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The World's Best Bourbon, According To The London Spirits Competition


Published on 2025-04-22 05:25:14 - Forbes
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  • American whiskeys dominated the whisky category, securing top honors for several bourbon expressions ranging from legacy brands to exceptional new craft expressions.

The article from Forbes, written by Joe Micallef, discusses the results of the London Spirits Competition, which named the world's best bourbon as the 18-year-old Heaven Hill bourbon, scoring an impressive 97 out of 100. This bourbon, part of the Heaven Hill Distillery's portfolio, was praised for its rich, complex flavor profile, featuring notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, with a long, smooth finish. The competition, known for its rigorous blind tasting process, evaluates spirits based on quality, value, and packaging, and the Heaven Hill 18-year-old stood out among a diverse field of entries, reaffirming its status as a top-tier bourbon. The article also highlights other notable bourbons that received high marks, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the competition's outcomes and insights into the current trends in the bourbon market.

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