Whether you’re looking for the perfect whiskey to pair with a cocktail, something really smoky and assertive, or a smooth sipper, we’ve got you covered.Īfter consulting experts, we've selected the Four Roses Single Barrel as our top whiskey option thanks to its strong flavors and high proof. Nowadays, you can find whiskey made in every corner of America-indeed, every corner of the world-each with its own specific character and identity. In the big world of whiskeys, there's a bottle out there for every taste, price point, and preference. This Australian single-malt is aged in ex-wine barrels, resulting in a fruitier and jammier whisky than anything found in Scotland. Matured entirely in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, the 18-year-old whiskey delivers one of the best full-flavored sipping experiences.īest Wine Barrel Aged: Starward Nova Single Malt at Caskers In this 12-year-old expression, the peatiness is balanced out by a rich array of fruit and spice flavors, along with notes of honey and vanilla.īest Sherry Cask Scotch: The GlenDronach Allardice at Drizly It features crisp notes of unripe melon and apple, along with just a hint of smoke.īest Peated Scotch: Bowmore 12 Year Old at Caskers

Look for a little bit of spice here, but overall this is a smooth sipper with notes of cocoa and caramel that pop in the palate.īest Japanese: Hakushu 12 Year Old at Drizly The well-balanced palate features pretty notes of dried apple and honey leading to a baking-spice finish, and all at an approachable 80 proof.īest Canadian: Lot No. It's the only extra-aged, bottled-in-bond, single barrel bourbon currently available today.īest Scotch: The Balvenie DoubleWood at DrizlyĪ second aging in Oloroso sherry barrels gives this scotch a rich, rounded finish.īest Irish: West Cork 8-Year Single Malt at Drizly With notes of cherry, vanilla and baking spices, this whiskey is great in a classic cocktail like the Manhattan.īest Bourbon: Henry McKenna Single Barrel at Caskers This Kentucky bourbon ticks all the right boxes-it’s affordable, has a variety of different expressions to choose from, and it tastes great on its own or mixed in a cocktail.īest Rye: Pikesville Straight Rye at Drizly

Best Overall: Four Roses Single Barrel at Drizly

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