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Best Bourbon Whiskeys of 2025

Competition for Best Bourbon of the Year is as intense as it’s ever been, and 2025 offered no shortage of standout bottles. Even so, these five distinguished themselves in remarkable ways.

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Copperworks Amaro Cask America Single Malt

Copperworks Amaro Cask American Single Malt is a uniquely flavored, citrus and herbal-forward single malt that benefits from Amaro cask finishing, though its inherent bitterness may not appeal to all.

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Dad’s Hat x Liberty Pole Spirits Pennsylvania Straight Rye

East meets west for two Pennsylvania rye-based distilleries, resulting in a rye that highlights the quintessential character of each distillery.

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Sagamore 10 Year Rye

With an emphasis on sweet and spice notes, Sagamore 10 Year Rye delivers a sip that is easy to enjoy and easier to love.

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Hirsch The Cask Strength (2025)

Finishing in 30 year old Hine Cognac XO barrels yields a delicious whiskey with a dessert-like essence.

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Chattanooga Whiskey Cracks Open Annual Vault Series: A Trio Of Long-Finished Single Barrels

Annual Vault Series revisits a colorful trio of finished bourbons. Apricot Brandy, XA Tequila, and Sauternes finished bourbons were aged for seven years, including a four to five year-long-finish.

Liberty Pole Spirits Announces the Release of Its First-Ever Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon

Liberty Pole Spirits is proud to announce the upcoming release of its first-ever Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon.

Old Forester Honors its Prohibition Legacy with New 117 Series Release

Prohibition Era Still Proof Bourbon Debuts December 5 – Repeal Day.

Jack Daniel’s Launches Distillery Series Selection #16

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Selection #16 brings together rye spice and Southern sweetness in this barrel proof release.

The Ingram Distillery Opening for Tours in 2026, Including The Chartered Experience

Chartering a boat is one thing, but what about chartering a private bourbon distillery tour?! The Ingram Distillery is ready to welcome you on board the original floating barrelhouses in 2026! More information is below.

Legacy De Forge To Auction E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel, Proceeds Benefit White Oak Initiative

Copperworks Distilling Co. announces the release of Pike Kilt Lifter Whiskey

Small Batch, Big Bottle: Chattanooga Whiskey Pours New 1.5 Liter Size

The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration Launches Inaugural Event President’s Day Weekend

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Best Rye Whiskeys of 2025

It was a banner year for rye, and narrowing the field to just five proved anything but easy.

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Best American Whiskeys of 2025

American whiskey is inherently diverse, and this year’s five winners showcase that range better than ever.

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Best Finished Whiskeys of 2025

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, it is now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2025.

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Best American Single Malt Whiskeys of 2025

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique American single malt whiskeys of 2025.

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Holiday Bourbon Buying Guide

Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting - and keeping for yourself.

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The Story Behind The Shareholders Society

While plenty of bourbon brands make it a point to bring people together, earlier this year, a new entrant emerged in the space that is putting an aspect of the social side of bourbon at its core in an unusual way.

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