Top 12 Bourbon Picks By Caskers

12 Top Bourbon Picks By Caskers

Caskers was created in New York City in 2012 and it’s now owned by Flaviar with the idea of collecting exciting spirits from around the world. They carefully curate their selection to ensure their customers have plenty to choose from for any occasion based on the most accurate information accessible. Here are their top 12 bourbons - shop them now!

Buffalo Trace Traveller Whiskey

Born from the collaboration between Buffalo Trace Distillery's Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley, and 8X Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chris Stapleton, this exceptional whiskey is the culmination of meticulous blending. After sampling over 50 blends, the finest possible blend was crafted, resulting in a symphony of aromas. Notes of vanilla, aged fruit, and buttery shortbread harmoniously merge with subtle hints of caramel and oak, offering a truly memorable tasting experience. Buy it now!

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1L)

Utilizing a time-honored process unchanged for over two centuries, the distillery's flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, is a testament to tradition. Crafted from a mash of yellow #2 dent corn, plump rye grains, and malted barley, the ingredients undergo cooking, cooling, and fermentation lasting approximately 3-5 days. Following fermentation, the bourbon undergoes double distillation through column stills. It is then aged in first-fill, American oak barrels, sourced predominantly from the Ozark Mountains and aged for six months in the distillery's yard before undergoing a heavy char. This meticulous process yields a bourbon of unparalleled quality and depth of flavor. Buy it now!

W.L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Renowned for its exceptionally smooth taste, The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey substitutes wheat for rye grain, resulting in a distinctive flavor profile. Bottled at 90 proof, W.L. Weller Special Reserve boasts a striking burnt orange color and offers softer flavor notes, making it ideal for sipping or crafting cocktails. Recognized for its excellence, this special bourbon was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Silver Medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards. Buy it now!

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon undergoes a unique maturation process, where the award-winning Distiller's Select Bourbon is matured a second time in deeply toasted, lightly charred bourbon barrels. This double-barreling technique extracts additional soft, sweet oak character, resulting in a rich and vibrant flavor profile distinct from other Kentucky whiskeys. Master Distiller Chris Morris emphasizes the significance of "double the maturation, double the wood exposure" in achieving the Double Oaked character. Aromas of dark fruit and marzipan lead to flavors of vanilla, dark caramel, and hazelnut, culminating in a long, creamy finish. Recognized for its exceptional quality, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon was honored as a Double Gold Medal Winner at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Buy it now!

Heaven Hill 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Heaven Hill introduced their 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond flagship bourbon in June 2019, following the retirement of their renowned 6-year-old bourbon. This whiskey quickly gained acclaim, earning 92 points and securing the #4 spot on Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of 2019. Described as "explosive, bold, and buttery," it offers a rich array of flavors including honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon. Notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and earthiness add complexity, while well-integrated oak, sweetness, and spice deliver balance and length. Praised for its exceptional quality and approachable price, this bourbon offers pure bliss to whiskey enthusiasts. Buy it now!

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey continues to be aged in the historic Warehouse H, preserving its legacy from over 50 years ago. Crafted from a distinct mash bill comprising corn, rye, and malted barley, this bourbon undergoes aging in white oak barrels and is bottled uncut and unfiltered. Each release boasts a unique ABV, ranging from 62% to 67%, showcasing the individual character of every single barrel. Buy it now!

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

Van Winkle Bourbons honors a pioneer in the whiskey world, offering a delightful experience for aficionados of wheated whiskey. Crafted from the exclusive Van Winkle family recipe, this bottling is sourced from select barrels aged for 15 years in Kentucky warehouses. Its rich and full-bodied character boasts intense flavors of caramel, toffee, spice, and wood, making it a truly exceptional American whiskey indulgence. Buy it now!

Blanton's Gold Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Blanton's Gold Edition, distilled from a sour mash of corn, rye, and malted barley, is aged in American White oak barrels with a dark #4 char. Bottled at a higher proof than the original, it's celebrated for its exceptional smoothness and clean finish, appealing to discerning connoisseurs seeking a bolder expression of Blanton's bourbon. Buy it now!

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

Van Winkle Bourbons honor a founding figure of the whiskey industry, offering a unique wheated bourbon recipe with wheat instead of rye as the secondary ingredient. Their Special Reserve Lot "B" bourbon undergoes 12 years of aging in the heart of Kentucky before being bottled at 45.2% ABV. Despite its relative youth, this Van Winkle expression exudes elegance and refinement, boasting enticing flavors of baking spice, citrus, nutty undertones, and charred sugar. Buy it now!

W.B. Saffell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

W.B. Saffell bourbon pays homage to William Butler Saffell, a distilling pioneer who established his first distillery in 1889. Inspired by the delicate spirits of his era, this bourbon is crafted under the expertise of Master Distiller Eddie Russell. A blend of 6, 8, 10, and 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, it's non-chill filtered and bottled at 107 proof, delivering a rich and nuanced flavor profile. Buy it now!

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Named in honor of the legendary Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee, this exceptional whiskey is meticulously hand-selected and bottled to his exacting standards. Crafted from Buffalo Trace's mashbill #2, featuring a higher rye content, it boasts a rich and balanced flavor profile with a slightly spicier character. Highly coveted by aficionados for its superb quality and bold taste, it stands as a testament to Lee's enduring legacy in the world of bourbon. Buy it now!

Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon stands as the newest addition to the esteemed Russell’s Reserve lineup, celebrated with a Double Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Bottled at barrel proof and without chill filtration, this limited-edition whiskey embodies boldness and smoothness in equal measure, reflecting the distillery’s rich heritage. A testament to the pioneering legacy of Jimmy Russell and the innovative expertise of Eddie Russell, it showcases supreme flavors meticulously developed through expert aging and discerning barrel selection. Buy it now!