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The Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024

Drinkhacker

One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. Want more selections? Check out our holiday shopping guide. Agree, disagree?

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Whiskey Review: Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée

The Whiskey Wash

We review Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée, created from American single malt whiskeys influenced by four types of wine cask finishes. image via Westward Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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Craft Distilling Pioneer Bruce Joseph Retires from Hotaling & Co.

The Whiskey Wash

Among his notable achievements are Old Potrero Rye Whiskey and Junipero Gin, both introduced in 1996, as well as Old Potrero Holtalings Whiskey (2006), Genevieve Gin (2007), JH Cutter Whiskey (2018), and the Old Potrero Christmas Spirit (2024). Recognition and Future Role at Hotaling & Co.

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Review: Chicken C**k Small Batch Bourbon

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When Grain and Barrel Spirits launched Chicken C**k Whiskey in 2018, the branding drew plenty of amused chatter. To revive Chicken C**k Whiskey, Grain and Barrel and Gregg Snyder worked with Bardstown Bourbon Company’s collaborative distilling program.

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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Bloody Butcher Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

(image via Savage & Cooke) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Savage & Cooke has emerged in recent years as one of the more interesting craft whiskey outlets in California. ” “When we began distilling in 2018, we knew we only wanted to use the best ingredients in our whiskey.

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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

(image via Savage & Cooke) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Savage & Cooke has emerged in recent years as one of the more interesting craft whiskey outlets in California. ” “When we began distilling in 2018, we knew we only wanted to use the best ingredients in our whiskey.

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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke American Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. California’s renowned Napa Valley is known much more for world-class wine than whiskey. Phinney’s operation, known as Savage & Cooke , opened on the historic Mare Island back in 2018.

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