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Bourbon & Cigar Night: How to Host One That Doesn't Suck
CigarsApril 6, 2026
Bourbon & Cigar Night: How to Host One That Doesn't Suck

Three bourbons, three cigars, zero pretension. Here's how to host a bourbon and cigar night that feels intentional without feeling stuffy.

Scotch Roots, Smoky Grappa & Socratic Steak: Inside the Mind of Irons One's New Master Distiller
InterviewsApril 1, 2026
Scotch Roots, Smoky Grappa & Socratic Steak: Inside the Mind of Irons One's New Master Distiller

A fourth-generation distiller with degrees in Buddhist philosophy and medical science, a Grand National Champion bourbon, and a plan to turn Huntsville's Lowe Mill distillery into a Southeast destination. Meet Matthew McLain.

Best Cigars to Pair with Bourbon: A Practical Guide
CigarsApril 1, 2026
Best Cigars to Pair with Bourbon: A Practical Guide

We tested 30+ cigar and bourbon combinations so you don't have to. Here are the 8 pairings that actually work — and why the flavor science behind them matters.

From Kentucky Moonshine to a Million Brooklyn Bottles: The Colin Spoelman Story
InterviewsMarch 16, 2026
From Kentucky Moonshine to a Million Brooklyn Bottles: The Colin Spoelman Story

How a Kentucky kid with a Yale architecture degree and a suitcase full of moonshine built NYC's most celebrated craft distillery in a 115-year-old building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Kentucky's First: How Sean and Tia Edwards Are Rewriting Bourbon History With Fresh Bourbon
InterviewsMarch 12, 2026
Kentucky's First: How Sean and Tia Edwards Are Rewriting Bourbon History With Fresh Bourbon

The story behind Kentucky's first African American-owned bourbon brand — a unique four-grain mash bill, Swarovski chandeliers, and a $9 billion industry that wasn't built for them.

2024 Holiday Gentleman's Gift Guide Review — Score & Tasting Notes
ReviewsNovember 24, 2024
2024 Holiday Gentleman's Gift Guide Review — Score & Tasting Notes

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What Is A Whisky Neat? (What Neat Means)
GuidesSeptember 15, 2024
What Is A Whisky Neat? (What Neat Means)

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How To Make Bourbon At Home: Distill Like A Moonshiner
GuidesJanuary 16, 2024
How To Make Bourbon At Home: Distill Like A Moonshiner

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Bourbon Stardust Soiree Recipe – A French 75 Alternative
GuidesApril 5, 2023
Bourbon Stardust Soiree Recipe – A French 75 Alternative

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Review
ReviewsJune 8, 2021
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Review

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Is Jack Daniel's Bourbon?
GuidesJune 2, 2021
Is Jack Daniel's Bourbon?

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Angel's Envy Straight Bourbon Review
ReviewsNovember 12, 2020
Angel's Envy Straight Bourbon Review

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Weller Special Reserve Review
ReviewsNovember 11, 2020
Weller Special Reserve Review

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Best Bourbon Glasses Reviews – 2021 Edition
ReviewsOctober 10, 2020
Best Bourbon Glasses Reviews – 2021 Edition

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Knob Creek 12 Year Small Batch Bourbon Review
ReviewsOctober 9, 2020
Knob Creek 12 Year Small Batch Bourbon Review

Knob Creek's 12-year, 100-proof bourbon turned a quick comparison sip into a forty-minute pour. Full tasting notes, side-by-side with Knob Creek 9 and the rest of the lineup, and why $60 makes this the value play in age-stated bourbon.