Bourbon Culture

01/07/2026

It's been a minute since I've tried a bottle, but thanks to a shipping SNAFU, my friend Mike at landed this bottle by mistake and shared it with me. And what a remarkable mistake it was! See our thoughts by tapping the review link in our bio!

12/07/2025

🎄🥃 Bourbon Advent Calendars are everywhere this year… and for good reason!

They’re fun, they’re festive, and they make tasting bourbon with friends even better.

Thinking about making your own? Here’s why you should 👉

Whiskey Advent Calendars exploded during the social distancing time period of 2020-2022, but many groups have continued the tradition. The...

11/28/2025

📖 The 2026 Bourbon Brown Book Is Live!

The new Allocated Bourbon & Whiskey Price Guide for 2026 is officially out — packed with updated prices, secondary market trends, and a clearer look at what bottles are really going for right now.

If you buy, trade, or collect bourbon… you need this.

Explore the 2026 Bourbon Brown Book, featuring retail and secondary prices for rare and allocated bourbon and rye. Trends, tiers, values, and expert insights.

11/11/2025

The Best Whiskies of 2025 You Can Actually Find 🥃

Every November, I put together a list that’s a little different from your usual “Top 10.”

This one isn’t just about scores or hype — it’s about memorable experiences.

These are the whiskies that surprised me, challenged expectations, or just made me stop and say, “Damn, that’s special.”

Every bottle on this list is:
✅ Released within the past year
✅ Priced under $180
✅ Obtainable with a little effort — no unicorn hunts required

If you’re tired of lists full of bottles you’ll never see on a shelf, this one’s for you.

A curated Top 10 of standout whiskies in 2025—memorable, obtainable, and under $180.

11/11/2025

The Best Whiskies of 2025 You Can Actually Find 👀

Every November, I share my annual list of bottles that truly stood out — not just for their scores, but for how memorable they were.

From bold new releases to sleeper hits under $180, these are the pours that defined 2025.

No hype, no impossible-to-find bottles — just unforgettable whiskey worth your time (and your shelf space).

👉 Tap the link in the bio to read the full list.

Which bottle do you think should’ve made it this year? Drop it in the comments 🥃⬇️

07/30/2025

Eagle Rare 12 Year... cash grab or legit new product? See our thoughts by tapping on the review link in our bio!



 

07/20/2025

I got a little wild streak in me today and decided to pin up a Scotch review. Other Mike was confused as hell when he saw it come through (I didn't tell him about it😄) We're either gonna gain 5 followers or lose 100. Time to find out!



 

06/19/2025

Did you miss our review on the 2024 M20? If so, then check out what we have to say about it and the source of the liquid and what it means for the future of this storied label by tapping on the link in our bio!

06/19/2025

A fun review for a local NDP that is doing great things - This mystery 75/13/12 mash bill came out of the barrel at a super low 103.2 proof. See our thoughts by tapping on the link in the bio!

Also, stay tuned until the end to read more about how I got the strange donut bokeh effect in the background. Cheers!