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 Wheated Bourbons To Buy In 2026
Wheated bourbon has a reputation for being soft, sweet, and easy drinking. And while that's true for some bottles, it's hardly the whole story.
The Whiskey That Actually Deserves Whiskey of the Year
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.
Discover the Top American Whiskies of 2024
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.