Guides
Every year, we taste hundreds of bottles to build the guides we wish existed. From the best bourbons at every price to standout ryes and American single malts, these guides highlight the bottles we confidently recommend.
Whether you’re building your first shelf or searching for your next great pour, you’ll find our latest recommendations here.
Best American Whiskey From $100-$200
Once you get over $100, pretty good is not good enough, especially when there are plenty of great bottles sitting on the shelf below it.
Best American Whiskey From $75-$100
The $75–$100 range is where bourbon starts to get serious. At this price, you are paying for something a little more special.
Best American Whiskey From $50-$75
The $50–$75 range is where you start finding more age, higher proof, single barrels, and bottles with enough personality to stand out.
Best American Whiskey From $25-$50
The $25–$50 range is where bourbon gets seriously competitive. The added age, proof, and depth of flavor create higher expectations.
Best American Whiskey Under $25
Limited releases and allocated bottles get most of the attention, but some of the best values on the shelf are consistently excellent.
Ranking Kentucky Distilleries by Their Best Mid-Tier Bourbon
We’re back ranking Kentucky’s biggest distilleries—this time with their mid-tier bourbons.
Ranking Kentucky Distilleries by Their Best Budget Bourbon
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.