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Maker's Mark Cellar Aged is back for 2026 boasting the highest age statements we have seen yet. Jump in for a deep dive review you will only find on Amongst the Whiskey!

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt Few people in life truly understand the pressure of having to live up to the legacy of a legend. Growing up under Jimmy Russell, perhaps the most stubborn yet incredibly effective master distiller of all time, and still deciding to go to work for the Wild Turkey distillery had to take guts. Also, going in knowing that your dad was not going to give you an inch o

A whiskey company that helps serve veteran charities? That's worth a sip. Soldier Valley, a brand partnered and aligned with country music icon Lee Greenwood, donates a portion of the proceeds from every bottle to important charities that provide services and support to our veterans, their families, and the first responders who protect our communities. Their donations reach Tunnels to Towers Foundation, Helping a Hero, and Folds of Honor. Their website expands on their missio

Deep dive whiskey review and historical examination of Wild Turkey's newest release: the Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition, a 16 year Kentucky straight bourbon

There's plenty worth paying attention to when it comes to craft whiskey. Something I've noticed about the small but mighty distilleries blazing a trail in the whiskey market is that they all share one core value: passion. Having explored more than a few craft distilleries here at Amongst The Whiskey, we have some idea of what it takes to run a successful artisanal operation. And I use the word "some" very pointedly here. Considering what a craft distillery can do, adding an i

An honest, full review of Michter's new US-1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey with detailed history on the historical sour mash process and its significance across Michter's historical Pennsylvania distillery and the enjoyment of whiskey today. Curious about whiskey history? This is the review for you.