When it came to best bourbon on shelves as of 2023, they landed on our trusty friend Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523. This 124.2-proof powerhouse spent an impressive 11 years and 5 months in a ...

So much so, in fact, that the bestselling world whiskey brand in 2023 was not from Japan, Ireland or Canada, but rather a brand from a Kentucky distillery best known for producing cheap bourbon.

Today we’re going to look at the latest case in point. Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Bourbon was recently named the “Best In Show” at the 2024 ASCOT Awards—a yearly competition, comprised of s ...