27/01/2025
Bourbon Hall of Fame: 10 of the World's Top-Rated Whiskeys
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TOP 10:
1. Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Introduced in 1984, it is known as the world’s first single-barrel bourbon. It sets the standard for premium bourbons and remains a staple in the industry.
2. Eagle Rare 10 YO is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky. It is a highly awarded bourbon known for its consistent quality and complexity, aged for a minimum of 10 years.
3. Four Roses Small Batch Select is produced at the Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Known for its unique blending process, Four Roses combines multiple recipes to create complex and balanced bourbons.
4. Elijah Craig Small Batch is produced at the Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky. Named after the Reverend Elijah Craig, who is often credited with inventing bourbon, this small batch is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor.
5. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is produced at the Maker’s Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is an unfiltered and barrel-proof version of the classic Maker’s Mark, offering an intense and robust flavor profile.
6. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is produced at the Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky. This expression is matured in two separate oak barrels, enhancing the rich flavors and smoothness of the bourbon.
7. K**b Creek 9 YO is produced at the Jim BeamBeam -0.3% Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky. K**b Creek is part of Jim Beam’s small-batch collection, known for its bold, full-flavored profile.
8. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is produced at the Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Rare Breed is a barrel-proof bourbon bottle directly from the barrel without any dilution.
9. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is produced at the Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky. Old Forester’s 1920 Prohibition Style is part of their Whiskey Row series, offering a robust flavor profile reminiscent of the era.
10. Buffalo Trace Bourbon is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Buffalo Trace is one of the most awarded distilleries in the world, and its namesake bourbon is known for its balanced and complex flavor profile.
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