Recent Whiskey Cask Finish Articles
Amburana Fever: Has Bourbon’s Wild Trend Peaked?
If you’ve hung around bourbon folks lately, you’ve probably heard the word Amburana tossed around like it’s some kind of secret handshake. A few years back, most of us couldn’t have picked the wood out of a lineup. Now it feels like every craft distillery in America is stuffing barrels with the s
Your Christmas Whisky List: 5 Sherry Cask Gems
Your Christmas Whisky List: Sherry & Port Picks Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva Nothing beats a good pour when the holiday chaos hits, lights tangl
Did Calvados Barrels Change Bourbon Forever?
Deep in the rolling hills of Kentucky, where bourbon has been made pretty much the same way for two hundred years, something wild just happened. Bardstown Bourbon Company took some of their oldest whiskey—11 and 12-year-old stock—and let it sleep for another 28 months inside barrels that used to ho
Could This Pear-Finished Bourbon Be the Best Holiday Dram of 2025?
Every year around Thanksgiving, whiskey lovers start hunting for that one special bottle to crack open when the family’s gathered around the fire or the cards are on the table. This year, a lot of guys are going to reach for something they’ve never tried before: a 12-year-old Kentucky straight bour
Unveiling Barrell Craft Spirits French Twist: A 12-Year Masterpiece
In the rolling hills of Kentucky, where bourbon has long been king, a new chapter is unfolding—one that whispers of old-world elegance meeting American grit. Barrell Craft Spirits, the Louisville trailblazers who've been shaking up the whiskey world since 2013, just dropped a limited-edition gem: t
Garrison Brothers’ Sonora Bourbon Hits Shelves in October 2025
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, where the sun beats down and the land tells stories of grit and glory, Garrison Brothers Distillery is gearing up to release something special. On October 18, 2025, the distillery will unveil Sonora Texas Straight Bourbon Finished in Rye Whiskey Barrels, a seven-
Bourbon Lovers Are Buzzing About This Gin-Twisted Gem
In the world of whiskey, where tradition often reigns supreme, every now and then something comes along that shakes things up without losing that classic soul. Enter Glimmer, the latest offering from Blue Run Spirits—a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that's been given a clever finish in gin barr
A Texas Distillery Releases A Port Finished Bourbon
Garrison Brothers Distillery, tucked away in the rolling hills of Hye, Texas, has just dropped its 2025 Guadalupe bourbon, and it’s a release that’s turning heads. This isn’t just another bottle of whiskey—it’s a limited-edition gem that packs a punch with its bold flavors and a mission to protect
Rare Bourbon Meets Japan’s Elusive Mizunara Oak
Bardstown Bourbon Company has once again raised the bar for American whiskey with its latest release, the Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, a standout in their Distillery Reserve series. This small-batch whiskey, launched on July 11, 2025, blends the best of Kentucky craftsmanship with
Is J. Rieger & Co.’s New 2025 Whiskey Worth the Chase?
J. Rieger & Co., a Kansas City distillery with deep roots, has just dropped its 2025 Monogram Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve, and it’s already turning heads. This isn’t just another bottle to toss on the shelf—it’s a limited-edition masterpiece that blends history, craftsmanship, and bold