The Top 100 Whiskies

Ardbeg's Twenty Something series is a wonderful combination of Islay smoke and unexpected sweetness.

Tobermory's 15-year-old expression is not for the faint of heart with powerful flavors such as leather, oak, and tobacco.

The 30-year-old is a quintessential highland single malt with light fruit flavors backed by warm toasty notes

Named for the soil that produce the best sherry grapes, it highlights both fruit and peat in wonderful unity.

A strong punch of rye spice, cinnamon heat, and candy sweet light up the palate

Classic Highland whiskey made wild by finishing it in rum barrels, talk about funky fresh!

A unique flavor profile that's a key part of the blends that make Johnnie Walker popular

The 23-year-old edition carries essential bourbon flavors and is smooth as you like. 

Midleton Very Rare is (ironically) one you've probably heard of and, based on the reviews, it's worth trying out

As complex as they come for Irish Whiskey, this old boy packs a flavor punch.

Multi-faceted whiskey with a wide variety of flavors present in each glass such as salt, sweet, spice, fruit, and on. 

If you can get your hands on it, is an absolute treat boasting warm fruit flavors and subtle spices!

Balmorhea continues to be one of the most well-known and sought-after bourbons and with good reason. Spice, sweet, heat, a delicious trifecta!

This annual release always presents the famous smoke and peat with a long-lingering oak-filled finish.

Redbreast's PX Edition is bursting with fruit and warm spices to get you ready for the end of year holidays!

Perfectly aged and masterfully finished in Sherry makes this a crowd-pleasing whiskey regardless of the complexity of your palate

Distilled and aged in the heart of bourbon country on a single rack, classic bourbon flavors meld together and are aged to perfection

Packed with powerful salt, sweet, and smoke this whisky is not for the faint of heart

It seems boring to call a whiskey balanced and complex, but when subtle fruit, spice, and sweet flavors blend together beautifully with age, it's hard to say anything else

The Ealanta truly exemplifies the balance between its sweet and fruity flavors, spending just enough time in the barrels to allow everything to mellow and meld

This limited release from Bunnahabhain is finished in Moine Bordeaux casks giving it a depth of flavors that seem to go on for days

Smooth and delicate, this wheated bourbon won't knock your socks off with powerful flavors but will have you wondering what happened to the first dram

Delicious traditional bourbon flavors like vanilla, caramel, and oak with a depth that only aging can provide

Edition No. 1, exemplifies Macallan sophistication by loading flavor after flavor into each glass

Luxurious light fruit flavors and a silky mouthfeel envelope your tongue into the pinnacle of single pot still whiskies

Enigma pulls so much sherry flavor from the oloroso barrels while still retaining the complexity and body that Macallan is famous for

High Wire Distilling down in South Carolina literally saved this grain from extinction and used it to create their wonderful red corn Bourbon

Smooth and simple without being boring, this whiskey may be one of the best examples of a straight bourbon available anywhere

The unique combination of spice and smoke makes this a sought after whiskey

Classic bourbon spices play on the palate and finish, but this one is all about the oak!

A robust mouthfeel from 30 years in oak pair with herbal peat and warming spices to create a wonderful whiskey

Sweet, spicy, and HOT; the "Backyard BBQ" release makes your mouth feel like it's right there on the grill

Complex, deep fruit flavors layer with traditional Islay smoke and peat to create a one-of-a-kind whisky

The flavor profile is completely different than the 23 year though, comprising heavy oak notes supplemented by fruit flavors

"Super-heavily-peated," yet the peat flavors are balanced by fruits and spices to give this whiskey a uniquely rich character

Macallan's 18-year-old juice is clearly elevated with the sherry finishing as the non-finished version only came in at number 93 on the list

Bursting with fruit, sweet, and spice notes this rare find is the very best of Glenfiddich in a glass

Filled with delicate, subtle flavors that make Japanese whiskies famous.

Fruity and sweet on the nose and on the palate, but this one packs a punch with an ABV typically north of 60%. Hot hot hot!

Awash in powerful flavors, this one will knock your socks off.

Parker's 11th edition bourbon boasts twists on classic bourbon flavors like caramel, vanilla, and cinnamon

The Laphroaig 1989 vintage is nearly impossible to acquire, but boasts an avalanche of different flavors from smoke to sweet, fruit to mineral

Rich and full on the palate with pleasant spice notes this whisky is complemented with the sweet-fruit flavors that come with a sherry finish

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The oak aging mellows out the spice of the rye and lets other, more subtle flavors like fruits and sweets to come through

Abov users have noted a wide range of flavor notes; everything from classic vanilla and oak, to more unique bourbon flavors such as apple pie and peppermint

With an endless list of tasting notes due to the complex blend of 4 unique whiskies, there's always more to find in each dram

Powerful oak, smoke, and sherry flavors don't hide what this whisky is about

Setting a standard for what bourbon should be, this one starts sweet, with soft fruits on the palate, and a long spicy finish

Always pleasantly sweet, always deeply complex, this series delivers a wonderful dram regardless of the edition

Always a fan favorite due to the smooth and sweet nature of the whiskey. It's worth a try no matter what year you can get your hands on

Smoke, spice, and salt are the backbone of Islay whisky and this bottling always has them in spades

Cherry, spice, caramel, chocolate, and the ever-present oak flavor. It's one of the most sought-after bourbons for a reason

Filled with sweet, fruity, and roasted flavors like caramel, vanilla, toasted apple, and others, this is a bourbon unlike any other

Packed with out-of-this-world smoke and peat this is Islay in a bottle

As you'd expect from a great rye, spice flavors steal the show and coat the palate with a luxurious mouthfeel

25-year is the highest age statement on any Glenlivet bottle and it shows with additional oak flavor and balance imparted from the extra years in the barrel

Taylor's unique four-grain bourbon leverages each grain for a unique purpose, corn for body, rye for spice, wheat for sweetness, and barley for a deep chocolaty flavor

Laid in oak for just 3 years this whisky is ridiculously smooth and flavorful boasting spice and fruit throughout the experience

Their notoriously fruit-forward whiskey picks up loads of wonderful oak and vanilla from the time spent in the barrels

Allowed to mellow and develop in uniquely charred barrels, this whiskey delivers roasty and spicy notes unlike any other bourbon

Heavy on the oak, but still sweet, herbaceous, and smooooooth

The Pig's Old World Rye with a Port finish is something you either love or hate and most of the Abov community loves it

Distilled by Barton, Sam Houston does it right and only puts their label on the very best stuff

Smooth, rich, and classically Bourbon Wild Turkey truly did put 60 years of history into this bottle

It's the only blend on this list with good reason, and while most blends are forgettable, this one is remarkable.

Macallan's Cask Strength is packed with Christmas spices and wonderful fruit flavors like fig and plum

All the traditional Islay smoke, but the length of time in oak allows for a more mellow and fruity profile to shine through

Their Masters Collection editions are nearly all exceptional, but the "Very Fine Rare Bourbon" edition is uniquely delicious

 All the classic Bunna fruit, but the time in the barrel imparts a smooth oak flavor throughout

Surprisingly oaky with a distinct citrusy sweetness that coats the palate

A powerful punch of oak complements traditional bourbon flavors and just a hint of citrus

Warming and roasty, it's a perfect single malt for those who enjoy an approachable well-aged whisky

Complicated and balanced, it brings the best of Campbeltown and adds a shot of peaty earth to give it a completely one-of-a-kind profile

Balancing fruit with Islay smoke as only Laphroaig can, it was a masterstroke from the distillery

The ability to hide 27 years of oak flavor with sweet fruit and citrus is really something amazing

Amazing fruit, sweet, peat, and smoke notes all in nearly equal measure, truly something special

All kinds of wonderful flavors permeate the palate in this one and if you can find this batch, it's absolutely worth a sip

25 years of Islay means that this monster tastes like a log at the bottom of the sea, Islay lovers rejoice!

Packed with classic bourbon flavors, the wheated nature of this bourbon makes it an approachable high abv option

If you've only got the chance to try (or better yet, procure) one of the Van Winkle family, this is the one to get!

Balvenie's Tun 1509 is a ridiculous series that seems to be getting better as they go along

Famous for highlighting classic highland sweet, light, fruity notes this whisky adds a wonderfully full mouthfeel and smooth finish

"Mellow, "deep", "smooth", and "rich" aren't really official flavor notes, but they do give a great idea of what this whiskey is about

There's a very cool story behind this rare and delicious Canadian Whisky!

Nothing overly surprising in this bourbon, but man the flavors are deep, subtle, and last forever

A wonderfully strong and unique flavor palate is complemented by warming oak tones from 21 years in the barrel

Sweet and spicy tones with a strong wood backbone give this whiskey its nickname as the distillers likened it to biscuity dough.

Aged in unique casks made from multiple different barrels and subjected to India's heat and humidity, it provides a flavor profile unmatched by other whiskies

Fruity, spicy, and hot in all the right ways. If you are a fan of Irish Whiskey, this is your holy grail!

Octomore's Dialogos editions ditch the fruit and power straight into smoke and funk

Rhetoric managed to find the balance between sweet, fruit, spice, and oak with their 25 year

The peat and smoke build as you go leaving a warm smoky finish that lasts for ever

A near perfect representation of what bourbon should be, and typically bottled at 120+ proof. Sweet, spicy, smooth, sublime

With all of the different versions of Blanton's floating around out there, this is the top rated one!

Harmonized to perfection, Russel's Reserve 13 claims its spot as the top bourbon in our database!

The pinnacle of Highland Single Malt. Fruity and light, with a velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish, it's a treat for any whisky lover

Filled with deep and luxurious flavors like figs, raisins, leather, and tobacco this whisky highlights how unique and versatile Bruichladdich's flavors can be

Tasting of the sea and of spice, this unique distillery located on the Isle of Skye has produced an immaculate single malt

Boasting warm, intense, and sweet flavors like maple syrup and black pepper it somehow finishes with a lingering fruitiness