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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America’s Favorite Whiskey Isn’t Bourbon?
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, so we decided to tackle a simple question: What is America’s best whiskey?
Buy Again or Pass? We Had to Make Some Tough Calls
In this episode, we put 10 random bourbon and rye bottles through the only test that really matters: if we saw it on the shelf today, would we actually buy it again?
6 Whiskey Distilleries You Shouldn’t Ignore
Today we’re sharing six distilleries we think deserve a lot more attention. From Kentucky to Colorado to Louisiana, these producers are making some of the most interesting whiskey on the shelf.
The Ultimate Jack Daniel’s Tier List / More Than Just Old No. 7?
Where does Jack Daniel’s really rank in today’s whiskey world? From Old No. 7 to Jack 12, Barrel Proof, Bonded, Rye, and more. We’re ranking the entire lineup to find out which bottles are worth buying, which are overhyped, and which might surprise you.
Buy Again or Pass? Popular Bourbons Put to the Test
In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we put some of the most popular bourbons on the shelf to the test to answer one simple question: buy again or pass?
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.
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.
10 Things We Learned After Starting a Bourbon YouTube Channel
In this episode we share 10 things we’ve learned since starting a bourbon channel, from why price doesn’t equal quality, to why proof isn’t everything, to how blind tastings can completely change your opinion.
Buy Again or Pass? Some of These Bourbons Shocked Us
In this episode of Buy Again or Pass, we revisit a lineup of bourbons and decide which ones actually deserve 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.
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 Only 10 Bottles You Actually Need
If we had to start over and rebuild a whiskey shelf today, these are ten bottles we’d build around. Not all easy, not all cheap, but all worth understanding.
Buy Again or Pass? Which Bottles Actually Deserve Your Money
In this episode, we put our own bourbon collection to the test with a simple question: would we buy it again or pass?
The Whiskey That Actually Deserves Whiskey of the Year
After a full year of tasting, reviewing, and debating bottles across bourbon, rye, finished whiskey, and value categories, we crown the one whiskey that truly rose above the rest.
The Most Overrated Whiskies of 2025 (And What to Buy Instead)
We put a lot of whiskies to the test this year and a few of them didn’t hold up. We’ll show you why these bottles missed the mark and what you should buy instead. These are our most overrated whiskies of 2025.
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.