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New Whiskey Labels, Line Extensions, and Limited Drops to Know

A guide to reading new whiskey labels, line extensions, and limited drops—so you can tell meaningful releases from shelf noise.

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Best Bourbons Under $100 Right Now

Build a bourbon shelf for under $100 a bottle, with everyday pours that earn their place through flavor, versatility, and value.

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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: Is It Still Worth the Chase?

An honest look at the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: why it matters, what makes the bottles desirable, and when the chase makes sense.

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Found North and the Rise of Modern Canadian Whiskey

Canadian whiskey has often been underestimated by American drinkers, partly because its smoother, blend-friendly reputation made it easy to overlook.

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How to Evaluate a Limited Whiskey Release

A practical way to assess limited whiskey releases, separating meaningful bottles from shelf noise and manufactured urgency.

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How a Whiskey Becomes a Trophy Bottle

Every whiskey year produces a few bottles that seem to move instantly from release announcement to collector pursuit.

News From Around The Whiskey World

Saltire Rare Malt Unveils 15-Year-Old Inchgower Cigar Malt

October 26, 2026thewhiskeywash.com

What makes a whisky the perfect partner for a fine cigar? Saltire Rare Malt's 15-year-old Inchgower Cigar Malt Edition…

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The House of Suntory Unveils Hibiki® Japanese Harmony Limited-Edition Designed in Collaboration with Legendary Kimono House Chiso – Japanese Whisky News

October 26, 2026whiskyintelligence.com

The House of Suntory Unveils Hibiki® Japanese Harmony Limited-Edition Designed in Collaboration with Legendary Kimono…

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Replay: Chattanooga Whiskey Virtual Tasting

October 14, 2026www.bourbonbanter.com

Last night Tim Piersant, founder and CEO of Chattanooga Whiskey, joined us for our community virtual tasting. Turns out…

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The Dalmore Unveils Rare 18-Year-Old Cigar Malt: 16 Years in Bourbon Casks, Then Finished in Sherry and Wine

October 13, 2026bourbonblog.com

The Dalmore unveils its rare $399.99 Cigar Malt 18-Year-Old Scotch Whisky, aged in bourbon casks and finished in Sherry…

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Legacy Bourbon Brand is FOR SALE, $1b Price Tag

October 24, 2025www.gobourbon.com

How’s your spare cash looking? Got a cool $1b laying around? Reason for asking, one of Kentucky’s most…

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The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Review

October 26, 2026thewhiskeywash.com

What happens when The Dalmore finishes a 17-year-old Highland malt in three rare González Byass sherry casks? We pour a…

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