- Johnnie Walker (14.1 million cases)
- Ballantine's (7)
- Grant's (3.6)
- William Lawson's (3.3)
- Chivas Regal (3.2)
- Black & White (2.9)
- William Peel (2.8)
- Label 5 (2.6)
What is the number 1 whisky in the world?
Data shared by The Spirits Business shows that Johnnie Walker remains the most popular Scotch whisky label, with more than double the number of cases sold in 2020 compared to Ballantine's, its closest competitor. Grant's, William Lawson's, and Chivas Regal rank third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively.
What are the top 20 whiskeys?
- Lagavulin 11 year old Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish.
- Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2021 Release: FAE-01.
- Teeling Blackpitts.
- Jack Daniel's 10 year old.
- George Dickel 8 year old.
- High Coast Hav.
- Rampur Asava.
- Kentucky Peerless Double Oak.
What are the top 5 whiskey brands?
- Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey.
- Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky.
- Crown Royal Fine Deluxe Blended Canadian Whisky.
- Evan Williams Bourbon.
- Wild Turkey 101.
What are the top 10 whiskeys?
- Ardbeg Blaaack. Rating: 87/100.
- Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake. Rating: 78/100.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. Rating: 83/100.
- Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask. Rating: 82/100.
- Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength. Rating: 88/100.
- Teeling Blackpitts.
- Kilkerran 16 Year Old.
- Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still.
What is the smoothest whiskey in the world?
- Scotch Whisky. Laphroaig 10 Year Old is considered by many to be “Best Single Malt Whisky in the World.” It has a smokey-smooth taste, without being too overpowering.
- American Bourbon Whiskey. American Bourbon is not as simple as you might think.
- Canadian Whisky.
- Irish Whiskey.
Which brand of whisky is the best?
Rank Brand Category
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1 Speyburn Best budget
2 Glen Moray Best value
3 Craigellachie Best entry-level
4 Highland Park Best for the money
What is the smoothest whiskey without burn?
Here are some whiskies that are considered light or smooth (smooth is not a flavor, but anyway…): Tomintoul (The Gentle Dram, single malt Scotch) Deanston Malt 12-yr (single malt Scotch) Bushmills Irish (blended Irish whiskey)
What is the smoothest whiskey for beginners?
- Irish Jameson Caskmates.
- Canadian Dillon's Rye.
- Islay Laphroaig 10.
- Speyside Craigellachie 13.
- Lowlands Ailsa Bay.
- Indian Paul John Peated.
- Blended Scotch Chivas Regal 12.
- Japanese Hibiki 12.
- Best Overall: Four Roses Single Barrel.
- Best Rye: Pikesville Straight Rye.
- Best Bourbon: Henry Mckenna Single Barrel.
- Best Scotch: The Balvenie DoubleWood.
- Best Irish: West Cork 8-Year Single Malt.
- Best Canadian: Lot No.
- Best Japanese: Hakushu 12 Year Old.
Is whiskey a Gaelic word?
The term 'whisky' derives originally from the Gaelic 'uisge beatha', or 'usquebaugh', meaning 'water of life'. Gaelic is that branch of Celtic spoken in the Highlands of Scotland. When was Scotch Whisky first distilled? Whisky has been distilled in Scotland for hundreds of years.
What do Scots call whiskey?
Scotch whisky
Is whiskey Irish or Scottish?
Today, the Irish use whiskey as a matter of (fairly recent) tradition, whereas in Scotland it is a matter of law to use whisky. Legally you cannot call something Scotch whiskey, only Scotch whisky.