The 15 Best Whiskeys to Buy Now, From Bourbon to Scotch

These days, there is so much whiskey to choose from, with countless bottles in all categories from bourbon to scotch to American single malt to everything in between. It can be a challenge to sort through them all, and there are indeed plenty of excellent options to consider for the best whiskey brands. But some do stand out from the pack, so we’ve put together this list to help steer you towards some of the best whiskeys to buy in different categories. Happy hunting, and cheers.

Our Best Whiskey Picks

• Best Overall Whiskey: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon

• Best Bourbon: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old

• Best Rye Whiskey: Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Rye

• Best Barrel-Proof Whiskey: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

• Best Cask-Finished Whiskey: Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Foursquare

• Best Irish Whiskey: Redbreast 15 Year Old

• Best American Single Malt: Westland Garryana Edition Eight

• Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Unpeated): Aberlour 18

• Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Peated): Highland Park 18

• Best Whiskey for Cocktails: Knob Creek Bourbon

• Best Whiskey Under $50: Woodford Reserve

• Best Splurge Whiskey: Ardbeg 25

• Best World Whisky: Paul John Classic Select Cask

• Best Canadian Whisky: Bearface Matsutake Whisky

• Best Japanese Whisky: Hakushu 18

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