Bourbon
Celebrate America’s native spirit and find out more about one of the most popular spirits on the market. We have the newest bottles, industry trends and cocktail recipes to keep your love of the brown liquor going.
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Stone Fruit Sour
This riff on the classic Whiskey Sour comes from Jeff Morgenthaler of Pacific Standard, our Best New Bar of 2023. A touch of apricot brandy changes the cocktail into something special.
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Night Tripper
This boozy bourbon drink comes from our 2023 Best Restaurant Bar, Jewel of the South.
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Horsefeather
The Horsefeather is an iconic Kansas City cocktail that uses whiskey, ginger beer, bitters and lemon for a twist on the classic Mule.
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The 6 Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned, According to Bartenders
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Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon Review
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What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
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Eagle Rare 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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W.L. Weller Special Reserve Wheated Bourbon Review
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Bourbon vs. Tennessee Whiskey: The Main Differences
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Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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Left Hand
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Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned: What’s the Difference?
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Kentucky Buck
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Kentucky Maid
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Rye Whiskey Vs. Bourbon: The Main Differences
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Improved Whiskey Cocktail
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The 8 Best Cheap Bourbons
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Review
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Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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1792 Small Batch Straight Bourbon Review
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Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Review
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Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Review
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Jim Beam Original Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Review
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
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Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Review
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10 Old Fashioned Variations to Try Right Now
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6 Infused Bourbon Cocktails to Try Right Now
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Boiler Room
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Wassail Sour
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8 New Bourbons to Try Right Now
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5 Easy Whiskey Sour Twists to Make Right Now
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Apricot Ginger Whiskey Sour
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Bordeaux Sour
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Dizzy Delight
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Bourbon Balls
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11 Virtual Distillery Tours to Take from Your Sofa
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How Small Distilleries Are Adapting During the Pandemic
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6 Frozen Bourbon Cocktails for Summer
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Millionaire
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This Is the Best Bourbon Store on Earth
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The Rise of Texan Bourbon
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5 Essential Bourbon Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
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The 25 Best Bourbon Cocktails
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6 Rules for Drinking Bourbon Correctly
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Suffering Bastard
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Lion’s Tail
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11 Easy Bourbon Cocktails to Try Now
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Old Fashioned
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What’s Up, Doc
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The 10 Best Bourbons for Manhattans in 2022
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The 10 Best Wheated Bourbons to Drink in 2023
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The 14 Best Bourbons for Beginners
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Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea
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Everyone Should Know This Bourbon Shop
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Benton’s Old Fashioned
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The Bourbon Brands to Drink Based on Flavor
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The 12 Best Bourbons Under $50 to Drink
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Gold Rush
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Mountain Dew and Bourbon: How an Appalachian Tradition Turned Into an Unlikely Craft Cocktail
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The Best High-Roller Bourbon
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