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.

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?

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.

A bold, unscripted review of a Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel selected as an Eli Manning private pick. High proof, heavy oak, and classic Knob Creek DNA—this bourbon delivers power without gimmicks. Is this celebrity bourbon done right? We pour it, taste it, and tell it straight.

A deep dive into three cult-favorite Willett bourbons — Rowan’s Creek, Johnny Drum Private Stock, and Noah’s Mill. Mash bills, proofs, tasting notes, and why these non-age-stated bottles still dominate bourbon conversations.

Texas bourbon time. We’re sipping Yellow Rose Harris County—Houston whiskey with brown sugar, cherry smoke, toasted pecan, and cinnamon-candy finish. Katie brings the official notes. B brings the problems.

An honest Old Bardstown bourbon review from Willett Distillery. We taste the 90 proof, Bottled in Bond, and Estate 101 side by side—and ask whether tradition is enough in today’s bourbon world.

Two seven-year Bottled-in-Bond bourbons. Same proof. Same distillery. Very different personalities. Old Fitzgerald 7 faces off against Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond in a wheated vs rye showdown you can actually taste.

In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we go deep into one of the most talked-about releases of the year — Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength — and put it head-to-head with a Four Roses OBSK Barrel Strength North Carolina store pick. We break down Four Roses’ unique 10-recipe system, explain why mash bills and yeast strains matter, and explore how age, proof, and intentional blending shape flavor. From dessert-leaning fruit notes to bold rye spice and mature oak, this is a true barrel-strength showdown that asks the real question: does the Limited Edition live up to the hype?

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 is a bold, multi-state blend that proves chaos can be delicious. At 110.3 proof, this celebratory release delivers bright fruit, deep baking spice, and a long, thoughtful finish. New year. Same bad decisions.

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.

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.

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.