In Praise of Bargain Bourbon

Thanks to its production and other factors, even bottom-shelf bourbon offers delicious satisfaction.

Why Cloudy Whisky Isn’t Flawed

The haze in your whisky comes from non-chill filtering, and it’s a feature, not a bug.

At 11 years and 50% ABV, this bourbon doesn’t leave anything out.

These individuals shaped the way bourbon is made and enjoyed.

The creator of Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack, and many other whiskeys later went on to found Angel’s Envy with his son.

The longtime master distiller of Heaven Hill shaped bourbon brands like Evan Williams and Elijah Craig.

The “Buddha of Bourbon” has spent over 60 years making whiskey at Wild Turkey.

This humble distiller created the first-ever single barrel bourbon, Blanton’s.

The man behind Booker’s bourbon—and many, many more whiskeys—had a larger-than-life personality.

This master distiller brought Four Roses back from a bottom-shelf blend to a prestigious straight bourbon.

A highlight of the 2017 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, this whiskey has layers of candied sweetness.

For some distillers, the cost of lowering barrel proof is worth it for a tastier whisky.