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Recent Examples of bourbonsThe rye whiskey and high-rye bourbons were already bottled at 92 proof, but the core bourbon stood at 88.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026 Bri’s work beautifully captures the people, places, and pride that have shaped not only our bourbons, but also the broader history of Kentucky bourbon itself.—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025