How Do You Top Whisky of the Year? Go Even Bigger

Nicole Austin shares details on George Dickel 11 year old Bottled in Bond, the follow-up to our 2019 Whisky of the Year.

VIDEO The Path to Whisky of the Year: Nicole Austin on George Dickel 13 year old Bottled in Bond

The woman behind the whiskey explains how she created it—and why it’s so well-priced.

For Norb Vnek, a self-described whisky advocate, a love of the spirit was fostered in graduate school and through several trips to Scotland.

You’ll want to spend time with the No.-5 whisky of the 2019 Top 20, whose powerful flavors reward at every turn.

Taking the No.-4 spot in the 2019 Top 20, this bourbon shows strength, power, and grace—hallmarks of the distillery’s expertise.

The No. 3 whisky in the 2019 Top 20 is a whopper of a bourbon, crafted to please with high proof, full flavor, and a great price.

Scotch isn’t just single malt, and our No.-2 whisky in the 2019 Top 20 showcases the most exciting benefits of blending.

The $36 Tennessee whiskey offers unparalleled value—not to mention incredible poise, power, and delicious flavor.

Whisky Advocate’s 2019 Top 20 is set to be revealed. The countdown to Whisky of the Year starts on November 25.

Bruichladdich’s head distiller explains how he created the award-winning peated Islay scotch after years of experimentation.

We examine the singular qualities that earned Virginia Distillery Co.’s Cider Cask Finished Whiskey a spot on our 2018 Top 20.

For Blake Borah, a love of whiskey started in Louisville, Kentucky and continues in New York City and beyond.