What is the best bourbon? That question has fueled more arguments at more bars than any other in American whiskey. We’re not here to settle the debate, but we are here to put some numbers behind it.

Everyday bourbon is a special thing. It’s not something you have to think a lot about — it’s a bottle you simply grab when ...

The five bourbons that took home the top prizes in this years biggest international spirits competitions. Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1970s and '80s as I did, I quickly realized that ...

While it sounds like fun and (drinking) games, ranking the year’s best bourbons is actually a pretty tall task. That’s especially true for 2025, a year that saw producers big and small release ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kentucky bourbon is big business, as the state is home to 100 licensed distilleries operated by 84 companies in 42 counties.

Bourbon is defined by strict production standards, but its flavor range is anything but narrow. Grain recipes, barrel selection, aging conditions and distillery philosophy all play a role in shaping ...