https://wildernessandwhiskey.com 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z daily 1.0 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/archive 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.5 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/links monthly 0.5 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/maryland-bourbon-hunting 2026-11-05T12:02:31.063Z monthly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/top-whiskeys 2026-11-05T12:02:59.016Z monthly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/best-bourbon-under-50 2026-11-05T12:02:25.950Z monthly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/rye-whiskey 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/whiskey-tasting 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/single-barrel-whiskey 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/whiskey-reviews 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/bourbon-review 2026-10-18T20:54:55.859Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/bourbon-value 2026-10-19T15:16:15.969Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/bourbon-tasting 2026-10-19T15:16:15.969Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/bourbon-pricing 2026-10-19T15:16:15.969Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/whiskey-pricing 2026-10-18T20:54:25.166Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/bourbon 2026-10-19T14:02:13.695Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/whiskey-tasting-notes 2026-10-18T20:54:55.859Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/heaven-hill 2026-10-19T15:16:15.969Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/limited-releases 2026-10-19T15:15:52.563Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/topics/tasting-notes 2026-10-18T20:55:44.936Z weekly 0.6 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/jw-kelly-silver-springs-rye-review 2026-11-04T21:45:43.691Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ft_tAME84I/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ft_tAME84I/maxresdefault.jpg J.W. Kelly Silver Springs 8 Year Rye Review: Worth $40? Our J.W. Kelly Silver Springs 8 Year Rye review covers this 128-proof single barrel, its caramel and rye spice, and why we love it at roughly $40 to $50. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ft_tAME84I 275 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/sagamore-sauternes-rye-review 2026-10-30T21:16:08.580Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZnG1UWYrEMI/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZnG1UWYrEMI/maxresdefault.jpg Sagamore Sauternes Rye Review: Is This $90 Pick Worth It? Our Sagamore Sauternes rye review covers this $90, 117.4-proof store pick, from grape and honey notes to its light texture, long finish, and split ratings. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZnG1UWYrEMI 365 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/prince-georges-county-bourbon-hunt 2026-10-11T04:32:10.172Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YTWxjK_m7AI/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YTWxjK_m7AI/maxresdefault.jpg Prince George’s County Bourbon Hunt: Weller CYPB for $149 We hunted bourbon near Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, finding Weller CYPB for $149, Weller Antique 107 store picks, and Old Louisville 10-year wheated. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YTWxjK_m7AI 689 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/old-dominick-cask-strength-review 2026-10-11T04:31:13.772Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wulSMFj0d_g/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wulSMFj0d_g/maxresdefault.jpg Old Dominick Cask Strength Bourbon Review: Worth $50? Our Old Dominick Cask Strength Bourbon review covers its 120 proof, six-year age, sweet and spicy flavors, and why we rate this $49.99 bottle a solid red. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wulSMFj0d_g 519 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/silverthorn-reserve-ten-year-review 2026-10-11T04:31:04.415Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ORqmxiNAyPo/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ORqmxiNAyPo/maxresdefault.jpg Silverthorn Reserve 10-Year Review: Is It Worth $100? Our Silverthorn Reserve 10-Year review covers its bourbon and rye blend, vanilla and butterscotch notes, spicy finish, and whether it earns its $100 price. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ORqmxiNAyPo 236 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/good-times-miami-vice-review 2026-10-11T02:07:35.382Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0lUBx9I0frs/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0lUBx9I0frs/maxresdefault.jpg Good Times Miami Vice Bourbon Review: Is It Worth $120? Our Good Times Miami Vice bourbon review covers its 116 proof, tropical cask finishes, $120 price, and why Tom and Steve disagree on buying another bottle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0lUBx9I0frs 459 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/1792-rye-whiskey-review 2026-10-11T02:43:03.781Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_GIWuhD_QU/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_GIWuhD_QU/maxresdefault.jpg 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Review: Is It Worth $40? Our 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye review covers its 100-proof flavor, $40 price, sweet spice, long finish, and why we like it without wanting to hunt a bottle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f_GIWuhD_QU 524 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/redwood-empire-pipe-dream-triple-toasted 2026-10-11T04:32:22.439Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ExtlKgkDls/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ExtlKgkDls/maxresdefault.jpg Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Triple Toasted Review: Worth $70? Our Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Triple Toasted review covers its 92 proof, toasted oak, $70 MSRP, local availability, and Tom and Steve’s different ratings. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ExtlKgkDls 480 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/bulleit-bourbon-rye-review 2026-10-19T15:15:59.697Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CS913bubDVo/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CS913bubDVo/maxresdefault.jpg Bulleit ’87 Review: A $28 Bourbon and Rye Blend Bulleit ’87 blends bourbon and rye with toasted oak at 90 proof. We review its flavor, finish, $28 local price, and why both of us gave it a solid blue. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CS913bubDVo 394 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/silverthorn-port-finished-rye-review 2026-10-11T04:31:11.150Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SXiokJb-2k8/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SXiokJb-2k8/maxresdefault.jpg Silverthorn Reserve 10-Year Port-Finished Rye: Worth $100? We review Silverthorn Reserve’s 10-year Port-finished rye at 100 proof, covering its peppery flavor, four-rye blend, blue ratings, and $100 asking price. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SXiokJb-2k8 240 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/silverthorn-bourbon-review 2026-10-11T02:07:38.530Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dyawzxJFxMk/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dyawzxJFxMk/maxresdefault.jpg Silverthorn Reserve 13-Year Bourbon Review: Worth $140? Our Silverthorn Reserve 13-Year bourbon review covers its 107 proof, oak-heavy flavor, long tobacco finish, $140 price, and two different tasting ratings. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dyawzxJFxMk 231 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/old-commonwealth-red-top-rye-review 2026-10-11T02:07:57.890Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TxckKwpIGTc/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TxckKwpIGTc/maxresdefault.jpg Old Commonwealth Red Top Rye Review: Worth Chasing? Our Old Commonwealth Red Top Rye review covers its 7-year age, 105 proof, honey and dried fruit notes, and whether this $70 rye is worth hunting down. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TxckKwpIGTc 543 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/whiskey-buy-or-pass-bottles 2026-10-11T02:08:06.799Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bx52PVZ6fQg/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bx52PVZ6fQg/maxresdefault.jpg Whiskey BUY or PASS: The Bottles We Would Buy Again See which empty bourbon and rye bottles we'd buy again, from Old Fitzgerald 19-year to Four Roses, plus our passes on Elijah Craig and WhistlePig CampStock. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bx52PVZ6fQg 452 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/barrell-vantage-bourbon-review 2026-10-19T14:02:13.695Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YDyN7DZSEAY/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YDyN7DZSEAY/maxresdefault.jpg Barrell Vantage Bourbon Review: Worth $80? Our Barrell Vantage bourbon review covers its 114 proof, three virgin oak finishes, creamy espresso notes, dry finish, and whether we'd pay $80 for a bottle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YDyN7DZSEAY 261 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/jack-daniels-14-batch-comparison 2026-10-11T02:07:40.888Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pJBDu5co4Dk/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pJBDu5co4Dk/maxresdefault.jpg Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Batch 1 vs Batch 2: Which Wins? Our blind Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Batch 1 vs Batch 2 tasting splits Tom and Steve. Compare proof, cherry, oak, spice, mouthfeel, and each batch’s appeal. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pJBDu5co4Dk 511 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/old-grand-dad-single-barrel-review 2026-10-18T20:54:50.096Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O15VzNfgs0Q/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O15VzNfgs0Q/maxresdefault.jpg Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel Review: Worth $53? Our Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel review covers its 7-year age, minty rye spice, dry peanut-brittle finish, and whether this $53 bourbon is worth buying. https://www.youtube.com/embed/O15VzNfgs0Q 554 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/elijah-craig-15-year-review 2026-10-18T20:54:30.205Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qLqq53L_6Io/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qLqq53L_6Io/maxresdefault.jpg Elijah Craig 15 Year Review: The New Heaven Hill 15? Our Elijah Craig 15 Year review covers the 108-proof single barrel, its cherry-rich flavor, $152 purchase price, and why Tom and Steve rate it differently. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qLqq53L_6Io 491 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/jack-daniels-batch-five-review 2026-10-18T20:54:25.166Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1RmmluH2xJQ/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1RmmluH2xJQ/maxresdefault.jpg Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Batch 5 vs Batch 4: Blind Review Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Batch 5 beat Batch 4 in our blind tasting. Explore the flavors, 97-proof profile, local pricing, and why we both rated it double black. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1RmmluH2xJQ 583 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/penelope-architects-golf-hole-three-review 2026-10-18T20:54:55.859Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1TnuPZ_VyU/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1TnuPZ_VyU/maxresdefault.jpg Penelope Architects of Golf Hole 3 Review: Worth $50? Our Penelope Architects of Golf Hole 3 review covers its 94 proof, dark chocolate notes, American oak finish, and whether this $50 bourbon earns its price. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1TnuPZ_VyU 593 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/knob-creek-blenders-edition-2026-review 2026-10-18T20:54:38.478Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xjWinku4Qeg/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xjWinku4Qeg/maxresdefault.jpg Knob Creek Blender's Edition 2026 Review: Worth $55? Our Knob Creek Blender's Edition 2026 review covers its 10-year age, 106 proof, sweet oak flavor, $55 price, and how it compares with Knob Creek 12 Year. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xjWinku4Qeg 301 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/13th-colony-maple-rye-review 2026-10-18T20:54:23.874Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s0V_vikt8so/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s0V_vikt8so/maxresdefault.jpg 13th Colony Maple Spiral Rye Review: Worth $60? Our 13th Colony rye review covers the 113-proof maple wood spiral release, its root beer notes, thick mouthfeel, and why we like it at $60 but not $90. https://www.youtube.com/embed/s0V_vikt8so 513 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/evan-williams-250th-anniversary-review 2026-10-18T20:54:48.294Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L-02McIWOO8/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L-02McIWOO8/maxresdefault.jpg Evan Williams 250th Anniversary Bourbon Review: Worth It? We review Evan Williams 250th Anniversary Single Barrel Bourbon at 117.76 proof, with tasting notes, our $42 price, ratings, and tips to avoid the look-alike. https://www.youtube.com/embed/L-02McIWOO8 458 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/bardstown-mars-japanese-blend-review 2026-10-18T20:55:31.538Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LjtcqerBEjg/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LjtcqerBEjg/maxresdefault.jpg Bardstown Mars Japanese Blend Review: Worth the Trip? Our Bardstown Mars Japanese Blend review covers its 109.8 proof, cherry and malt flavors, $99 price for 375 ml, and whether it merits a distillery trip. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LjtcqerBEjg 674 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/green-river-honey-blind-review 2026-10-18T20:55:44.936Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H2WoxeQdf8Q/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H2WoxeQdf8Q/maxresdefault.jpg Green River Honey vs. Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam: Blind Review Green River Honey wins our blind tasting against Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and Jim Beam Honey. Compare proof, sweetness, oak, cocktail uses and value. https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2WoxeQdf8Q 433 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/green-river-honey-whiskey-review 2026-10-18T20:55:36.219Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PPMEpQgNoqM/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PPMEpQgNoqM/maxresdefault.jpg Green River Honey Whiskey Review: A $25 Summer Sipper Our Green River Honey Whiskey review covers its 92 proof, real Kentucky honey, bourbon flavor, $25 price, and why we'd buy it again for summer sipping. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PPMEpQgNoqM 796 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/barrell-cigar-blend-bourbon-review 2026-10-18T20:54:47.199Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hIS3iHJWTE0/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hIS3iHJWTE0/maxresdefault.jpg Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon Review: Worth $85? Our Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon review covers its 111.2 proof, rich molasses flavor, cigar pairing potential, and whether it's worth the roughly $85 price. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIS3iHJWTE0 569 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/heaven-hill-anniversary-bourbon-review 2026-10-19T15:16:15.969Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FLRX-m_YBZA/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FLRX-m_YBZA/maxresdefault.jpg Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary Review: Worth $150? Our Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary review covers its 107-proof flavor, creamy texture, double blue ratings, and whether this bourbon earns its $140 to $150 price. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FLRX-m_YBZA 681 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/things-to-do-with-bad-bourbon 2026-10-19T15:16:23.525Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KtFqPTpfVJI/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KtFqPTpfVJI/maxresdefault.jpg 10 Things to Do With Bad Bourbon, Plus 2 Bonus Ideas Give bad bourbon another chance with our 10 reuse ideas, from infinity bottles to bacon washing, plus bonus experiments with Brita filters and spice infusions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KtFqPTpfVJI 632 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/penelope-american-light-whiskey-review 2026-10-19T15:16:14.283Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pwInVe4p8rA/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pwInVe4p8rA/maxresdefault.jpg Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey Review: Worth $100? Our Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey review covers its 140.2 proof, sweet flavor, $100 price, and why Tom and Steve both think it is worth chasing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwInVe4p8rA 716 https://wildernessandwhiskey.com/bulleit-mesquite-smoked-malt-review 2026-10-19T15:15:52.563Z weekly 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WUO_l48Im1Y/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WUO_l48Im1Y/maxresdefault.jpg Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Whiskey Review: Worth $50? Our Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Whiskey review covers its 93 proof, campfire smoke, sweet caramel corn flavors, $50 price, and whether it's worth chasing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WUO_l48Im1Y 595