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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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.

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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.

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The Ultimate Double-Oaked Bourbon / Tier List

It’s a battle of the barrels. We’re ranking some of the best double-oaked and toasted bourbons, from everyday favorites to rare, limited-edition releases, to find out which truly nails that sweet, oaky perfection.

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The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon / Tier List

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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