Whiskey reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 412 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 80 posts to rank the best Whiskey brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whiskey, r/cocktails, r/northernireland, r/WhiskeyTribe, r/BuyCanadian. Top-rated brands include Redbreast (4.9/5), Wild Turkey (4.7/5), Old Forester (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews412

Subreddits15

Posts80

Brands60

Products51

Top communities

r/whiskey311 r/cocktails43 r/northernireland30 r/WhiskeyTribe7 r/BuyCanadian5

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Redbreast

4.9

(41)

"I'm a fan of Redbreast and Yellow Spot."

"Anything Redbreast"

"Redbreast 12 is outstanding."

"Good whiskey’s that are very easy to drink."

"Redbreast 12, Green Spot and Black Bush are my current rotation. Loving the RB12."

"I do love Redbreast 12 and the 12 CS."

"Redbreast for sure."

"Redbreast 12 year is solid at £55."

"The spots and redbreast 12 are great."

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

Wild Turkey

4.7

(30)

"Wild Turkey 101 is a great sipper or mixer and is my go to 'house' bourbon."

"Wild turkey rare breed , Elijah Craig barrel proof , old forester 1920 , jack Daniel single barrel barrel proof ."

"I'd probably pick WT101 but I have heard good things about Four Roses Small Batch."

"Wild Turkey Rare Breed is more expensive but it's worth it."

"Higher ABV so can do straight or on ice"

"Is a popular beginner bourbon for cocktails."

"Wild Turkey 101. All the way."

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

"WT Rare Breed, hands down."

"WT rare breed."

Old Forester

4.6

(22)

"Wild turkey rare breed , Elijah Craig barrel proof , old forester 1920 , jack Daniel single barrel barrel proof ."

"Second for OF 1910. It’s easily my favorite bottle that’s generally available."

"Woodford reserve double oak seems like an obvious choice here, or Old Forrester 1910."

"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."

Buffalo Trace

4.6

(19)

"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."

Jack Daniel's

4.6

(19)

"Wild turkey rare breed , Elijah Craig barrel proof , old forester 1920 , jack Daniel single barrel barrel proof ."

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

"Would be great."

"JD SBBP bourbon and rye."

"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."

Aberlour

5.0

(12)

"I LOVE aberlour. Assuming RM is Malaysian currency, I'd be grabbing both of those bottles"

"I'd be buying both of those Aberlour bottles. One of my favorite scotches and I've never seen those."

"It’s Aberlour you know it’s going to be good."

"Aberlour or Macallan"

"Aberlour for me every time"

"Aberlour is a great speyside."

"It's liquid Christmas cake."

"Can't go wrong with an Aberlour A'Bunadh."

"A'bunadh, Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso, and Glenfarclas 15 & 17 top my list of favorites."

"Either the Abunadh, Glenfarclas 105, or the Glenfarclas 15 is going to be my next purchase."

Knob Creek

4.5

(13)

"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."

Maker's Mark

4.5

(13)

"I'd recommend the Maker's Mark 46, 101 and Cask Strength."

"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."

"One option is get a nice bottle of Maker's and order a custom label online for them."

"It’s a wheated bourbon which makes it less spicy and a bit smoother."

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

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

Elijah Craig

4.6

(12)

"Hard to beat Elijah Craig Barrel Proof for a general public bottle."

"Wild turkey rare breed , Elijah Craig barrel proof , old forester 1920 , jack Daniel single barrel barrel proof ."

"So that Elijah Craig Rye is probably a great choice; it's a well-made product."

"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."

#10

Rittenhouse

4.4

(12)

"Incredible quality for the price."

"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"

#11

Green Spot

4.6

(11)

"Good whiskey’s that are very easy to drink."

"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."

"Green Spot is both affordable and accessible."

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

"Best value for around £50."

#12

Bulleit

4.2

(10)

"I’m a fan of Bulliet Rye."

"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

Eagle Rare

4.6

(9)

"Fantastic whiskey around $70 a bottle."

"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."

"Eagle Rare."

#14

Powers

4.6

(9)

"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."

"About to say Powers."

"I find it smooth and sweet."

"Or you could try the new Irish whiskeys."

"Powers is decent."

#15

Woodford Reserve

4.3

(9)

"Woodford double oaked"

"Bourbon: 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."

"Bourbons wise I like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked."

"I've had Woodford's Reserve Rye and it is pretty good."

"Woodford Reserve's rye is better than their bourbon."

#16

Jameson

4.2

(9)

"10/10"

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

"Irish tends to be light, easy sippers."

"Jameson and Bushmills are good."

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

"Jameson is the bartenders whiskey for a reason."

"Jameson and Singleton are good stuff."

"I also bought and recommend Jameson Crested."

"When I travel to Ireland, I typically bring back bottles of whiskey I can't get in the US. Jameson has a few exclusives like Jameson Crested and the Triple Triple."

#17

Michter's

4.6

(8)

"I like Michters or Redemption Rye myself."

"Michters 10 rye or bourbon."

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

"Michters"

"Michter's makes a fantastic rye."

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

"Michters."

"Michters or powers. I like Sazerac also."

#18

Wild Turkey 101

4.5

(8)

"You can never go wrong with WT101."

"Hard to beat wild turkey 101."

"It's affordable and that higher proof really does make a difference."

"Wild turkey 101 or four roses."

"Best bang for the buck."

"Go sweet at first, then branch out."

"If bourbon, get a hot one like Wild Turkey 101."

"Great in cocktails and pretty good neat or on ice."

#19

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."

#20

High West

4.6

(7)

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

"I just picked up High West Rendezvous Rye and it is delicious."

"Rendezvous is my favorite rye hands down."

"High West Double Rye! and their Rendezvous Rye are both really really great"

"High west double rye."

"I'll second the High West recommendation since it's local. The Double Rye is the only offering I've tried but I really like it."

"I enjoyed the double rye as well."

#21

Russell's Reserve

4.6

(7)

"Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel, case closed."

"Russell’s 10yr."

"Russell’s Reserve single barrel, (bonus points if you find a store pick,) and a Wild Turkey 101 70th Anniversary should come in comfortably under $150."

"Russel’s Reserve single barrel."

"Russels Reserve Single Barrel ($70)"

"My vote would be something like A Russells 10 year."

"Bourbon: Russel's Reserve 10yr."

#22

Four Roses

4.4

(7)

"Four Roses Single Barrel"

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

"Four Roses Single Barrel is amazing for all of these cocktails and on its own for sipping."

"4 roses single barrel is always safe for a gift."

"Try Four Roses, which has a lower abv."

"Four Roses single barrel"

"Four roses, wild turkey, buffalo trace, and old."

#23

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."

#24

Monkey Shoulder

4.5

(6)

"Great for the price…"

"If you’re looking for a starters whiskey, you should try MonkeyShoulder."

"Try Monkey Shoulder. It's not crazy expensive and it's phenomenal."

"I've been using Monkey Shoulder for fun."

"Monkey shoulder."

"Monkey Shoulder is gentle on the palate and kind of on the wallet, too."

#25

Yellow Spot

4.2

(6)

"Yellow spot"

"Yellow spot whiskey use to be popular in my local bar."

"Yellow spot is fantastic but probably out of budget."

"Yellow Spot is probably the way to go."

"Yellow Spot is the best bang for the buck."

"Yellow Spot ($90)."

#26

Angel's Envy

4.0

(5)

"Angel's Envy has single barrel releases."

"Angels Envy are all terrific options."

"Angel's Envy in the $50-65 range."

"Definitely give Basil Hayden and Angels Envy a try."

"In Bourbon territory, I really like basil Hayden's, angels envy, and four roses single barrel."

#27

4.0

(2)

"All the way."

#57

Collingwood

4.0

(2)

"I'll second Collingwood. It's my go to inexpensive bottle atm."

"Have you tried Collingwood? It's Canadian and I haven't met anyone who doesn't like it."

#58

Forty Creek

4.0

(2)

"Is good too."

"Forty Creek is doing some pretty cool blended Canadians."

#59

Bernheim

4.0

(2)

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

"I am a fan of Bernheim."

#60

Basil Hayden's

4.0

(2)

"Definitely give Basil Hayden and Angels Envy a try."

"In Bourbon territory, I really like basil Hayden's, angels envy, and four roses single barrel."

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