Bright, floral, and expressive — this is finishing done with clarity and confidence. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass to what’s possible.” – Drink Pagoda Born from […]
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A cohesive, syrup-forward finished Texas craft whiskey where port deepens and sweetens without ever taking over. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass to what’s possible.” – Drink
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A restored historic distillery reviving long-lost Kentucky whiskey brands with uncommon care. On a cold, icy Kentucky morning, I made the drive to Old Commonwealth’s new site, tucked into the rolling backroads of Anderson County. The winding, hilly approach eventually opened into a clearing where the distillery appeared—an old building reborn in matte black, stamped
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A lighter, honey-leaning 107-proof Texas bourbon that builds into a long, peppery finish and delivers standout value without chasing Kentucky tradition.
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A first of its kind in hybrid mashbill and barrel type, this is also one of the most balanced H.K. Young Single Barrels I’ve tasted yet. About H.K. Young “By meticulously selecting and blending whiskeys finished in our unique toasted barrels, each crafted to enhance specific notes, we create distinctive batches that showcase the extraordinary
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A nostalgic hot-cocoa-meets-rye experiment that somehow delivers exactly what it promises without tipping too deeply into gimmick territory. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company, located in its namesake, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, is host to a number of non-distilling
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A tannic, oak-driven powerhouse that rewards patience with a finish full of spice, depth, and surprising sweetness. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company, located in its namesake, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, is host to a number of non-distilling producer
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A bold, dessert-leaning rye that layers jammy sweetness, oak, and spice into a constantly evolving sip. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company, located in its namesake, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, is host to a number of non-distilling producer (NDP)
Sometimes, it’s not about proof. Sometimes, it’s about patience and knowing what’s coming will be worth the wait. About Benson Valley Bourbon “A Legacy of Excellence” – Benson Valley website Benson Valley Bourbon is a part of the movement reclaiming old Kentucky lands and history to reinvigorate it for the modern world. The distillery sits
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Have you ever had whiskey made from rice? Most American whiskeys are crafted from corn, rye, barley, or wheat — but JT Meleck’s 100% rice whiskey challenges tradition with something uniquely Louisiana. About J.T. Meleck (Fruge Spirits) “Obsessively Authentic” – J. T. Meleck’s brand slogan The J. T. Meleck story begins in 1896 with John
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