Minden Mill – Rye Review
Minden Mill Nevada Straight Rye delivers herbal mint, citrus, crème brûlée sweetness, and layered spice in a remarkably polished 4-year rye whiskey.
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Minden Mill – American Single Malt Review
Minden Mill American Single Malt blends oloroso sherry, ex-bourbon, and American oak aging into a malt-forward pour that feels far closer to unpeated Scotch than modern American whiskey.
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Litchfield — Cherry Bourbon Review
Litchfield’s Cherry Bourbon is one of the most unique finished bourbons of the year — a deeply tannic, cherry-forward pour layered with dark chocolate, clove spice, and French oak intensity, all supporting Building Homes for Heroes.
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Kentucky Peerless 10-Year Bourbon Wins Double Platinum at 2026 ASCOT Awards
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.’s Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve 10-Year Bourbon earned Double Platinum at the 2026 ASCOT Awards as the sold-out release continues building momentum nationwide.
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Patience in the Rickhouse: A Visit to Litchfield Distillery
A behind-the-scenes look at Litchfield Distillery in Connecticut, including production insights, tasting notes, local sourcing, and the quietly growing stock of well-aged whiskey resting in their rickhouses.
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VA 250th Trio — Four Grain Whiskey
A four-grain Virginia whiskey blending bourbon, rye, single malt, and wheat: complex, grain-forward, and highly distinctive.
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VA 250th Trio — Rum
A multi-distillery Virginia rum blending aged components and finishing casks—rich, complex, and occasionally divisive.
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VA 250th Trio — Botanical Gin
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A collaborative Virginia gin blending classic London Dry structure with native botanicals: approachable, balanced, and quietly distinctive.
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Powdermen Spirits – Blackwick Bourbon (Batch 014) Review
Powdermen’s Blackwick Batch 14 challenges expectations: a 107-proof, sub-three-month bourbon delivering deep oak, heirloom corn character, and surprising maturity through an unconventional process.
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Lost Woods – 110 Proof American Single Malt Review
A cask strength American single malt with deeper sweetness, funk, and heavy spice, offering intensity, but occasionally at the expense of balance.
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