Best whiskey on Reddit

333 reviews from r/whiskey, r/northernireland, r/cocktails and 6 more subreddits

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Redbreast

4.8

(26)

"Is in that range"

"Redbreast for sure."

"Redbreast 12 year is solid at £55."

"For around the £50 mark Redbreast 12."

"The spots and redbreast 12 are great."

"Redbreast 12 or 18. I like the 21 but the 18 is better value."

"Redbreast 12 year..it's an Irish but very approachable."

"Specifically redbreast 12. Thats how I get people hooked on whiskey."

"Wild turkey 101, red breast 12, buffalo trace, makers mark, four roses single barrel, evan willaims bib (30 bucks only and great juice)"

"RB12 for a better price. It’s an incredible value at that price."

Wild Turkey

4.7

(21)

"Higher ABV so can do straight or on ice"

"Is a popular beginner bourbon for cocktails."

"Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Old Forester Whiskey Row lineup."

"WT Rare Breed, hands down."

"WT rare breed."

"For me that would be Wild Turkey Rare Breed."

"Wild turkey 101, red breast 12, buffalo trace, makers mark, four roses single barrel, evan willaims bib (30 bucks only and great juice)"

"Bourbon: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit."

"Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit."

"Wild Turkey 101 should be available in France and is what I personally use for all 3 cocktails."

Old Forester

4.6

(19)

"Old forester 1910, 1920, Benchmark full proof."

"Old forrestor 1910, 1920, and EC barrel proofs."

"My favorite to date? Old forester 1920."

"I highly recommend Old forester 1910 can be found for $60."

"Can’t go wrong with OF 1920 or 1792 Full Proof."

"Otherwise the old forester suggestion is excellent."

"Old Forester 1920. Delicious and, if bonus dad gets hooked, affordable."

"I currently love higher proof whiskeys. For Bourbon I really like Old Forester 1920."

"Old Forester 86 proof"

Jack Daniel's

4.6

(18)

"It comes in under the upper limit of your budget, and is a fantastic whiskey for the price."

"Would be great."

"Jd sbbp rye. Stuff is amazing."

"Jack daniels single barrel barrel proof, 1792 full proof."

"Jack daniels single barrel barrel proof rye and bourbon."

"Jack Daniel's single barrel barrel proof rye and Still Austin cask strength."

"A combo of jack daniels single barrel barrel proof and the Rye variant."

"Another suggestion would be JD Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye if he doesn’t already have it."

"May a jack Daniel's single barrel barrel proof or or jack Daniel's single barrel barrel proof rye"

"Currently my favorite off the shelf / regularly available pick."

Buffalo Trace

4.7

(17)

"You should definitely put Buffalo Trace in there."

"Go for something respectable like buffalo trace, old forester, wild turkey 101, or monkey shoulder."

"I concur with another commenter who said Buffalo Trace is great for both."

"If you can get Buffalo Trace, I recommend that for both."

"Is my bourbon of choice for both."

"Wild turkey 101, red breast 12, buffalo trace, makers mark, four roses single barrel, evan willaims bib (30 bucks only and great juice)"

"My favorites are Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye and Buffalo Trace bourbon."

"Some I like to recommend are Buffalo Trace."

"Buffalo trace too if you have it in your area."

"I’d go with Buffalo Trace if you can get it for a decent deal."

Knob Creek

4.6

(11)

"Knob Creek 12 year (blue label) is a great choice for $60 or so."

"Elijah Craig 18, Wild Turkey Masters Keep and Knob Creek are all popular choices."

"I’d go with Knob Creek Rye."

"Knob Creek Rye. Waaaaay better than Rittenhouse on all fronts."

"Knob Creek 9 and or, Coopers Craft 100."

"Knob Creek 9yr, Wild Turkey 101, Evan Williams bottled in bond."

"Knob creek 9 is perfect here imo."

"For a fantastic pour, Knob Creek 12"

"I would chose Knob Creek Rye."

"Knob Rye, I’d go with the knob rye."

Rittenhouse

4.4

(11)

"I only really use Rittenhouse Rye or Sazerac Rye with Manhattans."

"I strongly prefer rye in a Manhattan."

"Rittenhouse Rye"

"Get some Rittenhouse."

"Rittenhouse has wonderful ryes."

"Rittenhouse is a high-corn Rye."

"I’d recommend either going for a rye whiskey with a lower rye content like Rittenhouse."

"Rittenhouse Rye is always a go to for making cocktails."

"Rittenhouse Rye"

"Rittenhouse rye"

Jameson

4.4

(11)

"Jameson Caskmates Stout for Irish."

"Jameson's black barrel is incredible for the coin."

"10/10"

"Jameson is about as light as it gets but is pretty decent and easy drinking."

"Under £30 - Jameson black barrel."

"Jameson and Bushmills are good."

"Jameson Caskmates Stout is another good one."

"When I make a highball I usually go Jameson."

"Jameson and Singleton are good stuff."

"I also bought and recommend Jameson Crested."

Maker's Mark

4.6

(9)

"Wild turkey 101, red breast 12, buffalo trace, makers mark, four roses single barrel, evan willaims bib (30 bucks only and great juice)"

"Bourbon: Makers Mark 46."

"As others have said Makers, Makers 46, Knob Creek 9, or Elijah Craig SB."

"I like Maker’s Mark or Maker’s 46 for this."

"My beginners palate likes Makers Mark and Crown is always a good choice."

"I’m going to say makers mark on ice."

"I find standard MM to be an easy sipper."

"A Maker’s Mark Black/Gold or something from KBD."

#10

Green Spot

4.8

(8)

"Green Spot."

"Green spot for crispy yummynrss."

"Green spot. Affordable and an all round A class irish whiskey."

"Otherwise Green or Yellow Spot or Silkie whiskies."

"Green Spot or Yellow Spot."

"I **love** green spot."

"I could recommend green spot, or even better Powers - John Lane whiskey."

"Best value for around £50."

#11

Powers

4.6

(8)

"Under £70 redbreast / powers johns lane."

"John Lane is more expensive, but it's so smooth."

"Power's John's Lane."

"Powers John's lane, yellow spot, or redbreast lusteau would be my choices for something a little bit further upmarket."

"Powers johns Lane. Superb."

"I find it smooth and sweet."

"Or you could try the new Irish whiskeys."

"Powers is decent."

#12

Bulleit

4.1

(9)

"I'd go with Bulleit Rye, it's my fave for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds."

"Traditionally old fashions are made with Bulleit Bourbon."

"For lower cost maybe bulleit or Rittenhouse. For excellence, whistlepig 6 year."

"I’d go for the more aged versions of the bulliet he likes."

"I like Bullet bourbon."

"Bulleit Rye"

"Bullit rye I think is an excellent whiskey for most cocktails for the price point."

"Bulleit > knob > jim > jack (but bulleit's morals are unfortunately kinda sketchy)."

"Bulleit is fine. Not high-end but very drinkable."

#13

Michter's

4.6

(8)

"Trace, michter's rye."

"For rye I like High West Double Rye, Michter’s Rye, or Sazerac Rye."

"Michters 10 rye or bourbon."

"The 10 year rye/bourbon, barrel proof rye/bourbon or their toasted rye/bourbon."

"Michters"

"Michter’s 10 year, either Rye or bourbon."

"Michters."

"Michters or powers. I like Sazerac also."

#14

Elijah Craig

4.5

(8)

"Elijah craig barrel proof."

"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is great and should be able to find it less than $100."

"Elijah Craig Toasted barrel with black walnut bitters and maple syrup."

"Elijah Craig."

"Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel"

"Elijah Craig BP B524 if you can find - Around $80"

"If you like bourbonesque ryes you might like low ryes like Elijah Craig."

"Some bourbons that are widely available and, I think, pretty solid include Old Forester, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve."

#15

Woodford

4.4

(8)

"Woodford double oak or ol fo 1910 are very smooth easy drinkers."

"I’ll give a x2 for the WR Double Oaked the gentleman in the first comment mentioned."

"Try a Woodford double oaked."

"Woodford Reserve double oak ($45-$65 depending on area)."

"Woodford reserve double oaked."

"Woodford Double Oaked. Open it a few days before, I would say."

"Woodford Double Oak doesn’t disappoint for the price."

"Double barrel woodford is a fave of mine."

#16

Eagle Rare

4.6

(7)

"Eagle Rare and Weller would round out the Buffalo Trace collection."

"Eagle Rare."

"Honestly it’s Eagle Rare for me."

"IF you can find it close to retail Eagle Rare is a real good bottle."

"Eagle rare would be a good option."

"Eagle rare if you can find it."

"If you want to try Bourbon, you can get Eagle Rare for about £30."

#17

Nikka

4.3

(7)

"Nikka From The Barrel for japanese whisky."

"Hands down!"

"Easy sipper and awesome flavor."

"Punchy but full of flavor, shouldn't be a problem to find."

"This will cost you anywhere from $60-$80"

"Nikka Coffey Grain is good as is From the Barrel."

#18

4.6

(5)

"Best one."

"For the win"

"I highly recommend the Habiki."

"Should be an easy find there."

"Comes in a cool bottle to boot"

#22

Woodford Reserve

4.4

(5)

"Woodford double oaked"

"Woodford Reserve"

"Woodford makes a wheat whiskey that’s pretty good."

"Woodford Reserve makes a wheat whiskey that should be easy enough to find."

"Some bourbons that are widely available and, I think, pretty solid include Old Forester, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve."

#23

1792

5.0

(4)

"1792 Full Proof. In any blind tasting this one destroys."

"1792 12 year."

"Check out the 1792 line up the 12 year and FP are both really good both under 60."

"Even better if they are store picks"

#24

Sagamore

4.5

(4)

"Sagamore Rye (they are all good)."

"Sagamore anything. 8 yr and Sherry are particularly good."

"Sagamore."

"Sagamore?"

#25

Yellow Spot

4.3

4.0

(2)

"Bernheim makes a Barrel Proof version, might be worth seeking that out."

"I am a fan of Bernheim."

#63

Uncle Nearest

4.0

(2)

"Barring that, both Uncle Nearest are pretty good."

"Sinatra select or maybe Uncle Nearest 1884 because of the story aspect of it."

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