The final chapter of our Double Oak series is here — and it’s big, bold, and high proof. Heather and B taste four oak-forward heavy hitters, including Bardstown Discovery Series #13, Shortbarrel Double Oaked, Crittenden, and Dettling 1867, to crown the ultimate double oaked bourbon. Less dessert, more dominance.

The Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series – North Carolina Edition is more than a limited bourbon release — it’s a tribute to the Old North State crafted by NC State alum Dr. Blake Layfield. In this episode, Tortured Bourbon dives into the story, tasting notes, and custom staves behind one of the most meaningful bottles we’ve ever opened.

A deep-dive into the world of double-oaked bourbon as Heather, B, and special guest Mike break down four bottles that redefine sweetness, spice, and toasted-oak intensity — Woodford Double Double Oak, Angel’s Envy Triple Oak, Old Forester 117, and Whiskey War Double Oaked.

A deep-dive into one of the most sought-after indie bottler releases of the year: The Reveries 16-Year Single Barrel “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by T8KE. We break down the bottle, the bourbon lore, the BuffTurkey origins, the tasting notes, and whether this $325 cask-strength monster is worth chasing.

Double-oaked bourbon brings extra sweetness, deeper caramel, and rich toasted-oak character. In this Tortured Bourbon showdown, we put three bottles to the test—Whiskey JYPSI Tribute, Woodford Double Oaked, and Pursuit United Double Oaked. Which one earns the crown? Watch the episode to find out.

Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon built for fighters — a 90-proof Kentucky straight bourbon blended from 5- and 6-year barrels with big vanilla, caramel, and rye-spice character. We tasted it with our guest Aaron to see if this underdog delivers a real uppercut. Here’s our full Tortured Bourbon breakdown.

A pour with purpose. This Veterans Day, Heather, B, and Aaron honor the Green Berets who became bourbon makers with Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon — a 95-proof wheated masterpiece forged from courage, brotherhood, and American craftsmanship. From battlefield to barrel, this bottle carries a story worth sipping.

From the moonshine hills of Kiln, Mississippi, comes a family distillery doing bourbon the right way. Heather and B sip through Crittenden’s Cut Above lineup — Baby Doll, Double Oak, and Harvest Batch — proving small-batch craft bourbon can pack as much heat and heart as Kentucky’s best.

Heather and B take flight with one of the most hunted bottles in bourbon — Eagle Rare. But is the standard 10-year Buffalo Trace classic still king, or do single barrel picks from NC ABC and Hoppy Endings soar even higher? We taste, argue, and rate all three in the ultimate Eagle Rare bourbon face-off.

Heather and B go completely unscripted as they crack open Oaklore Distilling’s Storyteller Series: Bloody Butcher Corn Bourbon. From heirloom red dent corn to North Carolina craft distilling, this pour blends Southern storytelling with serious bourbon flavor.

Heather and B honor the red, white, and bourbon with Old Zach Bourbon Whiskey — an 11-year, 120-proof single barrel bourbon from Cox’s Creek Distilling Company in Kentucky. From the patriotic packaging to the deep oak flavor, this barrel-strength bourbon reminds us why America and bourbon belong together.

Heather and B head south to Atlanta, Georgia, to explore the ASW Fiddler Line — a bourbon series that blends Georgia soul with MGP precision. From the toffee-sweet Fiddler Wheated to the barrel-proof punch of the Toasted Cask Strength and the Encore Seelbach’s Pick, this episode is a jam session of caramel, spice, and toasted oak.

Heather and B take on Ass Pocket Whiskey – The Search Release, a 10-year, 107-proof small batch bourbon from Derek Trucks. Blues meets bourbon in this soulful whiskey review from Tortured Bourbon—crafted for drinkers who chase the story, not the hype.

Heather and B take their taste buds on vacation with Penelope’s Cooper Series—Rio, Havana, and Valencia. From honeyed oak to rum-soaked maple to citrus-bright Spanish wine barrels, it’s a bourbon world tour that proves Kentucky whiskey has no borders.

Two Rebel Bourbon single barrels. Two wildly different stave finishes. One delivers mocha magic. The other… not so much. But we’re not telling you which is which. Tune in to see which pour rises — and which one crashes and burns.

We go unscripted with a powerhouse Four Roses OBSK Barrel Strength 9 Year Kentucky Bourbon—a 120 proof Warehouse BS pick from Youngsville ABC. Big spice, bold oak, and classic Four Roses depth. This isn’t just another bourbon tasting—it’s a lesson in barrel proof perfection.

Wheat whiskey goes wild in this Friday episode of Tortured Bourbon. Star Hill Farm’s new release faces off against Bernheim Full Proof. One soft, one savage. Who wins?

An unscripted Buffalo Trace bourbon tasting of EH Taylor Bottled in Bond, Single Barrel, and Barrel Proof. Which allocated bourbon deserves top shelf status?

Few bottles in the bourbon world stir up as much excitement as Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond. This allocated bourbon from Heaven Hill’s decanter series carries a decade of aging, a 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond designation, and a reputation that makes collectors line up whenever it appears. In this week’s Tortured Bourbon episode, we dive into the history of Old Fitzgerald, explore what makes this release so special, and share our full bourbon tasting experience — from butterscotch and toasted oak on the nose to caramel, spice, and oak char on the palate. Whether you’re a bourbon collector or just curious about rare allocated bourbon, this is a pour worth talking about.

We put three legendary Blanton’s bottles head-to-head: the classic U.S. release, the elusive Takara Red, and a surprise appearance from the ultra-rare Takara Black. Same horsey topper—very different stories. Is the Japanese export worth the hype?