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Bourbon, rye, and American whiskeys reviewed and ranked — searchable by style, price, and score.

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Dread River Bourbon
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alabama

Dread River Bourbon

A medium-bodied journey from citrus to tobacco that keeps you coming back

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90 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Outstanding
$50
Dread River Whiskies
Blended Whiskies
Alabama

Dread River Whiskies

When craft distilling meets growing pains

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90 Proof
Age: No Age Statement
Not My Cup of Tea
$50
Dread River Flight
Straight Rye Whiskey
Alabama

Dread River Sherry Cask Rye

A grain-heavy rye with sherry influence that brings warmth and complexity

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90 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Excellent
$50
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Small Batch, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Four Roses Small Batch Select

A masterful blend that showcases Four Roses’ signature spice-forward profile

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104 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Excellent
$50
Michter's US-1
Small Batch, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Michter's Small Batch US-1

A bakery-sweet bourbon that balances approachability with character

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91.4 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Excellent
$40
Buckner' 10 Bourbon from Augusta Distillery
Single Barrel, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Buckner's Single Barrel 13

Augusta Distillery’s premium expression showcases fruit-forward bourbon craftsmanship

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141.7 Proof
Age: 13 years
Excellent
Buckner' 10 Bourbon from Augusta Distillery
Single Barrel, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Buckner's Single Barrel 10

A decade-aged Kentucky bourbon that balances fruit and spice with craft distillery character

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121.4 Proof
Age: 10 years
Excellent
$150
Old Route 8 Bourbon Review
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Old Route 8

A Hidden Gem from Kentucky’s Craft Distillery Scene

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118 Proof
Age: 8 Years
Outstanding
$120
Early Times Old Style Bottled in Bond
Bottled-In-Bond, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Early Times Old Style Bottled in Bond

Sazerac’s underrated bottled-in-bond delivers classic Kentucky character at a fair price

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100 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Recommend
Penelope Toasted Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Missouri

Penelope Toasted Rye

A Toasted Twist on Traditional Rye That Brings Heat and Herbaceous Character

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100 Proof
Age: 6
Recommend
$50
Old Bardstown Estate Bottled
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky

Old Bardstown Estate Bottled

A sophisticated bourbon that showcases Willett’s estate bottling expertise

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101 Proof
Age: 4
Excellent
$40
Penelope Rio, Straight Bourbon finished with American Honey and Amburana
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Indiana

Penelope Rio

An ambitious experiment that doesn’t quite hit the mark

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98 Proof
Age: 4
Drinkable
$90
Wigle Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Pennsylvania

Wigle Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Rye

Pittsburgh’s craft rye whiskey offers a gentle introduction to the category

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84 Proof
Age: 4 Years
Excellent
$50
High Bank Distillery Double Double Bourbon
Bourbon
Ohio

Whiskey War Double Double

Columbus Craft Distillery’s Oak-Forward High-Proof Bourbon Drinks Surprisingly Gentle

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116.64 Proof
Age: At least 5 years
Excellent
$100
Green River Straight Rye Whiskey
Straight Rye Whiskey
Kentucky

Green River Straight Rye

A rye whiskey that bridges the gap between bourbon lovers and rye enthusiasts

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95 Proof
Age: At least 4 years
Recommend
$30, $40