
Art Reviews
Bourbon is a work of art. And we review by tasting. This is where we share every Art Review we’ve done—honest impressions of the whiskies we’ve explored.
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Sagamore 10 Year Reserve Series Rye
Sagamore’s Reserve Series 10 Year Rye marks a milestone for the Baltimore-based distillery; a decade in oak and a clear statement that patience pays off.
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey / 2025
Shenk’s Homestead is more than a summer limited edition. It calls back to America’s earliest whiskey roots.
Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon Whiskey / 2025
Bomberger’s Declaration picks up where Shenk’s leaves off.
Booker's Bourbon / Batch 2025-02
To honor the Beam family legacy, Jim Beam’s Booker’s line continues its tradition with the 2025-02 “By the Pond Batch.”
Old Louisville 7 Year Wheated Bourbon
To celebrate the rise of Louisville’s boutique bourbon scene, Old Louisville Whiskey Co. has bottled a 7-year-old wheated bourbon at a bold, barrel-strength 117–119.2 proof.
Old Forester: The 117 Series Bourbon / Extra Old
To carry forward one of Old Forester’s most beloved releases, the 117 Series dives deeper into its 1910 story.
J. W. Dant Bottled In Bond Bourbon
J.W. Dant traces its origins back to 1836, when Joseph Washington Dant used a hollowed-out poplar log to craft his first still, a symbol of frontier grit and DIY spirit.
Buckner’s 13 Year Single Barrel Bourbon / 2025 Release
Augusta Distillery has Buckner’s 13 as its battle flag. When Augusta launched in 2020, they didn’t dip a cautious toe into the bourbon pool; they did a cannonball.
Copper and Kings Bourbon
To make their mark in bourbon, Louisville-based Copper & Kings—best known for bold American brandies—released their first-ever bourbon finished in their own apple brandy barrels.
Green River Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon
To mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s founding on June 14, 1775, Green River Distilling has released a commemorative bourbon bottled at an “Army Strong” 111.1 proof—a nod to Veterans Day (11/11).
Ben Holladay 8 Year One Barrel Bourbon
Founded in 1856 and proudly operating under Missouri’s DSP #5, the Holladay Distillery is one of the oldest and most historic bourbon producers west of the Mississippi.
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald decanter series revives one of Kentucky’s most iconic wheated bourbons. Tracing its roots to the late 1800s, "Old Fitz" earned its reputation long before Pappy became famous.
Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whisky / 2025 Release
If you've ever visited Maker's Mark, you know that Star Hill Farm isn't just an address for a distillery—it's the heart of the brand. Nestled in the rolling hills of Loretto, Kentucky, Star Hill has been home to Maker's since the 1950s, when Bill Samuels Sr. famously set fire to his family's 170-year-old recipe and chose to start fresh with a softer wheated mash bill.
Barrell Bourbon / Batch 037
Barrell Bourbon has earned a reputation for excelling in one key area: blending whiskeys from various locations and ages to create a spirit that is greater than the sum of its parts. This process of blending is truly an art form, requiring a keen understanding of flavors and nuances to craft a harmonious final product.
Wild Turkey 101 8 Year Old Bourbon
Wild Turkey’s legacy is bold, reliable bourbon at a fair price. For decades, 101 proof has been a staple: a high-rye, no-nonsense pour suited for both dive bars and collectors.
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey / Batch 003
When Jack Daniel’s released its first age-stated bottles in decades, the whiskey world took notice. The 10-Year and 12-Year drops created real buzz, not just because of the age statements, but because they were genuinely good pours.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey / Batch 001
For over 150 years, Jack Daniel’s has been synonymous with American whiskey. But in recent years, the iconic Tennessee distillery has been doing something that’s shaking up even the most seasoned bourbon drinkers: it’s getting older—and better.
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Keeper’s Release
The 2025 Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Keepers Release is a heartfelt tribute to the people who’ve quietly shaped one of bourbon’s most iconic brands. It’s not just a bottle—it’s a celebration of the skilled hands and loyal hearts behind every red wax seal.