
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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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.
BOURBON CHALLENGE: Finding the Best Value in Bourbon
In the premiere of Versus, we compete to find the best whiskies under $30. We’ll picks three bottles each, and blindly rank the other’s choices.
DISCOVER THE TOP AMERICAN WHISKIES of 2024
We count down the top 8 whiskies of 2024, from bold bourbons to standout ryes, and we reveal the ultimate 2024 American Whiskey of the Year.
WORST WHISKIES You're Wasting Your Money On This Year
We're revealing the worst whiskies of 2024—overpriced, overhyped, and underwhelming. Find out which bottles to avoid and what to sip instead.
BOURBON HUNTING IN WINE COUNTRY / The Ultimate Napa Bourbon Guide
Explore Napa Valley like never before; we’re uncovering rare bourbon finds, top liquor stores, and unique barrel picks in the heart of wine country.
BOURBON HUNTING / Picking the Best Single Barrel
What really makes a single-barrel bourbon stand out? We hunt the best single-barrel store picks-but a surprising dilemma shakes things up.
HOLIDAY CHEER / Best 6 Whiskies for the Holidays
Bring the season's warmth to your glass with our top 6 holiday whiskies. From crowd-pleasers to hidden gems, we've got you covered for every holiday occasion.
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.
WE CHALLENGED OURSELVES To Find The Best Rye Bourbon
Join us for a special Bourbon Hunt Challenge as we search for the best 100-proof (or higher) rye mash bill bourbon.
EXPLORE, HUNT, BLEND, TASTE / The Ultimate St. Louis Bourbon Guide
In this episode, we venture out of the studio for an exhilarating bourbon adventure in St. Louis, Missouri. We explore the city's finest bourbon bars and hidden gems, hunt for rare and exclusive bottles at top local stores, and blend our very own unique bourbon creation.