It’s easy to find great whiskey without breaking the bank, but sometimes life calls for a special occasion. When times of true celebration are upon us, it can feel good to reward ourselves with the good stuff.
And there’s nothing like a toast to do just that. The next time you’ve got something to celebrate, treat yourself to a bottle of one of these terrific American whiskeys, each priced over $100 per bottle
$180 from Garrison Brothers
Named after the iconic Texas swimming hole, Balmorhea is one of the shiniest gems in the Garrison Bros’ already shiny pile of gems. Its smooth, bold flavor profile is the result of meticulous aging in American oak barrels. I can personally attest that this is one of the best whiskeys I’ve ever tasted.
$103 from Caskers
Wyoming’s first legal distillery isn’t one to forget about. Wyoming Whiskey is committed to making great whiskey that protects and gives back to its home state, with whiskey made from start to finish in Wyoming’s extreme climates. The flavor profiles are deep and complex; while you can score most of their superb whiskeys from the National Parks Collection for under $100, consider celebrating with a bottle of Single Barrel and savor the experience.
$160 from Wooden Cork
Patient aging is at the center of Cascade’s whiskeys, and the 15-year has won a ton of people’s hearts. Layered with oak, caramel, and baking spices, you’re going to want to enjoy this guy by a campfire.
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$125 from Caskers
The classic Kentucky bourbon is named after one of the pioneers of the American whiskey industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. You’ll usually see this for around $120, and for a bourbon of this complexity, it almost seems like it should cost more. Charred oak barrels and caramel-laced flavors make this a perfect showcase for what small-batch Kentucky bourbons are all about.
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$165 from Frootbat
Virginia-based Reservoir Distillery’s Maison De Cuivre Bourbon Whiskey is a small-batch beauty. Crafted in copper pot stills, this bourbon offers a high corn mash bill and rich flavors like spice, butterscotch, and toasted oak.
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$100 from LoveScotch
Bourbon War 8 Year is a standout release from the acclaimed Vertical Series, showcasing the evolution of Pinhook’s distinctive flavor profile. Aged for eight years in charred oak barrels, this is smooth, approachable, and full of warming flavors.
$300 from Wooden Cork
High West’s blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskies is unconventional, but that makes sense considering the distillery is in Park City, Utah. This is sweet and spicy, full of cinnamon, and has the perfect lingering finish. Sometimes it’s nice to have a solid bourbon at the top of a snowy mountain, too.
$411 from Caskers
There’s a difference between simply treating yourself and going all out. And at times, even a $100 bottle of whiskey may not satiate your palette. In such moments, you must pull out the proverbial big guns. Enter Wild Turkey’s Unforgotten. Intriguingly, did you know Matthew McConaughey holds the position of creative director here?
Whether that fact entices you or deters you is subjective. But one thing is undeniable—it’s a beverage you bring out when there’s something worth commemorating, and it has won over many who have savored its taste. If you are in the mood for a lavish treat, something layered with multifaceted flavors, this is it.
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