These five finalists for Best American Single Malt at the 2025 SFWSC showcase the top U.S. whiskeys. One will take the crown—here’s a quick look at each. By Joseph V Micallef, Contributor.

During a blind tasting, judges choose Lasso Motel 18-Year American Straight Whiskey as the best American whiskey and pick the best scotch, rye, Irish whiskey, agave, rum, vodka, brandy and liqueur ...