-depth Review of Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted Single Barrel, covering nose, palate, finish, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying the next time you see it.

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James E. Pepper Bourbon
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James E. Pepper Bourbon

James E. Pepper Bourbon — break down the nose, palate, finish, and value, including thoughts on its decanter design, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying at full price or on sale.

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Knobel Whiskey
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Knobel Whiskey

Read our Knobel Whiskey Review to see how this Tennessee whiskey balances a candy-sweet nose with a dry, char-heavy finish. Learn whether it’s worth buying on if you should leave on the shelf.

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J. Rieger Whiskey
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J. Rieger Whiskey

A bright, promising nose meets a disappointing sip in this J. Rieger’s Bottled in Bond whiskey review—see why the MSRP (and even a sale price) can’t quite make this bottle worth picking up.

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Old Forester 1910
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Old Forester 1910

Old Forester 1910 is a fascinating pour that shows both the best and the quirks of the Old Forester profile — a dark fruit and oak-driven profile with notes of cherry, cocoa, and leather. But is it worth grabbing at your next liquor store visit?

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Wilderness Trail Rye
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Wilderness Trail Rye

This Wilderness Trail Rye Bottled-in-Bond review covers its sweet, fruity nose and lighter palate with notes of caramel, honey, and spice. A solid rye whiskey at its MSRP.

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Old Fitzgerald 9-Year
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Old Fitzgerald 9-Year

The 2025 Spring Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Bottled-in-Bond review — sweet vanilla, oak, and nutty character with hints of fruit and spice. But is it a solid Fitz whiskey at its $130 MSRP?

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Old Fitzgerald 7-Year
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Old Fitzgerald 7-Year

This Old Fitzgerald 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond review covers its smooth vanilla, cherry, and oak flavors with a balanced wheated profile. At a fair $60 MSRP, this Fitz whiskey is a solid buy.

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Moon Age Bourbon
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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.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Select
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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.

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Redwood Empire Lost Monarch
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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.

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Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection
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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.

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Shenk’s Bourbon (2024 Release)
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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.

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Early Times Bottled-in-bond
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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.

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Ben Holladay Ancient Cave Collection
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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.

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Lux Row 12-Year
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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.

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