606 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (78%).
r/bourbon Traffic & Engagement r/bourbon Traffic & Engagement
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r/bourbon Most Active Times When r/bourbon Is Most Active
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r/bourbon Flair Performance r/bourbon Flair Performance
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r/bourbon Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bourbon
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| review | 273 (45.0%) | 59 | 15 |
| bourbon | 125 (20.6%) | 34 | 11 |
| year | 86 (14.2%) | 59 | 14 |
| barrel | 82 (13.5%) | 46 | 12 |
| rye | 63 (10.4%) | 36 | 10 |
| whiskey | 55 (9.1%) | 28 | 11 |
| single | 52 (8.6%) | 47 | 13 |
| proof | 49 (8.1%) | 55 | 13 |
| old | 49 (8.1%) | 50 | 13 |
| batch | 39 (6.4%) | 56 | 15 |
r/bourbon Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bourbon
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/bourbon Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bourbon
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PSA for producers and affiliates: Rule 5 is not optional
Buffalo Trace Owner Acquires Bankrupt Kentucky Bourbon Distillery for $20 Million
A few things I wish I'd known before my first Bourbon Trail trip
Thomas H. Handy 2025 vs. Sazerac Full Proof (blind comparison)
Review: Wild Turkey 16y Gold Foil
Review #45: Eagle Rare 10-year vs. Eagle Rare 12-year (blind comparison)
52 Reviews for 2026: #23 Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition from Wild Turkey
Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed W-T-01-91 (1991), plus some thoughts on “funk”
Review: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-year
Russell’s Reserve 45th Anniversary 13 Years Aged Bourbon
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA for producers and affiliates: Rule 5 is not optional | 647 | 96 | image | May 31 |
| Buffalo Trace Owner Acquires Bankrupt Kentucky Bourbon Distillery for $20 Million | 603 | 97 | link | Jun 30 |
| A few things I wish I'd known before my first Bourbon Trail trip | 591 | 74 | image | Jun 28 |
| Thomas H. Handy 2025 vs. Sazerac Full Proof (blind comparison) | 369 | 41 | image | Jun 5 |
| Review: Wild Turkey 16y Gold Foil | 327 | 38 | image | Jun 15 |
| Review #45: Eagle Rare 10-year vs. Eagle Rare 12-year (blind comparison) | 291 | 62 | image | Jun 10 |
| 52 Reviews for 2026: #23 Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition from Wild Turkey | 271 | 50 | image | Jun 9 |
| Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed W-T-01-91 (1991), plus some thoughts on “funk” | 267 | 65 | image | Jun 27 |
| Review: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-year | 254 | 21 | image | Jun 22 |
| Russell’s Reserve 45th Anniversary 13 Years Aged Bourbon | 242 | 34 | image | Jun 27 |
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r/bourbon FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bourbon
What's the best time to post on r/bourbon?
Based on posting volume, r/bourbon is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/bourbon?
r/bourbon averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bourbon get?
Posts on r/bourbon average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bourbon get most?
On r/bourbon, most posts are image posts (78%)