Augusta Distillery has Buckner’s 13 as its battle flag. When Augusta launched in 2020, they didn’t dip a cautious toe into the bourbon pool; they did a cannonball.

If you've ever visited Maker's Mark, you know that Star Hill Farm isn't just an address for a distillery—it's the heart of the brand. Nestled in the rolling hills of Loretto, Kentucky, Star Hill has been home to Maker's since the 1950s, when Bill Samuels Sr. famously set fire to his family's 170-year-old recipe and chose to start fresh with a softer wheated mash bill.

For over 150 years, Jack Daniel’s has been synonymous with American whiskey. But in recent years, the iconic Tennessee distillery has been doing something that’s shaking up even the most seasoned bourbon drinkers: it’s getting older—and better.