Art Reviews
Bourbon is a work of art, and we review by tasting.
This is a growing library of bourbon and whiskey reviews, updated weekly. Each review is grounded in careful tasting and honest evaluation, covering aroma, flavor, and finish.
From the latest releases to standout bottles worth knowing, this is a go-to resource for thoughtful, experience-driven bourbon reviews.
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon Whiskey / 2025 Release
Every year, Maker’s Mark marches a selection of fully matured barrels into their hillside whiskey cellar, a chilled 50° sanctuary carved into limestone and capped with a green roof, to see what time can do when the temperature almost stands still.
Remus Repeal Reserve IX Bourbon Whiskey
Remus Repeal Reserve IX continues one of the most respected annual traditions in modern bourbon. Celebrating the end of Prohibition with a pour that blends heritage, precision, and intrigue.
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.
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.
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.
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.