What are finished bourbons? A look at a not-so-new trend in whiskey

Finished bourbons have become one of the most exciting categories in American whiskey.

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Alcohol Professor: 11 Intriguing New Spring 2026 Whiskey Releases

Here’s my latest whiskey roundup for The Alcohol Professor. I wanted to share it here because many of our clients ask me about what's new in the whiskey world.

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Best Bourbon Bars of Kentucky

Kentucky’s cup runneth over with great bourbon bars geared toward everyone from newcomers to aficionados. Here are some of the best.

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World Whiskies Awards 2026: Judging and winners announced

It was fun to get to peek behind the scenes of the World Whiskies Awards, and I was humbled and appreciative to be a part of it.

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The significance of Bottled-In-Bond bourbon

Bottled-in-Bond isn’t a marketing term or a style choice; it’s a legal designation rooted in American history.

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Top 10 Bourbons (and Whiskeys) of 2025

I’ve been tasked with narrowing my favorites of 2025 to 10, which is quite difficult when you look back on all the fine releases.

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Jackson Purchase releases first bourbon

The first Jackson Purchase bourbon will be on shelves in Kentucky in early September.

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