If there’s one name in bourbon that is sure to turn heads, it’s Pappy Van Winkle. It’s notoriously hard to find (especially when it comes to the higher age statements), and if you do happen…
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Add to Bar Cart: The Vaults 2022 Release Blends Widow Jane’s Oldest and Rarest Whiskeys
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There’s no shortage of whiskey releases for bourbon lovers to keep track of. Many…
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Dr Pepper Releases Bourbon-Flavored Soda
Dr Pepper has taken a page out of tailgate mixed drinks by releasing a Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve soda. The soda is in fact non-alcoholic but, according to the beverage company, inspired by the brand’s…
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How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit
On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,”…
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The 2022 Pappy Van Winkle Lineup Might Be a Little Easier to Get This Year
Pappy Van Winkle remains one of the most elusive, sought-after whiskey brands in the country. Thanks to a combination of hype, scarcity, and genuine quality, bottles of Pappy are quickly snatched up and sold on…
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The Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned, From Budget to Luxury
Yes, the Old Fashioned was originally made with rye whiskey (and for Wisconsinites, brandy has long been the spirit of choice). But even if that’s where the Old Fashioned started, ending up in bourbon territory…
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Heritage Month Auction
Beloved bourbon distillery Buffalo Trace has introduced an impressive auction this month to support Keep America Beautiful, the largest community improvement organization in the US. The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Heritage Month Collection features 50 1.75L…
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The 9 Best Bourbons under $100 to Drink Neat
When the weather is hot, there’s nothing quite like reaching for one (or a few) of the best bourbons to drink on the rocks. That said, many true aficionados will almost always opt for their…
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Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2022 Release
Four Roses has announced this year’s edition of their annual Limited Edition Small Batch. And like always, this one is a doozy. We’ve long sung the praises of Four Roses Small Batch as one of…
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The Best Bourbon in Every Price Range from $20 to $200
You can find a decent quality bottle of bourbon at just about any price. Sure, it takes a little knowing what’s what versus just grabbing any bottle of whiskey off the bottom shelf, but if…
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The 4 Types of Cocktail Glasses You Actually Need (And 4 You Don’t)
If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance you have way too much glassware in your cabinets and on your bar cart. And while, sure, it can be fun to have a few novelty…
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8 Distilleries Making the Best New York Whiskey
The Big Apple might not be every whiskey enthusiast’s dream destination, but there are several distilleries making their mark on the national whiskey scene. You don’t need to be in Kentucky to make stellar bourbon,…
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A Guide to Bourbon: Underrated, Overrated, Budget-Friendly
Bourbon might as well be America’s version of Single Malt Scotch because it’s truly drinkable in many forms and boasts a flavor experience that’s deep and wide. Bourbon drinkers are no longer found just in…
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What’s the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?
If we didn’t need water to survive and coffee to function, it’s a fair bet we’d be consuming what we consider America’s favorite drink–bourbon–all day long. That’s obviously not sustainable, but we can all dream,…
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Woodford Reserve Limited-Edition Batch Proof Series
Beloved bourbon distillery Woodford Reserve has announced the release of its annual limited-edition Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. Bottled at 118.4 proof this bourbon is sure to pack a punch while offering the same level of…