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 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 5/21/25 Arthur Cherry 5/21/25

Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon / A125

Larceny Barrel Proof has always been the wilder sibling in Heaven Hill’s portfolio—a wheated bourbon with brawn, depth, and no apologies.

Scott Oetjen 5/8/25 Scott Oetjen 5/8/25

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon / A125

Heaven Hill’s Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series has built a devoted following for a reason. These uncut, unfiltered, age-stated bourbons are a throwback to how whiskey used to be: bold, layered, and bottled with nothing held back.