World Whiskies Awards 2026

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Best Kentucky Bourbon
Category Winner
Kentucky
New Riff
Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
United States

"Lemon zest and butterscotch on the nose; a bright palate with cinnamon, caramel, fresh fig, vanilla cookie, sweet pastry, dried leather, pumpernickel rye, corned beef and brine; a warm and sweet finish with caramel, lemon peel, crumb cookie and coffee."

Select Year

Stagg
BourbonUnited States

WL Weller
Antique 107United States

1792
Full ProofUnited States

Heaven Hill
Bottled-in-BondUnited States

Evan Williams
Master BlendUnited States

Evan Williams
12 Years OldUnited States

Five Brothers
BourbonUnited States

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass
Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyUnited States

Henry McKenna
Single BarrelUnited States

Calumet Farm Bourbon
18 Years Old Trophy DecanterUnited States

Square 6
High Rye BourbonUnited States

Square 6
Wheated BourbonUnited States

Woodford Reserve
Double Double OakedUnited States

Old Forester
1897 Bottled-in-BondUnited States

Hartfield & Co. Family Reserve
9 Years Old Single BarrelUnited States

Non Kentucky

Category Winner15 Stars
Artisan CollectionUnited States

"A warm nose with rich oak; a well rounded and viscous palate with black pepper, sage, a burst of honeycomb and heath bar, soft spice, chewy tannins and wood notes; a balanced yet deep finish with moderate spice."