The results from the 2025 International Whisky Competition are in, and this spirit reigned supreme as the world's best bourbon. Here's what makes it so good.

With a staggering score of 97.01, Bowman’s Batch #4 nearly clinched Whisky of the Year at this year’s IWC. The uncut, unfiltered bourbon — which clocks in at 139.7 proof — was crowned both ...

Whiskey enthusiasts, take note: A. Smith Bowman Distillery has officially announced the release of its much-anticipated A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #4. Known for its bold flavors and ...

The only sticking point is that this new whiskey is a bit difficult to get ahold of. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon #4 is available to purchase via an online lottery that opened on Monday ...

Woodford Reserve? Some swear by it. Maker’s Mark? Could be. Jim Beam? It’s a big seller. Evan Williams Black? Many lean that way. Pappy Van Winkle? A cult favorite. John J. Bowman? Yes. And ...

Key Points. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 was named Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey at the 2025 International Whisky Competition, earning a score of 97.01, the second-highest overall.

On tap will be samples of Blanton’s Single Malt, Blanton’s Gold Edition, Elmer T. Lee, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, Bowman Brothers Small Batch and Western Reserve’s 8-Year Single Barrel and 10 ...

According to a rep for the distillery, this was the case with French Oak, which was redistilled and barreled at A. Smith Bowman in 2012 and aged for 12 years in both charred and uncharred French ...