Best bourbon whiskey

Simply put, the one you enjoy drinking! But what if you don't know where to start in this vast world of whiskey? That's where we come in.

Contrary to popular belief, bourbon doesn't have to be made in Kentucky – it can be made anywhere across the USA. It does, however, need to be made from a minimum of 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. It's this combination that gives bourbon its sweeter, buttery characteristics – but of course there's a lot for distillers to play around with, meaning there's a vast variety of different flavour profiles to explore.

Bourbon is the spirit of America, a cultural emblem that represents some of the best whiskey on the market. It doesn't just taste great, bourbon is also a bartender's favourite and is the base of some of the finest whiskey cocktails, while also being one of the greatest value spirits around. The category boasts classic names like Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, Evan Williams, and more, but also is a hotbed of innovation and craft with a glut of new brands over the years demonstrating that the world of bourbon never stops moving. There's never been a better time to pour yourself a dram and see what all the fuss is about.