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The 10 Best High-Age-Statement Bourbons (2026)

Summary by VinePair
Like for all whiskeys, oak aging is a crucial part of the bourbon production process. All bourbons must age in charred, new American oak barrels to be labeled as such, with the time spent in barrel imbuing the spirit with its signature color and vanillin-rich flavor profile. And while bourbon is only required to age for a minimum of two years, most brands take things a step (or two) further. Many bourbons on the market tend to fall in the four- …
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VinePair broke the news in on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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