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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 34: Bonded on a Budget—Old Bardstown Faces Two Familiar Rivals

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Three low-cost bottled-in-bond bourbons. No stars. No hype. Just a blind test to see where Old Bardstown belongs — and in the end, one bottle quietly separated itself. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 32: Four Budget Bourbons, One Pecan Experiment

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What happens when four sub-$30 bourbons spend nine hours with toasted pecan wood? A simple experiment produced four very different results — and proved once again that affordable bottles can be surprisingly flexible. 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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