2026 Road to the Whiskey of the Year

Four Bourbon Contenders: The Road to the Sweet 16 Continues! 

In a new blind tasting, four bourbons were tested to see if a $54 bottle could outperform a $200 Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked. The contenders include 5094 Transplant, General Thomas, and Robert’s Reserve. The episode promises surprising scores and implications for the Whiskey of the Year tournament, revealing the results at the end.

The Best of February: Which Bottle Takes the Crown?

The February Whiskey of the Month blind tasting kicks off the search for the 2026 Whiskey of the Year, featuring a new 100-point scoring rubric. Contestants include a double-barreled bourbon, a full-proof classic, a four-grain blend, and a finished Kentucky rye. Tune in for live leaderboards and detailed reviews.