August 2025 - Tennessee, Canadian, Mexican, Corn, Wheat, Flavored & Other North American Whiskies

August 2025 - Tennessee, Canadian, Mexican, Corn, Wheat, Flavored & Other North American Whiskies
This month's Spirits feature is Tennessee, Canadian, Mexican, Corn, Wheat, Flavored, Straight, & Other North American Whiskies

Tennessee, Canadian, Mexican, Corn, Wheat, Flavored & Other North American Whiskies Reviews

Bernheim Barrel Proof Kentucky Batch No. A225 Straight Wheat Whiskey
95 points
$66
A silky, but ferocious overproof Wheated Whiskey, smooth coconut and caramel with toasty warm finish.
Bernheim 7 Year Old Small Batch Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
94 points
$33
Warm, silky and balanced with bakery flavors all day, makes a stellar Old Fashioned.
Few Chicago Smokeworks Cherrywood Smoked Malt Whiskey
94 points
$39
Generously smoky without being over the top - if Armani made a bearskin rug - would make a stellar smoky Old Fashioned or a more savory take on a Whiskey Sour.
Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
93 points
$25
Best Buy
A very tasty peanut butter whiskey with natural flavors and wide appeal on its own and in sweet cocktails.
93 points $25 Best Buy
Pendleton Midnight Brandy Barrel-Finished Blended Canadian Whisky
93 points
$29
Warm and spicy with a lingering butterscotch, salted caramel, Ceylon tea finish.
Knob Creek Bourbon X Rye Kentucky Blended Straight American Whiskey
93 points
$44.99
Peppery and punchy, this would be a fantastic base for Boulevardier, bold flavors that carry its over proof well.
93 points $44.99
Uncle Nearest Single Barrel No. 3633 Tennessee Whiskey
92 points
$79
Rich and spicy with gobs of dried fruit, ginger and honey that finishes smooth and decadent.
Thresh & Winnow Millet Bottled In Bond Whiskey
92 points
$95
A fun bottled in bond that will show off as well neat as it will in an Old Fashioned, it balances fruit, light smoke and spice.
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition Tennessee Whiskey
92 points
$149
A vibrant, spunky barrel-proof Tennessee Whiskey that needs a few drops of water to tame and open up the delicious range of flavors.
Few American Straight Whiskey
91 points
$49
Fruit forward and nutty whiskey with a delightfully dry finish, on the rocks it will practically be an Old Fashioned, would just need a wee touch of syrup and bitters to complete as a sipping cocktail.
Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey
91 points
$59
Fruit forward and rich, this Tennessee Whisky satisfies with flavors of dried orange, chocolate, caramel and apricot.
Pendleton 20 Year Old Directors Reserve Blended Canadian Whisky
91 points
$199
Light and balanced with a sweet-spicy palate, a lively and satiny Canadian that is versatile neat or on the rocks and will show its flavors nicely in a highball.
Kirkland Signature Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey
90 points
$24
A nice Tennessee whiskey that will be a fine choice for Old Fashioneds or on the rocks sipping.
Noteworthy Butterscotch Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$26
A fun butterscotch and maple flavored whiskey for those that like their whisky sweet.
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey
90 points
$49
Smooth and mild with notes of honey butter biscuits, hazelnuts and caramel apple cake.
Uncle Nearest Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey
89 points
$29
A solid Tennessee Whisky that will make a very nice cocktail.
Tincup 6 Year Old American Blended Whiskey
89 points
$34
Offers plenty of warm, vanilla and caramel flavors with a touch of walnut and coconut to make a balanced and delicious whiskey sour.
Thresh & Winnow 12 Year Old 100% Wheat Whiskey
89 points
$95
Bold and singular with flavors from smoky lumber to maple, bitter almond and root beer.
Mellow Corn Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey
88 points
$21
Corn whiskey that is what it says it is - packed with buttery kettle corn and vanilla with finishing notes of rooibos tea.
Pendleton Blended Canadian Whisky
88 points
$24
Silky smooth Canadian for highballs and smooth sipping on the rocks, mild with light notes of biscuit, apples and clover honey.
RD1 Limited Release Kentucky Straight Whiskey Finished With Japanese Mizunara and French Oak
88 points
$69
An excellent sipper or cocktail base, this would hold up to a medium bodied cigar.
Star Hill Farm 2025 Release American Wheat Whiskey
88 points
$100
Dark, bold flavors of warm from your oven whole grain black bread with notes of candied citrus, tea and white pepper.
Evan Williams Fire Cinnamon Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Smooth, warm hug of cinnamon.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Evan Williams Honey Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Shake the daylights out of this for a solid espresso martini, flavors are coffee with milk and sugar all day.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Evan Williams Peach Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$14
Best Buy
True to flavor, a bold take on a peach liqueur with a solid whiskey base.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Evan Williams Cherry Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
84 points
$14
Flavors all over the place, quite sweet with no sense of direction.
Ole Smoky Blackberry Flavored Whiskey
84 points
$25
A pleasant fruit flavored whisky for shots and sweet cocktails.
Evan Williams Apple Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
83 points
$14
For party shots, sweet and apply.
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