Distillery: ASW Distillery – Atlanta, GA Proof: 90 Age: 4+ (no age statement) Mashbill: 56% Corn, 44% Various Malts (blended): 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley MSRP: $40 Company ASW Distillery is in Atlanta, GA. ASW = American Spirit Whiskey. ASW is a relatively new distillery, with its first commercial release in 2011. But they are aggressively developing labels. As of the date of this review, they have four bourbons and one rye in the market. Production ASW Distillery takes pride in its “Scottish-style double pot distillation” process. The Fiddler Unison Bourbon is aptly named due to it ..read more

Ask anyone what the best wheated bourbon is, and you’ll run into a LOT of people who say the same thing: Weller, Weller, and Weller. While it’s great (I recommend it too!), you might be looking for more ideas. Maybe you want a good one that’s easier to find? Well… you’ve come to the right place! I’ve been reviewing bourbon professionally since 2020, and wheaters are easily my favorite type of whiskey. I’ve tried pretty much all the best ones out there, and in this article, I’ll go over the 10 best wheated bourbons! Let’s get right to it. How We Rank These Bourbons Okay… Before I begin, let me ..read more

Distillery: Undisclosed (rumored to be George Dickel) Proof: 108 Age: 5+ Years Mashbill: Undisclosed Tennessee straight bourbon whiskey Price: $79.99 Company Established in 2015, Heaven’s Door Spirits is the result of an exclusive partnership between famed musician Bob Dylan and the Spirits Investment Partnership (“SIP”).  The brand has distinguished itself by winning multiple awards, including the prestigious #1 Consumer Choice Award at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.  Heaven’s Door offers a variety of premium whiskies, such as straight bourbon, double barrel whisk ..read more

Distillery: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Proof: 95.6 Age: 13 Years Mashbill: Undisclosed MSRP: $99.99 Retail Price: $1,700 – $2.100 Company Buffalo Trace (Sazerac Company) is arguably the most well-known distillery on the planet. Its lineup includes the likes of Pappy. E.H. Taylor, Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, W.L. Weller, and more. The Van Winkle line, named after Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle, is still family-run and well-known for the “best of the best” bourbons. You know…the ones that cost $1,000s and people proudly display in their home bar. Production At 13 years, this i ..read more

Looking for the best bourbon books to add to your library? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve researched the top books on bourbon and have compiled my findings below so you can get the best value for your money. Why trust me? With years of experience in the industry, I’ve been professionally writing about bourbon for over four years and drinking it for even longer.   So without further ado, Here are the 10 best books about bourbon I’ve found that would make great reads, bar (or bourbon collection) decorations, and coffee table books. The Best Books on Bourbon Best Overall: The Bourbon T ..read more

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Proof: 90 Age: 12 Years Mashbill: Undisclosed (Buffalo Trace “Wheated” Mashbill) MSRP: ~$44.99 Retail Price: $200-$300 Company Buffalo Trace (Sazerac Company) is arguably the most well-known distillery on the planet. Its lineup includes the likes of Pappy. E.H. Taylor, Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, W.L. Weller, and more. The Weller line is named after William Laurie Weller, who was credited as being the first distiller to use wheat instead of rye as a secondary grain. He also actually hired Julian Van Winkle (Yep…”Pappy”) and his company (W.L. Weller & Sons) event ..read more

Distillery: Crux Distillery Proof: 100 Age: 5 years Mashbill: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley Price: $110 Company Crux Distillery, a veteran-owned establishment located in Durham, NC, is renowned for its Southern Cross Bourbon, a tribute to the valor of WWII Marines. Founded by a diverse team of veterans, including Danny Draher, Destiny Flynn, Holly Smith, and Allan Smith, the distillery was inspired by their participation in the Marine Raider Memorial March. The distillery’s ethos and its slogan, “May You Find Your Way,” reflect a deep connection to military heritage and a commitment t ..read more

Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Proof: 90 Age: No Age Statement Mashbill: 100% American Malted Barley Price: ~$100 Company Located in Lynchburg, Tennessee and owned by Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s is one of the most well-known names and highest-selling brands in whiskey. They’re most known for creating sour mash Tennessee whiskey—which is like bourbon but the distillate goes through an extra step called the Lincoln County Process (charcoal filtering). Production Trying to capitalize on the American malt trend, Jack Daniel’s made this experimental expression by first aging it in standard bourbon barre ..read more

Are you struggling to find those elusive bourbons that vanish from the shelves before you can blink?  Stumbling upon a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle or George T. Stagg has become a massive challenge, like searching for a needle in a haystack.  The bourbon landscape has transformed, leaving enthusiasts like yourself wondering, “What happened to all the good finds?”  It’s a common challenge in the world of bourbon hunting, but don’t worry—we’ve got the tips to help you up your game and snag those sought-after bottles. I’ve been hunting bourbon for nearly 4 years now and have found Pa ..read more

Distillery: Heaven Hill Proof: 126.4 Age: 6-8 years Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley Price: $60 MSRP ($80-$100 realistically) Company Heaven Hill, located in Bardstown, is one of the most iconic bourbon distilleries out there—producing brands like Elijah Craig, Larceny, Evan Williams, Henry McKenna, Old Fitzgerald, and more. Production According to their site, Larceny Barrel Proof gives you “a new opportunity to experience our acclaimed wheated Bourbon mashbill in its purest form: non-chill filtered and bottled at full barrel proof”. It’s released 3 times per year—in January, M ..read more