Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye is one of the most sought-after Bottled in Bond whiskeys from Buffalo Trace—but is it worth the hype? We break down tasting notes, mash bill, price, and whether this allocated rye whiskey is actually worth chasing

A 20-year-old Tennessee whiskey at cask strength sounds incredible—until you realize most barrels don’t survive that long without becoming over-oaked. We break down Ass Pocket Whiskey and find out if this rare release is legendary… or just a gamble that went too far.

We put New Riff Bottled in Bond—recently named best bourbon overall—up against Eagle Rare, Old Fitz, and Heaven Hill in a blind tasting. The results may surprise you.

A potential $15B Sazerac acquisition of Brown-Forman could reshape the bourbon industry. We break down the real financial math behind Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester—and what leveraged debt could mean for bourbon pricing, availability, and the future of American whiskey.

Two bourbons. Same distillery. Same Bottled in Bond label. Completely different expectations. We put Kirkland Bottled in Bond and 1792 Bottled in Bond head-to-head in a blind tasting to find out if price really matters.

Could Sazerac acquire Brown-Forman? We break down the bourbon industry rumors — then put Stagg Jr and Old Forester Barrel Strength head-to-head in a blind bourbon tasting.

We put Russell’s Reserve 10 Year up against Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond in a true blind bourbon tasting — and the results might surprise you.

Penelope Havana Bourbon blends traditional bourbon with Caribbean rum cask finishing—but does it actually work? In this Tortured Bourbon review, we break down whether this unique finished bourbon is innovation or just hype.

In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we break down bourbon hype using Weller Special Reserve, Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year, and Very Old Barton 86 Proof. Three bottles, three different reasons for hype — and none of them tell you exactly what’s inside.

Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak Bourbon is a sourced MGP bourbon finished in toasted barrels and bottled at 100 proof. In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we break down the mash bill, finishing process, flavor profile, and whether this double oaked bourbon can compete with Woodford Double Oaked or Old Forester 1910.

The bourbon world has been debating one question ever since Brown-Forman sold Early Times to Sazerac: did the new Early Times Bottled in Bond change? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we compare the original Brown-Forman Early Times BiB to the newer Sazerac-produced version in a side-by-side bourbon tasting to see which one deserves a place on your shelf.

What happens when you blend Wild Turkey 101 and Benchmark bourbon together to create a custom 95-proof bourbon? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we attempt a ridiculous but fascinating bourbon experiment we’re calling Turkey Trace — a budget bourbon blend inspired by Buffalo Trace style flavor.

In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, B and Heather line up four barrel proof bourbons that you can actually find on the shelf. From Larceny Barrel Proof to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof, we dive into a full bourbon tasting to see which cask strength bourbon delivers the best flavor, balance, and value.

Blind bourbon review of Maker’s 101 vs Wild Turkey 101. A full 101 proof bourbon tasting comparison of wheated vs high-rye Kentucky bourbon.

Does a $25 cask strength bourbon compete with a $150 bottle? We lined up Benchmark Full Proof, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125, and Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 2024 to find out where the value really lives in barrel proof bourbon.

Is sweet mash bourbon just marketing hype — or does it actually change the flavor? We review Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon, break down sweet mash vs sour mash, and decide whether this under-$50 grain-to-glass bourbon hunts… or heads to clearance.

Green River Bourbon is back — and we’re putting both the Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Wheated Bourbon through a full Tortured Bourbon tasting and ranking. At $35, is this historic Kentucky bourbon the best value on the shelf?

Maker’s Mark Private Selection “Southern Charm” takes classic wheated bourbon and pushes it into deeper wood territory with a bold stave finishing profile. We break down how each French and American oak stave impacts flavor — and whether this single barrel earns a second pour.

We review Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, Small Batch, and Uncut the Younger in a full side-by-side bourbon tasting. This detailed bourbon review breaks down proof, mash bill, flavor profile, and which Smoke Wagon bourbon wins the Vegas Trifecta. Honest bourbon tasting notes, rankings, and second-pour verdicts from Tortured Bourbon.

Blanton’s Gold Edition is one of the most talked-about bourbons in the world, but few people actually get to taste it. In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we pour, sip, and break down Blanton’s Gold bourbon in a real bourbon tasting — exploring flavor, proof, balance, and whether this Buffalo Trace bourbon lives up to its legendary reputation.