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The 19 Best Whiskeys We Tasted at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026

Festival celebrated its 35th year last weekend and once again took over the small town, bourbon epicenter of Bardstown. While the recent sales sheets may say otherwise, bourbon still has a massive and dedicated following that turned out in a big way, a sold-out 6,000 strong, to wait in the heat and…

The 19 Best Whiskeys We Tasted at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026

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Festival celebrated its 35th year last weekend and once again took over the small town, bourbon epicenter of Bardstown.

While the recent sales sheets may say otherwise, bourbon still has a massive and dedicated following that turned out in a big way, a sold-out 6,000 strong, to wait in the heat and…

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Festival celebrated its 35th year last weekend and once again took over the small town, bourbon epicenter of Bardstown. While the recent sales sheets may say otherwise, bourbon still has a massive and dedicated following that turned out in a big way, a sold-out 6,000 strong, to wait in the heat and…

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