Looking for the best bourbon between $25 and $50? In this episode of our annual Best Of series, we build the Ultimate Shelf with ten American whiskeys that stand out in one of bourbon’s most competitive price ranges.

Welcome to Blind 05 of our search for the best everyday bourbon in Kentucky. This time, we’re heading to one of the most recognizable names in bourbon: Buffalo Trace.

Looking for the best bourbon under $25? In this first episode of our annual Best Of series, we build the Ultimate Shelf with ten American whiskeys that deliver the most value for the money.

If we had to start over and rebuild a whiskey shelf today, these are ten bottles we’d build around. Not all easy, not all cheap, but all worth understanding.

After a full year of tasting, reviewing, and debating bottles across bourbon, rye, finished whiskey, and value categories, we crown the one whiskey that truly rose above the rest.

We count down the top 8 whiskies of 2024, from bold bourbons to standout ryes, and we reveal the ultimate 2024 American Whiskey of the Year.