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 Buffalo Trace Tier List / What’s Actually Worth the Hype?
From Weller and E.H. Taylor to Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, and the namesake bottle itself, we’re ranking the entire Buffalo Trace lineup to see what’s truly worth hunting…and what’s just riding the hype train.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.