What kind of bourbon is best

Silky and textured with ripe berried fruits, maple syrup, and more, Angel's Envy is an easy to drink choice for the connoisseur and novice alike. Blending five straight American bourbons hence the name "fistful" —this drink offers a combination of sweet, spicy, and floral notes that are perfect for any time of the day. This proof bourbon whiskey is the new-age classic you didn't know you needed. Aged in American white oak barrels, this bourbon will deliver a warm finish that's perfect for both fall and winter.

Looking to upgrade? Love bourbon, but need to stay on a budget? Coopers' Craft Kentucky Bourbon is one you should consider. Offering a Crafted in NYC, this bold and grain-laden bourbon includes notes of rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel. Who could complain about that? Though it's only aged 10 years, Widow Jane's Straight Bourbon Whiskey will sip like it's double the age.

Offering up a Not sure what the big deal is with black bourbon? This version from Stillhouse will prove just why your bar cart needs a bottle or two. Rested and mellowed in roasted small batch coffee beans, this proof option is the ideal choice for those who are open to trying something new.

Ready to splurge on yourself or someone you love? Lucky Seven's The Hold Up is definitely worth the spend. This proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey will take you to another level with its lingering spice and brown sugar flavor finish. If you've a fan of the Knob Creek brand, you'll want to add this one to your list.

Aged for 12 years, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is layered with bold and spicy overtones, caramelized wood flavors, and a smoky finish perfect for your nightcap needs. Kitchen Tips and Tools. Delish Shop. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.

Harper 15 Year Bourbon. For the final list, we limited inclusion to one bottle per brand and have shared average prices based on online data because price gouging, unfortunately, is alive and well. With impressive examples from Colorado, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, and — of course — Kentucky, and a range of proofs, age statements, and innovative aging techniques, this list promises something for every drinker.

It oozes aromatic charm and follows with a palate that is lithe but in no way lacking flavor. The palate adds subtle spice and deals out even more vanilla. This bourbon over-delivers for its price and continues to be one of the best value picks on the market.

If you come across its charged, barrel-proof older sibling, be sure to pick up a bottle, too. And this is exactly what whiskey geeks want you to do. We keep a bottle on our shelves at all times. Every encounter with this Heaven Hill release leaves us shocked at how much of a steal it is.

Maybe it has something to do with its unfashionable and relatively low Add this to your list of shelf staples. There really is no wrong choice between the year-old and single-barrel bottlings. Expect dark chocolate, vanilla, and caramel aromas, and vibrant berries on the palate. Smith Bowman distillery is owned by Sazerac Company. That no longer appears to be the case — but regardless, this small- batch bourbon has its own unique profile.

Spicy but not hot, and fruity without being sweet, this is an intriguing dram. Light wafts of coffee and vanilla precede sips of toasted oak and spicy rye.

Drink neat at room temperature to enjoy all it has to offer. Its ABV is comparatively low for a barrel-proof offering, making it one of the most approachable examples in that realm. The palate delivers more complexity than its sweet, oaky nose, serving licorice and herbal notes before a charred finish that lingers but never verges on being too hot.

This Tennessee high-malt bourbon challenges the notion of the importance of aging. With an age statement floating somewhere just above 2 years old, it is surprisingly complex, rich, and full bodied.

Dried raisins and sweet honey set the tone, followed by the unmistakable character of malt. At this age, it would be easy to talk in terms of potential but Chattanooga is already delivering. The left-field grain translates to vibrant potpourri aromas, and a juniper-like quality.

If you're making drinks, we prefer the light and spicy Four Roses bourbon. If you want craft bourbon, we love New Riff's dedication to Bottled-in-Bond whiskey-making and rich flavor profiles. Looking for something on the cheap? Evan William's Black Label is hard to beat for the money. For our money, the best do-it-all bourbon is Knob Creek's 9-year-old Small Batch offering. Here's the rub. These bourbons represent the absolute best values the bourbon whiskey world has to offer.

They're not all cheap and they're not all expensive, but they are all reliably excellent. In a whiskey market that's become increasingly fragmented and allocated, Knob Creek's classic small batch bourbon distinguishes itself.

It's our best overall bourbon not by way of life-altering tasting notes, but by stuff the stat sheet in a way no other bourbon can. It is available everywhere and thus resistant to the price gouging associated with brands like Buffalo Trace. Its proof retains a fully body and mixing bonafides without lighting your mouth on fire. And this year the brand got its 9-year age guarantee back, too.

If you're looking for the best value in bourbon, just get this. Just Get This. But Evan Williams is a value brand. New Riff Distilling was founded in The mash bill here, made entirely of non-GMO grains, is 65 percent corn, 30 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley.

Now, thanks to rising whiskey prices and a consistently strong product, the brand — shortened to OGD by fans — has a cult following. Its relatively low-corn mashbill only 63 percent is also unique, utilizing a staggering amount of rye and malted barley, creating a spicy bourbon ideal for drinking on the rocks or in a cocktail. The whiskey inside Early Times' wicked affordable Bottled-in-Bond expression is Brown-Forman-made, though, and it has that sweet-and-smooth Basil Hayden's thing going on, just more a more solid boozey backbone.

Oh, and it's sold in liters. Buying in this range is high risk, high reward. The notes kind of just linger.