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August 2026 - North American Whiskey

August 2026 - North American Whiskey
This month's Spirits feature is North American Whiskey

North American Whiskey Reviews

Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch No. A226 Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
96 points
$74.98
For the sophisticated drinker, this masterpiece of wheat is best enjoyed neat first, then poured onto a big rock to enjoy it as it evolves at a cooler temperature and more modest proof while the ice melts.
96 points $74.98
Skrewball Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
95 points
$29
Loads of peanut brittle and praline pecan flavors delight on its own, but do not stop there — try this whisky with bitters and Bourbon to make a decadent old fashioned or to booze up your vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Bernheim 7 Year Old Small Batch Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
95 points
$66.98
Overflowing with artisan bakery aromas, this warm, silky wheat whiskey hugs you with caramel, maple, walnut and sourdough waffle flavors making it difficult to set your glass down.
95 points $66.98
Tennessee Whiskey Trail The Tennessee Collective Whiskey
95 points
$79
A blockbuster barrel-proof Tennessee whiskey that delivers a densely packed punch of delicious flavor; open this up with some water an a bit of aeration before slowly savoring.
Pendleton 20 Year Old Directors Reserve Blended Canadian Whisky
94 points
$199.99
Silky notes of caramel, toffee, tart tatin and brown butter finish with a balancing hint of red apple skin tension to make a most sessionable Canadian Whiskey.
94 points $199.99
Evan Williams Honey Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A pleasant caramel forward flavored whiskey that will be good with cola or ginger beer.
93 points $14.99 Best Buy
Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
93 points
$25
Best Buy
Sweet, nutty, and jam packed with fresh roasted peanut flavors, this will make the most nostalgic berry whiskey smash on earth; think adult liquid PB&J.
93 points $25 Best Buy
Pendleton Midnight Brandy Barrel-Finished Whisky
93 points
$45.99
A soft and silky Canadian whiskey with wide appeal for everyday sipping or highballs.
93 points $45.99
Few American Straight Whiskey
91 points
$49
A grain forward whiskey with a nice caramel and cream notes and a warming mineral-accented finish.
Evan Williams Fire Cinnamon Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Cinnamon, cinnamon and more cinnamon, warm and not too sweet, try in a Cinnamon Old Fashioned to upgrade the usual whiskey shot — only needs ice and bitters to become a cocktail.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Evan Williams Peach Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A tasty candied peach flavored whisky that will be a perfect ingredient in a spiked tea.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Evan Williams Blackberry Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A spunky berry and grape flavored whiskey for shots and such.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
Evan Williams Apple Flavored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
85 points
$14.99
Flavor bomb for cocktail twists on classic highballs.
85 points $14.99
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