Tag Archives: Allocated Bourbon

The Sunday Pour: The Best Bourbon I Never Bought Again

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some bourbons are excellent but aren’t worth buying twice. From Henry McKenna’s rising price to Old Forester Birthday Bourbon’s astronomical resale value, sometimes reputation costs more than the whiskey is worth. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Can Attainable Bourbons Beat the Bottles Everyone Chases?

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Do harder-to-find bourbons actually taste better? I put five attainable bottles into blind matchups against allocated favorites including Weller Special Reserve, E.H. Taylor, Stagg, Eagle Rare and Blanton’s. Some lived up to the hype. Others did not. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Bourbon Hunt Shouldn’t Feel Like a Shakedown

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon hunting should feel like discovery, not a shakedown. Some liquor stores build loyalty with fair prices, good picks and real customer relationships. Others treat bourbon drinkers like walking wallets — and those stores may find out the hard way that we remember. Continue reading →

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