Best Bourbons to Drink in 2023

Men’s Journal | Christopher Osburn | March 14, 2023

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Our superlative list includes special and limited-release bourbons, along with some extraordinary expressions for whiskey drinkers craving variety.

When it comes to purchasing the best bourbons, some drinkers are totally content buying the same bottles they love over and over again—and they’ll likely be happy with the results. But while you’ll find many of the same expressions sitting on the shelves of your local liquor store or listed on your favorite online retailer each and every time you look, the whiskey world is always shifting and changing, and new expressions are always being released.

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Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon

Old Elk—a brand that seems to release nothing but standout expressions—has deservedly gained a ton of new fans over the last few years. Its Old Elk Bourbon Cask Finish Series releases are true to form—specifically, its Cognac Cask Finish. This high-proof, mature bourbon whiskey spent an extra 10 months finishing in French cognac casks. With notes of dried fruits, fresh leather, vanilla, butterscotch, and gentle wintry spices, it’s the perfect whiskey for fine brandy connoisseurs looking to get their foot in the whiskey door.

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