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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak Wheated Bourbon is a flavorful expression that marries prominent berry notes with a cinnamon and toasted oak profile, though its lower proof may temper its full potential.
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series: Chinquapin Oak Wheated Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak Wheated Bourbon is a flavorful expression that marries prominent berry notes with a cinnamon and toasted oak profile, though its lower proof may temper its…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak Wheated Bourbon is a flavorful expression that marries prominent berry notes with a cinnamon and toasted oak profile, though its lower proof may temper its full potential.
Utilizing its Chinquapin Oak barrel to pull out pleasing flavors, Heaven Hill’s first-ever Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Bourbon is an elevated pour compared to its standard counterpart.
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series: Chinquapin Oak Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon
Utilizing its Chinquapin Oak barrel to pull out pleasing flavors, Heaven Hill’s first-ever Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Bourbon is an elevated pour compared to its standard counterpart. …
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November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Utilizing its Chinquapin Oak barrel to pull out pleasing flavors, Heaven Hill’s first-ever Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Bourbon is an elevated pour compared to its standard counterpart.
Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting - and keeping for yourself.
Holiday Bourbon Buying Guide | Breaking Bourbon
Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting—and keeping for yourself.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting - and keeping for yourself.
The second edition in a clever brand collaboration, Dragon’s Milk Origin X Dungeons & Dragons: Black Dragon Edition sees an increased release size but maintains the same level of quality.
Dragon’s Milk Origin X Dungeons & Dragons: Black Dragon Edition Review | Breaking Bourbon
The second edition in a clever brand collaboration, Dragon’s Milk Origin X Dungeons & Dragons: Black Dragon Edition sees an increased release size but maintains the same level of quality. Review and…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The second edition in a clever brand collaboration, Dragon’s Milk Origin X Dungeons & Dragons: Black Dragon Edition sees an increased release size but maintains the same level of quality.
Merging bourbon and the flavors of a soda fountain cola, Chattanooga Whiskey Co. takes you on a wild ride with their latest experimental batch offering.
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Batch 045: Kola Infused Review | Breaking Bourbon
Merging bourbon and the flavors of a soda fountain cola, Chattanooga Whiskey Co. takes you on a wild ride with their latest experimental batch offering. Review and tasting notes for Chattanooga…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Merging bourbon and the flavors of a soda fountain cola, Chattanooga Whiskey Co. takes you on a wild ride with their latest experimental batch offering.
Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye is a mature and complex whiskey that showcases a beautiful balance of red fruits, spice, and oak without being overly dry or tannic.
Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye Review | Breaking Bourbon
Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye is a mature and complex whiskey that showcases a beautiful balance of red fruits, spice, and oak without being overly dry or tannic. Review and tasting notes…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye is a mature and complex whiskey that showcases a beautiful balance of red fruits, spice, and oak without being overly dry or tannic.
Adding 2 years to its age, 3 points to its proof, and shaving 20% off its price point makes Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon a solid recommendation for anyone looking for a bright and lively bourbon.
Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon
Adding 2 years to its age, 3 points to its proof, and shaving 20% off its price point makes Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon a solid recommendation for anyone looking for a bright and lively bourbon.…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Adding 2 years to its age, 3 points to its proof, and shaving 20% off its price point makes Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon a solid recommendation for anyone looking for a bright and lively bourbon.
Focusing on a core bourbon flavor profile, First West Extra Aged Bourbon comes across as a surprisingly soft pour for its proof.
First West Extra Aged Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon
Focusing on a core bourbon flavor profile, First West Extra Aged Bourbon comes across as a surprisingly soft pour for its proof. Review and tasting notes for First West Extra Aged Bourbon.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Focusing on a core bourbon flavor profile, First West Extra Aged Bourbon comes across as a surprisingly soft pour for its proof.
The latest release from Bardstown Bourbon Company is a delicious and well-balanced brandy finished bourbon filled with rich flavors with a focus on red fruits at its core.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve: Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish Review | Breaking Bourbon
A delicious and well-balanced brandy finished bourbon filled with rich flavors with a focus on red fruits at its core. Review and tasting notes for Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve:…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The latest release from Bardstown Bourbon Company is a delicious and well-balanced brandy finished bourbon filled with rich flavors with a focus on red fruits at its core.
Using four grains that include both wheat and rye, Brother’s Write Coal Mine Aged Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Proof is an exploration of intense flavors that yield satisfying results.
Brothers Wright Coal Mine Aged Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Proof Review | Breaking Bourbon
Using four grains that include both wheat and rye, Brother’s Write Coal Mine Aged Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Proof is an exploration of intense flavors that yield satisfying results. …
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November 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Using four grains that include both wheat and rye, Brother’s Write Coal Mine Aged Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Proof is an exploration of intense flavors that yield satisfying results.
A lower-than-expected proof, combined with a higher-than-expected age statement, results in Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye’s inaugural batch expertly balancing lush stewed fruit notes against moderate rye spice and aged oak.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye (Batch A925) Review | Breaking Bourbon
A lower-than-expected proof, combined with a higher-than-expected age statement, results in Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye’s inaugural batch expertly balancing lush stewed fruit notes against moderate…
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November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A lower-than-expected proof, combined with a higher-than-expected age statement, results in Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye’s inaugural batch expertly balancing lush stewed fruit notes against moderate rye spice and aged oak.
A stunningly rich and high proof single malt, Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #20: McCarthy’s 10 Year Old fuses the intense smoke and peat of a scotch with rich, bourbon-like notes, creating a complex "crossover" whiskey rarely seen in American single malts.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #20: McCarthy’s Peated Oregon Single Malt 10 Years Old Review | Breaking Bourbon
A stunningly rich and high proof single malt, Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #20: McCarthy’s 10 Year Old fuses the intense smoke and peat of a scotch with rich, bourbon-like notes, creating a complex…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A stunningly rich and high proof single malt, Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #20: McCarthy’s 10 Year Old fuses the intense smoke and peat of a scotch with rich, bourbon-like notes, creating a complex "crossover" whiskey rarely seen in American single malts.
Kicking off the new Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series, Warehouse R “The Mushroom” is a straightforward pour that is hard to find fault with, except for its asking price.
Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series: Warehouse R "The Mushroom" Review | Breaking Bourbon
Kicking off the new Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series, Warehouse R “The Mushroom” is a straightforward pour that is hard to find fault with, except for its asking price. Review and tasting notes for…
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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Kicking off the new Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series, Warehouse R “The Mushroom” is a straightforward pour that is hard to find fault with, except for its asking price.
Today marks the launch of Lost Lantern's “Scotch Lover’s Collection,” and we have reviews of 5 of them. One of the releases is Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #19 by Triple Eight Distillery. A unique and flavorful American single malt matured entirely in ex-Sauternes casks.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #19: Triple Eight Sauternes Cask Aged Massachusetts Single Malt 11 Years Old Review | Breaking Bourbon
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #19: Triple Eight Sauternes Cask Aged Massachusetts Single Malt 11 Years Old is a unique and flavorful American single malt matured entirely in ex-Sauternes casks, which…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Today marks the launch of Lost Lantern's “Scotch Lover’s Collection,” and we have reviews of 5 of them. One of the releases is Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #19 by Triple Eight Distillery. A unique and flavorful American single malt matured entirely in ex-Sauternes casks.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #14: Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon showcases the distillery’s style of whiskey making with a savory pour that focuses on oak and spice.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #14: Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #14: Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon showcases the distillery’s style of whiskey making with a savory pour that focuses on oak and spice. Review and tasting notes for…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #14: Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon showcases the distillery’s style of whiskey making with a savory pour that focuses on oak and spice.
A blend of mesquite wood, citrus, and smoke, delivered with ample intensity and a velvety mouthfeel, makes Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #12: Santa Fe Spirits New Mexico Single Malt a wholly unique pour.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #12: Santa Fe Spirits New Mexico Single Malt Review | Breaking Bourbon
A blend of mesquite wood, citrus, and smoke, delivered with ample intensity and a velvety mouthfeel, makes Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #12: Santa Fe Spirits New Mexico Single Malt a wholly unique…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A blend of mesquite wood, citrus, and smoke, delivered with ample intensity and a velvety mouthfeel, makes Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #12: Santa Fe Spirits New Mexico Single Malt a wholly unique pour.
While plenty of bourbon brands make it a point to bring people together, earlier this year, a new entrant emerged in the space that is putting an aspect of the social side of bourbon at its core in an unusual way.
The Story Behind The Shareholders Society | Breaking Bourbon
While plenty of bourbon brands make it a point to bring people together, earlier this year, a new entrant emerged in the space that is putting an aspect of the social side of bourbon at its core in…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
While plenty of bourbon brands make it a point to bring people together, earlier this year, a new entrant emerged in the space that is putting an aspect of the social side of bourbon at its core in an unusual way.
Utilizing an unusual finishing barrel source, the 2025 edition of Widow Jane The Vaults delivers a funky oak-influenced sip.
Widow Jane The Vaults (2025) Review | Breaking Bourbon
Utilizing an unusual finishing barrel source, the 2025 edition of Widow Jane The Vaults delivers a funky oak-influenced sip. Review and tasting notes for Widow Jane The Vaults (2025).
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Utilizing an unusual finishing barrel source, the 2025 edition of Widow Jane The Vaults delivers a funky oak-influenced sip.
Booker’s Bourbon 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch” is on point for the brand, delivering a familiar, straightforward flavor profile with plenty of oompf.
Booker’s Bourbon 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch” Review | Breaking Bourbon
Booker’s Bourbon 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch” is on point for the brand, delivering a familiar, straightforward flavor profile with plenty of oompf. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Bourbon 2025-03…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Booker’s Bourbon 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch” is on point for the brand, delivering a familiar, straightforward flavor profile with plenty of oompf.
Living up to its sweet mash moniker, Jack Daniel's Distillery Series Selection #15 oscillates between sweet and spicy throughout its sip.
Jack Daniel's Distillery Series Selection #15 Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey Review | Breaking Bourbon
Living up to its sweet mash moniker, Jack Daniel's Distillery Series Selection #15 oscillates between sweet and spicy throughout its sip. Review and tasting notes for Jack Daniel's Distillery Series…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Living up to its sweet mash moniker, Jack Daniel's Distillery Series Selection #15 oscillates between sweet and spicy throughout its sip.
Celebrating 10 years of annual releases, Yellowstone Limited Edition 2025 regretfully offers only a straightforward sip.
Yellowstone Limited Edition 2025 Review | Breaking Bourbon
Celebrating 10 years of annual releases, Yellowstone Limited Edition 2025 regretfully offers only a straightforward sip. Review and tasting notes for Yellowstone Limited Edition 2025.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Celebrating 10 years of annual releases, Yellowstone Limited Edition 2025 regretfully offers only a straightforward sip.
The first double oak bourbon released from Lost Lantern is a banger, highlighting a rich dense flavor profile from Ironroot Republic Distillery.
Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #13: Ironroot Republic Double Barrel Texas Bourbon Anniversary Release Review | Breaking Bourbon
The first double oak bourbon released from Lost Lantern is a banger, highlighting a rich dense flavor profile from Ironroot Republic Distillery. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2025 Single…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The first double oak bourbon released from Lost Lantern is a banger, highlighting a rich dense flavor profile from Ironroot Republic Distillery.
The first double-finished bourbon in the lineup, Discovery Series #13 is a rich, full-flavored blend thanks to a combination of American and Hungarian oak finishing.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Review | Breaking Bourbon
The first double-finished bourbon in the lineup, Discovery Series #13 is a rich, full-flavored blend thanks to a combination of American and Hungarian oak finishing. Review and tasting notes for…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The first double-finished bourbon in the lineup, Discovery Series #13 is a rich, full-flavored blend thanks to a combination of American and Hungarian oak finishing.
With a focus on sweet flavors, Copperworks Craft Malt Month 2025 American Single Malt showcases the benefits of additional aging with their Farmsmith release.
Copperworks Craft Malt Month 2025 American Single Malt Review | Breaking Bourbon
With a focus on sweet flavors, Copperworks Craft Malt Month 2025 American Single Malt showcases the benefits of additional aging with their Farmsmith release. Review and tasting notes for…
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November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
With a focus on sweet flavors, Copperworks Craft Malt Month 2025 American Single Malt showcases the benefits of additional aging with their Farmsmith release.
Delivering an incredibly integrated sip, Garrison Brothers Sonora leans into its extended finishing-barrel time while also pulling in gentler notes from its base wheated bourbon mashbill.
Garrison Brothers Sonora Review | Breaking Bourbon
Delivering an incredibly integrated sip, Garrison Brothers Sonora leans into its extended finishing-barrel time while also pulling in gentler notes from its base wheated bourbon mashbill. Review and…
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November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Delivering an incredibly integrated sip, Garrison Brothers Sonora leans into its extended finishing-barrel time while also pulling in gentler notes from its base wheated bourbon mashbill.