Posted on 09/06/2024 6:47:40 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 saw the return of numerous prominent bourbon expressions, each vying for a gold medal in the prestigious contest. There were five sub-categories of ‘Best Bourbon’ in this year’s competition. So, today I thought we would take a look at the winners.
With tasting notes, prices, where to buy, and what is behind each expression – here are the best bourbons according to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. Check out more whiskey awards here.
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Have heard good things about 1792.
The best bourbon is the one you are enjoying at the time. I enjoy a variety of bourbons. I stick with Kentucky distilled bourbon because it really is about the water. I also spoke to a distiller who told me he liked some bourbons from outside Kentucky, because they sold the bourbon to the companies. Not sure how that works, but not sure I want a bourbon made with New York water.
WHAT?
No WhistlePig??
No Pappy Van Winkle (or, whatever it’s called) ? :-)
‘Free’?
Wolfburn is a newer reborn distillery with a product I really enjoy.
I’ve never had Pappy. I hear it’s good but I never could afford it.
I enjoyed Mellow Corn before I stopped drinking. Bonded, 50 proof, very affordable.
Only a few notes of distinct flavors but very nice for the price.
Fairfax County
and
Virginia Gentleman
Are no longer made so there are only second tier bourbons left.
The distillery and fields where their feed stock was raised were overrun by urban sprawl.
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond - best price and best bang for the buck.
I also like their single barrel. Drinks well above its price point.
Somewhat ashamed to admit it but Redwood Empire out of California makes a bourbon style called Pipe Dream Whiskey that I find excellent.
thats tonic
and its for medicinal purposes only (wink)
No Kentucky Gentleman or Old Crow?🐦⬛
My sister married a man who’s family owned a distillery in Houston that made good vodka, and tequila. But their bourbon? I got one of their first batches. It tasted OK, at first... but then, my upper lip went numb.
I asked: Where did they get the water? Local, from Houston.
That’s all I needed to hear. I still have a nearly full bottle of it.
Pappy’s SUCKS!! Big time. Like drinking jet fuel.
Bourbon is a 98% MARKETING business.
Evan Williams is good, and a good value.
I also like Four Roses, small batch.
But honestly, for the money? Give me Old Forrester 100 proof.
Also really like Knob Creek. And, my favorite is still Woodford Reserve... but, it cost more than it’s worth.
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