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Old Williamsburg is a no-nonsense Kentucky Straight Bourbon that delivers honest sour mash character at a fair price. A ...
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Joe Whitfield
December 8, 2025
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Very Old Barton 100 Proof is an honest, full-strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon that delivers far more than its modest p...
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December 8, 2025
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Kilchoman's 15th Edition 100% Islay is a 9-year-old expression of genuine farm-to-bottle whisky making. At £75.75, it de...
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December 8, 2025
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A twenty-year-old cask strength Speyside from Glendullan, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail at 53.9% ABV — an unhurried, hone...
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December 6, 2025
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Lochlea's first cask strength release is a bold, full-throttle Lowland single malt bottled at 60.1% ABV. At £53.50, it o...
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December 6, 2025
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Kentucky Owl Confiscated is a polished, well-blended Kentucky Straight Bourbon at a considered 48.2% ABV that earns its ...
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December 4, 2025
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Dingle's Summer Solstice pot still release delivers cask strength conviction at a fair price. At 52.5% ABV and under £75...
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December 4, 2025
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Rebel 100 Proof 6 Year Old is a wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon that delivers honest value — six years of age, bottled...
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December 4, 2025
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Blanton's Original Single Barrel delivers a confident, full-bodied Kentucky Straight Bourbon at a well-judged 46.5% ABV....
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December 4, 2025
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OFC 2006 is a vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon that commands attention and a serious price tag. At 45% ABV and £4,295, ...
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December 4, 2025
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Old Grand Dad 80 Proof is a high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon that punches above its weight in cocktails. Spice-forward...
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December 4, 2025
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FEW Cold Cut Bourbon brings cold brew coffee and a proper 46.5% ABV together in a bourbon that keeps its backbone. Smart...
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December 3, 2025