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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Elijah Craig Ryder Cup
Is Elijah Craig's Ryder Cup Edition worth the $100 price tag? This limited toasted barrel bourbon delivers a unique twist—but does the flavor match the hype? Read our full review to find out.
George T. Stagg
A candid review of George T. Stagg bourbon, breaking down the nose, taste, and finish. See how it compares to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Stagg Jr., and whether it lives up to the hype.
Fanged Pursuit Orphan Barrel
Smooth and complex, this review of Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit highlights sweet red fruit, balanced oak, and a luxurious 17-year-aged profile—worth the MSRP for bourbon lovers seeking a refined pour.