Whiskey drinkers have never had it so good. Over the past decade or so, the number of varieties has exploded, presenting tipplers with a mind-boggling array of options. You can now drink bourbon thatโs aged entirely on the ocean, a truly kick-ass rye, or Japanese single malts that beat the Scots in blind taste tests.
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All this poses a seriousโif highly welcomeโdilemma: What the hell should I drink?
Fear not: Menโs Journal is on the case. In addition to putting our own taste buds to work, we recruited 18 top experts from the wide world of whiskeyโwriters, bartenders, restaurateurs (and in some cases, all three)โwho have collectively sampled over 1,000 bottles. Somehow, we narrowed them down to these 50, most of which can be found at any good liquor store and none of which should fail to please.
So whether youโre looking for massive peat smoke for a frigid winter night, an easy weekend sipper on the rocks (or chilling stones), or a budget bourbon for a pitcher of Old Fashioneds, weโve got the perfect bottle for you.
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