The $25–$50 range is where bourbon gets seriously competitive. These bottles are still affordable enough to keep on the shelf, but the added age, proof, and depth of flavor create much higher expectations. And there are a lot more options to choose from.

Finding a great bourbon under $25 is easier than most people think. While limited releases and allocated bottles get most of the attention, some of the best values on the shelf are affordable, widely available, and consistently excellent.

Today we’re sharing six distilleries we think deserve a lot more attention. From Kentucky to Colorado to Louisiana, these producers are making some of the most interesting whiskey on the shelf.

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’ve poured a lot of bourbon since launching Artfully Bourbon, and today we’re revealing 10 whiskies you should be drinking, or hunting, right now. No unicorn hype, just the pours that live on our shelf and deserve a spot on yours.

Looking for the best bourbons and cocktails to drink this fall? We’ve got three bottles we’re reaching for right now, two bourbons and a rye that bring all the flavor, spice, and warmth you want this season.

We’re back ranking Kentucky’s biggest distilleries—this time with their mid-tier bourbons.

We’re ranking Kentucky’s legendary distilleries by their BEST budget bourbon. We selected one affordable bottle that we believe represents the distillery at its finest, and then we ranked them head-to-head.

In this episode, we break down the best summer-ready whiskeys, from bright and fruity sippers to cocktail-friendly standouts, and even a few high-proof heat-lovers that somehow still work in the sun.

From underrated bottles to surprising standouts, we’re sharing 6 of our current favorite bourbons for sipping neat, mixing, or just enjoying any night of the week.

Looking for the best whiskey that works both neat and in cocktails? In this episode, we each pick 3 whiskies, a bourbon, a rye, and a wildcard pick to find the most versatile bottles out there.

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.

Bring the season's warmth to your glass with our top 6 holiday whiskies. From crowd-pleasers to hidden gems, we've got you covered for every holiday occasion.