My wife is so very good to me. Twice a year, our local Hy-Vee store has a bourbon raffle. Get in line early, and nearly everyone is assured of the opportunity to purchase a rare or allocated bourbon find at close to MSRP. I had other commitments; she graciously waited in line with nearly a hundred bourbon nerds in hopes of scoring something nice. This year, just in time for Father’s Day, she shared that her golden ticket was for Old Charter Finest Oak. Part of Buffalo Trace's

Some bourbons walk into the room and politely introduce themselves. Others kick the door open, crank up the volume, and announce their presence from across the county. This Hy-Vee Bloomington-Normal Old Forester Barrel Strength selection falls somewhere in between. With a high proof, it certainly has the credentials to be a bruiser, but surprisingly, it arrives with far more finesse than force. That doesn't mean it's tame. It just means it's smart enough to wait until you're

“It’s going to be strange liking whiskey”… yeah, about that. Every once in a while, a bottle comes along with a tagline that stops you in your tracks. This one leans right into it: “It’s going to be strange liking whiskey.” And I’ll be honest—when I see something like that, I’m equal parts curious and cautious. Because if you already like whiskey… how strange should it be? Let’s dive in. What Is Fraser & Thompson? Fraser & Thompson is a North American whiskey blend, clocking