Best best whiskey on Reddit
214 reviews from r/whiskey, r/WhiskeyTribe, r/AskReddit and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Wild Turkey
4.8
(23)
"I like wt101, og114, bulliet 95 rye or makers mark 46."
"Wild turkey 101 for mine."
"Most around 100 proof for me. Wild Turkey 101."
"WT101 Rye I honestly use it for most of my whisky cocktails"
"Equally placed with Jack Daniel's Bonded Triple Mash."
"If you can find it."
"For high proof bourbons can't go wrong with Wild Turkey Rare Breed ($68) or Knob Creek Single Barrel ($69)."
"Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a great one."
"Rare Breed"
"Wild Turkey 101 - $25"
#2
Buffalo Trace
4.4
(19)
"Buffalo trace"
"Buffalo Trace or Bulleit"
"The big corks liquor store in gtown also has a great selection and just got a shipment of buffalo trace allocations today."
"I highly recommend buffalo trace for cocktails with a citrus/fruit element."
"Buffalo Trace. Great Intro bottle to Sazerac, and Eagle Rare."
"Regular Buffalo Trace has always been my go to for bourbon cocktails."
"If I want a sweeter old fashioned, I opt for Buffalo Trace."
"Buffalo Trace or Maker's Mark are my go to's."
"Check out Buffalo Trace, or straight up plain ol Makers Mark"
"Buffalo trace is decent"
#3
Knob Creek
4.9
(12)
"Love knob creek 9 or wild turkey 101."
"My favorite is generally knob creek single barrel picks."
"For high proof bourbons can't go wrong with Wild Turkey Rare Breed ($68) or Knob Creek Single Barrel ($69). Lower proof I really like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked ($75)."
"Knob Creek 9, Old Granddad 114, Redbreast 12 (Irish), Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Eagle Rare."
"I think he will be happy with the Knob Creek"
"I enjoy the KC 9yr. You can find it just about everywhere."
"A Knob Creek Single Barrel would be a good one."
"Knob creek 12, Wild Turkey rare breed, Russel’s reserve single barrel, ECBP."
"Knob creek 12, Knob creek single barrel store picks."
"If you’re going with bourbon, I really enjoy them with Knob Creek."
#4
Maker's Mark
4.7
(10)
"Makers Mark. 46"
"Makers."
"If I'm going just standard, Maker's never fails."
"I’d want a fun dusty. A Maker’s Mark Black/Gold."
"Maker's Mark ($25)"
"Maker's Mark or Wild Turkey 101."
"Maker's 46 CS."
"Maker's Mark is another great choice for "sweet" in my opinion."
"I always use Makers Mark or Old Forrester bourbon in a simple lemon/honey/hot water toddy."
"I usually stick to Maker's Mark, Evan Williams BiB, and Wild Turkey 101 for Whiskey Sour."
#5
Woodford Reserve
4.7
(9)
"Woodford Double Oak."
"Woodford Double Oaked, Bulleit, Buffalo Trace."
"I just made one with Woodford double oak and it was great."
"One I learned while visiting Woodford: 2oz Woodford double oaked."
"Woodford double oaked?"
"My choice would be Woodford Reserve Double Oaked."
"Woodford."
"Bourbon. Woodford Reserve to be specific."
"We’ll use Woodford Reserve in ours."
#6
Redbreast
5.0
(7)
"I second Redbreast. Truly a knockout but approachable choice"
"Redbreast 12 is outstanding."
"Red breast 12 cask strength."
"Redbreast 12, Stella, Eagle Rare, Balvinie"
"Redbreast 12"
"Irish is also a good gateway whisky and if you want to splurge Redbreast 12."
"Redbreast 12 cask strength will be my tableside companion this year."
#7
Old Forester
4.9
(7)
"Old Forester 100 proof, Sazarec Rye and Bulleit."
"Ryes, Old Forester is a great one and reasonable."
"The Old Forester line is a favorite of mine."
"Old Forester Rye."
"My favorite is Old Forester '1915'."
"Old Forester Rye is a great pick for the money."
"Bourbon = anything from Old Forrester."
#8
Old Grand Dad
4.8
(6)
"Old Grand Dad 114"
"Old Granddad 114"
"Pound per pound is probably OG114."
"Old grand dad bottled in bond."
"Old Grandad 114, baby."
"Old Grandad Bonded. Just feels right, and tastes right too."
#9
Four Roses
4.7
(6)
"Probably four roses single barrel or wild turkey rare breed for American whiskey."
"4 roses single barrel"
"Four Roses Single Barrel."
"I really dig Four Roses single barrel for my typical old fashioned."
"Check out Four Roses Single Barrel"
"Four Roses Yellow Label is usually what i use for any drink with whiskey in it."
#10
Jameson
4.3
(6)
"Jameson is the best!"
"Go for Jameson."
"Jameson for the win!"
"Jameson. It is cheap, easy to find and quite good."
"It should always be Irish, blends work well so Jameson or Powers are very popular."
"Jameson is the classic, but I find it disgusting in warm coffee."
#11
Rittenhouse
4.8
(5)
"Rittenhouse rye is my go to rye mixer."
"Another vote for Rittenhouse Rye."
"Rittenhouse is my go to."
"Rittenhouse Rye makes a nice old fashioned."
"Solid American mixing whiskies."
#12
Evan Williams
4.6
(5)
"Evan Williams Bottled in Bond."
"Henry McKenna, Wild Turkey 101, or Evan Williams 100."
"My go-to is Evan Williams BiB."
"My go to is Evan Williams or Evan Williams Bottle in bond."
"Some suggestions for each: Bourbon - Evan Williams Bottled in Bond."
#13
Eagle Rare
5.0
(4)
"I go with Eagle Rare for my #1 go to"
"Eagle Rare - $30"
"Equal parts Eagle Rare and Willett Rye."
"Eagle rare if you can find it."
#14
Angel's Envy
4.8
(4)
"Angels Envy (I've only had the regular)."
"Angel’s Envy."
"Angel Envy was good choice for me before."
"Another one to try is Angels Envy."
#15
Green Spot
4.5
(4)
"For 80 cad, Green spot all day."
"Green spot for the win."
"My favorites are green spot."
"Green Spot and Yellow Spot have a fruity flavor."
#16
Russell's Reserve
5.0
(3)
"I like Russell’s 10."
"Russell's Reserve 10 ($35)"
"I personally love Russels Reserve 10."
#17
Lagavulin
5.0
(3)
"It tastes like a campfire in a scottish bog."
"Will blow either your mind or the contents of your stomach."
"I would recommend Lagavulin 16 (peated) or Benromach 15."
#18
WhistlePig
5.0
(3)
"Whistlepig Rye, either the 6 or 10 year."
"WhistlePig Béhôlden."
"At retail pricing you might find a Whistle Pig Boss Hog which would be a great gift."
#19
Whiskey Cake
4.7
(3)
"Whiskey Cake is the best and most convenient."
"Whiskey Cake or Taverna Rossa in Southlake."
"Oh you want a place to eat. Whiskey Cake Irving."
#20
Bulleit
4.7
(3)
"Bulleit Rye is cheap and tastes good."
"Sazerac rye, Bulliet rye, and Minor Case all made a nice OF."
"Bulleit rye, Dickle rye, Rittenhouse rye, wild turkey 101."
#21
Laphroaig 10
4.7
(3)
"LAPHROAIG 10 YR."
"I just made an old fashioned with Laphroaig 10 and Peychaud's bitters."
"For cheap peat I'd go Laphroaig 10."
#22
Johnnie Walker
4.3
(3)
"Blue label is superior."
"Blue Label was really, really good."
"Johnnie Walker blue label would be a pretty safe bet."
#23
Tullamore Dew
4.3
(3)
"Tullamore Dew or Sexton are my personal favorites."
"Tullamore DEW."
"I keep it Irish, but prefer Tullamore Dew or Teeling."
#24
Lagavulin 16
4.3
(3)
"Lagavulin 16 is exceedingly nice and passes just about any taste."
"Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig Lore are about $100."
"Lagavulin 16 was quite enjoyable when I had it."
#25
Talisker
4.3
(3)
"It's slightly peated but nowhere near as much as Islay whiskies."
"I'd personally go for Talisker 10 or Glenlivet 15."
"Talisker is a very nice single malt, around $90 a bottle though."
#26
Delilah's
5.0
(2)
"Delilah's has been mentioned for good reason."
"One of the best whiskey bars in the country in terms of bourbon selection and pricing."
#27
Willett
5.0
(2)
"Equal parts Eagle Rare and Willett Rye."
"Willett Rye."
#28
Michter's
5.0
(2)
"Michters 10 rye or bourbon, michters toasted barrel strength rye (my absolute favorite bottle) Stagg jr Parker’s heratige stuff jack daniels coy hill fo name a few."
"Michter's 10 single barrel"
#29
Heaven Hill
5.0
(2)
"Heaven Hill BiB with an orange peel."
"Any of the HH BiBs (JTS Brown, JW Dant, etc.)"
#30
Yamazaki
5.0
(2)
"Yamazaki 18 is around $500 and is excellent for someone into Japanese whisky or scotch."
"My suggestion would be to spend more and get the Yamazaki 18 if you can find it ($700 msrp)."
#31
Tullamore D.E.W.
5.0
(2)
"It’s hands down the best of the 'inexpensive' Irish whiskeys."
"Tullamore Dew is the answer. Before I got a job it was the only thing me and my mates could afford."
#32
Pikesville
5.0
(2)
"Pikesville Rye is perfect."
"Pikesville Rye…110 proof."
#33
1792
4.5
(2)
"1792 ($30)"
"I quite like 1792"
#34
Clynelish 14
4.5
(2)
"Best Old Fashioned I've ever had was with Clynelish (the standard 14 bottling)."
"For scotch, Clynelish 14 is among my favorites."
#35
Bushmills
4.0
(2)
"There’s a Bushmills 15 also that’s a UK exclusive, which is very good also."
"As is the Bushmills 14."
#36
Bardstown
5.0
(1)
"Most of these are $60+ but are excellent for the price and readily available."
#37
Hard Truth
5.0
(1)
"Hard Truth’s Sweet / Sour Mash are both fantastic."
#38
Jack Daniels
5.0
(1)
"I'd go with any Jack Daniels Single Barrel pick. Trust me"
#39
Paul John
5.0
(1)
"The Paul John Nirvana is great."
#40
Suntory
5.0
(1)
"Everyone will like it."
#41
McClintock's
5.0
(1)
"McClintock's BootJack Rye"
#42
Weller
5.0
(1)
"Weller antique 107"
#43
Bearface
5.0
(1)
"Bearface 7 year old, you can buy two for $80. Excellent whisky for the price point!"
#44
Glenrothes
5.0
(1)
"Glenrothes 12 my absolute best buy in this price range!"
#45
Arran
5.0
(1)
"Arran 10, glenallachie 8. Those would be my two “how are these as cheap as they are” recommendations."
#46
Westward
5.0
(1)
"Westward for Oregon."
#47
Westland
5.0
(1)
"But if I gotta name one, it’s Westland."
#48
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
5.0
(1)
"It's near impossible to find at its MSRP, and you can find a good year for that price on the secondary market."
#49
Lot 40
5.0
(1)
"Best all around bang for you buck - lot40."
#50
Heaven Hill 6yr Bottled in Bond
5.0
(1)
"Heaven Hill 6yr BIB is about $10. I would say it's the best dollar-for-dollar."
#51
Shankey's
4.0
(1)
"Irish: Shankey's Whip."
#52
New Riff
4.0
(1)
"New Riff Single Barrel."
#53
KC
4.0
(1)
"KC 12."
#54
Glenfarclas
4.0
(1)
"I love Glenfarcas."
#55
Old Crow
4.0
(1)
"It's a good balance of inexpensive and tastes good."
#56
J&B
4.0
(1)
"You should definitely give a try."
#57
Royal Ranthambore
4.0
(1)
"I had it at a party and it was pretty good."
#58
Ballantine's
4.0
(1)
"Balentines."
#59
Godawan
4.0
(1)
"Try godawan."
#60
Elijah Craig
4.0
(1)
"I quite like Elijah Craig"
#61
Bulleit Bourbon
4.0
(1)
"I like Bullet bourbon."
#62
High West Campfire
4.0
(1)
"You should point him to the High West Campfire which smells and tastes very campfire Smokey."
#63
Sazerac Rye
4.0
(1)
"Sazerac rye or peerless high rye bourbon would be solid."
#64
Highland Park 12
4.0
(1)
"HP12 is always a good choice at a good price."
#65
Bunnahabhain 12
4.0
(1)
"Another one is Bunnahabhain 12, easier on the smoke."
#66
Ardbeg 10
4.0
(1)
"Ardbeg 10 would be a good choice."
#67
Compass Box Great King Street - Glasgow Blend
4.0
(1)
"For budget option perhaps Compass Box Great King Street - Glasgow Blend."
#68
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
4.0
(1)
"I like Evan Williams BiB."
#69
Gentleman Jack
4.0
(1)
"Gentleman Jack or regular Jim Beam are my favorites."
#70
Old Forester 100
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation would be to use Old Forester 100 ($26/L)."
#71
Wild Turkey 101
4.0
(1)
"Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand Dad bottled in bond, Evan Williams bottled in bond."
#72
Powers Gold Label
4.0
(1)
"Relatively cheap but v full bodied."
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