The Council of Whiskey Masters stands as the world's leading source of whiskey expertise. Its members—master blenders, master distillers, Keepers of the Quaich, authors, educators, and seasoned ...

When BevTest’s panels finished their 2025 judging, a handful of American whiskeys emerged with top scores—here’s what makes those bottles stand out from the pack. Each year, the Beverage Testing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards after two ...

One of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions has crowned its top bourbon for 2025. While some of America’s leading producers entered their best whiskeys, the award ultimately went to a ...

David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, writer, entrepreneur, and Tony-nominated producer. A Kentucky native, Kentucky Colonel, and Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker, his passion for drinks ...

Shortbarrel Double Oak Bourbon earned top honors at the 2026 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition, winning Best Overall Bourbon and Best Overall Whiskey with a 96-point score. The Atlanta-based ...

At this fall’s prestigious New York World Spirits Competition, a wheated bourbon that’s widely available for about $30 claimed the title of Best Overall Bourbon. The blind-tasting competition drew a ...

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 ...

The World Whiskies Awards 2026 has announced its World’s Best Bourbon, which is great news for those looking for an affordable and accessible pour. After two rounds of judging, New Riff ...