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 6/4/26 Arthur Cherry 6/4/26

Blood Oath Pact 12 Bourbon

There was a time when every new Blood Oath release felt like an automatic buy. The annual series built a reputation around mystery, limited availability, unique finishes, and the promise that master distiller John Rempe had discovered something special.

Arthur Cherry 5/21/26 Arthur Cherry 5/21/26

Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey + Cocktail

Green River has quietly become one of the better value names in Kentucky bourbon. Their lineup tends to focus on approachable proof points, traditional flavor profiles, and solid pricing rather than hype or heavy marketing.

Arthur Cherry 5/14/26 Arthur Cherry 5/14/26

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series Bourbon: Stewards Release

Maker’s Mark has spent the last few years turning its Wood Finishing Series into one of the more interesting ongoing experiments in bourbon.

Arthur Cherry 4/30/26 Arthur Cherry 4/30/26

13th Colony Maple Finished Rye Whiskey

13th Colony Distilleries has built a reputation for taking familiar whiskey profiles and giving them a slightly different twist, especially with rye