The Best Bourbons to Drink With a Steak
The Best Bourbons to Drink With a Steak
Few pairings feel as naturally American as bourbon and a great steak. The rich, caramelized notes of a well-aged bourbon — think vanilla, oak, and a hint of dried fruit — can complement the savory, fatty depth of a properly cooked cut of beef in ways that elevate both. The key is finding a balance between proof, sweetness, and spice so neither the whiskey nor the meat overpowers the other. Higher-rye bourbons tend to cut through the fat with a peppery backbone, while wheated expressions can soften and harmonize with more delicate cuts. Whether you're sitting down to a ribeye, a New York strip, or a dry-aged porterhouse, understanding what makes a bourbon food-friendly is the first step toward building a pairing worth savoring.
Michter's Toasted Barrel Bourbon
Michter's Toasted Barrel Bourbon is a unique offering that stands out due to its secondary aging process in a custom-made toasted barrel. This bourbon is known for its rich and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. It's an excellent choice for bourbon enthusiasts looking for a distinctive and flavorful experience. Buy it now!
Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch Bourbon
Horse Soldier® Signature Small Batch Bourbon is a tribute to the American spirit of resilience and bravery. This bourbon is crafted with precision, offering a bold and smooth taste with hints of caramel and vanilla. It is perfect for those who appreciate a bourbon with a story and a strong character. Buy it now!
Pursuit United Straight Bourbon
Pursuit United Straight Bourbon embodies the harmonious amalgamation of barrels from three distinct states. The marriage of rye and wheated bourbons gives birth to a remarkably unique whiskey. This blend unveils an engaging dance between fruity and spicy notes. Savor this captivating pursuit, a delight designed for the refined palate of a true connoisseur. Buy it now!
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A master distiller with more than 50 years of distilling experience creates this single-cask bourbon, which is matured in highly charred casks under the harsh Kentucky sun. Buy it now!
291 Colorado Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Experience America's native spirit, meticulously crafted the Colorado Way® with 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey. This single-barrel bourbon offers captivating notes of vanilla, cherry, and spice. Distilled from a bourbon sour mash in copper pot stills, aged in American White Oak deep char barrels, and finished with toasted Aspen Staves, it pays homage to tradition from grain to barrel to bottle. Honored with a San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold and the American Whiskey Master award in 2019, this exceptional whiskey boasts a robust 100 proof or 50% ABV. Buy it now!
Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon
Top dog right here—blended from three states and aged 10 years, this one’s lush and complex with a smoothness that’s next-level. It’s the smoothest of the smooth, worth every penny for a real bourbon flex. Buy it now!
Milam & Greene Triple Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Milam & Greene Triple Cask is a meticulously crafted bourbon that embodies a thoughtful blend of three distinct whiskies. The artful composition starts with a foundation of 2 to 3-year-old premium Texas bourbon, introducing a lively spice. This is complemented by the inclusion of 3 to 4-year-old Tennessee whiskey, contributing delightful notes of vanilla and fruits. The blend is elevated further with the addition of 10 to 11-year-old Tennessee whiskey, imparting a robust structure and tannins. The result is a deep gold-hued bourbon with a refined and elegant nose, featuring hints of vanilla, florals, and spice. On the palate, the spirit exhibits a creamy and soft texture, surprising in its smoothness at 94 proof. The experience concludes with a medium warm finish, showcasing the bourbon's intricate interplay of structure and tannins. With its rich complexity and well-balanced profile, Milam & Greene Triple Cask offers a distinctive and enjoyable drinking experience at 94 proof. Buy it now for $46.99.
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Whiskey
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. specializes in barrel-finished whiskey and bourbon, as well as small-batch and single-barrel products. They grind, boil, ferment, double-distill, and barrel all of their spirits in one place in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Peerless Whiskey can be found in stores as well online at retailers such as Total Wine.
Taconic Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Taconic Distillery found its roots on the historic Laured Beef Farms in 2010. The Coughlin family's commitment to preserving the rich Bourbon Whiskey tradition aligns with the area's culinary and historical significance. Embracing a non-chill filtered and unadulterated approach, Taconic produces their spirits below 160 proof, aging them in charred new oak barrels. The Taconic Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey stands out as a testament to their craft, initially aged in American oak barrels and finished in premium Mizunara casks. With notes of sweet vanilla, caramel, and baking spices, this bourbon offers a sublime and versatile addition to any home bar, suitable for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. Cheers to the spirit of Taconic and the enduring legacy of Bourbon. Buy it now!
Old Forester 1920 Bourbon
The third expression in the Old Forester Whiskey Row series is Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style. This artistic manifestation honors the persistence of distillation despite prohibition. Buy it now!
Wyoming Whiskey
In 1890, the Mead family settled in Wyoming as ranchers. Since then, they have expanded to source regional ingredients and create high-quality handmade whiskey. Their Single Barrel Bourbon, which has notes of orange and browned butter, their Small Batch Bourbon, which has caramel and vanilla undertones, and their Barrel Strength Bourbon, which is a potent, buttery whiskey with smokey, saccharine characteristics, are some of their best-selling whiskeys. Wyoming Whiskey can be found in stores as well online at retailers such as Total Wine.
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength
Barrell Craft Spirits blends some killer small-batch bourbons and bottles 'em at full strength, and their cask-strength releases are pure hidden gold. Each batch varies a bit, but you get layers of dried fruit, chocolate, and baking spices that come alive without any dilution. Bartenders swear by it for mixing high-end cocktails or just enjoying neat, 'cause it holds up with complex depth that bigger brands often smooth out too much. Not from one single distillery, which keeps things interesting, and it's a go-to for guys who want something unique without breaking the bank on limited drops. Buy it now!
Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Bottled in Bond
A standout single barrel that's aged a full decade, delivering deep caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and rye spice with hints of dark chocolate and fruit. The 100 proof carries it through a rich, balanced palate to a long sweet-spicy finish, offering surprising maturity and complexity that makes it feel like a steal for the shelf. Buy it now!
Bulleit Bottled in Bond
Presenting the inaugural Bottled-in-Bond whiskey release from Bulleit. Mastery, distinction, and quality characterize this whiskey, which was inspired by the traditional high-rye mashbill. Originating from the Spring 2017 distillation season, it was aged for seven years. The liquid's rich flavor, which is as smooth to the mouth as it is to pour, is the product of persistence and patience. Buy it now!
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