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.

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.

This week on Tortured Bourbon, our friend Mike shows up with a Mystery Bourbon—and Heather and B have to figure out what it is without the label. Is it an allocated unicorn or a budget sleeper? Tune in to see how we fared in this blind tasting challenge.

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.

It’s Quick Shot Monday, and we’re diving into the Penelope Estate Collection Private Select Bourbon — a nine-year, 106.8 proof gem that delivers caramel, cinnamon, red fruits, and a sweet-spice finish for under $100. Is this the best Penelope release yet?

Dive into our Pour Decisions Wednesday review of Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 383 bourbon. We explore Nancy Fraley’s legendary blending, unique Armagnac cask finishing, tasting notes, MSRP, and why this rare bourbon is perfect for cigar lovers.

Four Roses has one of bourbon’s most dramatic comeback stories. Once America’s top-selling whiskey, then reduced to bottom-shelf swill, and finally resurrected by Master Distiller Jim Rutledge—this is bourbon history in a glass. Join Tortured Bourbon as we taste and review a Four Roses Single Barrel OBSV from Warehouse NS, Barrel 45-2N.