Can Colorado challenge Kentucky when it comes to world-class bourbon? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we put 291 Barrel Proof Single Barrel Bourbon to the test. Finished with charred Aspen wood staves and bottled at a powerful 129 proof, this innovative Colorado whiskey delivers a flavor profile unlike almost anything else on the market. Is it truly Colorado’s best bourbon, or just another overhyped craft release? Watch as we dive into the distillery’s history, unique production methods, tasting notes, and final verdict.

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.

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.

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.

We review all three of Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass expressions—Wheated Bourbon, Straight Bourbon, and Rye—in a head-to-head tasting. From mash bill to corn varietal to rickhouse floors, this series showcases true seed-to-spirit transparency. But are they worth the hype (and the $99 price tag)? Let’s find out.

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.

We taste Maker’s Mark’s 2024 Heart Release and 2025 Keepers Release—two unique Wood Finishing bourbons that prove why Kentucky still rules the bourbon world.

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.

In this Tortured Bourbon episode, Heather and B dive into Dixon Dedman’s bold 2XO Icon Series — the Kiawah Blend, Tribute Blend, and Innkeeper Blend — before finishing with a full bourbon review of the ultra-premium Gem of Kentucky. From flavor notes like stone fruit and banana bread to a $200+ single-barrel stunner, this is a must-watch for bourbon lovers, Dixon Dedman fans, and anyone curious about double-barreled Kentucky bourbon done right.

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?

A blending mistake turned bourbon miracle? In this week’s Hoppy Wednesday, we review Gifted Horse Bourbon from Orphan Barrel—a chaotic mix of 17-year-old bourbon, 4-year-old bourbon, and corn whiskey that somehow works. Heather and B break down the flavors, the backstory, and why this “beautiful accident” might just earn a spot on your shelf.