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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.