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.

Texas BBQ. Four bold bourbons. One wild live tasting. In this Tortured Bourbon Live episode, we pit Still Austin and Garrison Brothers against each other with a crowd full of guests and a plate full of brisket. It’s smoky, spicy, and unapologetically Texan. Who wins? You’ll have to watch to find out.

Maker’s Mark Private Select turns bourbon into a custom flavor adventure. In this episode, Tortured Bourbon dives into four wild stave combos, from mocha bombs to crème brûlée pours. It’s a cask-strength ride through flavor science, chaos, and some seriously fun tasting notes.

Pinhook Cask Strength Bourbon – Bold, Brash, and Racing for Glory

In this second episode of Pour Decisions Wednesday, the Tortured Bourbon crew returns to the saddle with a high-proof stallion—Pinhook Cask Strength Bourbon. And let’s be clear: this one isn’t trotting politely into your Glencairn. It’s coming in hot at 115.3 proof, bold as hell and ready to test your bourbon mettle.

Two Barrell Bourbons. One showdown.

In this Hoppy Wednesday episode, Heather and B pit the bold, oak-heavy Barrell 15-Year Cask Strength against the bright, layered Barrell New Year 2025. It’s a cask strength clash filled with tasting notes, high-proof laughs, and a surprise verdict. Which pour earns top honors—and which one steals your heart? Pour a glass and find out.