Total Wine’s Top-Ranked Kentucky Bourbons

Top Kentucky Bourbons, Ranked by Total Wine

Here is a list of some bourbons that are highly rated (above 90 points) by Wine Enthusiast or the The Tasting Panel from Total Wine. These are all pretty available and I bet some of these you have never heard of and most of these are quite affordable as well.

Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon (98 Points)

Cognac aficionados will appreciate the dry palette, nose, and buttery vanilla nose notes with a touch of caramel. It's sweet, smokey, and has an endless aftertaste.

Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Bourbon (97 Points)

From a Japanese perspective, this US Bourbon adds the finest aspects of Japanese whiskey production to Kentucky Owl's limited-edition bourbon line. Japanese Master Blender Yahisa Yusuke has teamed up with Master Blender Joh Rhea. Tasting Panel 2022.

Redemption High Rye Bourbon (96 Points)

Nose: A trace of oak, red berry fruitiness, and subtle vanilla. Palate: Notes of mint, oak, and spice. overtones of black pepper from the rye and subtle licorice that resemble fennel. The high rye percentage gives it a pleasant spiciness in the long, silky finish.

American Brick Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey (96 Points)

Bourbon made from 100% New York grain to glass. made using a four-grain mix and adorned with Hudson Valley crisp mineral water. A smooth sipper, it's deep and doughy with subtle aromas of toasted wood, butterscotch, and sweet cedar. 96 points, Gold SFWSC.

Wolcott Kentucky Straight Bourbon (95 Points)

Originating from the renowned Barton 1792 Distillery, this Blue Grass gem has a dry and spicy character thanks to warming aromas of vanilla, caramel, and a pleasant bite of rye. With a hint of apricot at the end and sweet corn colored with berries, the palate is zesty. SFWSC Gold.

Bondstone Double Oak Bourbon (95 Points)

Re-barreled for additional flavor and character after being aged in excellent fresh charred American oak barrels. The subtle, sweet oaky aromas that are bolstered by rye spice, caramel, and cinnamon are enhanced by this re-barrel. Excellent for sipping and enjoying on rocks. Gold Double-SFWSCC.