Tag Archives: New England Barrel Company

March Bourbon Madness: Best-of-the-Shelf Challenge—First Round Matchups 21-24

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Round one keeps delivering heavy hitters. A toasted pecan surprise makes a statement, a 100-proof staple falls short, and two dessert-forward contenders flex serious muscle. Texture, balance, and finish are starting to separate true bracket threats from solid everyday pours. The Round of 32 is beginning to look dangerous. Continue reading →

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Southern Heat and Whiskey: Why the Jax Bourbon Social Left Me Wanting More

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Last Saturday night (July 19), Jacksonville’s bourbon community came together not just for the whiskey but for a cause that mattered. The Jax Bourbon Social hosted its Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Event at the Ramallah American Club, raising funds for … Continue reading →

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Four Legends, Four Drams: A Blind Tasting in Tribute

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

It’s hard to process when the icons who shaped your youth begin to fade—and harder still when they seem to fall in such short order. Today, I’m raising a glass in honor of four men who, in their own ways, … Continue reading →

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