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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The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon / Tier List
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The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon / Tier List
Rankings

We’re putting wheated bourbons to the test in the ultimate tier list, ranking everything from iconic pours to bottles that might not deserve the hype, from Maker's-style wheaters to cult favorites like Pappy's relative. We'll debate which belong in S-Tier glory and which fall flat.

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BLINDS

Blinding America’s Favorite Whiskies

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The Ultimate Bottom Shelf Bourbon Battle
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The Ultimate Bottom Shelf Bourbon Battle
Blinds

What’s the best whiskey under $25? We blinded 19 bottles over 5 grueling rounds to answer that very question.

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THE ULTIMATE WILD TURKEY RANKING: Rare, Limited, Beloved…and a Legend
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THE ULTIMATE WILD TURKEY RANKING: Rare, Limited, Beloved…and a Legend
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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.

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MIDDLE WEST: The Undisputed King Of Wheat Whiskey?
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MIDDLE WEST: The Undisputed King Of Wheat Whiskey?
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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.

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BOURBON HUNTS

Hunting Bourbon across America

Join Arthur and Scott as they hit the road in search of rare, unique and special bottles of whiskey.

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Bourbon Hunting in Kansas: The Land of Oz (or Weller?)
Bourbon Hunts
Bourbon Hunting in Kansas: The Land of Oz (or Weller?)
Bourbon Hunts

Bourbon hunting in Kansas? You bet. We set out on the yellow brick road to see if the Land of Oz is also the land of Weller, and along the way, we uncovered what might just be the best bourbon in Kansas. From local hidden gems to classic favorites, this hunt had plenty of surprises in store.

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Bourbon Hunts
STARTING A BOURBON COLLECTION: The $100 Challenge
Challenges, Bourbon Hunts
STARTING A BOURBON COLLECTION: The $100 Challenge
Challenges, Bourbon Hunts

Can you really build a bourbon collection with just $100? See how far $100 can go in today’s bourbon world.

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BOURBON HUNTING IN NEW ORLEANS / Rare Bottles Discovered
Bourbon Hunts
BOURBON HUNTING IN NEW ORLEANS / Rare Bottles Discovered
Bourbon Hunts

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?

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CHALLENGES

We challenge each other

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STARTING A BOURBON COLLECTION: The $100 Challenge
Challenges, Bourbon Hunts
STARTING A BOURBON COLLECTION: The $100 Challenge
Challenges, Bourbon Hunts

Can you really build a bourbon collection with just $100? See how far $100 can go in today’s bourbon world.

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Challenges, Bourbon Hunts
WHISKEY CHALLENGE / We put 5 different whiskey grains to the test
Blinds, Challenges
WHISKEY CHALLENGE / We put 5 different whiskey grains to the test
Blinds, Challenges

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.

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DOES AGE MATTER? / Blind Tasting Age Stated Bourbons
Blinds, Challenges
DOES AGE MATTER? / Blind Tasting Age Stated Bourbons
Blinds, Challenges

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.

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RANKINGS

We rank the best and the worst

From the most overrated to underrated, single barrels, age-stated, bottom shelf to allocated, these are our ultimate rankings.

Featured
The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon / Tier List
Rankings
The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon / Tier List
Rankings

We’re putting wheated bourbons to the test in the ultimate tier list, ranking everything from iconic pours to bottles that might not deserve the hype, from Maker's-style wheaters to cult favorites like Pappy's relative. We'll debate which belong in S-Tier glory and which fall flat.

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10 Bourbons You Should Be Drinking (or Hunting) Right Now
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10 Bourbons You Should Be Drinking (or Hunting) Right Now
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We’ve poured a lot of bourbon since launching Artfully Bourbon, and today we’re revealing 10 whiskies you should be drinking, or hunting, right now. No unicorn hype, just the pours that live on our shelf and deserve a spot on yours.

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The Best Whiskies You Should Be Drinking This Fall + Easy Cocktails
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The Best Whiskies You Should Be Drinking This Fall + Easy Cocktails
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Looking for the best bourbons and cocktails to drink this fall? We’ve got three bottles we’re reaching for right now, two bourbons and a rye that bring all the flavor, spice, and warmth you want this season.

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