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Review: Clear Creek Pear Brandy and Apple Brandy 2 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

We’ve barely scratched the surface on Oregon-based Clear Creek Distillery’s many brandies and liqueurs, but today we’re taking a look at a pear of them. The aroma is even more restrained on this brandy, with soft notes of vanilla taffy and green apple Jolly Ranchers in equal measure. Ha, see what I did there? Thoughts follow.

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The Best Bourbons According To The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Our reviews team sampled countless bourbons in 2024. Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. It was then stored until bottling in celebration of 25 years since Heaven Hill Brands acquired Old Fitzgerald in 1999. Easily top five of all time.

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Whiskey Review: Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024)

The Whiskey Wash

We review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and finished in French brandy and cognac casks. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750mL bottle. image via Limestone Branch) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases

Drinkhacker

This collection spans six distilleries across five states, with each expression being non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength, and free from added colorants. Pommeau, a blend of apple brandy and apple cider, highlights New Yorks famous orchards, while the distillerys low barrel entry proof is a signature style.

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Celebrate the Winning Bottles of the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards

VinePair

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. For the 2024 winners, a medal is just the beginning. Best in Show Winners — L.A.

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Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters

Chilled Magazine

Limited to just 120,000 bottles globally, this exclusive release promises to elevate cocktail experiences around the world. Garnish with brandied cherries. Stirred over craft ice. Top with splash of champagne.

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Review: Rye Whiskeys of Hard Truth (2024)

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Long before Hard Truth and master distiller Bryan Smith released their first house-distilled bourbon in 2024, they loved and celebrated rye whiskey. After more than 5 total years of aging, the barrels were dumped on 5/24/24 and bottled at cask strength 106.9 Let’s take a look at each! 115 proof.

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