
Bourbon Journal
This is your front-row seat to Artfully Bourbon’s latest content — from blind tastings to bourbon hunts, challenges, and distillery stories. Pour a glass and explore America’s spirit, one episode at a time.
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ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: Crowning the Champion
It all comes down to this. After rounds of blind tastings, we’ve lined up the best of the best, blinded them, and crowned one clear champion.
STARTING A BOURBON COLLECTION: The $100 Challenge
Can you really build a bourbon collection with just $100? See how far $100 can go in today’s bourbon world.
BOTTOM SHELF WHISKEY SHOWDOWN: The Worst of the Worst
After three rounds of bottom shelf bourbon battles, these bottles all finished dead last. Now, they return for one final blind showdown to determine the absolute worst whiskey on the shelf.
RANKING KENTUCKY DISTILLERIES by Their Best Budget Bourbon
We’re ranking Kentucky’s legendary distilleries by their BEST budget bourbon. We selected one affordable bottle that we believe represents the distillery at its finest, and then we ranked them head-to-head.
ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: Brown Water or Hidden Gem?
In Part 3 of our ultimate bottom shelf bourbon battle, we’re tasting the cheapest and lowest-proof bourbons we could find. These bottles sit at the very bottom of the shelf—some under $15, none over 90 proof.
BOURBON HUNTING IN WINE COUNTRY / The Ultimate Napa Bourbon Guide
Explore Napa Valley like never before; we’re uncovering rare bourbon finds, top liquor stores, and unique barrel picks in the heart of wine country.
THE BEST BOTTLED-IN-BOND BOURBON / Tier List
We built the ultimate Bottled-in-Bond bourbon tier list—ranking classics like E.H. Taylor, Old Forester, Henry McKenna, Early Times, and more.
BEST WHISKEY TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
In this episode, we break down the best summer-ready whiskeys, from bright and fruity sippers to cocktail-friendly standouts, and even a few high-proof heat-lovers that somehow still work in the sun.
ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF WHISKEY BATTLE: A Close Call
The battle returns in part 2 of our bottom shelf whiskey battle. After our first bottom shelf blind tasting stirred up the comments, you told us what we missed—and we listened.
ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: One Clear Winner
What’s the best bourbon under $25? We lined up six contenders, suggested by our Social Club members, and we put them to the ultimate blind test.
BOURBON HUNTING IN NEW ORLEANS / Rare Bottles Discovered
Join Scott as he hits the streets of New Orleans on Super Bowl Weekend in search of the best bourbon finds, rare bottles, and hidden gems. Will he strike gold, or will NOLA’s bourbon scene leave him wanting more?
6 WHISKIES YOU NEED TO BE DRINKING Right Now
From underrated bottles to surprising standouts, we’re sharing 6 of our current favorite bourbons for sipping neat, mixing, or just enjoying any night of the week.
THE ULTIMATE WILD TURKEY RANKING: Rare, Limited, Beloved…and a Legend
We poured and blinded Wild Turkey's most iconic and sought-after bottles- Wild Turkey 12 Year, Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel, the new 70th Anniversary edition, and a surprise guest: Russell's Reserve 13 year.
THE BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON / Tier List
In this episode, we're ranking some of the best single barrel bourbons available today. Whether you're hunting for the perfect single barrel pour or wondering if the single barrel hype is justified, this tier list has you covered.
MIDDLE WEST: The Undisputed King Of Wheat Whiskey?
Middle West Spirits has been making waves with their wheat whiskey and wheated bourbons-but do they have what it takes to be the new king of wheat? We put them to the test in a blind tasting.
WHISKEY CHALLENGE / We put 5 different whiskey grains to the test
Some people claim they can taste a whiskey and instantly know it’s primary grain. In this episode, we go head-to-head in a blind tasting challenge, trying to identify five different whiskeys-each made from a different grain.
DOES AGE MATTER? / Blind Tasting Age Stated Bourbons
Does an extra year in the barrel make a bourbon better, or is it just there to sell more bottles? We're testing it with a blind tasting of three age-stated bourbons-one at 6 years, one at 7 years, and one at 8 years.
THE BEST 10-YEAR BOURBON / Tier List
In this episode, we're ranking some of the best 10-year-old bourbons on the market. Whether you're hunting for the perfect aged bourbon or wondering if a 10-year bottle is worth the hype, this tier list breaks it all down.