Kentucky-based, family-owned Heaven Hill has been named the 2025 Whisky of the Year by Whisky Advocate , while six other Kentucky distilleries made the publication's annual Top 20 list.

Meaning, seven of the best whiskies in the world are made right here in Kentucky.

Elijah Craig 12 Year 3 Month Old Barrel Proof (Batch A925) came out on top after the whiskey magazine conducted hundreds of blind tastings of spirits from around the globe, which ranged from rare and extremely limited releases to new and emerging labels. The selection process for the Top 20 factors in accessible pricing, availability as well as having a “wow-factor.”

Kentucky won more accolades than any other region in the competition, creating seven of the United States’ 11 ranking whiskeys. Scotland was the second m

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