Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Plays the Classics?!
Penelope The Classic brings a new everyday bourbon at 92 proof and just $45. Caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, and a surprising grape candy note give this approachable pour a little something extra. Is this new classic worth adding to your shelf?
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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Double Mash: Double the Flavor?!
Heaven Hill Double Mash combines traditional and wheated bourbon mash bills in a 9-year, 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond release. Bright raspberry, citrus, and brown sugar sweet tea bring an unexpected twist to this $50 bourbon. Does double mash mean double the character?
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Whiskey Quickie: Is Jefferson’s 20 Year Bourbon Worth $500?!
Jefferson’s Founder’s Reserve brings a 20 year Kentucky bourbon finished in French Bordeaux wine casks. With only 250 bottles available, this rare release delivers old oak, dried cranberries, leather, and tobacco. But does it live up to its $500 price tag?
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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2026 Is a Home Run?!
Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2026 brings 14 to 23 year barrels together for a rich, balanced pour. Toasted vanilla, leather, cinnamon rolls, gooey frosting, and that classic sweet oak finish made this one stand out.
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Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Is BACK!!
Parker’s Heritage 2026 brings a 14 year barrel proof bourbon with a rye backset twist. Cherry limeade, brownie batter, fudge, and rich Heaven Hill oak make this one feel like a return to form.
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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Discovery Tastes Like Fall?!
Bardstown Discovery 2026 brings a new name, new bottle, and a Garryana oak double-barrel finish. Rich oak, brown butter pastry, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking spice give this release a warm fall-inspired profile.
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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Goes Full Smoke?!
New Riff’s 2026 Kentucky Single Malt takes a sharp turn from bourbon with smoky, peaty, Scotch-like notes, charcoal, chocolate sweetness, and a finish that may speak more to malt fans than bourbon drinkers.
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Whiskey Quickie: Honey + Cognac = Texas Magic?!
Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Cask Strength Single Barrel layers Texas bourbon with wildflower honey and cognac cask finishing. Orange blossom honey, grape, warm spice, and cinnamon candy give this pour a big, sweet, and unexpected ride.
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Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Case Study 07 Goes Tropical?!
Frank August Case Study 07 takes a Kentucky bourbon and rye blend and finishes it in Calvados, Martinique rum, and Caribbean rum casks. Apple pie, brown sugar, pear, coconut, pineapple, and rye spice make this one a seriously fun tropical twist.
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Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark Goes Full Dessert Mode?!
Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm 2026 brings big ice cream shop vibes with cherry cordial, vanilla custard, waffle cone, and a gooey cherry syrup finish. This wheat whiskey had us seriously impressed.
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