Jan 2, 2025 · The world of whiskey is always in motion, so it's hard to narrow down the very best bourbon brands out there - but we're excited to share our ranking.

Jan 2, 2025 · We assembled our favorite dozen bourbons we tasted this year to bring you the top selection of 2024. Find out which bottles are worth sipping next year too.

Dec 12, 2024 · The best of 2024's allocated bourbons have all landed on UPROXX's whiskey critic's desk, so we blind-tasted them to crown the very best.

Jun 7, 2023 · We tasted and tested to find the top options for mixing and sipping, as well as top offerings within specific styles like barrel proof and wheated offerings. Here are the best bourbons to try today. Region: Kentucky | ABV: 50% | Tasting Notes: Caramel, Honey, Vanilla.

Dec 5, 2024 · Best Craft Bourbon: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon; Best High-Rye Bourbon: Redemption Cognac Cask Finish; Best Wheated Bourbon: Maker’s Mark; Best Single-Barrel Bourbon: Russell’s Reserve...

Best smooth bourbon: Blanton’s Gold Edition. Best non-Kentucky bourbon: Balcones Baby Corn . This post was originally published in 2018 and then updated for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Image attribution: Dale Cruse on Flickr

Jan 31, 2023 · Our top bourbon selection runs the gamut from traditional to whimsical. These bottles marry standard flavors with unexpected notes for exceptional drinks that taste just as fine neat, on the rocks, or stirred into your favorite mixed beverage. 15.

Feb 8, 2023 · The best bourbons to buy vary based on personal taste, but highly regarded options include Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve, Blanton’s Single Barrel, and Four Roses Single Barrel for their exceptional craftsmanship and unique flavor profiles, though availability and pricing may impact accessibility.

Dec 12, 2024 · Our Best Bourbons of 2024 start with those ongoing releases or new ones released in 2024 and rated 3.5 barrels or higher, but are not based purely on our initial tasting and individual rating. Instead, we retaste and discuss this wide range of whiskeys extensively.

Sep 30, 2024 · Which bottles are worth hunting for right now? We sat down for the month of September (which was bourbon heritage month for the record) to rank and explore 24 bourbons that have captured the heart and attention as whiskey worth writing about.