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Tasting Tuesday: Brown-Forman’s 100-Proof Family Battle

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eight bottles. One whiskey house. Two blind rounds. Brown-Forman’s 100-proof lineup delivered exactly what you’d expect from a great whiskey family: consistency, value, and one clear winner. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 23: Proof Positive

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Four bourbons. Three bottled at 100 proof and one at 101. Prices ranging from $25 to $45. No labels, no expectations—just four randomized pours and an honest blind tasting. A few surprises, one clear winner, and a reminder that sometimes the best bourbon on the table is the quiet sleeper you almost overlook. Continue reading →

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