2025’s Best Bourbons From The New York World Spirits Competition
November 9, 2025
How did a $35 wheated bourbon beat rare bottles to become 2025’s Best Bourbon? The NY World Spirits Competition results reveal four stunning winners.
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Based in the South West of the UK, Jeff brings an irreverent and laid-back approach to whisky reviewing, dispelling any notions of snobbery surrounding the spirit. With a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional drams, he often embraces the whimsical side of whisky. Jeff's tongue-in-cheek whisky content has earned him recognition in the Malt Whisky Yearbook, and he has contributed articles and reviews to numerous whisky platforms.
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