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Bomberger’s Declaration 2026

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By David Morrow Verified, Richard Thomas Verified
| The Daily Pour
Distiller Michter's Distillery Bottler Michter's Distillery ABV 54% Age NAS Price $100 to $199.99 Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2026 highlights the brand’s signature use of Chinquapin oak, paired with Hungarian oak to, according to brand tasting notes, add layers of chocolate, cherry and baking spice. Both oak varieties were naturally seasoned and air-dried for three years before receiving a custom toast and char.
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Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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By Richard Thomas Verified, David Morrow Verified
| The Daily Pour
Distiller Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottler Chicken Cock ABV 47% Age 5 Years Price $30 to $59.99 Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company and aged for a minimum of 5 years. It uses a wheated mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley, replacing the traditional rye with wheat for a softer profile. The whiskey rests at 47% ABV and sells for around $54.99 for a 750ml bottle.
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Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey Review (2024)

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By Richard Thomas Verified
| The Whiskey Reviewer Verified
in B, Between $91 to $120, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey Reviews By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Whiskey Reviewer could be said to have a love affair with Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye. Deputy Editor Kurt Maitland was pointing at it when he coined his rule that “stronger whiskey is usually better whiskey.” Senior contributor and all-around rye guy Scott Peters is enamored, and I’m more than fond of the expression myself.
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