0:00 The American Bourbon Market: A Masterclass in Corporate Manipulation 0:35 Exposing 10 Bad Bourbons: Packaging, Dilution, and Marketing Gimmicks 2:15 The Science Behind the Scams: Climate, Geometry, and Accelerated Aging 4:05 Corporate Takeovers and the Erosion of Craft: From Innovation to Value Erosion 6:56 The Illusion of Scarcity and Limited Editions: Wood Finishing, Retail Extortion, and Collector Psychology 10:44 The Myth of the Grail: Pappy-Adjacent Pricing and the $1,000 10-Year Bourbon 17:30 The Safe Brands: Legally Protected Value and Federal Standards 18:51 Masterclass in Blending, Proof, and Age Statements: The Five Safe Picks 22:48 The Verdict: Staying Sharp, Staying Skeptical, and the Future of Bourbon Audits
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