American bourbon continues to evolve in ways that blur the lines between sourcing, finishing, and place, while still retaining its core, corn-led DNA. The 2026 American Distilling Institute Judging ...

Bourbon is to America as Scotch is to Scotland. It’s serious damn business, a true American spirit. As a result, bourbon is a passionate obsession like music, food, cars, and movies. How you feel ...

The winning bottle emerged from an elite field of Double Gold medalists judged by experts behind the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, writer, ...

The 2026 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) annual judging highlighted 18 gold medal-winning straight bourbons. Four of the gold medalists scored 94 points or higher. With prices ranging from $27 to ...

Bourbon is defined by strict production standards, but its flavor range is anything but narrow. Grain recipes, barrel selection, aging conditions and distillery philosophy all play a role in shaping ...