Best best whiskey on Reddit
224 reviews from r/whiskey, r/WhiskeyTribe, r/AskReddit and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Wild Turkey
4.9
(24)
"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."
"I would agree with Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Four Roses Single Barrel."
"Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a great one."
#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."
"It's a banger for $40 US."
"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."
#4
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."
#5
Redbreast
5.0
(8)
"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"
"If someone likes sweet and fruity Whisky its hard to pass in Redbreast 12 Cask Strength."
"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."
#6
Old Forester
4.8
(8)
"Ryes, Old Forester is a great one and reasonable."
"My favorite to date? Old forester 1920."
"Old forester 1910 or 1920, Woodford double oaked, wild turkey rare breed, Weller antique 107, Elijah Craig barrel proof."
"The Old Forester line is a favorite of mine."
"Old Forester Rye."
"Old Forester Rye is a great pick for the money."
"Old forester 1910."
"Bourbon = anything from Old Forrester."
#7
Maker's Mark
4.6
(7)
"Makers."
"If I'm going just standard, Maker's never fails."
"Maker's Mark ($25)"
"Maker's Mark or Wild Turkey 101."
"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."
#8
Jameson
4.4
(7)
"Any and all Jameson whiskeys"
"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."
#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"
"Lots of good stuff-Four Roses Small Batch."
#10
Johnnie Walker
4.2
(6)
"Blue label is superior."
"Blue Label Johnnie Walker, it is an elixir."
"Blue Label was really, really good."
"Johnnie Walker blue label would be a pretty safe bet."
"Black Label."
"If you haven’t had JWB, go to a bar and try it first."
#11
Lagavulin
5.0
(5)
"It tastes like a campfire in a scottish bog."
"Will blow either your mind or the contents of your stomach."
"The best whiskey experience I've ever had."
"Lagavulin"
"I would recommend Lagavulin 16 (peated) or Benromach 15."
#12
Angel's Envy
4.8
(5)
"Angel's Envy, but I also enjoy Woodford Reserve."
"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."
#13
Eagle Rare
4.8
(5)
"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."
"Eagle rare, Buffalo trace, old grand dad 114."
#14
Rittenhouse
5.0
(4)
"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."
#15
Old Grand Dad
5.0
(4)
"Old Grand Dad 114"
"Old Granddad 114"
"Pound per pound is probably OG114."
"Old Grandad 114, baby."
#16
Russell's Reserve
4.8
(4)
"I like Russell’s 10."
"Russell's Reserve 10 ($35)"
"I personally love Russels Reserve 10."
"Russels 10 year, Angel's Envy, 4 roses single barrel."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#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
Evan Williams
4.7
(3)
"Evan Williams Bottled in Bond."
"My go-to is Evan Williams BiB."
"Some suggestions for each: Bourbon - Evan Williams Bottled in Bond."
#22
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."
#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
Pikesville
5.0
(2)
"Pikesville Rye is perfect."
"Pikesville Rye…110 proof."
#25
Willett
5.0
(2)
"Equal parts Eagle Rare and Willett Rye."
"Willett Rye."
#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
Heaven Hill
5.0
(2)
"Heaven Hill BiB with an orange peel."
"Any of the HH BiBs (JTS Brown, JW Dant, etc.)"
#28
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)."
#29
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"
#30
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."
#31
Laphroaig
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely fell in love."
"Laphroaig 10, Glenfiddichh 12, Aberlour 12 double cask."
#32
Amrut
5.0
(2)
"These are much better than the foreign brands."
"I'd go with Amrut Fusion. Pretty delicious stuff."
#33
1792
4.5
(2)
"1792 ($30)"
"I quite like 1792"
#34
Glendronach
4.5
(2)
"Glendronach 12/15. Based on what you said he will love either."
#35
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."
#36
Bardstown
4.5
(2)
"Most of these are $60+ but are excellent for the price and readily available."
"A great bottle."
#37
Talisker
4.5
(2)
"It's slightly peated but nowhere near as much as Islay whiskies."
"I'd personally go for Talisker 10 or Glenlivet 15."
#38
Jim Beam
4.0
(2)
"Jim beam"
"Try Jim bean"
#39
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."
#40
Widow Jane
5.0
(1)
"I’m definitely a big fan of Widow Jane."
#41
Blood Oath
5.0
(1)
"The best I’ve tried is called Blood Oath."
#42
Hard Truth
5.0
(1)
"Hard Truth’s Sweet / Sour Mash are both fantastic."
#43
Jack Daniels
5.0
(1)
"I'd go with any Jack Daniels Single Barrel pick. Trust me"
#44
Pyramid Wine and Liquor
5.0
(1)
"Huge selection. They even get in the rare whiskeys sometimes."
#45
Angel's Envy Rye
5.0
(1)
"Angels Envy Rye is the reason I’m searching for a better paying job."
#46
After Dark Distillery
5.0
(1)
"After dark distillery and Liberty Distillery :)"
#47
Mad Lab
5.0
(1)
"Seconding Mad Lab. It's excellent."
#48
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."
#49
Mushroom Whiskey
5.0
(1)
"That mushroom whiskey is insanely delightful."
#50
Shelter Point
5.0
(1)
"Whiskeys also have a terroir of sorts."
#51
Jack Daniel's
5.0
(1)
"Honey jack daniel's is fire"
#52
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."
#53
Lot 40
5.0
(1)
"Best all around bang for you buck - lot40."
#54
Jura
4.0
(1)
#55
Angel’s Envy
4.0
(1)
"That’s a pretty smooth whisky."
#57
Snowgoose
4.0
(1)
"Makes a really nice rice whiskey."
#58
Benriach
4.0
(1)
#59
Glenmorangie
4.0
(1)
"Glenmorangie Signet would be a pour I would recommend."
#60
Total Wine
4.0
(1)
"Total Wine, Specs, or Goody Goody in Irving/Las Colinas."
#61
Halls
4.0
(1)
"Halls is close by in Colleyville. Great whiskey selection."
#62
Jaks
4.0
(1)
"Check out jaks they have a good selection of whiskey."
#63
Morrissey House
4.0
(1)
"50+ single malts, 12+ Irish, maybe 10 bourbons."
#64
Godawan
4.0
(1)
"Try godawan."
#65
Highland Park
4.0
(1)
#66
Ballantine's
4.0
(1)
"Balentines."
#67
Royal Ranthambore
4.0
(1)
"I had it at a party and it was pretty good."
#68
Elijah Craig
4.0
(1)
"I quite like Elijah Craig"
#69
Bulleit Bourbon
4.0
(1)
"I like Bullet bourbon."
#70
High West Campfire
4.0
(1)
"You should point him to the High West Campfire which smells and tastes very campfire Smokey."
#71
Sazerac Rye
4.0
(1)
"Sazerac rye or peerless high rye bourbon would be solid."
#72
Highland Park 12
4.0
(1)
"HP12 is always a good choice at a good price."
#73
Bunnahabhain 12
4.0
(1)
"Another one is Bunnahabhain 12, easier on the smoke."
#74
Ardbeg 10
4.0
(1)
"Ardbeg 10 would be a good choice."
#75
Compass Box Great King Street - Glasgow Blend
4.0
(1)
"For budget option perhaps Compass Box Great King Street - Glasgow Blend."
#76
Franklin Room
4.0
(1)
"We love the Franklin Room for bourbon tasting!"
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