Episodes!
Jefferson’s Ocean vs. Jefferson’s Reserve: Does Aging Bourbon at Sea Really Make a Difference?
Does aging bourbon at sea actually make a difference, or is Jefferson’s Ocean one of the greatest marketing stories in whiskey? We put Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 34 head-to-head against Jefferson’s Reserve to find out. From the science behind ocean aging to the flavors in the glass, this honest comparison separates fact from hype to answer the question every bourbon fan wants to know: Is the voyage worth it?
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Toasted Triple Finish Review: Three Toasted Barrels. One Big Question.
Three toasted barrels. One ambitious idea. But does Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Toasted Triple Finish actually deliver a better bourbon, or is it another bottle riding the toasted whiskey trend? Join B and Heather as they break down the unique French, Hungarian, and Garryana oak finishing process, explore the mash bill, and find out if this innovative release earns a spot on your shelf—or our highest Tortured Bourbon ranking. We suffer through bourbon so you don’t have to.
Yellowstone’s 250th Anniversary Bourbon: Patriotism, History, and One Memorable Pour
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Yellowstone’s limited-edition Hand Picked Single Barrel Collection. We dive into the history, the whiskey, and whether this patriotic bourbon is worth the hype—or just another collector’s bottle.
3 Old Forester Single Barrels: Does the Warehouse Floor Really Matter?
Every bourbon fan has heard the phrase, “Every single barrel is different.” But how different can three bottles really be when they’re the same bourbon, the same proof, and come from the same distillery? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we put three Old Forester 100 Proof Single Barrel selections head-to-head to see if one barrel truly stands above the rest. From warehouse floors to flavor profiles, we’re finding out whether barrel location really matters—or if it’s all just bourbon folklore. 🥃
Bourbon Words We’re DONE With | Weller 12 vs Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon Review
We reviewed Weller 12 and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked without using the most overused bourbon buzzwords on earth. No “smooth.” No “complex.” No fake whiskey poetry. Just honest bourbon talk, bourbon humor, and a hilarious look at modern bourbon review culture.
Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Review | Luxury Bourbon… or Luxury Marketing?
Blood Oath Pact No. 12 might be one of the best examples of modern bourbon culture: luxury packaging, annual releases, bourbon hype, and collectible whiskey all wrapped into one dramatic bottle. But is the bourbon itself actually worth it? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, B and Heather dive into Blood Oath, Lux Row Distillers, bourbon marketing, and the premium bourbon boom.
Blanton’s Bourbon Review (2026): Is Blanton’s Still Worth the Hype?
Blanton’s Bourbon helped create the modern single barrel bourbon craze — but does it still deserve the hype in 2026? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B break down the history of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, explore why it became one of the most collectible allocated bourbons in America, and put it through a blind tasting against easier-to-find competitors. From Buffalo Trace history to bourbon secondary prices, this episode asks the big question: is Blanton’s still worth chasing, or are bourbon drinkers paying for the horse topper and hype?
Parker’s Heritage Malt Whiskey (2015) Review — The Bottle Bourbon Drinkers Didn’t Understand
The 2015 Parker’s Heritage Malt Whiskey may be one of Heaven Hill’s most overlooked experimental releases. Long before American Single Malt became trendy, this 8-year-old 108 proof whiskey blended malted barley and corn into something bourbon drinkers didn’t fully understand — but whiskey nerds absolutely should revisit today.
Hirsch Single Barrel Double Oak Review: One of the Most Interesting Double Oaked Bourbons We’ve Tried
Hirsch Single Barrel Double Oak bourbon review featuring a 117.6 proof store pick from Sam’s Whiskey Room. We break down this double oaked bourbon, unique 15% malted barley mash bill, tasting notes, barrel proof bourbon character, and whether this single barrel whiskey is worth buying.
🥃 Angel’s Envy Bottled in Bond Cask Strength Review — A Bourbon That Breaks the Rules
Angel’s Envy Bottled in Bond Cask Strength flips expectations. Instead of the traditional 100 proof, this release delivers a bold, high proof bourbon experience while still carrying the Bottled-in-Bond name. In this review, we break down what makes it unique, full tasting notes, and whether this innovative bourbon is actually worth your money.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Rye Review | Is This the BEST Bottled in Bond Rye or Just Buffalo Trace Hype?
Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye is one of the most sought-after Bottled in Bond whiskeys from Buffalo Trace—but is it worth the hype? We break down tasting notes, mash bill, price, and whether this allocated rye whiskey is actually worth chasing
Ass Pocket Whiskey 20 Year Cask Strength Review | Rare Tennessee Whiskey Breakdown (Derek Trucks Release)
A 20-year-old Tennessee whiskey at cask strength sounds incredible—until you realize most barrels don’t survive that long without becoming over-oaked. We break down Ass Pocket Whiskey and find out if this rare release is legendary… or just a gamble that went too far.
New Riff Bottled in Bond vs Eagle Rare Blind Bourbon Review | Best Bourbon Under $50
We put New Riff Bottled in Bond—recently named best bourbon overall—up against Eagle Rare, Old Fitz, and Heaven Hill in a blind tasting. The results may surprise you.
Bourbon’s Biggest Deal Ever? $15B Sazerac vs Brown-Forman
A potential $15B Sazerac acquisition of Brown-Forman could reshape the bourbon industry. We break down the real financial math behind Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester—and what leveraged debt could mean for bourbon pricing, availability, and the future of American whiskey.
Kirkland Bottled in Bond vs 1792 Bottled in Bond (Blind Tasting Review)
Two bourbons. Same distillery. Same Bottled in Bond label. Completely different expectations. We put Kirkland Bottled in Bond and 1792 Bottled in Bond head-to-head in a blind tasting to find out if price really matters.
Sazerac Buying Brown-Forman? + Stagg Jr vs Old Forester Barrel Strength Blind Bourbon Review
Could Sazerac acquire Brown-Forman? We break down the bourbon industry rumors — then put Stagg Jr and Old Forester Barrel Strength head-to-head in a blind bourbon tasting.
Russell’s Reserve 10 vs Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond | Blind Bourbon Showdown
We put Russell’s Reserve 10 Year up against Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond in a true blind bourbon tasting — and the results might surprise you.
Penelope Havana Bourbon Review | Rum Finished Bourbon That Breaks the Rules
Penelope Havana Bourbon blends traditional bourbon with Caribbean rum cask finishing—but does it actually work? In this Tortured Bourbon review, we break down whether this unique finished bourbon is innovation or just hype.
All Hype. Weller vs Old Fitzgerald vs Very Old Barton
In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we break down bourbon hype using Weller Special Reserve, Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year, and Very Old Barton 86 Proof. Three bottles, three different reasons for hype — and none of them tell you exactly what’s inside.
Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak Bourbon Review | MGP Bourbon Finished in Toasted Barrels
Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak Bourbon is a sourced MGP bourbon finished in toasted barrels and bottled at 100 proof. In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we break down the mash bill, finishing process, flavor profile, and whether this double oaked bourbon can compete with Woodford Double Oaked or Old Forester 1910.