The Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon is a special limited-edition release to commemorate master distiller Jimmy Russell's 70 years at Wild Turkey.

New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, shunning shortcuts and embracing traditional aging methods. A standout aspect of this Bourbon is its distinctive mash bill, which comprises 30% rye, a notably higher ratio than the typical 10-25% found in most bourbons. This choice of grains, all non-GMO, underscores a commitment to quality and sustainability.

Baker's Bourbon 7-Year Single Barrel is a single-barrel bourbon with a minimum age of seven years, known for its sweet notes and full-bodied flavor. It is bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV). Reviewers highlight its balance, oakiness, and unique characteristics compared to other bourbons in Jim Beam's Small Batch collection.

Repeal Day is celebrated annually on December 5, and 2024 will mark the 91st anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition in the United States.

The Penelope Estate Collection 9-Year Private Select Bourbon is a meticulously crafted blend representing the pinnacle of Penelope’s whiskey artistry. The mash bill consists of 74% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley, and 1% wheat. It is non-chill filtered to preserve its full flavor and mouthfeel, and has a proof of 101.2 (50.6% ABV). The suggested retail price for the 750mL bottle was $80 in 2024. The release consisted of 36,000 bottles

Weller 12-Year, the bottle I’ll be reviewing today, first hit the market in 2001 as a $20 bottle. A wheated bourbon with an undisclosed mash bill, it’s produced at the ever-popular Buffalo Trace distillery and is bottled at 45% ABV. Although the MSRP is around $49, actual sightings of a bottle more commonly come with price tags hovering around the $200-$300 range.

Master Distiller Brent Elliott selected and mingled six of Four Roses’ 10 Bourbon recipes, aged at least 6 years, to handcraft Small Batch Select. Non-chill filtered and 104 proof, 52% alcohol/volume.

Dickel recently released its second batch of Bottled In Bond, which carries an 11 year age statement rather than 13 and a promise from the distillery that the flavor profile would be decidedly different from its predecessor. Made from a mash bill that is 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley, the whiskey is chill charcoal mellowed like most made in Tennessee.

Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch is often described as a well-balanced bourbon with prominent notes of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, and a hint of spice, offering a sweet aroma with a smooth palate and a medium-length finish, making it a great choice for both bourbon enthusiasts and newcomers.

The bottled-in-bond designation requires brands to meet several strict criteria. The spirit must be aged for at least four years and bottled at precisely 100 proof (50% ABV). It must be produced by a single distiller at one distillery during one season and then aged in a bonded warehouse.

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month when bourbon lovers worldwide toast the craftsmanship and contributions of America's Native Spirit. Culturally, economically, and socially sourced in America, Bourbon is an authentic all-American beverage. The month-long celebration encourages people to appreciate and responsibly enjoy bourbon throughout September.

More bourbon distillers have turned to sweet mash instead of a sour mash process. A sweet mash process results in a potentially smoother bourbon with different flavor profiles. Sweet mash distillers must carefully control bacterial contamination and propagate the yeast correctly to make a great and safe whiskey.

I’m sure you’ve sipped the brown stuff with friends at a BBQ or a steakhouse, but how much do you know about Bourbon? Anyone can order Bourbon at a bar, but very few can tell you much about it.