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Gear Patrol names Stellum Bourbon "Best High-End Craft Bourbon" in their The 23 Best Bourbons to Drink in 2023.
Wine & Spirits Magazine selects Stellum The Lone Cyprus as Best American Rye Whiskey of the Year.
Inspired by Veranda's Color of the Year, this Stellum Rye cocktail is "rich, deep, and herbal in flavor" and "a synchronized expression of earth and light." Check out the recipe for the 'Electric Amber' Old Fashioned.
The Whiskey Dictionary sips on Stellum Bourbon, Stellum Rye, Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra G6, and Single Barrel Rye Serpens D8 in a recent video.
Gear Patrol names Stellum Rye one of The 22 Best Rye Whiskeys to Drink in 2023.
UPROXX features Stellum Single Barrel Perseus selected by Topflight Series by ReserveBar in their recent article, Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month With Our 50 Favorite 2023 Bourbons (So Far), Ranked.
UPROXX includes Stellum The Lone Cypress in their roundup of The Smoothest American Rye Whiskeys. 
UPROXX features Stellum Single Barrel Perseus in two recent articles, calling it "an easy everyday sipper or a great cocktail mixer" in their roundup of favorite ‘high proof’ bourbons.
UPROXX features Stellum Single Barrel Perseus in two recent articles, ranking it #2 in a blind tasting
UPROXX features two Topflight Series by ReserveBar picks, Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Perseus and Leo, in their article titled "The 100 Best Bourbons Of 2023 (So Far), Ranked."
Tasting Table names Stellum Spirits one of the 19 Sourced Bourbons You Should Consider Trying.
UPROXX features two Topflight Series by ReserveBar picks, Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Perseus and Leo, in their article titled "The 100 Best Bourbons Of 2023 (So Far), Ranked."
Fatherly includes Stellum Bourbon in "10 Incredible New Bourbons You Should Seek Out ASAP."
UPROXX lists Stellum Fibonacci and The Lone Cypress in their roundup of 100 Best American Rye Whiskeys.
Whiskey Raiders recommend Stellum Fibonacci in a recent article, saying it "delivers rich and intense notes of herbal, dill-forward rye spice that is complemented by lavender, fresh bread, baking spice, honey and other inviting flavors."
UPROXX features two Topflight Series by ReserveBar picks, Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Perseus and Leo, in their article titled "The 100 Best Bourbons That *Aren’t* From Kentucky, Ranked."
Whisky Advocate awards Stellum Spirits The Lone Cypress a score of 90 in the Spring 2023 issue.
The ASCOT Awards announces the 2023 results, with Fibonacci, Red Fox Sparrow, Hunter's Moon, and Equinox winning Double Platinum and The Lone Cypress winning Gold awards.
UPROXX features Stellum Perseus selected by Topflight Series by ReserveBar in a recent article, noting, “The taste moseys through salted dark chocolate squares next to maple syrup-dipped graham crackers, dried wild sagebrush, and a rush of sharp spearmint with black cherry lush sweetness at the base.”
Paste Magazine reports that Stellum Bourbon “proves to be well-rounded and very approachable.”
UPROXX sips on Stellum Single Barrel Leo by Topflight Series by ReserveBar, describing it as “a really good sipping bourbon.”
UPROXX makes an Old Fashioned using Stellum Black Rye, saying it “really popped”
UPROXX sips on Stellum The Lone Cypress, reporting, “Stellum never fails to impress. This whiskey is a killer rye that works however you want to use/drink it”
UPROXX ties Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon selected by Topflight Series by ReserveBar for first place in this blind tasting of Brand New Bourbon Whiskeys, saying, "This is great whiskey. Great"
Bourbon Culture reviews Stellum Fibonacci, noting, “There is no higher praise I can give than to tell you that I pick this bottle in particular when I’m entertaining a guest who says they like rye whiskey”
UPROXX describes Stellum Hunter’s Moon as “just excellent whiskey,” and reports that Stellum Equinox is “one of the best releases from Stellum to date. That’s saying a lot in that they have yet to miss with a single release of theirs”
Dusty Dan’s Whiskey Reviews tries Stellum The Lone Cypress, saying, “This may be one of the most evolving rye whiskeys I’ve ever had.”
3 Bourboneers rank Stellum Black Rye #2 in The Best Whiskeys of 2022, saying, “It’s so well-rounded. It’s got a little bit of everything to it.”
Food & Wine features Stellum Bourbon in their roundup of 56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try, describing it as “sweet and ripe”
UPROXX includes Stellum Bourbon in a recent article, saying, “This is a fun sipper. You’ll always find some new or fresh nuance or note every time you go back for another nose or taste”
 Drinkhacker describes Stellum Hunter’s Moon as “dark caramel sweetness alongside loads of well-torched crème brûlée” and The Lone Cypress as “a nice balance of sweet and savory with a bit of sea salt and herbal undertones”
UPROXX includes Stellum Bourbon in a recent article, saying, “This is a fun sipper. You’ll always find some new or fresh nuance or note every time you go back for another nose or taste”
Whiskey Raiders describes Stellum Hunter’s Moon as “vibrant and full of texture”
Whisky Intelligence sips on a Stellum Single Barrel selected by K&L Merchants, saying, “This bourbon could certainly be the star of the show in a line-up”
Whiskey Apostle awards Stellum Hunter’s Moon a “Stands Out” rating
Whiskey Raiders reviews Stellum The Lone Cypress, saying, “Overall, this pour doesn't falter for a moment, it's rye through and through”
Newsweek features Stellum Equinox in 11 Must Try Bourbons, Gins, Tequilas and Canned Cocktails for 2023: “This is one of the best bourbons we've tasted this year”
Whisky Advocate features Stellum Equinox in their roundup of 12 Exceptional Blended Whiskies To Try Now.
Vinepair includes Stellum Bourbon in The 50 Best Spirits of 2022 with a rating of 93.
Whiskey Raiders reviews Stellum Fibonacci, reporting, “Overall, this rye demands attention. It's big, bold, savory and sweet. All in the right proportions”
Men’s Journal features Stellum Bourbon in the article, “20 American Whiskey Brands That Deserve Your Unrequited Love”
Embrace the Bourbon reviews Stellum Bourbon, describing the taste as “exceptionally complex”
The People’s Bourbon Review says “I have loved everything from Stellum to date, and my first pour of Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra lived up to my expectation”
Men’s Journal includes Stellum Bourbon in their roundup of 10 Barrel-Proof Bourbons to Drink Right Now, calling it “spicy, sweet, and highly memorable”
Alcohol Content sips on Stellum Rye in their recent episode, noting, “This is one of the best ryes you’re going to have”
Vinepair awards Stellum Fibonacci with a rating of 93, describing it as “an impressive and unique cask-strength release”
Esquire names The 2022 Esquire Spirit Awards, including Stellum Equinox as one of the best of the best, based purely on taste
Breaking Bourbon reports “it’s not surprising that the bourbon is so cohesive it doesn’t seem like a blend at all,” while reviewing Stellum Equinox
Bourbon Culture reviews Stellum Bourbon, saying, “Each sip has just enough heat to keep you on your toes and entertain your tongue”
Bourbon Culture notes “this is a bottle you simply must buy now” in their review of Stellum Black Rye
Whiskey Raiders reviews Stellum Equinox: “This is nothing but a win in my book”
Boston Rye describes Stellum Equinox as “a wonderful profile full of brown sugar, candied orange, and baking spice"
Bourbon and BS Podcast taste Stellum Equinox and Stellum Fibonacci during an interview with BCS Director of Sales Stefanie Bair
Breaking Bourbon calls Stellum Fibonacci "one great drinking rye"
Whiskey Apostle reviews Stellum Fibonacci, awarding it a “Must Try” rating
Whiskey Apostle describes Stellum Equinox as “a delightful, spicy bourbon with a great mouthfeel and finish that lingers long after”
UPROXX lists Stellum Equinox as one of The New Whiskeys You Need To Chase Down This August
UPROXX includes Stellum Fibonacci in a blind tasting, noting, “it all makes sense and builds toward a crescendo”
It's Bourbon Night reviews Stellum Equinox
InsideHook includes Stellum Equinox and Stellum Fibonacci in their roundup of The Best Whiskeys to Drink This August
The Truth is Barrel Proof sips on Stellum Fibonacci and calls it "the perfect rye for the summer"
Paste Magazine reviews Stellum Black Equinox and Stellum Black Fibonacci
UPROXX includes Stellum Fibonacci Rye #1 in a blind tasting, calling it a “phenomenal whiskey"
Whiskeyfellow reviews Stellum Equinox Bourbon #1 and Stellum Fibonacci Rye #1, awarding them both a "Bottle" rating
Good Spirits News reports “another sure-fire winner from Stellum” in their review of Stellum Equinox Blend #1
Good Spirits News reviews Stellum Fibonacci Blend #1 saying, “This is a whiskey that keeps on giving. One sip will not do.”
UPROXX includes Stellum Equinox Blend #1 in a blind tasting, "This is a masterfully made whiskey."
Inside Hook includes Stellum Black Fibonacci Blend #1 in their latest “Products of the Week” article.
The ASCOT Awards announces the results, with Stellum Bourbon winning the Double Platinum award and Stellum Rye and Stellum Dark Matter winning Platinum awards.
3 Bourboneers review 3 different Stellum Ryes, calling the original Stellum Rye "one of the best ryes in the game right now," and saying Stellum Black Rye "talks the talk and walks the walk."
Gear Patrol names Stellum Bourbon "Best High-End Craft Bourbon," calling it “one of the best new whiskeys of 2021”
Uproxx ranks Stellum Black Bourbon at #2 in their roundup of 10 New Bourbon Whiskeys for 2022, Blind Tested & Ranked
Uproxx features Stellum Black Bourbon in their article New Bourbons You Should Be Drinking Right Now
Breaking Bourbon reviews Stellum Black Rye, calling it a “a must for any fan of rye”
Uproxx gives Stellum Black Bourbon the #2 spot in their roundup of the Best Bottles of Bourbon Whiskey Under $100, Ranked
Wine Enthusiast reviews Stellum Rye, giving it a rating of 92 points
Weekly Whiskey gives Stellum Rye the #1 spot in their roundup of Ten Bottles of Whiskey You Need to Start 2022 the Right Way
Dusty Dan Whiskey reviews Stellum Black Label, describing the Bourbon as "very creamy" and the Rye as an "absolute flavor bomb"
Jim Vorel of Paste Magazine gives an in depth review of both Stellum Black Label Bourbon and Stellum Black Label Rye.
Breaking Bourbon reviews Stellum Black Bourbon, noting, "its key attribute draws on its balance and mouthfeel, which are subtle yet notably unique"
Mashed ranks Stellum Black Bourbon at #12 on a list of The Best Bourbons You Need To Try In 2022
Uproxx lists Stellum Bourbon as one of the The Best Bourbon Whiskeys from MGP
Whiskeyfellow announces their list of 2021 Award Winners, with Barrell Seagrass and Stellum Rye crowned as Winners
Breaking Bourbon reviews Stellum Black Bourbon, noting, "its key attribute draws on its balance and mouthfeel, which are subtle yet notably unique"
Maxim includes Stellum Rye in the Best New American Rye Whiskeys of 2021
Fatherly ranks Stellum Rye on their list of the Best Whiskey of 2021 to Seek Out
Stellum Rye named one of the Best Rye Whiskeys of 2021 by Breaking Bourbon
Zach Johnston of Uproxx lists Stellum Rye as one of the Best Rye Whiskeys of 2021
Newsweek includes Stellum Bourbon on their list of The 25 Best Alcohol Gifts for 2021
BCS Launches Stellum Spirits in the Land Down Under
Thank you to VinePair for including Stellum Rye in their Buy This Booze series, stating that "while the bottle and label design for this release are decidedly minimalist, the whiskey inside simply brims with character."
In his Uproxx article Of 2021’s Hottest Craft Bourbon Release — Stellum Bourbon, Zach Johnston rates this release a 92/100, saying, "this is stellar."
Associate Editor Ted Simmons awards Stellum Bourbon 90 points in the Fall 2021 issue of Whisky Advocate, describing this bourbon as having a fruity nose “with notes of mixed-berry preserves, cherries, blackberries, and Smarties.”
Zach Johnston of Uproxx includes Barrell Armida and Stellum Bourbon in his Uproxx article The Best New Bourbon Whiskeys Under $100.
VinePair includes Barrell Seagrass and Stellum Rye on their list of the 30 Best Rye Whiskey Brands (2021) as part of their Buy This Booze series.
In his Uproxx article Our Review Of 2021’s Hottest Craft Bourbon Release — Stellum Bourbon, Zach Johnston rates IT a 92/100, saying, "this is stellar."
Film & Whiskey Podcast reviews Stellum Bourbon & Rye, giving them a 10/10 on value.
Hops & Spirits Podcast has Will Schragis of BCS on to talk all things Stellum and to taste Stellum Bourbon, Stellum Rye, and Barrell Seagrass.
Thank you to VinePair for including Stellum Rye in their Buy This Booze series, stating that "while the bottle and label design for this release are decidedly minimalist, the whiskey inside simply brims with character."
we’re flattered to be included in this Louisville Courier Journal article for Bourbon Heritage Month by Dahlia Ghabour.
In Spy.com’s Whiskey of the Week, Jonah Flicker writes, “Stellum is an admirable new entry into the whiskey world, and clearly put together by a team that takes the art of blending very seriously.”
Kerry Moynahan and Philip Dobard of Spirits of Whisk(e)y have BCS Founder Joe Beatrice on the podcast to discuss all things Stellum.
Uproxx includes Barrell Armida and Stellum Bourbon on their list of The Best Bourbon Whiskeys Of 2021 (So Far).
Darren Paltrowitz includes two cocktails FEAT. Stellum Bourbon in his Hype Magazine article 25 Recommended Cocktail Recipes For September 2021 & Beyond.
Gear Patrol includes Barrell Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon on their list of The 19 Best Bourbons to Drink in 2021.
Drums and Drams calls Stellum Rye, “fantastically blended whiskey.”
Stellum Rye wins Best Rye Whiskey of 2021 at the L.A. Spirit Awards.
Brobible reviews Stellum Spirits, calling Stellum Bourbon, “love at first sip.”
Steve McIntosh of Imbiber's Journal reviews Stellum Bourbon, rating it 94 points and saying, "modern in style, but with a core rooted in tradition, this is a bourbon for whiskey lovers."
Eric Twardzik reviews Stellum Bourbon and Rye for Bevvy, noting the minimalist nature of the brand, while reminding readers that it’s “not to say that Stellum’s spirits are ordinary.”
The Bourbon Review includes Stellum Bourbon on their list of Nine New Bourbons to Hunt for National Bourbon Day 2021.
Will Schragis of Stellum Spirits chats with Bourbon Lens about the brand and what the phrase “modern American whiskey drinker” really means.
BarleyCorn Society includes Stellum Spirits on their Badass Father's Day Whiskey Gift Guide.
Dapper Confidential includes Stellum Rye on their 2021 Father's Day gift guide, saying, "this sweet yet spicy rye is sure to make Dad smile."
Breaking Bourbon reviews Stellum Rye, saying that this release "uniquely finds a place in between bold and complex and is able to carve out a satisfying middle ground it can call its own."
Dan Dunn has some fun with sipping Stellum Spirits with Patti Murin on this week’s episode of his podcast What We’re Drinking with Dan Dunn.
Breaking Bourbon reviews Stellum Bourbon, saying, “a mix of cinnamon and baking spices lands on the tongue, complemented by savory clove.”
Wine and Whiskey Globe reviews Stellum Spirits, calling Stellum Rye, a “real star.”
Drew Beard of Drinkhacker reviews Stellum Spirits, rating Stellum Bourbon a B+ and Stellum Rye an A-.
The Bourbon Daily sips Barrell Craft Spirits and Stellum Spirits on the podcast and shares their notes.
Bourbon & Banter reviews Stellum Bourbon, saying, "this one is going to fly off the shelves."
Gear Patrol includes both Barrell Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon on their list of The 19 Best Bourbon Whiskeys You Can Buy in 2021.
Will Schragis of Stellum Spirits joins the Bourbon Alliance for an episode of "What's Your Proof?" to chat about Stellum.
Wrestling with Whiskey tastes Stellum Bourbon and Rye in this recent review.
Man of Many writes about Stellum Spirits in their recent article Stellum Spirits Makes Cask Strength American Whiskey Sexy Again: "don’t be fooled by the pared-down design [...] as these whiskeys still bring plenty of big flavours."
Bourbon for the Masses reviews Stellum Bourbon, calling it "a well balanced bourbon with a lingering cinnamon finish."
Gear Patrol includes Stellum Bourbon on their list of The 10 Best Things We Drank in March:"everything Barrell Craft Spirits touches turns to gold."
Stellum Spirits was featured in Whisky Advocate's Whisky Weekend: "Stellum could easily become a go-to for many whiskey lovers’ daily dram."
Will Schragis, Stellum's Chief Sales & Innovation Officer, joins Bourbon Bytes for an interview about all things Stellum.
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