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What to eat & drink in the United States of America? Top 100 American Beverages

Last update: Wed Feb 19 2025
Top 100 American Beverages
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Best American Beverages

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This high proof, Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon was named for Henry McKenna, the Irish immigrant who adapted his family's whiskey recipe to work with the grains he found in Kentucky. Henry McKenna is one of the longest aged Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys available today, resting in the barrel through 40 Kentucky seasons.


Critics agree that this is perfectly balanced Bourbon.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2023, 2020, 2019

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2023

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Spirit

FRANKFORT, United States of America
5.0
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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, named in honor of Colonel Albert Blanton, is a pioneering bourbon with a rich legacy. Crafted from a handpicked, limited supply, this bourbon offers a deep and complex aroma, blending warm nutmeg and spices with dry vanilla notes.


The palate reveals harmonious flavors of honey, bold caramel, and corn, leading to a medium finish where the corn and nutmeg reemerge, leaving a satisfying and lasting impression. First introduced in 1984, Blanton's remains a benchmark as the first Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially, encapsulating both history and exceptional craftsmanship.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2022

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Spirit

FRANKFORT, United States of America
5.0
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Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel is one of the most renowned whiskeys in the world, known for its bold and intense flavor. This bourbon offers rich notes of dark chocolate, caramel, butter, with earthy tones of walnut and hazelnut, while the palate features warm vanilla, oak, and spicy notes.


With a high alcohol content, it delivers a deep and long-lasting finish. Best served neat or with a splash of water, unfiltered and in its purest form.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2022

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Uncle Nearest 1820 Single Barrel Whiskey is a premium whiskey celebrated for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Named after Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first known African American master distiller, this whiskey pays homage to his legacy. Each bottle is crafted from hand-selected barrels aged for at least 11 years, ensuring a rich and full-bodied profile.


This single barrel expression is bottled at cask strength, typically ranging between 108 and 119 proof, preserving its robust character. It features a complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of spice, accompanied by a long and smooth finish.
AWARDS

Bartender Spirits Awards - Double Gold

2021

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold outstanding

2020

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whiskey Gold Trophy

2020

05

Liqueur

BROOKLYN, United States of America
5.0
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Sorel Liqueur is a vibrant red liqueur that offers a modern twist on a Caribbean classic. Crafted in Brooklyn, it blends Moroccan hibiscus with Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia, Nigerian ginger, and Indonesian nutmeg, resulting in a unique flavor profile that balances floral, spicy, and earthy notes.


This artisanal liqueur pays homage to the traditional "sorrel" beverage, a staple across the African diaspora, while introducing a contemporary interpretation that appeals to modern palates.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

The Liqueur Masters - Gold

2022

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2023, 2022

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Spirit

MANHATTAN, United States of America
5.0
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Ten To One Caribbean White Rum is a premium rum that offers a smooth, balanced profile with notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and a touch of citrus. Distilled in the Caribbean, it blends rum from various regions for a versatile spirit, perfect for cocktails like mojitos or daiquiris.


Its clean, crisp finish makes it ideal for mixing or sipping on its own. The rum reflects a modern, refined approach to traditional rum-making.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2021

The DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting - Master

2023

07

Spirit

NANTUCKET, United States of America
5.0
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Named after the winds preceding storm conditions, this gin blew into the World Gin Awards and won World's Best London Dry Gin. The classic London Dry style and well balanced botanicals in each bottle will win you over too. Keep Gale Force on hand in case the weather takes a turn.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2022

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Spirit

CHICAGO, United States of America
5.0
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AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy

2020

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Whiskey War Double Double Oaked is a premium bourbon produced by High Bank Distillery. This expression undergoes a unique aging process, being matured twice in new oak barrels, which enhances its sweetness and imparts additional oak and vanilla notes.


Bottled at approximately 56% alcohol by volume (113.5 proof), it offers a robust flavor profile with tasting notes of oak, caramel, leather, and pepper. Aged for at least five years, this bourbon has garnered significant acclaim, including Double Gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, as well as the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition in 2023.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold

2023

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Spirit

PENNSYLVANIA, United States of America
5.0
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Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka is a premium vodka made from locally sourced, high-quality potatoes, crafted by Boyd & Blair Distillery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for its smooth, clean taste, this vodka is produced through a meticulous small-batch distillation process, ensuring exceptional purity and flavor.


The vodka has a creamy texture with subtle notes of vanilla, and a slight sweetness that comes from the natural starches of the potatoes used. Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka is distilled multiple times to achieve a smooth finish and is highly regarded for its versatility in cocktails or for sipping neat. 
AWARDS

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2023, 2020

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2023, 2021, 2020

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Spirit
DENVER, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BARDSTOWN, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
COLUMBUS, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
SHELBYVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BOULDER, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
HOLLAND, United States of America
5.0
27
Spirit
TAMPA, United States of America
5.0
28
Liqueur
SAN FRANCISCO, United States of America
5.0
29
Spirit
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
30
Beer
FORT MYERS, United States of America
5.0
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32
Beer
LONGMONT, United States of America
5.0
33
Beer
PORTLAND, United States of America
5.0
34
Beer
CHARLTON, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, United States of America
5.0
39
Spirit
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, United States of America
5.0
40
Spirit
BARDSTOWN, United States of America
5.0
41
Spirit
MEMPHIS, United States of America
5.0
42
Spirit
MEMPHIS, United States of America
5.0
43
Spirit
PHILADELPHIA, United States of America
5.0
44
Spirit
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States of America
5.0
45
Spirit
HELENA, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
COLUMBUS, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BARDSTOWN, United States of America
5.0
53
Spirit
FRANKLIN, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
OCEANSIDE, United States of America
5.0
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Beer
INDIANA, United States of America
5.0
60
Beer
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
5.0
61
Beer
DENTON, United States of America
5.0
62
Beer
BELLINGHAM, United States of America
5.0
63
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65
Beer
AMARILLO, United States of America
5.0
66
Beer
OAKLAND, United States of America
5.0
67
Beer
SANTA BARBARA, United States of America
5.0
68
Beer
ALPINE, United States of America
5.0
69
Beer
ATASCADERO, United States of America
5.0
70
Beer
SALT LAKE CITY, United States of America
5.0
71
Beer
AUSTIN, United States of America
5.0
72
Beer
DULUTH, United States of America
5.0
73
Beer
PORTLAND, United States of America
5.0
74
Beer
IPSWICH, United States of America
5.0
75
Beer
CHICAGO, United States of America
5.0
76
Beer
VIRGINIA, United States of America
5.0
77
Beer
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
78
Beer
DENVER, United States of America
5.0
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Beer
VIRGINIA, United States of America
5.0
81
Beer
SAN FRANCISCO, United States of America
5.0
82
Beer
DENVER, United States of America
5.0
83
Beer
ALAMEDA, United States of America
5.0
84
Beer
CAMAS, United States of America
5.0
85
Beer
SALT LAKE CITY, United States of America
5.0
86
Liqueur
PORTLAND, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BARDSTOWN, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
FRANKFORT, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
PLEASUREVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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Spirit
BOSTON, United States of America
5.0
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 American Beverages” list until February 19, 2025, 4,341 ratings were recorded, of which 3,991 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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