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Bourbon is a work of art, and we review it by tasting.
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Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whisky / 2026 Release
Last year’s Star Hill Farm Whisky created an uncomfortable problem for Maker’s Mark: the first release was exceptionally good. The 2026 edition arrives carrying those expectations, but comparing the two bottles too closely misses the purpose of the series.
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Years Aged Wheat Whiskey
Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition doesn’t try to be bourbon, and that’s exactly the point. It leans into a softer, sweeter wheat-driven profile, with 10 years of age and a higher proof adding more oak, spice, and structure.
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.