Fred Minnick's Top 100 Whiskeys of 2023 Updated!
As we wrap up 2023 and embark on a new year, whiskey enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the latest releases and expert reviews to guide their tasting adventures. Renowned whiskey critic Fred Minnick, with his discerning palate and vast knowledge of the spirits world, has unveiled his top 100 whiskeys for 2023, that have now been ranked. Below I have shared the bottles I have in my collection and where they landed on Fred’s top 100 list. (Listed in alphabetical order (rank on FM list))
(#38) Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery 11, 118.1 proof, $139.99
Category: Blend of Straights
Distilled in: Kentucky
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(#71) Blood Oath Pact 9, 98.6 Proof, $130 
Category: Finished Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#37) Eagle Rare 17 Year, 101 Proof,  $125
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
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(#9) Elijah Craig C923, 133 Proof, $70
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#42) Green River, 90 Proof, $35
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#98) J. Rieger & Co. Kansas City Whiskey, 92 Proof, $54
Category: American Whiskey
Distilled in: Missouri
(#29) Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Rye, 100 Proof, $75
Category: Rye Barrel Finish 
Distilled in: Tennessee 
(#99) Journeyman Corsetts, Whips, & Whiskey Wheat Whiskey, 117 Proof, $60
Caetgory: Wheat Whiskey
Distilled in: Michigan
(#59) Knob Creek 18 Year, 100 Proof, $170
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#66) Little Book 7, 118.1 Proof, $150
Category: Blend of Straights
Distilled in: Kentucky 
(#51) Michter’s US 1 Bourbon, 91.4 Proof, $40
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky 
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(#61) Old Forester 100, 100 Proof, $26
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#62) Parker’s Heritage 10 Year Rye, 128.8 Proof, $180
Category: Rye
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#78) Penelope 9 Year Cask Strength, 109 Proof, $65
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Indiana
(#55) Wild Turkey: Rare Breed, 116.88 Proof, $60
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky 
(#11) Stagg 23B, 127.8 Proof, $70
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
(#86) Thomas H. Handy, 124.9 Proof, $125
Category: Rye
Distilled in: Kentucky 
(#43) Wild Turkey Masters Keep Voyage, 106 Proof, $275
Category: Finished Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky 
(#63) Willett Black Bottle Bourbon 8 Year, 108 proof, $299
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
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(#7) Woodford Reserve Batch Proof, 124.7 proof, $130
Category: Bourbon
Distilled in: Kentucky
In the dynamic world of whiskey, Fred Minnick's annual top picks serve as a compass for enthusiasts seeking the finest and most noteworthy spirits. Whether you're a seasoned whiskey aficionado or a curious newcomer, let Fred Minnick's curated list guide you on a journey through the exquisite tastes of the year's top whiskies. As I dive into each of these bottles, I’ll be sure to share my tasting notes and let you know how they end up ranking when Fred’s official rankings are published.