It’s been over a decade since GTA V graced our consoles. In that time, people have started families, watched their kids grow up, and even sent them off to college. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for Rockstar to release the sequel.
So here’s a radical idea: instead of endlessly refreshing gaming forums, why not embark on a journey through 101 exceptional whiskeys? At a civilized pace, this list should last you several years. Which means there’s a decent chance GTA 6 might actually exist by the time you finish.
And if it doesn’t? At least you’ll have developed a sophisticated palate for brown spirits. Plus, you’ll have a cautionary tale involving Loch Dhu, the infamous “Black Whisky.”
The Categories
- 25 Scotch Whiskies – Single malts for sophisticated waiting
- 25 Bourbons – American whiskey for America’s most delayed game
- 25 American Whiskeys – Rye, wheat, and everything beyond bourbon
- 25 World Whiskies – Global spirits from places that would’ve finished GTA 6 by now
- 1 Whiskey You Really Shouldn’t Try – Loch Dhu, the notorious liquid mistake that proves not all whiskey is created equal
You can check local prices for all of these whiskeys on The Whiskey Wash Comparison Site.
Scotch Whiskies (25)
Lagavulin 16 (Islay)
$100 (£80)
A peaty icon that envelops you in campfire smoke and seaweed brine, famously beloved by even Ron Swanson for its no-nonsense intensity.
Laphroaig 10 (Islay)
$55 (£40)
Love-it-or-hate-it medicine for the palate – this briny, smoky classic delivers an unapologetic punch of iodine, peat, and seaside campfire.
Ardbeg Uigeadail (Islay)
$90 (£65)
Cask-strength Islay magic, marrying deep mocha-like sherry sweetness with Ardbeg’s signature peat smoke for a bold, award-winning dram that’ll warm your soul.
Bunnahabhain 12 (Islay)
$65 (£50)
An unpeated Islay offering a break from the smoke: rich toffee, toasted nuts, and a whiff of sea breeze show the gentler side of island whisky.
Kilchoman Machir Bay (Islay)
$60 (£50)
A youthful farm-to-bottle Islay malt that proves age is just a number, bursting with BBQ smoke, citrus zest, and malty sweetness from this upstart distillery.
Springbank 10 (Campbeltown)
$100 (£55)
A cult favorite from a tiny coastal region – lightly peated, hand-crafted, and so complex with its sweet, salty, and subtle smoky notes that if you spot a bottle, grab it.
Glen Scotia Victoriana (Campbeltown)
$95 (£75)
A cask-strength Campbeltown gem finished in charred oak, layering caramelized sugar, dark fruit, and a whisper of sea spray – proof this underdog distillery now punches with the best.
Highland Park 18 (Orkney Islands)
$170 (£120)
An orchestra of flavor, from heather honey and dried fruit to soft Orkney peat smoke, earning its reputation as one of the most balanced and luxurious malts around.
Talisker 10 (Isle of Skye)
$70 (£45)
A maritime classic with a peppery kick – each sip crashes over you with sea salt, spicy smoke, and a warming finish as bracing as a Skye sea breeze.
Arran 10 (Isle of Arran)
$60 (£45)
A vibrant island malt from one of Scotland’s newer distilleries, brimming with bright citrus, vanilla, and gentle spice that showcases craft quality outside the usual regions.
Glenmorangie Signet (Highlands)
$230 (£200)
A futuristic Highland malt distilled from “chocolate malt” barley – think espresso, cocoa, and spice in a silky-smooth pour that feels like dessert in a glass.
Dalmore 15 (Highlands)
$140 (£90)
A decadent dive into sherried citrus and Christmas cake spices, this regal Highland malt delivers a rich orange-chocolate elegance under the watch of its iconic royal stag.
Clynelish 14 (Highlands)
$75 (£50)
A darling of whisky nerds, offering a unique waxy mouthfeel with bright fruit and a whisper of coastal smoke – it’s an enigmatic Highlander that keeps you coming back.
Oban 14 (Highlands)
$75 (£60)
This West Highland classic balances maritime air with malty sweetness and a subtle smoke, creating a rounded, approachable dram that feels like a warm seaside sunset.
Old Pulteney 12 (Highlands)
$50 (£35)
Known as the “Maritime Malt,” it’s an affordable taste of the sea with its briny aroma and smooth flavors of honey, salt, and oak that won’t empty your wallet.
Auchentoshan Three Wood (Lowlands)
$75 (£45)
Triple-distilled for exceptional smoothness then triple-cask-finished for flavor, it serves up creamy toffee, dark fruits, and toasted oak – a Lowland whisky that drinks like dessert.
Compass Box Spice Tree (Blended Malt)
$60 (£50)
An “indie” blended malt that was once controversial for its innovative oak staves, it’s now a must-try explosion of cinnamon, clove, and vanilla that lives up to its spicy name.
The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak (Speyside)
$90 (£75)
A quintessential sherry-cask Speyside malt, revered for its silky texture and rich notes of dried fruit and spice – basically the gold standard for anyone starting a whisky journey.
Glenfiddich 15 Solera Reserve (Speyside)
$70 (£50)
A pioneering single malt aged in bourbon, sherry, and new oak then married in a never-empty Solera vat, yielding a luscious harmony of honey, cinnamon, and fruit that’s consistently delicious.
The Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask (Speyside)
$80 (£65)
Finished in rum barrels for a playful twist, it bursts with tropical fruit and brown sugar sweetness atop Balvenie’s honeyed malt – basically a Caribbean vacation with a Scottish accent.
Aberlour A’Bunadh (Speyside)
$100 (£80)
A cask-strength sherry bomb that hits like a festive fruitcake soaked in bourbon – intense, chewy, and beloved by sherry-heads who crave big flavor in their drams.
GlenDronach 15 Revival (Highlands)
$120 (£70)
Back from the dead by popular demand, this sherry-matured jewel oozes dark chocolate, cherry, and leather – proof that sometimes the sequel is just as good as the legendary original.
The GlenAllachie 12 (Speyside)
$65 (£50)
Recently crowned the “World’s Best Single Malt,” this underdog Speyside dram brims with sultana sweetness, cocoa, and heather honey – a humble malt now sitting on top of the world.
Glenfarclas 15 (Speyside)
$100 (£70)
A family-owned distillery time capsule, offering a full-bodied sherry experience with notes of raisins, oak, and spice at a generous 46% ABV – old-school whisky done right without breaking the bank.
The Glenlivet 18 (Speyside)
$130 (£80)
A benchmark of Speyside refinement, elegantly layering orchard fruits, almonds, and oak spices in a velvety smooth profile that shows just how sophisticated an 18-year-old whisky can be.
Bourbons (25)
Buffalo Trace
$30 (£30)
Buffalo Trace is a gateway bourbon that’s remarkably smooth and gently sweet, with vanilla and toasty oak inviting you in – a reminder that the distillery behind Pappy makes great whiskey you can actually find.
Eagle Rare 10 Year
$40 (£40)
A 10-year-old steal that soars with notes of candied almonds, cocoa, and orange peel – it’s refined beyond its price and proof that patience in the barrel pays off.
Four Roses Single Barrel
$45 (£45)
High-rye Kentucky bourbon at its best, delivering a big bouquet of caramel, cherry, and baking spice; it’s complex yet mellow, and each barrel has its own charming personality.
Wild Turkey 101
$25 (£30)
A kickin’ classic packing bold rye spice, toffee, and charred oak at 101 proof, yet so balanced and sippable that even seasoned bourbon drinkers gobble it up as a go-to value pour.
Maker’s Mark 46
$40 (£40)
A wheated bourbon finished with charred French oak staves, it amplifies Maker’s vanilla sweetness with layers of baking spice and crème brûlée – basically the “deluxe” version of that red wax classic.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
$80 (£75)
Uncut and uncompromising, this barrel-proof beast (around 12 years old) floods your palate with rich toffee, dark chocolate, and peppery heat – a bourbon thrill ride for proof hounds.
Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year
$60 (£50)
The once-sleeper bourbon that shocked the world by winning Best in Show Whiskey in 2019 – this Bottled-in-Bond gem brings together age, depth, and a $30-ish price tag that sent it flying off shelves.
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
$60 (£75)
A tribute to a Roaring Twenties recipe, it’s a 115-proof explosion of dark cherry, chocolate, and charred oak that proves some recipes are worth resurrecting – Gatsby would approve.
Knob Creek 12 Year
$60 (£60)
Showing off a decade-plus of aging, this 100-proof sipper balances deep oak, vanilla, and peanut brittle sweetness – a bigger, bolder take on Knob Creek that still manages to be supremely drinkable.
Blanton’s Single Barrel
$65 (£90)
The original single-barrel bourbon sensation, bottled with that iconic horse stopper, it offers up silky candied orange, cloves, and honey – so good you’ll want to collect all the letters (good luck!).
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year
~$2000 (£1,600)
The unicorn of bourbons, wheated and aged two decades for sublime notes of maple, leather, and dried fruit – it’s so sought-after that finding a pour might take you longer than waiting for GTA 6.
1792 Full Proof
$50 (£60)
This full-throttle bourbon (125 proof) grabbed headlines as a whisky champion, yet remains a bold but accessible treat – expect huge cinnamon, dark sugar, and smoked oak notes riding a warm Kentucky hug.
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon
$45 (£55)
A beautifully balanced pour with orchard fruit, sweet corn, and a touch of dry spice, it’s an easygoing bourbon that shows why the Michter’s revival has whiskey fans swooning.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
$50 (£80)
Dressed in its iconic yellow tube, this Bottled-in-Bond bourbon delivers a classic profile of caramel apple, oak, and peppery spice with bottled-in-bond bottled-in-awesome pedigree from Buffalo Trace.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
$55 (£60)
Twice-barreled for extra flavor, it’s a decadent swirl of toasted marshmallow, toffee, and spice in a velvety pour – basically bourbon dessert, no fork needed.
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon
$50 (£60)
A craft distillery darling bottled in bond at barrel strength, it brims with zesty rye spice, vanilla, and orange peel, proving that Kentucky’s new generation can kick it old school and then some.
Woodinville Straight Bourbon
$40 (£50)
Handmade in Washington State with local grains, it brings a West Coast twist to bourbon – think rich caramel, dark cherry, and a hint of coffee bean, all from a winery-turned-distillery that’s making waves.
Booker’s Bourbon
$85 (£80)
Uncut, unfiltered, and unapologetic – Booker’s comes straight from the barrel with explosive flavors of peanut brittle, molasses, and smoke, exactly the way Booker Noe liked his whiskey: big, bold, and robust.
George T. Stagg
~$800 (£700)
A barrel-proof leviathan often 15+ years old and north of 130 proof, it’s renowned for an amazingly layered blast of dark chocolate, espresso, and cigar box – a bourbon legend so elusive you might need a heist to score it.
Angel’s Envy Port Cask Finish
$55 (£65)
A Kentucky straight bourbon given a sinfully delicious twist in Port wine barrels, it yields a soft, ruby-hued sweetness of ripe berries and toasted oak that feels almost too easy to sip.
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
$60 (£55)
Master distiller Jimmy Russell’s signature is all over this 110-proof gem, bursting with creamy vanilla, baking spices, and smoky oak from the Wild Turkey tradition – each barrel is a new adventure in flavor.
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered
$70 (£100)
Sourced from MGP and lovingly blended in Nevada, this cask-strength bourbon has developed a cult following for its rich notes of caramel, rye spice, and apricot – as bold and brash as a Las Vegas neon sign.
Larceny Barrel Proof
$70 (£80)
A wheated bourbon with the volume turned way up, it delivers a guilty rush of brown sugar, baked apple, and cinnamon spice at full proof – basically the beastly cousin of your grandma’s wheated favorite.
Basil Hayden’s
$45 (£45)
A high-rye bourbon that’s ultra-light and smooth, it goes down easy with gentle notes of spice, honey, and tea – the approachable pour you offer to your bourbon newbie friends (or keep for yourself on a lazy afternoon).
Bulleit Bourbon
$30 (£30)
A frontier-inspired staple high in rye, it’s crisp and spicy with notes of oak, nutmeg, and maple – equally at home in a classy cocktail or sipped neat around the campfire, making it a true workhorse whiskey.
American Whiskeys (Excluding Bourbon) (25)
Pikesville Straight Rye
$50 (£50)
A 110-proof Maryland-style rye that resurrects a legend – it’s velvety yet spicy, dripping with dark chocolate, mint, and baking spices, showing why rye lovers won’t shut up about Pikesville.
Sazerac Rye
$30 (£40)
The cocktail classic from New Orleans, but also great neat – it’s a 6-year rye with a gentle dose of pepper, candied citrus, and vanilla that makes you feel like you’re in a French Quarter bar circa 1850.
Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond
$25 (£30)
A no-nonsense 100-proof rye that’s a bartender’s secret weapon, brimming with bold spice, cocoa, and dried orange peel – basically an old-school flavor riot at a bottom-shelf price.
Michter’s Single Barrel Rye
$45 (£60)
A refined Kentucky rye that balances its cinnamon and pepper kick with deep butterscotch and cherry notes, all in a super-smooth sip that disappears from your glass way too easily.
WhistlePig 10 Year Rye
$80 (£85)
Sourced from Canada and perfected in Vermont, this 100% rye is an oaky, minty, caramel-laced powerhouse that shows just how luxurious truly well-aged rye whiskey can be.
Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye
$60 (£80)
A cask-strength craft rye that has aficionados scouring shelves – expect dill and rye spice up front followed by waves of dark cherry, toffee, and tobacco in this bold, funky, small-batch marvel.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel (Barrel Proof)
$65 (£70)
The famous Tennessee whiskey goes full throttle here – charcoal-smooth yet hugely powerful, it bursts with ripe banana, toasted oak, and toffee, reminding you that “Jack” can indeed be a sipping whiskey of serious pedigree.
High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram
$130 (£130)
An imaginative blend of rye whiskies finished in port barrels, it tastes like spiced plums, fig jam, and herbal tea by a fireplace – essentially a Shakespearean experience in whiskey form (limited act each winter).
Balcones Texas Single Malt
$70 (£70)
Big, brash, and Texas through-and-through, this malt whiskey boasts bold notes of roasted nuts, dark fruit, and smoky sweetcorn bread – the Lone Star state proving its terroir can go toe-to-toe with Scotland.
Westland American Oak Single Malt
$70 (£60)
A Seattle single malt that showcases Pacific Northwest provenance, with a creamy malt sweetness, notes of mocha and citrus, and a hint of eucalyptus from new American oak – terroir-driven whiskey, USA-style.
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey (Original)
$55 (£60)
One of the OG American single malts, distilled a mile high in Denver, it delivers a delicious medley of malted barley richness, oak, caramel, and a whisper of campfire from those Rocky Mountain nights.
Westward Single Malt
$80 (£75)
Hailing from Oregon, this pioneer of American single malt is brewed like a craft beer then distilled into a robust whiskey full of dark chocolate, dried berry, and roasted grain flavors – the Northwest in a glass.
St. George Single Malt (Lot Series)
$80 (£80)
A trailblazer from California, each Lot of St. George’s malt is a unique composition; expect a symphony of flavors from cocoa and tropical fruit to smoky earth – as artisan and eclectic as the Berkeley folks who make it.
Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey
$30 (£40)
The soft-spoken friend in a room full of bourbons and ryes, this 7-year wheat whiskey offers gentle honey, pastry dough, and oak notes – a reminder that wheat isn’t just for bread, and whiskey isn’t just for corn.
Balcones Baby Blue
$40 (£40)
Made from roasted heirloom blue corn, this Texan corn whiskey brings a sweet, nutty cornbread character with notes of kettle corn and vanilla – a fun, rough-around-the-edges glimpse into whiskey before it becomes bourbon.
George Dickel Bottled in Bond
$45 (£40)
A 13-year Tennessee whisky that snagged Whisky of the Year 2019 honors, it’s a charcoal-mellowed beauty loaded with maple syrup, dried apricot, and toasted oak – a big win for the oft-unsung hero from Tullahoma.
High West Campfire
$70 (£60)
An ingenious blend of bourbon, rye, and smoky Scotch whisky, it delivers a one-of-a-kind flavor journey – imagine marshmallows and toffee roasted over a mesquite campfire, yet somehow it all works harmoniously.
Corsair Triple Smoke
$50 (£50)
A craft single malt from Tennessee smoked with peat, cherrywood, and beechwood – the result is a smoky barbecue of flavor with layers of bacon, campfire, and sweet malt proving that three woods are better than one.
Angel’s Envy Caribbean Rum Cask Rye
$80 (£90)
This finished rye is basically rye whiskey’s trip to the tropics: after 6+ years in American oak it spends time in rum casks, emerging with an ultra-sweet medley of bananas Foster, brown sugar, and spice that’ll make your sweet tooth sing.
Clyde May’s Alabama Style Whiskey
$40 (£45)
An homage to a moonshiner’s recipe using dried apples, this bourbon-esque whiskey treats you to hints of baked apple pie, cinnamon, and vanilla – a sip of Southern folklore with a sweet twist.
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash
$50 (£70)
Neither bourbon nor rye, this revival of Michter’s historic recipe yields a whiskey with its own identity – candied fruit and toasted grain sweetness up front, trailing into light pepper and oak, all in supremely easy-drinking fashion.
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
$60 (£60)
A Maryland-style rye finished in a second oak barrel for extra richness, it’s a silky caramel and spice bomb – think rye bread slathered with maple syrup – that shows how a little extra wood can do a whiskey wonders.
Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash (Bonded)
$40 (£50)
A bottled-in-bond blend of JD’s bourbon, rye, and malt whiskeys, it’s an all-in-one cocktail of flavors – sweet vanilla and banana from the bourbon, warm spices from the rye, and a malty backbone – that together scored it top honors as one of 2022’s best new whiskeys.
Redwood Empire “Lost Monarch”
$40 (£45)
Named after a giant California redwood, this blend of bourbon and rye offers up a forest of flavor – expect maple syrup and orange zest from the bourbon tangled with rye’s minty spice, all finished with a wisp of oak smoke.
Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction
$75 (£65)
A pioneering American single malt from Virginia, aged in bourbon, sherry, and Cuvée wine casks for a bold tapestry of flavors – think red fruit, cocoa, and clove – that recently snagged awards and is putting American malt on the world map.
World Whiskies (25)
Yamazaki 12 Year (Japan)
$150 (£120)
The OG Japanese single malt that ignited a whisky boom – delicate oak, berry fruits, and fragrant Mizunara woodspice in a harmonious pour that shows why Suntory’s first distillery became a legend.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony (Japan)
$100 (£80)
A beautifully blended Japanese whisky that’s as smooth as it is complex – soft honey, orange peel, and a whisper of smoke mingle together, bottled in a gorgeous 24-facet decanter symbolizing Japan’s seasons.
Nikka Coffey Grain (Japan)
$70 (£60)
Don’t be fooled by the name – it’s whisky, not coffee, distilled in Nikka’s Coffey column stills from mostly corn, yielding a silky treat bursting with candied tropical fruits, vanilla, and a creamy sweetness that’s dangerously sippable.
Hakushu 12 Year (Japan)
$200 (£150)
A hard-to-find forest gem from Suntory’s mountain distillery, it brings a fresh, green, and slightly smoky character (think crisp pear, pine, and subtle peat) that’s basically a tranquil Japanese forest captured in a bottle.
Nikka From The Barrel (Japan)
$60 (£50)
A small but mighty blend of Japanese single malts and grains, bottled at 51.4% – it’s punchy and rich with notes of spiced oak, dried fruit, and toffee, all packed in a stubby little bottle that’s surprisingly affordable.
Redbreast 12 Year (Ireland)
$60 (£50)
Arguably the gold standard of Irish single pot still whiskey, it’s a luscious medley of creamy barley, Christmas cake fruits, and pot still spice, earning its nickname “the priest’s tipple” for being sinfully good.
Midleton Very Rare (Ireland)
$200 (£180)
An ultra-premium annual release blended from the best Irish stocks – expect an extravaganza of silky vanilla, floral honey, and gentle oak in each vintage, curated by Ireland’s master distiller and coveted by collectors.
Green Spot Single Pot Still (Ireland)
$50 (£45)
A beloved Dublin classic that marries sherry and bourbon cask influence, serving up green apple, sweet cereal, and spice in a friendly, easy-drinking style that shows off the charm of single pot still whiskey.
Bushmills 21 Year (Ireland)
$250 (£200)
A luxurious Irish single malt aged in bourbon and sherry casks then finished in Madeira casks, it’s a symphony of dried apricot, hazelnut, and dark chocolate – as smooth and warming as an Irish welcome by the fire.
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (Canada)
$30 (£35)
The Crown Royal Canadian whisky that stunned the world by being named World Whisky of the Year in 2016 – soft yet spicy with maple, apple, and dill notes, it’s an approachable rye that put Canada on the whisky map.
Lot No. 40 Rye (Canada)
$40 (£40)
A 100% Canadian rye that rye fans rave about, it’s robust and earthy with bold cracked pepper, gingerbread, and orange zest flavors – basically liquid proof that Canada knows its way around spicy rye grain.
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye (Canada)
$70 (£60)
A hefty Calgary-born rye that Jim Murray anointed World Whisky of the Year 2021, it’s explosively flavorful – overflowing with rye spice, dark honey, and licorice – and a true testament to Canadian distillers’ craft.
Amrut Fusion (India)
$75 (£60)
A trailblazing Indian single malt that mixes Indian and Scottish barley, aptly named for the fusion of cultures – brace for a tasty ride of oak, cocoa, and tropical fruit backed by a wisp of smoke that put Bangalore on the whisky map.
Paul John Edited (India)
$60 (£50)
From the sunny shores of Goa, this single malt is “edited” with a dash of peated Scottish barley, yielding a crowd-pleasing balance of manuka honey, cocoa, and a gentle smoky finish – East meets West in a very drinkable way.
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask (Taiwan)
$180 (£150)
A sherry bomb from Taiwan’s award-winning distillery, it’s bottled at cask strength and floods the senses with dark chocolate, raisins, and espresso – so indulgent and rich it famously beat Scottish rivals in blind tastings.
Penderyn Madeira Finish (Wales)
$50 (£40)
A smooth dragon from Wales, matured in bourbon wood and finished in Madeira wine casks, it bursts with creamy toffee, citrus, and sultana notes – an easy-going sipper that announces Wales as a player in the whisky world.
Cotswolds Single Malt (England)
$60 (£50)
English whisky is on the rise, and this young malt leads the charge with a malty, fruit-forward character (think malted milk biscuits, marmalade, and peppery oak) derived from local barley in the lush Cotswolds countryside.
Starward Nova (Australia)
$55 (£45)
A modern Aussie malt aged in red wine barrels from Down Under, it’s jammy and vibrant – imagine strawberry jam, baking spices, and delicate oak – making it a perfect introduction to Australia’s wine-influenced whisky style.
Sullivans Cove French Oak (Australia)
$400 (£300)
A Tasmanian titan that was once named World’s Best Single Malt, it seduces with decadent crème brûlée, ripe figs, and rich oak layers – proof that an out-of-the-way distillery in Tasmania can conquer the whisky world (albeit at a price).
Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Sweden)
$60 (£50)
Sweden’s entry into smoky whisky, “Swedish Smoke” uses juniper smoke to dry the malt, yielding a uniquely Nordic profile of smoked meat, pine resin, and vanilla – an IKEA of flavors assembling a whole new smoke experience.
Brenne French Single Malt (France)
$70 (£60)
A French single malt aged in cognac casks, it’s basically crème brûlée in a glass – bursting with cotton candy, ripe banana, and vanilla pastry cream – offering a delightful departure from the traditional whisky profile.
Milk & Honey Classic (Israel)
$60 (£50)
Tel Aviv’s distillery serves up a surprisingly classic single malt despite the hot climate – think bourbon-cask vanilla, gentle malt sweetness, and a dash of Middle Eastern spice in a youthful, friendly dram that’s kosher to boot.
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain (Japan)
$100 (£90)
A “world blend” from Japan’s iconic Ichiro Akuto, combining whiskies from multiple countries (Scotland, Canada, U.S., etc.) with his own Japanese malt – the result is a truly global harmony of honey, citrus, oak, and tropical fruits in one very sippable package.
Abasolo El Whisky de México
$40 (£35)
An ancestral corn whisky made with nixtamalized Mexican Cacao corn, it offers a wonderfully weird mix of roasted corn, vanilla, and dark chocolate notes – a taste of Mexico’s 4,000-year corn culture that’s unlike any whiskey you’ve tried.
The One You Really Shouldn’t Try
Loch Dhu “The Black Whisky” (Scotland)
$300 (£250)
Infamous for its inky color and equally dark reputation, this nearly-black 10-year-old malt became a collectible curiosity – but consensus is its flat, bitter, overly caramel-dosed flavor is one experience you’re better off missing (save your money and grab literally anything else!).
A GTA 6 Waiting Game
And there you have it: 100 whiskeys (and one regrettable mistake) to sip your way through while the universe continues its slow crawl toward the release of GTA 6. It’s been so long since GTA V came out that some of us have gone through college, a quarter-life crisis, and two career changes. By the time GTA 6 finally drops, you’ll either have a refined palate or a full whiskey collection that could buy you a next-gen console and a small used car. Either way, you win. Probably.
Read the full article at 100 Whiskeys to Try Before GTA 6 Finally Drops (And One You Really Shouldn’t)
