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Frank Dobbins III

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As seen in: UPROXX, Flipboard, Alcohol Professor, Drinkhacker, Bourbon & Banter, Malt-review
Covers:  I write about American whiskey, rum, and tequila.
Frank Dobbins III: Head Whiskey Writer @uproxx + SFWSC Judge

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Frank Dobbins III’s Biography

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Born and raised in New Jersey, Frank’s enthusiasm for bourbon began as an embrace of what he hated. He tried a bottle popular among enthusiasts and was so captivated by the disconnect between what whiskey geeks said was “good” and his own tastes that he just had to learn more. That opened the floodgates for a journey of exploration that led him to a deeper appreciation of America’s Native Spirit. Eventually he decided to start chronicling his tasting notes, sharing his passion on social media, …

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We Tasted All 10 Four Roses Recipes & Ranked Them To Find The Best

We Tasted All 10 Four Roses Recipes & Ranked Them To Find The Best

We blind tasted and ranked all 10 of Four Roses bourbon recipes to find out which one is the best.

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These Are The 24 Best Rye Whiskeys Of 2024 (So Far), Ranked

These Are The 24 Best Rye Whiskeys Of 2024 (So Far), Ranked

We blind tasted all of the best rye whiskies to come out this year and here are the 24 best ryes of 2024 so f…

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The 10 Best Bourbons To Bring To A Summer Cookout, Ranked

The 10 Best Bourbons To Bring To A Summer Cookout, Ranked

With summer in full swing, here's a list of the ten best bourbons to bring to a cookout that will taste delic…

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We Tasted & Ranked Every Single Bourbon From Heaven Hill

We Tasted & Ranked Every Single Bourbon From Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill is one of the most popular whiskey brands in America, so we ranked every single one their bourbon…

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All 42 Bourbons From Buffalo Trace, Tasted & Ranked.

All 42 Bourbons From Buffalo Trace, Tasted & Ranked.

You might have questions about which of the 40+ bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery is the best and we…

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Shaboozey's New Album Demands Whiskey, Here Are The Best Bottles

Shaboozey's New Album Demands Whiskey, Here Are The Best Bottles

Shaboozey's chart-topping album is a wild, alcohol-infused ride. Here are the best whiskeys to pair with ever…

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Jim Beam’s F1 Partnership Highlights How Bourbon Can Go Global

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By Frank Dobbins III Verified
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These Are The Best Ten-Year Bourbons You Can Buy Now

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By Frank Dobbins III Verified
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The “perfect age” for bourbon doesn’t exist, but there is a sweet spot that most enthusiasts will agree on, and it’s right around the 10-year mark. Because bourbon, by law, must utilize new oak vessels, there’s much more flavor extracted from barrels at a younger age than, say, Scotch, which often utilizes barrels that have been used multiple times.
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Wild Turkey Gold Foil Edition Is Here & We’ve Got A Full Review

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By Frank Dobbins III Verified
| UPROXX Verified
I think we’re all familiar with the “gold standard,” and when it comes to Wild Turkey whiskey, this is that. Wild Turkey just announced the launch of a new series, the Austin Nichols Archives Collection, and the annual release lineup is debuting with a modern version of its beloved “Cheesy Gold Foil” expression from the mid-’80s: Wild Turkey Gold Foil Edition.
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What's your favorite social network?

Instagram.

Why did you become a journalist?

To expand our collective understanding of the American spirits world.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Nothing works like the work. Just start, then let momentum take over.