Five bourbons are finalists in the Small Batch Bourbon—Up To 5 Years category at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The SFWSC is the world’s largest and most prestigious judging of ...
Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon earned 98 points and the Bourbon Trophy, beating out higher-priced bottles from top distilleries. David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, ...
When it comes to aging bourbon, American oak (Quercus alba) is king. But while American oak barrels account for the vast majority of bourbon aging vessels, their mandatory use is a ...