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.

Arthur Cherry 11/6/25 Arthur Cherry 11/6/25

Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bourbon Whiskey / 2025 Release

Redwood Empire’s Grizzly Beast Bourbon has always stood out, partly for its California craft roots, partly for its forest-sized personality.

Arthur Cherry 9/4/25 Arthur Cherry 9/4/25

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.

Scott Oetjen 8/2/25 Scott Oetjen 8/2/25

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.

Arthur Cherry 4/15/25 Arthur Cherry 4/15/25

Bulleit Bottled In Bond Bourbon

Their Whiskey. Their Way. Finally. For years, Bulleit was known as the bartender’s bourbon—dependable, affordable, and built for mixing. But behind the barstool reputation was a different truth: Bulleit wasn’t making its own whiskey.