Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2023 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.
While rye whiskey options continue to expand, 2023 brought forth a number of ryes grounded in familiarity but highlighted by exceptional quality, that elevated above the rest.
One word that best describes American whiskey in 2023 is diverse. Our five finalists this year couldn’t be more diverse, both in their origins and flavor profiles.
There are plenty of great whiskeys that fly under the radar every year that can be just as good as the whiskeys that everyone goes nuts trying to get their hands on.
Many may think American single malt whiskeys are an up-and-coming subset of whiskey, but in fact they're already here. These four malted whiskeys are currently our favorite.