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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 51: Seven Bottles, One Blind, and a Few Surprises

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Seven bourbons. Proofs from 107 to 114. Prices from $35 to $65. The winner wasn’t a shock, but several bottles dramatically changed my opinion once the labels disappeared. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: High Proof, Higher Stakes

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five high-proof whiskeys go head-to-head in a blind tasting, including Booker’s, Stagg, Company, Old Glory and Chestnut Farms Single Barrel. The most expensive bottle has something to prove. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 49: The Best Wheated Bourbon in a 15-Bottle Blind (Plus a Cheapskate Champion)

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fifteen wheated bourbons entered the blind, but only six reached the championship. Old Elk took the title, Hard Truth finished second, and Maker’s Mark 46 proved to be the best value. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Great Wheated Bourbon Blind—Round Three

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Round Three produced the biggest surprise yet. Ragged Branch posted the highest score of the preliminary blind, while the Hard Truth bottle I nearly forgot also reached the championship. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 48: The Great Wheated Bourbon Blind—Round Two

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Round Two delivered another surprise as Maker’s Mark 46 won the group, Old Elk advanced and Green River Wheated Full Proof missed the championship by just one-tenth of a point. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Great Wheated Bourbon Blind—Round One

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fifteen wheated bourbons entered the blind, but only six will reach the championship. Round One produced two finalists—and eliminated Weller Antique 107 and a Larceny Barrel Proof I poured myself at Heaven Hill. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Beekeeper vs. Bee’s Knees vs. Green River Honey

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Honey-finished bourbon has become one of whiskey’s hottest—and most expensive—trends. I tasted Seelbach’s Beekeeper, Shortbarrel’s Bee’s Knees and Green River Honey blind to see which offered the better pour and the better value. Continue reading →

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