Whiskey

Two Months Hunting for the Most Wanted Bourbon

Pappy Van Winkle is America’s most coveted whiskey. This is what it takes to track it down.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Is Underrated as Hell
A higher proof, single barrel variant offers more than Jim Beam's sm…
The Complete Buying Guide to Buffalo Trace Whiskey
From Pappy Van Winkle to dirt cheap cocktail whiskey, here’s everyth…
The 19 Best Bourbon Whiskeys You Can Buy in 2021
Everything you ever wanted to know about America’s favorite brown sp…
The 8 Best Things We Drank in April
Plus, a beer that's shitty on purpose and one of the best whiskies o…
Apr 30, 2021
Why Are Bourbon Prices Climbing So Fast?

The Gear Patrol Podcast Episode Nine – Listen Now
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Apr 30, 2021
The 13 Best New Bourbon and Whiskeys of 2021 (So Far)
The whiskey boom stops for no one. From new Laphroaig to fresh Booker's Bourbon to whiskey made by podcasters, these are the best bottl…
Apr 26, 2021
Bourbon Is Becoming Stupid Expensive. Why?

To get an idea why the price of a bottle of whiskey continues to grow you need only compare it to the humble lawn mower.

Apr 24, 2021
Jim Beam's Trojan Horse Bourbon Is One of the Best Values in Whiskey

The name and the branding are forgettable cliches; the whiskey is anything but.

Apr 23, 2021
Why Buffalo Trace's New Almost-Whiskey Signals a New Era for the Brand

The fabled Kentucky whiskey makers have tried their hand at a Baijiu-style spirit — and tipped off where bourbon might go next.

Apr 23, 2021
The 25 Best Scotch Whiskies You Can Buy in 2021
Everything you need to know about Scotland’s favorite brown spirit, including important terminology and a cheat sheet to the best bottl…
Apr 22, 2021
This Old Forester Bourbon Sounds Like a Marketing Gimmick and Tastes Like a Candy Bar
Old Forester's Prohibition Style bourbon is one of the best and most interesting whiskeys at its price point. Why? Your guess is as goo…
Apr 15, 2021
The 8 Best Japanese Whiskies You Can Buy in 2021

The love, the lure and the legality of Japanese whisky, as well as the bottles you can actually find and buy.
Apr 13, 2021
The 17 Best Rye Whiskeys You Can Buy in 2021

Introduce yourself to the next best thing in brown spirits.
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Apr 4, 2021
Y'all Are Still Sleeping on the New Maker's Mark Bourbon, One of the Best Whiskeys of Last Year

Or, the uncanny similarities between Maker's Mark and LeBron James.

Apr 1, 2021
One of the Country’s Best Bottles of Bourbon Hits Shelves Across the Country

Four Roses Distillery to increase the distribution of its critically acclaimed bourbon Small Batch Select.
Apr 1, 2021
The 10 Best Things We Drank in March

Plus, a juicy red (non-alcoholic) aperitif and an underrated Czech lager are some of the best things we drank last month.
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Mar 31, 2021
Gear Patrol's Bourbon Bracket: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Wins It All

It was a one seed for a reason. Readers selected Buffalo Trace over 15 other bottles in our inaugural Bourbon Bracket.

Mar 28, 2021
Forget Bottles of Pappy. Whiskey Nerds Are Buying Rare Bourbon by the Barrel

Can't find bottles of Pappy, Michter's and Birthday Bourbon? Buy the whole barrel.
Mar 28, 2021
An Overlooked Bottle of Jack Daniel’s Is One of the Best Whiskeys Nobody Is Drinking Right Now

The case for Old No. 7’s beefier, top shelf counterpart.