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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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.
YouTube Said Early Times Bottled in Bond Was Ruined / We Went In Blind
Early Times Bottled in Bond changed. New 750ml bottle, new look, and a wave of strong opinions. Some say it’s been ruined. So we put the NEW Early Times Bottled in Bond up against the old 1-liter version in a true blind tasting to see what actually changed.
Old Forester’s New Blend / Genius or Gimmick?
Old Forester’s Whiskey Row Series is built on heritage, proof, and history, from the double-barreled richness of 1910 to the 115 proof punch of 1920 and the 10-year depth of 1924. But what if the best Old Forester doesn’t exist yet?
Weller Tier List: Overrated, Overpriced, or Legendary?
The Weller lineup might be the most debated collection of wheated bourbons in the world. From Weller Special Reserve and Antique 107 to Weller 12 Year, Full Proof, C.Y.P.B., and Single Barrel, we’re ranking the core Weller expressions in one full tier list.
The Blind Truth About Our Favorite Whiskies
In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we blind taste a couple go-to bourbons (or ryes) to see which ones actually hold up without labels, hype, or price bias.
We Blind Tasted Sazerac Rye Full Proof / Does It Compete?
Sazerac Rye just went full proof and that begs a question: does it actually compete with today’s best ryes, or is it just a stronger version of a familiar name?
Heaven Hill Grain-to-Glass Blind Battle / Which Specialty Barrel Is Actually Worth It?
In today’s episode, we blind taste the brand-new Heaven Hill Grain-to-Glass Specialty Barrel Series to see which bottle truly delivers on flavor, balance, and value.
Early Times vs. Cooper’s Craft / Who’s the Bottom Shelf King?
It’s a battle of budget bourbons. Early Times Bottled-in-Bond goes head-to-head with Cooper’s Craft 100 in a blind tasting to see which one truly rules the bottom shelf. We’re looking for value, balance, and flavor that punches above its price.
A Rye from the Road: Which State Does It Best?
We hit the road to see if great rye whiskey can come from outside Kentucky. Two new ryes. One classic staple. All blinded. All honest.
The Ultimate Bottom Shelf Bourbon Battle
What’s the best whiskey under $25? We blinded 19 bottles over 5 grueling rounds to answer that very question.
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.
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.
WHEATER HEATER: Blind Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Showdown
It’s a Wheater Heater. We’re blinding some of the best cask strength wheated bourbons to find out which one deserves the crown as the true Wheat King.
IS THIS THE ULTIMATE RYE WHISKEY? Blind Ranking Heavyweights
Can the much-hyped Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye hold its own against five heavyweights, or is there a new champ in town? Six of the best cask-strength ryes available battle it out in this blind tasting.
DISCOVER 5 DOUBLE OAK BOURBONS / The Best Revealed
In this episode, we dive into the rich, complex world of double-oaked bourbons. We’ll blind and reveal our top double-oaked pick.