Whisky reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 441 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 74 posts to rank the best Whisky brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whisky, r/Scotch, r/whiskey, r/canadawhisky, r/CasualUK. Top-rated brands include Redbreast (4.9/5), Glenmorangie (4.4/5), Jameson (4.0/5).

Stats

Reviews441

Subreddits23

Posts74

Brands67

Products53

Top communities

r/whisky93 r/Scotch65 r/whiskey62 r/canadawhisky38 r/CasualUK28

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Redbreast

4.9

(30)

"Redbreast 12, Irish whiskey with a sherry backbone offers a strawberry jam like profile"

"Redbreast. Prices vary, and I don’t know what they’re like in Ireland, so you might be able to find the 12yr Cask Strength or 15yr around $100."

"I really like Redbreast 12 year old."

"Came to suggest Redbreast…can’t say I’ve run across very many who don’t like it."

"Redbreast 12. I have a feeling she will love it."

"If it were me, I'd do something like: Redbreast 12 (Irish)"

"Maybe Redbreast 12, Highlandpark 12. Great value picks."

"Read breast was the best, by far, but pricey!"

"Redbreast 12. Excellent entry into Irish whiskey."

"Your welcome."

Glenmorangie

4.4

(23)

"Definitely the GM Signet, that's the cheapest that I've seen it... then the Springbank 12 in 2nd place."

"Buy thee glenmoragie signet very good dram."

"Is an absolute treasure with a very reasonable price."

"I bought a bottle of Glenmorangie Signet right before I got engaged last month."

"Glenmorangie Signet - fits your flavor profile and budget to a tee."

"Glenmorangie Signet is a solid choice for less smoky Scotch."

"Glenmorengie Signet."

"I think I'd recommend Glenmorangie Signet as well."

"Id probably pick up Glenmorangie Signet."

"Glenmorangie Signet is an absolutely brilliant experience."

Jameson

4.0

(23)

"2. Jameson (Irish, smooth af) 3. Jim Beams (bourbon, used to be my favourite."

"Jameson Black Barrel is probably my favourite."

"Jameson Crested is a great mid price option."

"Jameson black barrel and crested."

"Jameson Crested"

"Jameson’s or similar."

"They were ‘gorgeous ‘."

"Jameson or tullamore dew are my go tos."

"It's still a relatively budget whisky but is so much better than your standard Jamesons."

Springbank

4.6

(18)

"Push the boat out, Springbank 15 trumps any and all."

"It's the Springbank. It's head and shoulders above the others."

"Personally my answer would be the springbank or the signet."

"I'd jump at the Springbank."

"Springbank. Nuff said."

"Springbank 18 from 2024 fits the price."

"Pretty much anything Springbank"

"Hmm personally I’d try to find a springbank or failing that ledaig 18 is a fantastic dram for the money."

"My top two recommendations would be Springbank 15."

"Springbank 15."

Laphroaig

4.7

(15)

"I've found the Laphroaig 10 sherry to be one of my favorites."

"Laphroaig 10 sherry cask"

"Laphroaig 10 is my first love for peated whisky."

"I prefer the Laphroiag Quarter Cask vs. the 10-year-old."

"Laphroaig or port Charlotte tens a good shout."

"There are a few 'cheaper' decent single malts available worth trying."

"Laphroaig 10, Ledaig and Scarabus are pretty affordable."

"Laphroaig is probably a good shout, the 10 year is a great start."

"Laphraoig is probably your best bet."

"Laphroaig 10 yo sherry."

Bunnahabhain

4.5

(15)

"Bunna 12 twice!"

"I now have a bottle of it."

"I love bunnahabhain cask strength because I love that contrast of salt vs oloroso chocolate flavor that it has."

"I’ve got a bottle of the Bunna 12CS open and it’s really good."

"Bunnahabhain is always the answer."

"Bunnahabhain 12"

"How much I love Bunnahabhain."

"If you can get the Bunna for 83 is a good deal not so much for 123."

"I’m picking the Bunnahabhain for the moneys worth."

"Springbank would be the tastiest, but for half the price, I'd go with the 2023 Bunna."

Lot 40

4.6

(12)

"Lot 40 is a great rye and well below your budget."

"I will put in a word for Lot 40 (especially the Dark Oak)..."

"I like Lot 40 and Alberta Premium Dark Horse."

"Lot 40 or Wisers 18. Both sublime."

"Lot 40 makes an amazing Toronto as well!"

"Lot 40 dark oak. Hands down."

"Rye: lot 40."

"Lot 40, Canadian Club 100% Rye, Barille Caché."

"Second Lot 40 rye"

"I like Lot 40 rye."

Ardbeg

4.7

(11)

"The Ardbeg Uigeadail everyone is mentioning is also a good staple."

"You’re absolutely going to have the most fun with Ardbeg uigedaill."

"IMO the best peated whisky you can get your hands on."

"For the win"

"An amazing pour."

"Ardbeg Corryvreckan if you like peated"

"Ardbeg Uigeadail"

"Ardbeg.... buy it while it's "cheap"."

"Ardbeg Corryvreckan is awesome."

"Ardent Oogie does have some sherry influence in it but it should be noted that the Oogie still carries the traditional Ardbeg peat profile."

Kilchoman

4.7

(11)

"Kilchoman Loch Gorm"

"I have tried Kilchoman Sanaig and Ardbeg An Oa - you can go for whichever you fancy because I felt that they were both identical - and lovely."

"Seconding Kilchoman Sanaig. I am also a big fan of basically every sherried Laphroaig I’ve had"

"Kilchoman, Port Charlotte or Lagavulin, in no particular order."

"One of my favorite whiskies, have been to the distillery, and I was extremely impressed."

"Is an absolute cracker of a peat + sherry cask dram."

"If you like Islay and petey then: Kilchoman or Laphroig."

"Kilchoman Sanaig"

"Kilchoman Loch Gorm"

"Is great and its affordable compared to the ardbeg."

#10

Nikka

4.5

(11)

"There's a duty-free exclusive nikka at the airport on the way back, I forget the name but I grabbed one on my way back and was very happy with it."

"Try and find the two fundamental single malts of Nikka. The Yoichi (lightly peated)"

"Is my personal favorite."

"Nikka from the barrel."

"Nikka Yoichi"

"Pretty much anything named Nikka that is under $100 is a delicious whisky."

"Nikka yoichi or Miyagikyo, Taketsuru blended, Hibiki Harmony, Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve, Mars Shinshu or Komagatake."

"Nikka has quite a few offerings under $100."

"Nikka from the barrel, Nikka Coffey Grain."

"Good value and great taste."

#11

Glenfiddich

4.1

(12)

"Put a half bottle of Glenfiddich in it to get him going."

"How about something famously easy-going like Glenfiddich?"

"I like glenfiddich because I think it hits the spot."

"Starting with something like a Glenfiddich."

"Good starter whisky, I'd say a Glenfiddich 12."

"I recommend Glenfiddich 12 as a starter."

"Try Glenfiddich 12 (fruity, easy to drink) and Glendronach 12."

"Are great."

"Glenfiddich."

"Glenfiddich 12 is a good starting point for an 'average' whisky."

#12

Wild Turkey

4.5

(11)

"If it were me, I'd do something like: Wild Turkey 101"

"Wild Turkey 101 is probably the greatest value bottle I've ever had."

"Some Bourbon and Rye recommendations: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and Rye"

"Wild Turkey rare breed."

"Benromach 10 and WT101. Both well under your budget and both delicious."

"Wild Turkey 101 8 year coming soon..."

"WT 101 bourbon"

"Wild Turkey 101, Old Forrester, as well as OF 1897, 1910, and 1920."

"Wild turkey rare breed, jack single barrel barrel proof, ecbp, etc."

"Pick 3-4 distillers that the general community agrees are good: wild turkey 101."

#13

Crown Royal

3.9

(11)

"Crown Royal Dark has a very different smoother flavour than the Original."

"If you happen to be able to get the Northern Harvest Crown Royal, it’s the one that my husband says tastes the best."

"I gotta suggest Crown Royal from Gimli Manitoba."

"Crown Royal is a good suggestion."

"Crown Royal is the standard of decent quality."

"Crown Royal Black (not the super sweet purple stuff)."

"My counterparts in Texas always ask for crown royal. Especially the different flavours."

"Im canadian so i default to crown royal."

"Crown Royal is a light Canadian whiskey."

"Crown Royal is the usual whiskey people associate with Canada."

#14

Ledaig

4.4

(9)

"I had Ledaig 18 at a bar, but no store in my area sells any Ledaig. Which sucks because it was great."

"Ledaig 18 and ardbeg ugi are great!"

"I've recently bought Ledaig 18, Deanston 18, and Lagavulin 16."

"Ledaig 18"

"Ledaig 18."

"Anything Ledaig will absolutely surprise him."

"Ledaig (Sinclair Series is an excellent dram for the money imho)."

"Outise of Islay, only Ledaig comes to mind."

"The first thing that springs to mind is Ledaig."

#15

Glen Scotia

4.9

(8)

"Glen Scotia Victoriana and it isn't close"

"Victoriana is the answer"

"+1 on the Glen Scotia Victoriana."

"If you are into CS I can suggest some bottles of Glen Scotia like Victoriana or campbeltown festival special editions, Kilkerran has also good CS options a bit more expensive."

"Glen Scotia 15 or Glen Scotia Victoriana."

"Glen Scotia Victoriana is also incredible. Rich, with a definite sherry sweetness and fruitiness without being overwhelmed."

"Glen Scotia 15."

"Glen Scotia 15"

#16

Kilkerran

4.9

(8)

"Kilkerran 12, unbeatable for the price."

"No love for KK Heavily Peated? I have been addicted to that smoky, salty, tropical fruity liquid lately."

"Kilkerran 16 can be had for around 100€ here and its great."

"Kilkerran 12 is another solid whisky."

"Kilkerran 16"

"Kilkerran 12"

"Kilkerran 12."

"Always get that creamy note from Kilkerran Heavily Peated."

#17

Old Forester

4.5

(8)

"I recently bought an OF 1910 for the first time a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it."

"Old Forester 86 is still a banger for cheap."

"Old Forester 1910 at 93 proof is at the top of my list for a bourbon over 86"

"Old Forester 1910 is a fantastic whiskey and 93 proof."

"I would add Old Forrester 1910."

"Old Forester 86 is next"

"Old Forester 86"

"For a starter Bourbon, I recommend Old Forrester 86."

#18

Bushmills

4.3

(8)

"Bushmills, AnCnoc, Writers Tears, Teeling black bottle quite affordable."

"Bushmills is the best."

"I like Bushmills."

"Bushmills for sure."

"Bushmills or Roe & Co."

"Bushmills."

"Bushmills 10 yr old or Black Bush are lovely."

"Lovely drink"

#19

Glenlivet

4.0

(8)

"I frickin love Glenlivet."

"He'll occasionally get a bottle of Glenlivet as a gift and really enjoys it."

"How about a Glenlivet? It's an easy smooth scotch.."

"For your wedding I would go with the Glenlivet. Only because it’s widely known and easy drinking."

"If this is a special bottle for you and your groomsmen then both the Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are pretty basic introductions to single malt scotch."

"I’d just go Glenlivet."

"Glenlivet."

"The Hatozaki sounds like a fun/interesting dram, but I would want something I know will be solid, so I'd opt for the Glenlevit, personally."

#20

Forty Creek

4.6

(7)

"Forty creek slaps"

"40 creek is great for the price."

"Forty Creek has a bunch of whiskeys."

"If you looking for some amazing Candian Whiskey - Rye based alcohol - then you can't go wrong with 40 Creek."

"I really like Forty Creek’s products!"

"Caramel flavour, 40 Creek."

"40 Creek is a good everyday sipping or mixing whisky."

#21

Delilah’s

5.0

(6)

"Delilah's has a huge selection, great bottle picks, and selection of vintage bottles."

"Delilah’s without a doubt, big star for cheap btac pours."

"If you’re interested in dropping some coin for some really rare stuff like older willett bourbon."

"Delilah’s has the biggest selection."

"Delilah’s is the correct answer."

"The whisky menu is like the size of a Cheesecake Factory menu."

#22

Twisted Spoke

5.0

(6)

"Great selection and half price whisk(e)y Wednesdays"

"Largest collection of whiskeys in the city."

"Twisted Spoke."

"Twisted spoke."

"Wednesday night at Twisted Spoke. Every whiskey is half off."

"Some other options with deeper than normal books."

#23

Monkey Shoulder

4.0

(7)

"Monkey Shoulder comes to mind - a very high quality blended malt at a reasonable price and a major step above JWR."

"Start with Monkey Shoulder."

"I’d like to add monkey Shoulder inexpensive."

"On the lower end of blended malts there’s stuff like Monkey Shoulder and Naked Malt."

"Forget the £80 stuff. Get some Monkey Shoulder blended."

"Monkey shoulder goes down a treat with ginger, the nicest taste, not expensive either."

"I will add a blend, monkey shoulder."

#24

Green Spot

4.7

(6)

"Green spot."

"My entrance to the whisky universe was Green Spot from Ireland."

"I've a bottle of Green Spot, it's flipping delicious."

"Green Spot is epic, especially if you like Granny Smiths apples."

"If you're looking for something fancier then I'd be fond of a drop of Green Spot."

"Greenspot"

#25

Yamazaki

4.7

(6)

"Go with Yamazaki."

"I’d go for the Yamazaki one personally."

"Nice presentation, good juice, and within budget."

"Yamazaki 12 is just so good. Highly recommended."

"Yamasaki 12 or even the Yamasaki distiller’s reserve is good IMO."

"Yamazaki, Hakushu, Nikka, Miyagikyo, Yoichi, Mars are the names you want to look out for."

#26

Glen Breton

4.5

(6)

"Glen Breton from Nova Scotia. It’s unforgettable."

"Glen Breton Single Malt Whisky"

"Glen Breton and Macaloney’s are my Canadian picks."

"I second Glen Breton, it's made with tradition of scotch whisky but here in Canada."

"Glen Breton is a serious contender."

"Glen Breton single malt Whisky for me."

#27

Four Roses

4.5

(6)

"I would be happy if I could just drink four roses for the rest of my life."

"Four Roses Single Barrel"

"Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel."

"Maybe a good Four Roses bottle"

"Four roses and Maker’s Mark are both great bottles."

"I don’t know bud if four roses single barrel isn’t something you like, there isn’t much out there that is *less* than that cost-wise that is easier to drink."

#28

Glenfarclas

4.8

(5)

"Glenfarclas 15."

"Glenfarclas 15"

"Glenfarclas 12yo."

"Glenfarclas 12."

"Glenfarclas 15."

#29

Benromach

4.8

(5)

"Under 130 Benro 15 is the the answer."

"Benromach 10 and WT101. Both well under your budget and both delicious."

"Benromach 10"

"Benromach 15 somehow comes in at under $130"

"A lightly Peated Scotch."

#30

Buffalo Trace

4.4

(5)

"Buffalo Trace is always a great beginner bourbon."

"Buffalo trace is probably the best value I’ve tried."

"Buffalo Trace, makers mark, larceny, Elijah Craig"

"Bourbon is going to be the most common in US."

"Buffalo Trace and 1792 small batch are great bottles to try at reasonable cost."

#31

Hibiki

4.4

(5)

"Hibiki harmony or yoichi."

"It’s a top tier Japanese whisky."

"Hibiki Harmony might be the good choice."

"For that price, my choice would be a hibiki harmony (japanese)."

"Hibiki Harmony."

#32

Michter's

4.2

(5)

"Michters Rye easily"

"Tin Cup 10 and Michter’s Rye seem to be getting the most love in the responses."

"Michter’s Rye"

"Michters rye"

"Michter’s Rye is great."

#33

Shelter Point

5.0

(4)

"Shelter Point on Vancouver Island. Best in Canada."

"I'm very partial to Shelter Point on Vancouver Island."

"I recently polished off a bottle of their Smoke Point and it was very tasty."

"Shelter point or two Brewers."

#34

4.3

(4)

"Powers and water is still my favourite sipping whiskey."

"Powers."

"Nothing wrong with Powers"

#43

Teeling

4.0

(4)

"I like Teeling or Clontarf."

"I love it with Teeling."

"Teeling."

"Yeah so the Teeling is good stuff."

#44

Jim Beam

3.8

5.0

(2)

"Gotta be Longrow."

"Have you tried Longrow? It’s one of my personal favourites."

#64

Fuji

3.0

(3)

"If you don't want to spend a massive amount (hard with Japanese whisky!) the Fuji Single Blended and Single Malt are good for the price."

"Fuji. lol"

"I'm not a fan of Fiji whiskey."

#65

Macallan

4.5

(2)

"Get a macallan 12 and enjoy the best of the best."

"MACALLAN 12"

#66

Angel's Envy

4.5

(2)

"Angel's Envy is fantastic."

"Angel's Envy, VHW Port Cask Finished, and Isaac Bowman's Port Barrel Finished are also good."

#67

Elijah Craig

4.0

(2)

"Elijah Craig small batch"

"Some Bourbon and Rye recommendations: Elijah Craig Small Batch"

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