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The questions people actually ask about American whiskey, answered once and kept current.
Is Blanton's Overrated? The 7 Bourbons People Can't Agree On
Blanton's has a one-star review problem. Most argued-about bourbons do.
Read the answer →How to Read a Bourbon Label (What's Law, What's Decoration)
You have been reading the wrong half of the bottle.
Read the answer →The 5 Best Bourbons for Beginners? Wrong Question.
Every beginner gets handed the same five bourbons, and four of them are wrong.
Read the answer →Eagle Rare vs Buffalo Trace vs Blanton's vs Weller: Which Should You Buy?
You have been ranking four bourbons that come out of the same building.
Read the answer →Who Makes Kirkland Bourbon? (And Who It's Actually For)
Kirkland bourbon has an identity problem, and the answer is printed right on the bottle.
Read the answer →Why Is Buffalo Trace Always Sold Out?
Buffalo Trace has an empty shelf problem, and nobody ran out of bourbon.
Read the answer →What Happens to Your Bourbon When a Distillery Fails?
When a distillery goes under, people assume the whiskey goes with it.
Read the answer →What Does a Master Distiller Actually Do?
Every time a master distiller retires, people panic-buy the old bottles — and they are always years too late.
Read the answer →What's the Best Bourbon to Give as a Gift?
Every bourbon gift guide answers a question you didn't ask.
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