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Does the type of sherry cask really change how a Scotch tastes? These seven award winners under $110 show how Oloroso, PX and Amontillado make all the difference.
Can a $17 bottle rival a $60 one? We taste seven bottled-in-bond bourbons, from Evan Williams to E.H. Taylor, to
Knob Creek 9 Year or Wild Turkey 101: which 100-proof bourbon is better neat, over ice, or in an Old
Can a whisky under $50 really beat the competition? These six 2026 medal winners, including a 99-point rye and a
Can an $18 bourbon score as high as one costing over $100? At the NYISC, five affordable bottles did just
Can an $18 bottle of Scotch really outscore pricey single malts? At this year's NYISC, the cheapest whisky on our
Does a great whisky have to cost a fortune? These five bottles won top 2026 medals for around $60 or
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Does a higher price tag really mean better whisky? After tasting thousands of bottles, here are five value drams that
Think great blended whisky has to be expensive? These seven award-winners span Scotch, Japanese, and American whiskey, all judged blind
Should you ever pay more than $40 for a bottle of Woodford Reserve? We break down real prices across the
Are 21-year-old whiskies really worth the hefty price tag? These seven IWSC 2026 award-winners prove that stunning variety can hide
A shelf full of gold medals tells you about quality, but not value. So which award-winning Scotch whiskies are actually
Think award-winning Scotch always comes with a luxury price tag? These 7 gold-medal winners from the 2026 IWSC prove you
Is Wild Turkey 101 really the best bang-for-your-buck bourbon on the planet? Discover why this $25 bottle outperforms its pricey
Why spend big or hunt allocated bottles when these five bourbons under $50 rival Blanton's signature orange oil and buttered
Tired of chasing overpriced Blanton’s? Here are 7 easy-to-find bourbons that deliver the single-barrel magic, great flavor, and gift-worthy vibes—minus