https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-15-year-old-bourbon-was-just-named-the-world-s-best-it-hit-shelves-less-than-1-year-agoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-15-year-old-bourbon-was-just-named-the-world-s-best-it-hit-shelves-less-than-1-year-agohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-15-year-old-bourbon-was-just-named-the-world-s-best-it-hit-shelves-less-than-1-year-ago#u201271Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:02:18 +0000A 15-year-old, 108-proof bourbon priced at $150 has been named the World's Best Bourbon at the 2026 Top Shelf Awards. The winning whiskey also captured Best Overall Single Barrel and the category for single-barrel bourbons aged 11 years or longer. Notably, the bottle reached retail shelves less than one year ago, making its rapid ascent to the top honor unusual for an aged spirit. The awards are judged by a panel of spirits experts and the results were reported by multiple outlets including Food & Wine, Forbes, and Inc.Why it mattersThe Top Shelf Awards are a respected annual spirits