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Which whiskeys earned "America's Best" trophies at the ADI ISC 2026? From Elijah Craig's top honor to four craft underdogs, here are all six winners.

The Best American Blended Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024

by Beth Squires

Each blended whiskey detailed below received a medal (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) in the ‘Blended’ category at the 2024 World

December 6, 2024

The Best American Wheat Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024

by Beth Squires

While bourbon and rye often dominate conversations in American whiskey, wheat whiskey is quietly carving out its niche.

November 29, 2024

The Best American Style Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Part 2

by Beth Squires

Including tasting notes, purchase links, and production techniques, here are the rest of the award-winning American Style Whiskeys from the

November 1, 2024

The Best American Style Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Part 1

by Beth Squires

Continuing my weekly awards series, I will be taking a look at the best ‘American Style Whiskeys’ from the World

October 25, 2024

The Best Age-Statement Bourbon & American Whiskey From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024

by Beth Squires

Awards season is well and truly underway. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024 recently published the results of

May 3, 2024

The ‘Best In Show’ Bourbons & Whiskeys From To The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2024

by Beth Squires

The results are in! The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2024 judges have named the ‘Best In Show’ bourbons and American

May 1, 2024

The Best American Whiskey According To The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023

by Beth Squires

Many blends, ryes, and Bottled-In-Bond American whiskeys were entered into the competition last year. Only seven were named “Best In

April 26, 2024

9 Best American Whiskeys & Bourbons According To The Denver International Spirits Competition

by Beth Squires

Find out which American whiskeys and bourbons won medals at the DISC 2024, the history of the bottles, tasting notes,

April 12, 2024

The Best Bourbon and Whiskey According To The International Whisky Competition

by Beth Squires

Let's break down the winners of each bourbon and American whiskey category at the 2023 International Whisky Competition.

April 5, 2024

The 10 Best Bourbons & Whiskeys According To The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition

by Beth Squires

With thousands of entries across numerous categories, the judges at the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition judge each whiskey on

March 28, 2024

The World’s Best American Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards

by Beth Squires

Whiskeys from around the US were awarded the title of 'World's Best' in numerous categories at the World Whiskies Awards

February 14, 2024

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