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.

Guides

Arthur Cherry 7/27/26 Arthur Cherry 7/27/26

Best American Whiskey From $25-$50

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.

Arthur Cherry 7/14/26 Arthur Cherry 7/14/26

Best American Whiskey Under $25

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.

Arthur Cherry 6/9/26 Arthur Cherry 6/9/26

6 Whiskey Distilleries You Shouldn’t Ignore

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.

Arthur Cherry 4/21/26 Arthur Cherry 4/21/26

We’re Saying Goodbye to These 8 Bourbons, Forever

In this episode of Artfully Bourbon, we’re saying goodbye to a handful of bourbons that just aren’t making the cut anymore. Whether it’s rising prices, shifting quality, or better bottles taking their place, we break down which bourbons we’re moving on from, and why.

Scott Oetjen 2/3/26 Scott Oetjen 2/3/26

The Only 10 Bottles You Actually Need

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.