We opened Conviction Double Oak 1929 during our Uncut Unfiltered livestream, and it turned out to be one of the night's more surprising pours.

Scattered Castles founder Chris Walz sent us Scattered Castles Batch 1 with a pretty simple request: try it and tell him what we actually think. No expectation of a good score. No soft landing because this was the first release.

Double oak bourbon has become one of those categories where it feels like everyone has one. And honestly, we get it.

Penelope Architects of Golf Hole 1 is a six-year bourbon finished in American oak staves. Read our tasting notes, 7/10 rating, and buy or skip verdict.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has never been afraid to make whiskey that is difficult to categorize. Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish may be one of its better examples.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has spent years teaching us to recognize its Discovery releases by number. For 2026, the numbers are gone.

Limited, distillery-only whiskey creates a problem for a review: we can tell you how good it is, but most people will never get the chance to buy it.

Castle & Key’s Experimental Limited Edition Rye feels like exactly what the name promises: an experiment. The good news is that it’s one that largely works.

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.

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.

Barrell Bourbon Cigar Blend is one of those bottles that sounds gimmicky until you actually sit down with it. The name makes you expect something smoky, over-oaked, and built purely for cigar lounges and leather chairs.

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

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

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Toasted Triple Finish is a clear step up from the standard Pipe Dream, bringing more depth, more texture, and a surprisingly balanced take on toasted bourbon.

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish is the kind of release that reminds you why Bardstown leans into experimentation.

To carry forward one of Old Forester’s most beloved releases, the 117 Series dives deeper into its 1910 story.

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.

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.