Heaven Hill Phoenix Bourbon Marks 30 Years Since Distillery Fire
What rises from a fire that destroyed 100,000 barrels? Heaven Hill Phoenix, an 18-year-old bourbon holding 30-year-old whiskey from the lost distillery.
Looking for Cask Strength Bourbon Under $75? These 5 Have the Medals to Back Them Up
Can award-winning barrel proof bourbon still cost under $75? These five medal winners, from 108.4 to 129 proof, prove it does. So which would you open first?
The Best Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon: The Cheapest Great Whiskey In America
Can a $17 bottle rival a $60 one? We taste seven bottled-in-bond bourbons, from Evan Williams to E.H. Taylor, to find the best you can buy at MSRP.
Heaven Hill Named Most Awarded U.s. Distillery For Third Consecutive Year
Which US distillery took home around 88 medals at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, for the third year running? Heaven Hill’s bourbons and agave shine.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Beam
What was the world’s best-selling bourbon called before it was Jim Beam? Uncover five surprising facts, from Old Tub to a backyard yeast strain.
International Spirits Challenge 2026 Trophy Winners Unveiled
Which whisky ended Yamazaki’s three-year reign as the ISC’s Supreme Champion Spirit? Meet the six 2026 trophy winners, including a bourbon under $20.
These 6 Award-Winning Whiskies Cost Under $50—And Outscored Luxury Bottles
Can a whisky under $50 really beat the competition? These six 2026 medal winners, including a 99-point rye and a 98-point Islay malt, prove it can.
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Returns With Tavern Trail
Can a classic cocktail help hospitality workers? Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Week returns with a new 70-venue Tavern Trail and $1 from every drink going to charity.
Why Bartenders Prefer Rye: 5 Award-Winning Ryes That Dominated the Bartender Spirits Awards
Why do bartenders reach for rye in a Manhattan? We explain, and reveal five American ryes that bartender judges awarded Double Gold.
Cask Strength, Single Barrel, Bottled-in-Bond: The Complete Whisky Jargon Guide
What do whisky label terms really tell you—and which are just marketing? Decode cask strength, small batch, bottled-in-bond and more before your next pour.
The Best Value Bourbons From The New York International Spirits Competition 2026
Can an $18 bourbon score as high as one costing over $100? At the NYISC, five affordable bottles did just that. Here’s what they are and why they’re worth buying.
Evan Williams Teams With Snapback Sports for College Football
Which six schools score their own custom Evan Williams Single Barrel bottle this season? Discover the brand’s big college football play for 2026.
Heaven Hill Releases 20th Parker’s Heritage Bourbon
What makes the 20th Parker’s Heritage Bourbon so special? This 14-year-old barrel-proof release uses rye backset to honor Parker Beam—and gives back to ALS research.
7 Wheated Bourbons That Have Conquered the World’s Top Awards
Can a $35 bourbon really beat a $1,800 Antique Collection release? We reveal the 7 best wheated bourbons in the world, according to blind-judged competitions.
Heaven Hill Bourbon Partners with Kentucky Wildcats
What happens when Kentucky’s beloved Wildcats team up with two iconic bourbon brands? Heaven Hill’s new UK Athletics deal brings speakeasies, clubs and exclusive bottles.
The Battle of the Bourbons: Which Bottles Swept the Top Shelf So Far in 2026?
Five bourbons didn’t just medal in 2026, they took the top award at their competitions. But which one actually won the year, and can you even find a bottle?
Pappy Van Winkle Vertical Offered At Charity Auction
What if a single $100 ticket could win you a Pappy Van Winkle vertical, a BTAC set, or a Weller “Rainbow”—all while supporting a great cause? Here’s how.
Wheated Bourbon Ranked: Which Distillery Does It Best In 2026?
Which distillery truly makes the best wheated bourbon? From Maker’s Mark to Buffalo Trace and beyond, we rank the top 8 producers on flavor, value, and more.
The Best Bourbons From The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2026
From a pecan-derived Texas yeast to rare Japanese Mizunara oak, which seven bourbons took Best of Category at the 2026 New Orleans Spirits Competition?
The Best Bourbon & American Whiskey From The SIP Awards 2026
What happens when consumers, not industry experts, judge the best American whiskey? The 2026 SIP Awards put a Beyoncé-backed rye and a s’mores shot on the same list.