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Southern Sports Stillhouse Week 3: LSU-Ole Miss, Bourbon and Bold Picks

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Scott enters Week 3 at 19-1 straight up, while Doug has dominated the totals. This week’s slate features LSU-Ole Miss, Houston-Texas Tech, Florida-Auburn and four whiskey pours. Continue reading →

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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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A Pour for Rowdy: Remembering Kyle Busch

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A Rebel single barrel once felt like a good bourbon with a NASCAR name on the label. Tonight, after Kyle Busch’s death at 41, the Rowdy bottle feels different — a reminder of talent, fire, flaws, family, memory and a life that ended far too soon. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Six Single Barrels, One Surprise Value Threat

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some single barrels arrive with reputation. Others arrive with a lower price tag and very little fanfare — until they force their way into the conversation. That’s what happened when Evan Williams America 250 stepped into a blind lineup against five respected single barrels and nearly stole the whole night. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 25: Rebel Single Barrel (Kyle Busch Edition)

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I didn’t expect to love a bourbon tied to a driver I never rooted for—but Rebel’s Kyle Busch Single Barrel proved that a little rowdy can still come with a whole lot of sweet. Continue reading →

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