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New Release of Old Fitzgerald for Fall 2023 features 8 Year Old Bourbon

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Heaven Hill Distillery announced the release of the Fall 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 8-year-old product, made from barrels of fall 2015, costs $109.99 and is the latest addition to the decanter series. It offers flavors of brown sugar, toasty bread, cinnamon, nutmeg, peaches and cream, caramel sweetness, and a touch of spice.

Bourbon Lens Podcast

254: Exploring the Terroir and Provenance of Waterford Whisky

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Get ready to “nerd out” over whisky with our newest podcast featuring Waterford Whisky. Waterford is an Irish Single Malt with a Scottish passion. Mark Reynier, Founder of Waterford Whisky, and Jake discuss the importance of heirloom grains and terroir in whiskey-making. Waterford Whisky looks to create distinct and unique flavors in the single malt

Remus Gatsby Reserve 2023 with lamp on a inn table.
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Four New Highly Aged Bourbons Ranked & Reviewed

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This blind flight reviewed four 10+ year aged bourbons – Preservation – Immaculta, Heaven Hill – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, Ross & Squibb – Remus Gatsby Reserve and Wild Turkey – Russell Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF. Each offering distinct nose, palate, and finish. Ranked highest to lowest were Remus Gatsby Reserve, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF, Immaculta, and Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Old Bottle In Bond. Let us know your thoughts!

Castle & Key Untold Stories of Kentucky Chapter 3 with window seal in the background.
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Castle & Key Launches Untold Story Chapter 3

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Are you looking to learn more about Kentucky Bourbon? Castle & Key just announced Untold Story Chapter 3 which helps highlight the diverse history background of Kentucky distilling while raising money for the Kentucky Distilling Scholarship Fund. About the Bottle: Frankfort, KY – November 20, 2023 – Castle & Key Distillery, in partnership with

Knob Creek 18 inside Smithey Cast Iron Skillet
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Knob Creek 18 2023 is Aged Bourbon at its Finest

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Do you like extra-aged bourbon? Knob Creek 18 2023 edition is a highly aged bourbon that falls right in line with some other recent releases. Whether it’s Sazerac 18 or Eagle Rare 17 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman, or even Beam’s Hardin’s Creek series. Is this a trend you’d like to

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