Author: Sara Havens

Sara Havens has been a bourbon enthusiast and educator long before the boom began. As a Louisville-based writer of 20+ years, her work has appeared in various publications, including Bourbon+ Magazine, The Bourbon Review, Alcohol Professor, and Food & Dining Magazine. In 2020, Havens was one of 10 finalists in Bardstown Bourbon Co.'s World’s Top Whiskey Taster competition, beating out more than 400 contenders to represent Kentucky. She serves as CaskX's Director of Whiskey.

2021 in review: CaskX joins the bourbon industry

CaskX officially joined the bourbon industry in early 2021 when it purchased new-make barrels from Kentucky Artisan Distillery.

Tennessee whiskey vs. bourbon: What’s the difference?

Is Tennessee whiskey bourbon?

Barrel aging: What is bourbon’s sweet spot?

I believe the sweet spot for bourbon is between 5 and 8 years.

8 Newly Released Whiskeys You Should Try & 7 More To Come

I recently wrote this piece for AlcoholProfessor.com on some of the most sought-after bourbons of the current Bourbon Release Season.

A closer look at bourbon’s legal definition

Let’s take a look at what constitutes a bourbon, and how that differs from other whiskey categories.

A look at the world’s most expensive bourbons

Statistics show that we’re only at the tip of the Bourbon Boom iceberg, and prices will continue to rise for highly sought-after brands.

We’re making it possible for everyone to invest in bourbon barrels & scotch whisky casks from leading distilleries.

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