Friday, March 28, 2025: Top Trending Bourbon & Whiskey
Welcome to this week’s edition of Top Trending Bourbon & Whiskey, where we bring you the most up-to-date rankings of the top 10 trending bourbons and whiskeys. This week’s list highlights the winners of the prestigious World Whiskies Awards (WWA)—a globally recognized competition organized by The Drinks Report, a division of Paragraph Publishing, an industry leader in beverage media. These awards celebrate the finest whiskeys across all internationally recognized styles, including The World’s Best and Best American Whiskeys in their respective categories.
Wenzel Sherry Cask Bourbon
Distillery or Producer
Wenzel Whiskey
Proof
111.0 (55.5% ABV)
Notes
Winner of the 2025 World Whiskies Awards (WWA) World’s Best Finished Bourbon, Wenzel Sherry Cask Bourbon is a rich and luxuriously smooth expression, bottled at 55.5% ABV. This expertly crafted bourbon delivers a deep, layered flavor profile, featuring dark cherries, dried fruits, and sweet sherry, balanced by spicy undertones and a long, oaky finish. Rooted in the whiskey rectifying heritage of Covington, Kentucky, Wenzel Bourbon is crafted in the historic Wenzel Building, a space dedicated to blending and whiskey innovation. This award-winning expression showcases the art of finishing bourbon in sherry casks, enhancing its depth and complexity while maintaining a smooth, indulgent character. A true standout for those seeking a bold yet refined bourbon experience.