Glass of whiskey or Rum with a large round ice ball
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The 25 Greatest Bourbon Brands, Ranked
BY BRENDAN MCGINLEY
Evan Williams apple whiskey bottle
25. Evan Williams
Four bottles of Evan Williams bourbon on a barrel
Beloved for its high-quality products with a relatively low price, the Evan Williams brand can compete with older and select labels, even single-barrel vintage bottles.
Millionaires Mahhattan with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, MacMurray Estate Pinot Noir and simple Syrup
24. Benchmark
Various bottles of Buffalo Trace's Benchmark brand
Benchmark may be one of Buffalo Trace’s most underrated bourbons. It risks a popularity and price jump once word gets out how much it’s overlooked, so try to buy ASAP.
New Riff whiskey bottle
23. New Riff
New Riff bourbon in a glass with a lemon slice and in a bottle
This family-owned distillery is passionate about what they do. A New Riff label that isn't even 10 years old yet is earning praise in the crowded world of Kentucky bourbon.
Marker's Mark bourbon bottles
22. Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark bourbon next to glass
Maker's Mark is a highly popular wheat bourbon whisky, but it deserves more conscious appreciation. In fact, this company's entire line earns its own place on this list.
Glass of whiskey with ice cubes on the old barrel.
21. Penelope
Two bottles of Penelope bourbon
We love the complexity of a four-grain whiskey, and while double-oaked bottles are trendy, Penelope experiments with aging bourbon in wine casks for a more unique taste.