Bourbon can go decades before it is opened, passing through various hands along the way. This is what happened when we recently stumbled upon a case of mini Elano-branded Maker’s Mark bottles.

"Blending" has been a dirty word in the American whiskey, but thanks to a combination of insight, persistence, and a bit of courage mustered by whiskey makers over the past decade, the concept of blending as it relates to bourbon and American whiskey has changed for the better.

The Best of the Best!

Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2023 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique finished whiskeys of 2023.

While rye whiskey options continue to expand, 2023 brought forth a number of ryes grounded in familiarity but highlighted by exceptional quality, that elevated above the rest.

One word that best describes American whiskey in 2023 is diverse. Our five finalists this year couldn’t be more diverse, both in their origins and flavor profiles.

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique malt whiskeys of 2023.

The Prohibition Collection’s first release pays homage to five brands with rich history in the era and we dig into how each whiskey tastes.

There are plenty of great whiskeys that fly under the radar every year that can be just as good as the whiskeys that everyone goes nuts trying to get their hands on.