Drinks & Stuff

The Best Bourbons of 2026, So Far

2026 is already seeing some excellent (and affordable) bourbons, and Q1 is barely over. Here's what I'm liking so far.

Apr 22 • G. Clay Whittaker

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August 2025

Eight Roses: How a Distillery Doubles a Bourbon Portfolio

Four Roses added ten new recipes — what that means isn't clear yet.

Aug 29, 2025 • G. Clay Whittaker

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March 2025

Keeping It 100 With Bonded Whiskey

Hazmat bourbons are enjoying their 15 minutes at 150 proof. It's reminding me why I loved Bottled in Bond.

Mar 5, 2025 • G. Clay Whittaker

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December 2024

November 2024

Five Things to Know About the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

Reviews Are Mixed; Consensus is That Prices Are Out of Control.

Nov 13, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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The Spooky Post-Season and Starbucks

Starbucks, scary stories, holiday cocktails and baking with bourbon.

Nov 1, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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October 2024

Misinformation, Doubt, and Goldfish Crackers

Hey Folks,

Oct 25, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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Dirty Drinks and Curdling Screams

Dirty Soda, Dua Lipa, Protein Diet Coke and Whatever the Mormons Are Doing...

Oct 18, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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September 2024

Now That's a Cask I've Not Seen in a Long Time... A Long Time.

A Bottle from Ewan McGregor's Personal Cask is the Perfect Christmas Gift for Male Whiskey Writers in their Mid-to-Late 30s.

Sep 20, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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James Earl Jones' Voice Was Like Scotch

A Tribute to the Voice of Darth Vader, From the "Stuff" Side of This Newsletter.

Sep 10, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

August 2024

Drinks & Stuff: After Labor Day

This is a Fashion and Photography Newsletter Now.

Aug 30, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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Drinks & Stuff: Maggie, Nancy, Beyoncé

The Big Names in American Whiskey This Week

Aug 23, 2024 • G. Clay Whittaker

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