Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 01 delivers a rich balance of chocolate, tobacco, and toffee in a French oak finished bourbon built to pair with a good cigar. At 101 proof and $80, it’s approachable, layered, and one of the best values in the cigar-bourbon space.

Two Buffalo Trace Single Barrel bourbons. One blind tasting. Which barrel wins? In this unscripted Tortured Bourbon showdown, Heather and B discover just how different “identical” bourbons can be.

Is the youngest Old Fitzgerald decanter still worth the chase? We break down the Fall 2023 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond release from Heaven Hill with history, tasting notes, and a live first pour. Spoiler: it’s wheated, bonded, and definitely dramatic.

In this Tortured Bourbon episode, Heather and B explore the Kentucky roots of Maker’s Mark with a deep dive into Star Hill Farm—the source of their new 2025 American Wheat Whiskey. This 100-proof wheat whiskey blends sustainability, terroir, and soft red winter wheat into a pour that’s as elegant as it is drinkable.

Eagle Rare vs Russell’s Reserve 10 — who wins the ultimate 10-year bourbon showdown? In this unscripted episode, we taste, compare, and argue over two Kentucky legends to see which bottle truly deserves your shelf space.

Bourbon nerds say Floor 8 is where the magic happens—and in this Pour Decisions Wednesday episode, we find out if the hype is real. Heather and B pop a 100-proof Old Forester Single Barrel pick from the infamous Floor 8. Big flavors, big opinions, and big laughs. Does the floor really matter? Watch and find out.

Two barrels. Two char levels. One flavor war. In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B pit Penelope Toasted Rye (char 1) against Penelope Toasted Bourbon (char 4) in a showdown of grain, fire, and finish. From marshmallow fluff to burnt toffee, this toasted battle proves that char level isn’t just a detail—it’s destiny.

Big Horn Bourbon comes from the wide skies and wild spirit of Montana—but does this 80-proof whiskey from Willie’s Distillery deliver anything beyond frontier charm? In this Pour Decisions Wednesday episode, Heather and B explore this small-town bourbon and give it the full Tortured Bourbon treatment.

Can a Brooklyn-born bourbon compete with the big Kentucky names? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B review Widow Jane 10 Year—a bold blend of sourced bourbons proofed with limestone water and aged in the heart of NYC. Is it hype, or a hidden gem?