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Cedar Ridge Pete & Sherri Married 2nd Anniversary Review | Sherry Forward, Fruity & Complex

Cedar Ridge Pete & Sherri Married 2nd Anniversary Review - American Single Malt - Cedar Ridge

The Pete & Sherri Married series has become one of Cedar Ridge Distillery’s most recognized American Single Malt releases, blending peated and non-peated single malts finished in multiple sherry casks. This latest release, Pete & Sherri Married – 2nd Anniversary Edition, builds on the earlier expressions with Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and Amontillado cask influence layered onto a 6 to 9-year-old cask strength American Single Malt. Does the extensive sherry finishing add complexity, or does it overpower the whiskey beneath it? Read our full review to find out!

PaPaw’s Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review | Sweet Corn, Apple & Delicate Smoke

PaPaw’s Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

PaPaw’s Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is built around the Nethery family’s deep farming roots in Shelbyville, Kentucky and inspired by a special place on Roy “PaPaw” Nethery’s family farmland. Distilled at Rut ‘N Strut Distillery using locally grown yellow corn and aged for at least four years, this 86-proof bourbon focuses on simplicity, approachability, and easy sipping rather than bold intensity. Does this light and easygoing bourbon deliver enough character to stand out? Read our full review to find out!

Kentucke County Bourbon Aged 6 Years Review | 15 STARS

Kentucke County Bourbon Aged 6 Years Review - 15 STARS

15 STARS built their reputation on older, premium-priced bourbon blends, but Kentucke County Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Aged 6 Years changes things up considerably. At just $37.99, it is their most affordable bourbon release yet, while still carrying the age statement and blending approach that helped establish the brand. Released to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the birthplace of bourbon, does this lower-priced bottle still deliver the quality we have come to expect from 15 STARS? Read our full review to find out!

Copper and Cask Small Batch Series Batch 16 11-Year Bourbon Review | Mature Oak, Dry & Growing Spice

Details – Copper and Cask Small Batch Series Batch 16 11-Year Bourbon Review - Bottle photo: Copper & Cask, Background: Photoshop AI

Copper & Cask Small Batch Series Batch 16 is an 11-year high-rye bourbon crafted from 24 barrels distilled and matured primarily in Indiana before being blended in Rhode Island. Bottled at a robust 116.2 proof and limited to just 2,700 bottles, this release offers a mature, oak-forward profile with growing dryness and spice as the sip progresses. Read on for our full review and all the details!

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 Review | Rich Fruit, Tart Citrus & Long Lingering Spice

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 Review

Angel’s Envy has released their 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon as part of this year’s annual Cask Strength Dual Release, alongside the debut of the brand’s first age-stated cask strength rye. This limited bourbon release continues the brand’s Solera-inspired process and extended Ruby Port barrel finishing program. Read on for our full Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 Review!

HK Young Single Barrel Bourbon Review | Cinnamon Twist

HK Young Single Barrel Bourbon Review | Cinnamon Twist

HK Young Single Barrel Bourbon “Cinnamon Twist” is a 123.8-proof toasted barrel finished bourbon selected by Cinnamon Twist and available exclusively in Wyoming. With savory spice, bread pudding sweetness, plum jam notes, and a dramatic transformation with water, this is one unique pour. Read our full review to see what Craig & Cynthia thought!