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Bourbon is an American Whiskey produced mainly in the state of Kentucky. According to US Trade Legislation, “bourbon” is a type of whiskey where the “mashbill”—the recipe of grains used to produce the whiskey —consists of 51% - 80% corn.
Bourbon whiskey (/ ˈbɜːrbən /; also simply bourbon) is a barrel-aged American whiskey made primarily from corn (maize).
The world of whiskey is always in motion, so it's hard to narrow down the very best bourbon brands out there - but we're excited to share our ranking.
This list has provided you with some of the best Kentucky bourbon brands and a few that are distilled outside the bourbon state. Declaring the overall winner would be an almost impossible task.
Some drinkers are just beginning to explore bourbon, some are comfortable in their chosen styles, and some are looking for something to surprise them. The good news is that there is a wide range of bourbons out there to suit every taste, budget, and occasion.
25 Best Bourbons to Try in 2026: From Beginner to Big Guns
Discover the top 50 bourbon brands ranked by quality and fan votes—featuring small-batch gems, legacy labels, and collector favorites.
We tasted over 100 bottles to find the ten bourbons that define excellence in 2026. Some are old friends; others are new arrivals. All of them earned their place. Want the bourbon primer behind every pick on this page? Bourbon Decoded — how mash bills, char levels, and finish styles actually change what's in the glass. Free PDF.
