Horses, hats, and high-proof pours—join Tortured Bourbon as we celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a tasting showdown between Woodford Reserve and Pinhook 9-Year. History, humor, and bourbon reviews collide in this Derby Day special!

Two single-barrel legends. One blind tasting. No bias. In this Tortured Bourbon showdown, Eagle Rare 10 goes head-to-head with Kentucky Spirit in a battle of bold flavors and bourbon legacy.

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.

In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B crack open the 2025 release of Heaven Hill’s Heritage Collection—an elusive 19-Year Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. With a 51% wheat mash bill, 100 proof Bottled-in-Bond label, and nearly two decades of aging in Rickhouse Y, this whiskey delivers a rich, complex profile of caramel, fig, vanilla, and spice. The episode explores its history, rarity, and whether it lives up to the hype. If you’re into whiskey tastings, bourbon history, or just chasing unicorn bottles, this one’s for you.

Wild Turkey 101 8-Year is finally back in the U.S., and the Tortured Bourbon crew is here to find out if it lives up to the hype. We taste and compare it against the classic Wild Turkey 101 and the limited 70th Anniversary Jimmy Russell Edition, diving into mash bills, tasting notes, and decades of bold bourbon tradition—with plenty of laughs along the way.

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.

In this special episode, we review Four Walls Whiskey—created by the cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia—as a tribute to bar culture and Rob McElhenney’s birthday. Blending Irish and American whiskey styles, this surprisingly smooth pour delivers flavor, heart, and a healthy dose of Philly chaos.

Rebel Bourbon 6 Year 100 Proof brings Stitzel-Weller heritage and rock ‘n’ roll swagger to your glass. In this review, we explore its ties to Keith Richards, Billy Idol, and wheated bourbon royalty—plus full tasting notes and why this bold rebrand might be one of the best budget pours of 2025.

2XO Vinyl Bourbon promises a full-album bourbon experience—layered, bold, and music-inspired. In this review, we explore whether Dixon Dedman’s double-oaked blend lives up to the hype. Packed with tasting notes, pop culture pairings, and our signature wit, this pour might just be the Thriller of your bourbon shelf.

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?

In this flavor-packed episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B visit Iron Oaks in Raleigh to pair smoky BBQ wings, gourmet charcuterie, and a decadent mushroom Swiss burger with bold, hand-selected bourbons. It’s food, bourbon, and good times—served neat.

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.

In the most unhinged bourbon review we’ve ever filmed, Tortured Bourbon reveals the true secret behind Buffalo Trace—and it’s not what you think. Lab coats, vodka tastings, conspiracy theories, and bison visions collide in this wild ride of an episode. It’s bourbon lore meets April Fools’ chaos. Trust us—you’ll never look at Wheatley Vodka the same way again.