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1792 Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon 1792 Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon offers a well-balanced and sweet tasting experience, with prominent stone fruit and oak notes that make it an accessible and incredibly enjoyable finished bourbon at…

1792 Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon offers a well-balanced and sweet tasting experience, with prominent stone fruit and oak notes that make it an accessible and incredibly enjoyable finished bourbon at an extremely affordable price.

01.11.2025 00:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Westland Garryana 10th Edition American Single Malt Review | Breaking Bourbon The Westland Garryana 10th Edition American Single Malt is a complex and bold whiskey, showcasing a unique blend of malts and various barrel finishes that result in a challenging yet deeply flavorful…

The Westland Garryana 10th Edition American Single Malt is a complex and bold whiskey, showcasing a unique blend of malts and various barrel finishes that result in a challenging yet deeply flavorful experience for true single malt enthusiasts.

31.10.2025 16:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical Series - 10 Year Review | Breaking Bourbon Moving into double-digit age territory, it’s clear that Pinhook Bourbon’s War Vertical Series is starting to hit a great stride when it comes to the sip it delivers. Review and tasting notes for…

Moving into double-digit age territory, it’s clear that Pinhook Bourbon’s War Vertical Series is starting to hit a great stride when it comes to the sip it delivers.

31.10.2025 00:20 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Lost Lantern New York Distilling Co. 9 Year Old Rye Apple Brandy Finish Anniversary Cask Review | Breaking Bourbon Lost Lantern New York Distilling Co. 9 Year Old Rye Apple Brandy Finish Anniversary Cask is a standout rye thanks to its well-integrated apple brandy finish, which delivers a flavorful experience…

Lost Lantern New York Distilling Co. 9 Year Old Rye Apple Brandy Finish Anniversary Cask is a standout rye thanks to its well-integrated apple brandy finish, which delivers a flavorful experience despite a shorter and somewhat hot finish.

30.10.2025 16:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Ferrand II Review | Breaking Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Ferrand II is a high quality finished bourbon that feels capable of reaching greater heights. Review and tasting notes for Bardstown Bourbon Company…

Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Ferrand II is a high quality finished bourbon that feels capable of reaching greater heights.

30.10.2025 00:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel 2025E “Sweater Weather” Review | Breaking Bourbon Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel 2025E “Sweater Weather” is a rich, intensely flavorful whiskey that combines sherry finishing with Dragon’s Milk Toasted Origin’s flavor profile to deeply…

Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel 2025E “Sweater Weather” is a rich, intensely flavorful whiskey that combines sherry finishing with Dragon’s Milk Toasted Origin’s flavor profile to deeply satisfying results.

29.10.2025 19:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Old Potrero California Cellar Series #03 Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer Finish Review | Breaking Bourbon Gewurztraminer wine-finished American whiskeys are extremely rare to come across; however, Hotaling & Co. shows that they can result in a truly unique whiskey when done right. Review and tasting…

Gewürztraminer wine-finished American whiskeys are extremely rare to come across; however, Hotaling & Co. shows that they can result in a truly unique whiskey when done right.

29.10.2025 00:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Penelope Estate Collection: Private Select 10 Year Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon A decade of aging at Ross & Squibb Distillery’s rickhouses yields a refined and accessible bourbon, offering a familiar yet delightful Penelope four-grain style flavor profile. Review and tasting…

A decade of aging at Ross & Squibb Distillery’s rickhouses yields a refined and accessible bourbon, offering a familiar yet delightful Penelope four-grain style flavor profile.

28.10.2025 00:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The American Whiskey Barrel Strength Review | Breaking Bourbon Leaning into its name, The American Whiskey Barrel Strength produces a pour that focuses more on its proof versus the underlying flavors of the sip. Review and tasting notes for The American Whiskey…

Leaning into its name, The American Whiskey Barrel Strength produces a pour that focuses more on its proof versus the underlying flavors of the sip.

27.10.2025 18:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye Review | Breaking Bourbon A big, dense barrel proof rye whiskey that epitomizes the boldest extreme of Jack Daniel’s rye whiskey through and through. Review and tasting notes for Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release…

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye is a big, dense barrel proof rye whiskey that epitomizes the boldest extreme of Jack Daniel’s rye whiskey through and through.

25.10.2025 00:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Review | Breaking Bourbon Jack Daniel’s core single barrel product, Single Barrel Select is the brand’s flagship semi-premium product featuring a quintessential Jack Daniel’s flavor profile along with some variation from…

Our first of two Jack Daniel's reviews today, we revisit Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and see how it stands up in 2025.

24.10.2025 17:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye (125.1 Proof) Review | Breaking Bourbon The first-ever Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye results in a pleasing sip, though consumers will expect more for the price. Review and tasting notes for Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye…

The first-ever Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye results in a pleasing sip, though consumers will expect more for the price.

24.10.2025 00:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection: Sweet Oak Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon Utilizing Chinkapin oak for its entire aging process, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sweet Oak delivers an incredibly pleasing sip, highlighting the differences among oak varieties. Review and…

Utilizing Chinkapin oak for its entire aging process, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sweet Oak delivers an incredibly pleasing sip, highlighting the differences among oak varieties.

23.10.2025 17:54 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye (2025) Review | Breaking Bourbon A change in the type of corn seed used and a drastic drop in proof provide a contrasting flavor profile for Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye compared to its inaugural release. Review and tasting notes…

A change in the type of corn seed used and a drastic drop in proof provide a contrasting flavor profile for Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye compared to its inaugural release. h

23.10.2025 00:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Press Release: Jack Daniel’s Introduces Tanyard Hill Rye as Part of its Single Barrel Special Release Series Latest expression in Jack Daniel’s annual Special Release series is a Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey from one of the first barrelhouses built atop Tanyard Hill.

A new expression from Jack Daniel’s was announced today that will certainly pique the interest of fans of the brand.

22.10.2025 18:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Seelbach’s Humidor Blend Cigar Batch Review | Breaking Bourbon Seelbach's Humidor Blend Cigar Batch is a well-blended bourbon that is reminiscent of a cigar-related flavor that consistently offers an enjoyable and flavorful sipping experience. Review and tasting…

Seelbach's Humidor Blend Cigar Batch is a well-blended bourbon that is reminiscent of a cigar-related flavor that consistently offers an enjoyable and flavorful sipping experience.

22.10.2025 00:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest Review | Breaking Bourbon The Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest is a complex, unique American whiskey, blended from five different grain whiskeys, offering an intriguing and flavorful experience for dedicated Frey…

The Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest is a complex, unique American whiskey, blended from five different grain whiskeys, offering an intriguing and flavorful experience for dedicated Frey Ranch fans.

21.10.2025 20:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Rye (Batch 5) Review | Breaking Bourbon Now 5 batches in, K.Luke’s small 643 bottle rye release combines whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana to deliver a full-flavored yet surprisingly delicate sip that dials in rye spice to a T. Review and…

Now 5 batches in, K.Luke’s small 643 bottle rye release combines whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana to deliver a full-flavored yet surprisingly delicate sip that dials in rye spice to a T.

21.10.2025 00:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Known for their blending prowess, K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Batch 12 is a well-balanced blend with delicate rye spice throughout.

20.10.2025 17:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch C925) Review | Breaking Bourbon Good, bad, or indifferent, C925 will be remembered less for its flavor profile and more for its age statement. Review and tasting notes for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch C925).

Good, bad, or indifferent, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C925 will be remembered less for its flavor profile and more for its age statement.

18.10.2025 00:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Southern Star Bottled in Bond Rye Review | Breaking Bourbon Providing a nice balance of spice and sweetness, Southern Star Bottled in Bond Rye is a good rye to try for those who are curious about this whiskey category. Review and tasting notes for Southern…

Providing a nice balance of spice and sweetness, Southern Star Bottled in Bond Rye is a good rye to try for those who are curious about this whiskey category.

17.10.2025 16:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel (2025) Review | Breaking Bourbon Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel is a good, traditional-tasting bourbon, but doesn’t push the boundaries enough to break out and take things to the next level. Review and tasting…

Baker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel is a good, traditional-tasting bourbon, but doesn’t push the boundaries enough to break out and take things to the next level.

17.10.2025 01:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Lost Lantern Blend Series: Far-Flung Bourbon III Review | Breaking Bourbon Not afraid to be bold, Far-Flung Bourbon III is an in-your-face bourbon that owns all of the flavors present in its sip. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern Blend Series: Far-Flung Bourbon III.

Not afraid to be bold, Far-Flung Bourbon III is an in-your-face bourbon that owns all of the flavors present in its sip.

16.10.2025 23:04 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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World Whiskey Society Reserve Collection 9 Year Bourbon (Batch 3) Review | Breaking Bourbon World Whiskey Society Reserve Collection 9 Year Bourbon is a traditional, oak and spice-forward Kentucky-sourced bourbon that delivers a grounded sip that doesn’t take any risks. Review and tasting…

World Whiskey Society Reserve Collection 9 Year Bourbon is a traditional, oak and spice-forward Kentucky-sourced bourbon that delivers a grounded sip that doesn’t take any risks.

16.10.2025 01:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Review | Breaking Bourbon As a sipping whiskey, Jim Beam Sunshine Blend falls short; however, it meets its goal of being an easy-to-use bourbon in simple cocktails. Review and tasting notes for Jim Beam Sunshine Blend.

As a sipping whiskey, Jim Beam Sunshine Blend falls short; however, it meets its goal of being an easy-to-use bourbon in simple cocktails.

15.10.2025 22:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Walleye Run Malted Rye Double Barrel (2025) Review | Breaking Bourbon Walleye Run Malted Rye Double Barrel is a uniquely flavorful and boldly spiced malted rye, elevated by toasted barrel finishing, offering a distinctive departure from typical rye profiles. Review and…

Walleye Run Malted Rye Double Barrel is a uniquely flavorful and boldly spiced malted rye, elevated by toasted barrel finishing, offering a distinctive departure from typical rye profiles.https://www.breakingbourbon.com/review/walleye-run-malted-rye-double-barrel-2025

15.10.2025 00:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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First West Toasted Oak Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon Leaning heavily into its toasted oak finish, First West Toasted Oak Bourbon will appeal to those who like an oak-forward pour. Review and tasting notes for First West Toasted Oak Bourbon.

Leaning heavily into its toasted oak finish, First West Toasted Oak Bourbon will appeal to those who like an oak-forward pour.

14.10.2025 00:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Row 94 Broken Branches Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon Row 94 Broken Branches Bourbon is a sweet and fruity bourbon, complemented by a contrasting dry and oaky finish, making it an enjoyable, albeit limited and pricey, sipper. Review and tasting notes…

Row 94 Broken Branches Bourbon is a sweet and fruity bourbon, complemented by a contrasting dry and oaky finish, making it an enjoyable, albeit limited and pricey, sipper.

13.10.2025 16:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Starlight’s 10 Year Old Indiana Uplands American Single Malt (Batch 1) Review | Breaking Bourbon Starlight’s 10 Year Old Indiana Uplands American Single Malt is a surprisingly delicate whiskey that offers a unique malt-forward flavor profile and an impressive age. Review and tasting notes for…

Starlight’s 10 Year Old Indiana Uplands American Single Malt is a surprisingly delicate whiskey that offers a unique malt-forward flavor profile and an impressive age.

11.10.2025 17:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Eagle Rare 12 Year Review | Breaking Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year Bourbon offers a familiar yet slightly tweaked profile compared to its 10 Year counterpart, featuring more prominent oak and baking spices notes, with an excellent warm brown sugar…

Eagle Rare 12 Year Bourbon offers a familiar yet slightly tweaked profile compared to its 10 Year counterpart, featuring more prominent oak and baking spices notes, with an excellent warm brown sugar note that many won’t be able to resist.

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