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Dec 12, 2024 · Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2024 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.

May 11, 2024 · Garrison Brothers Lady Bird is worlds away from the company’s standard Small Batch Bourbon. While the base whiskey provides the foundation, the time the whiskey spent mingling with wildflower honey and the extended time it spent aging in Cognac XO casks are prominent throughout the sip.

Sep 1, 2024 · The oldest and hands down best Woodinville Whiskey Company bourbon to date. Review and tasting notes for Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 8 Years.

Nov 20, 2024 · King of Kentucky is one of those bourbons that gets a lot of resentment due to the fact that, while it's a consistently great barrel proof bourbon, it’s so limited in production and distribution that few get the chance to try it.

Nov 6, 2024 · This year’s George T. Stagg takes the bourbon’s typical base of flavors and builds off them, adding an array of dark fruit to the mix. On the nose, cinnamon and allspice meet black raspberry and a hint of pear, along with an unusual but prominent cherry cola note.

Jan 3, 2025 · Basil Hayden Bourbon is considered a high-rye bourbon, with 27% of its mashbill dedicated to rye. This results in a more spicy bourbon but combined with a lower proof, it offers a touch of spice more than an overwhelming amount of it.

An extremely big tasting Amburana finished bourbon that manages to find balance in the force. Review and tasting notes for Seelbach’s Private Reserve Amburana Finished Bourbon (Batch 003).

Dec 8, 2024 · Our annual “Best Whiskeys of the Year” series features five categories: “Best American Single Malt, “Best American Whiskey,” “Best Rye,” “Best Finished,” and “Best Bourbon,” finally culminating with our overall #1 Whiskey of the Year.