“Bourbon needs to be produced in America and made from 51 percent corn, and whiskey does not,” says Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Greg Davis. It lingers, as does every sip until the bottle is gone — making bourbon a great gift for anyone who wants to be remembered all year long.

The winner of our Tournament of Whisky is finally announced.

What makes bad bourbon bad?

I'm interested to hear other peoples opinions about what makes good bourbon good, and what makes bad bourbon bad.

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Wild Turkey Rare Breed How Bourbon Whiskey Is Made An Illustrated Description of the Production of Bourbon When you ask the master distiller of a bourbon distillery about the strongest influences in bourbon production, you get the following answer: the grain, the yeast strains, the new white oak barrels and their storage have the biggest influence on the taste of bourbon.

We’ve listed the 20 best bourbon whiskeys in no particular order below. It's one thing to write tasting notes and judge complexity, but "Good" and "Bad" don't seem as obvious as they do with some other things (like beer). Single barrel, double oaked, cask-strength, small-batch — just about every expression of delicious amber fire is here. Also, what makes for good bourbon whiskey?

We discuss the “controversy” surrounding our pick for best whiskey from our 16 selections. Made in America, bourbon whiskey is a spirit that has deservedly risen in popularity throughout the years. Bourbon is typically made using corn and is crafted throughout the United States, from Kentucky to California, and nearly everywhere in between.

Drinking these 16 Best Kentucky Bourbons (assuming you can get ahold of all 16) will be like taking a masterclass in fine bourbon production.

This makes it a good choice not just for fans of wheated bourbon, but also for those who want their bourbon just a little stronger, rather than a lot stronger.

Make it with care—and good bourbon.

The Old Fashioned is the king of cocktails. If you’ve stayed up with us on Instagram and our live feed, you may already know the winner.

We also discuss if larger bourbon producers, like Woodford Reserve and Jim Beam, … Continue reading "15: What Makes Good Bourbon?" We do our best to answer those questions before diving into the best bourbon in Kentucky and the top bourbon brands in the world. Read More.