April 1st, in addition to being widely recognized as April Fool’s Day, is the day we celebrate Japanese Whisky Day. Japan has a storied whisky making history, but it’s meteoric rise in popularity (and price) outmatches even the likes of American bourbon like Pappy. Japan’s whisky industry has taken the world by storm, captivating whisky […]
Category: Top 10 Lists
Top 10 Best Irish Whiskeys
Whether you enjoy the style year round, or just on St. Patrick’s Day, there are some truly delicious Irish Whiskeys out there that can keep up with the even best bourbons or Scotches. Ireland is arguably the birthplace of whiskey, and although the global prominence of Irish Whiskey isn’t quite what it once was, you […]
Top 10 Best Single Grain Whiskeys
Single grain whiskey, the oft overlooked little brother of the prized single malt. Grain whiskey in general has a bit of tainted reputation as a cheaper, filler alcohol distilled primarily to add to malt in blended whiskey. While that isn’t entirely untrue, do not let that dissuade you from picking up a bottle of single […]
Top 10 Most Wanted Whiskeys
Updated for 2023 As whiskey fans, we always seem to have an eye out for our next whiskey, even when are home bars are fully stocked. It is part of the fun and allure of the hobby. With the Abov App, we make it easy for you to create a wishlist to track all those […]
Top 10 Best Winter Whiskeys
If you are anything like us here at Abov, you probably are happy to enjoy a pour of delicious whiskey year round, in every season. The specific type of whiskey you reach for may vary depending on the weather, and what you have in your glass will likely look very different on a hot summer […]
Top 10 Most Popular Whiskeys
Updated for 2023 At Abov, we are often looking forward to the next hot whiskey, following the trends, and trying to recommend timely and relevant drams. But sometimes, we need to look back and revisit the all-time classics. Updated for 2023, here are the Top 10 Most Popular Whiskeys of all time, as determined by […]
Abov App Top 10 Whiskeys of 2022
It’s hard to believe this is the 5th edition of the Abov/Whisky Suggest annual Top 10 list. With so many new whiskeys coming out its hard to pick a favorite, but you all helped by continuing to share which bottles you were most excited about. Read on below to see all your favorites in Abov’s […]
Top 10 Best American Rye Whiskeys
Rye Whiskey, everybody’s second favorite style of American whiskey, is definitely having a moment right now. With it’s roots dating back to the early colonists who first settled in North America, Rye Whiskey increased in popularity through the times of the founding fathers of the United States, until the Prohibition of alcohol really killed the […]
Top 10 Best Sweet Whiskeys
For many whiskey fans, their journey to enjoying their whiskey neat started elsewhere. Maybe you started with wine or beer, whiskey cocktails, or with some other delicious spirit. Starting down the path to exploring whiskey can be overwhelming, but we at Abov are here to help! May we suggest starting with a sweeter whiskey? Sweet […]
Top 10 Best Peated Whiskeys
The weather is turning colder; there is a slight chill in the morning air. Winter is coming. While that may be upsetting to some, to a well-rounded whiskey drinker, it means it’s time to shift to the more hearty styles of whiskey. We may disagree on what the perfect winter whiskey is, but for many, […]