Tortured Bourbon isn’t just a YouTube channel. It’s a coping mechanism wrapped in oak, char, and questionable life choices. We’re a couple of everyday bourbon drinkers—Heather and B—who decided that if we were going to pour something strong and argue about it, we might as well put it on camera.

Our mission? Simple: to sniff, sip, and suffer through the world of bourbon so you don’t have to. From high-proof punishment to bottom-shelf regret, we’re here for the stories, the surprises, and the occasional bourbon that actually lives up to the hype.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously—but we take bourbon seriously enough to know that marketing lies, allocations are a trap, and nobody needs another bottle with a horse on it. Our reviews are honest, our rankings are savage, and our rating scale includes phrases like “Bless Your Heart” and “That Dog Will Hunt.” If that doesn’t tell you what kind of chaos you’re in for, nothing will.

Heather brings the brains, B brings himself, and together we bring the banter. Sometimes we get a little nerdy about mash bills. Sometimes we try drinks that taste like regret and firewood. Sometimes we nail it. But every pour comes with laughs, learning, and at least one bottle we wish we could un-drink.

And then there’s Katie—the Aussie mastermind behind the madness. While Heather and B are busy spiraling into bourbon-fueled debates, Katie’s the one making sure the camera’s rolling, the blind tastings are legit, and the chaos stays just barely on the rails. She’s our off-camera producer, trivia queen, and occasional on-air assassin who sets up the blind tastings that leave us humbled and confused. Every now and then, she steps out from behind the curtain to remind us that Australians know a thing or two about whiskey, wit, and how to run a tighter ship.

Established in 2024, forged by poor decisions, and fueled by the stubborn belief that bourbon should be fun. This isn’t about collecting dusty bottles or flexing allocations—it’s about sharing a pour, calling out the BS, and maybe discovering something worth sipping twice.

If you’re looking for scripted praise, influencer hype, or someone who calls everything “caramel-forward,” you’re in the wrong rickhouse. But if you want honesty, humor, and a few strong opinions in every pour—we saved you a seat at the tasting table.