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1/8/26 Proof Positive: 2025 Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon
New Jan 08, 2026 33 min

1/8/26 Proof Positive: 2025 Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon

Highly anticipated, limited-edition, cask-strength Texas bourbon, released in December 2025, notable for its extreme 146.4 proof (73.2% ABV) and aged at least 8 years, offering rich notes of burnt ...

12/29/25: 2025 Whiskey of the Year
Dec 29, 2025 1h 9m

12/29/25: 2025 Whiskey of the Year

It is that time of the year again! The boys wrap up 2025 by picking their whiskey of the year for 2025. See which one the guys pick! Cheers!

12/25/25 Proof Positive: William Heavenhill
Dec 24, 2025 29 min

12/25/25 Proof Positive: William Heavenhill

Merry Christmas! Each limited edition of William Heavenhill is a unique expression of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. For William Heavenhill, distilling was a family tradition. By some accounts ...

12/18/25 Proof Positive: King of Kentucky 17
Dec 18, 2025 38 min

12/18/25 Proof Positive: King of Kentucky 17

King of Kentucky has cemented itself as one of the most consistent, great-tasting bourbons year after year ever since Brown-Forman began releasing it in 2018. The 2025 version marks the eighth edit...

12/11/25: Chris Fletcher
Dec 11, 2025 48 min

12/11/25: Chris Fletcher

Chris Fletcher is Vice President, Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations at the Jack Daniel Distillery. In this role, he uses an extensive knowledge of the whiskey-making process to...

12/4/25 Proof Positive: Knob Creek 21
Dec 04, 2025 26 min

12/4/25 Proof Positive: Knob Creek 21

Knob Creek 21 Year Old is a limited-edition, 100-proof straight bourbon whiskey that became the oldest expression in the brand's history upon its release in October 2025. It features complex notes ...

11/27/25 Proof Positive: Mister Sam
Nov 28, 2025 32 min

11/27/25 Proof Positive: Mister Sam

The mighty Sam Bronfman, Seagram’s first master blender, revolutionized the art of blending as he built his Seagram Company into a massive spirits empire. Their Master Blender, Drew Mayville, comes...

11/20/25 Proof Positive: 2025 George T. Stagg
Nov 20, 2025 30 min

11/20/25 Proof Positive: 2025 George T. Stagg

Named in honor of the whiskey pioneer George T. Stagg, who acquired the historic O.F.C. Distillery from Colonel E.H. Taylor in 1878, this powerhouse bourbon embodies his legacy of boldness and visi...

11/13/15 Proof Positive: Midwinter Night's Dram Scene 13
Nov 13, 2025 27 min

11/13/15 Proof Positive: Midwinter Night's Dram Scene 13

A limited-edition rye whiskey from High West Distillery that continues its annual winter release series, which is inspired by Shakespeare's play. The 2025 release was crafted from a blend of s...

11/6/25: Ari Sussman of Whiskey Jypsi
Nov 06, 2025 46 min

11/6/25: Ari Sussman of Whiskey Jypsi

As Eric Church and Raj Alva began the development of Whiskey JYPSI, they sought the help of experienced whiskey masters and blenders who could help them reimagine traditional whiskey industry conve...

Proof Positive 10/23/25: Stagg 25A
Oct 23, 2025 27 min

Proof Positive 10/23/25: Stagg 25A

The latest chapter in the legendary Stagg (Jr.) lineage is here, and it's another powerhouse straight from the heart of Buffalo Trace.For the uninitiated, Stagg is a uncut, unfiltered Kentucky stra...

10/16/25: David Thomas Tao
Oct 16, 2025 42 min

10/16/25: David Thomas Tao

David Thomas Tao writer, reviewer, producer, and spirits expert based in New York City. A Kentucky native and Kentucky Colonel, David’s passion for drinks began in bourbon and has since expanded to...

9/25/25 Proof Positive: Weller 18
Sep 25, 2025 25 min

9/25/25 Proof Positive: Weller 18

Buffalo Trace Distillery announced two super-premium wheat whiskey innovations from the Original Wheated Bourbon brand, including Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s oldest age statement to date. Metic...

9/18/25 Proof Positive: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Proof
Sep 18, 2025 29 min

9/18/25 Proof Positive: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Proof

The guys get a chance to pick a barrel of Elijah Craig Toasted. Listen to what the guys like! Cheers! Made to honor the innovative spirit of Elijah Craig, this twice-barreled expression takes their...

9/11/25 Proof Positive: Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Vol.5
Sep 11, 2025 34 min

9/11/25 Proof Positive: Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Vol.5

2025 Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Vol.5. Inspired by tequila’s distinct production process, their Master Distiller set out to innovate beyond fortified wine and explore barrels from a new contine...

9/4/25 Proof Positive: Four Roses Single Barrel
Sep 04, 2025 32 min

9/4/25 Proof Positive: Four Roses Single Barrel

For someone who wants a more complex bourbon experience, Four Roses Single Barrel embodies the uniqueness of an individual barrel hand-selected by our Master Distiller. It achieves a pronounced yet...

8/28/25: 15 Stars First West - Rick and Ricky Johnson return
Aug 28, 2025 42 min

8/28/25: 15 Stars First West - Rick and Ricky Johnson return

Rick and Ricky Johnson return to show to talk some bourborn with the guys! Cheers!There was a time when craft, courage, and character shaped the American frontier. First West is created in that sam...