Among the countless whiskeys released in 2025, one rose unmistakably to the top. It distinguished itself not only in craftsmanship and character, but in its ability to leave a lasting impression long after the glass was empty.

Competition for Best Bourbon of the Year is as intense as it’s ever been, and 2025 offered no shortage of standout bottles. Even so, these five distinguished themselves in remarkable ways.

It was a banner year for rye, and narrowing the field to just five proved anything but easy.

American whiskey is inherently diverse, and this year’s five winners showcase that range better than ever.

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, it is now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2025.

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique American single malt whiskeys of 2025.

Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting - and keeping for yourself.

While plenty of bourbon brands make it a point to bring people together, earlier this year, a new entrant emerged in the space that is putting an aspect of the social side of bourbon at its core in an unusual way.

This fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery celebrates the 25th release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection with its first new addition in nearly two decades: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. What other surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?

Intergalactic Comet Crusher is unlike anything the whiskey industry has ever experienced. Brands often rely on backstories steeped in history, old-tyme label designs, and connections to a bygone era to sell their products. Chattanooga Whiskey turns this on its head by offering a product filled with out-of-this-world concepts, humor, self-parody, and mystery.