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The 10 Best Bourbons $25-$50 / 2026 Ultimate Shelf
Looking for the best bourbon between $25 and $50? In this episode of our annual Best Of series, we build the Ultimate Shelf with ten American whiskeys that stand out in one of bourbon’s most competitive price ranges.
Finding Kentucky’s Best Everyday Bourbon / Blind 05: Buffalo Trace
Welcome to Blind 05 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. This time, we’re heading to one of the most recognizable names in bourbon: Buffalo Trace.
The 10 Best Bourbons Under $25 / 2026 Ultimate Shelf
Looking for the best bourbon under $25? In this first episode of our annual Best Of series, we build the Ultimate Shelf with ten American whiskeys that deliver the most value for the money.
Finding Kentucky’s Best Everyday Bourbon / Blind 04: Best of the Rest
Welcome to Blind 04 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. After tasting at some of the biggest Kentucky distilleries, it’s time to visit a few smaller ones.
America’s Favorite Whiskey Isn’t Bourbon?
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, so we decided to tackle a simple question: What is America’s best whiskey?
Buy Again or Pass? We Had to Make Some Tough Calls
In this episode, we put 10 random bourbon and rye bottles through the only test that really matters: if we saw it on the shelf today, would we actually buy it again?
Finding Kentucky’s Best Everyday Bourbon / Blind 03: Heaven Hill
Welcome to Blind 03 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. In this double-blind series, we taste and rank some of the biggest Kentucky distilleries to find the best daily-drinker whiskey on the shelf.
6 Whiskey Distilleries You Shouldn’t Ignore
Today we’re sharing six distilleries we think deserve a lot more attention. From Kentucky to Colorado to Louisiana, these producers are making some of the most interesting whiskey on the shelf.
Finding Kentucky’s Best Everyday Bourbon / Blind 02: Brown-Forman
Welcome to Blind 02 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. In this double blind series, we taste and rank some of the biggest Kentucky distilleries to find the best daily drinker bourbon on the shelf.
The Ultimate Jack Daniel’s Tier List / More Than Just Old No. 7?
Where does Jack Daniel’s really rank in today’s whiskey world? From Old No. 7 to Jack 12, Barrel Proof, Bonded, Rye, and more. We’re ranking the entire lineup to find out which bottles are worth buying, which are overhyped, and which might surprise you.
Finding Kentucky’s Best Everyday Bourbon / Blind 01: Wild Turkey
Welcome to Blind 01 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. In this new double blind series, we taste and rank some of the biggest Kentucky distilleries to find the best daily drinker bourbon on the shelf.
Buy Again or Pass? Popular Bourbons Put to the Test
In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we put some of the most popular bourbons on the shelf to the test to answer one simple question: buy again or pass?
We Blinded “The Best” Bourbons / It Didn’t Go As Planned
We blinded some of the best bourbons you can actually find and everything went sideways. From solid favorites to everyday shelf staples, we put them head-to-head to find the real winner. The results caught us off guard.
Ranking the Top Kentucky Distilleries
In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we rank the top Kentucky distilleries using a tier list approach, looking beyond just bottles to the full picture: consistency, reputation, lineup strength, price and what they actually deliver in the glass.
We’re Saying Goodbye to These 8 Bourbons, Forever
In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we’re saying goodbye to a handful of bourbons that just aren’t making the cut anymore. Whether it’s rising prices, shifting quality, or better bottles taking their place, we break down which bourbons we’re moving on from, and why.
We Blinded the Best Cigar Blends / And the Winner Is…
Featuring heavy hitters like Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend, Barrell Cigar Blend, and Still Austin Tanager, this blind tasting puts some of the most talked-about cigar blend releases head-to-head. No bias. No hype. Just what’s in the glass.
Bourbon Blind: We Tried to Trick Each Other / It Backfired
We put each other to the test and confidence was high. Two bottles. Blind pours. No labels. Featuring pours like Old Forester President’s Choice and Blanton’s, this should’ve been easy but it wasn’t.
Stop Chasing Weller / You’re Missing This
In this blind tasting, we put high proof wheated bourbons head-to-head, including Weller Antique 107, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, Holladay Rickhouse Proof, and a surprise mystery bottle, to find out what really deserves your money.