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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Arthur Cherry 10/14/25 Arthur Cherry 10/14/25

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.

Arthur Cherry 3/25/25 Arthur Cherry 3/25/25

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.

Scott Oetjen 1/21/25 Scott Oetjen 1/21/25

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.

Scott Oetjen 11/12/24 Scott Oetjen 11/12/24

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.