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Ranked by a weighted score that pools community reviews with critic scores and pulls thin evidence back toward the average. Every bottle here carries at least 40 reviews, so nothing arrives on the strength of one glowing rating.

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40+ reviews

#1969

D'USSÉ

D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac

Brandy Cognac Cognac 40% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Woody, Fruity, Rich

Spicy Woody Fruity Rich

3.76

138 ratings

Average brandy

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1970

Kilchoman

Kilchoman Original Cask Strength (2014 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Islay 59.2% ABV

Tastes likeBriny, Herbal, Full Bodied, Rich

Briny Herbal Full Bodied Rich

3.76

42 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

#1971

Amrut

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength

Whiskey Single Malt Bangalore 61.8% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Vanilla, Tart, Sweet

Fruity Vanilla Tart Sweet

3.75

57 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1972

Plantation

Plantation 3 Stars White Rum

Rum Silver Rum Multiple Countries 41.2% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Sweet, Spicy, Hogo

Fruity Sweet Spicy Hogo

3.75

226 ratings

Average rum

$ Under $30 Budget

#1973

Tres

Tres Generaciones Añejo Tequila

Agave Tequila Añejo Jalisco 40% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Sweet, Spicy, Herbal

Rich Sweet Spicy Herbal

3.75

133 ratings

Average agave

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1974

J.P. Wiser's

J.P. Wiser's 18 Year

Whiskey Canadian Canada 40% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Vanilla, Full Bodied, Rich

Sweet Vanilla Full Bodied Rich

3.75

128 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1975

Balcones

Balcones Texas Blue Corn Bourbon

Whiskey Bourbon Texas 64.5% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Rich, Full Bodied, Oily

Spicy Rich Full Bodied Oily

3.75

126 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

#1976

Mezcal El Silencio

Mezcal El Silencio Espadín

Agave Mezcal Joven Oaxaca 43% ABV

Tastes likeEarthy, Herbal, Rich, Smoky

Earthy Herbal Rich Smoky

3.75

101 ratings

Average agave

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1977

Glen Garioch

Glen Garioch 12 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Highlands 48% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Fruity, Rich, Salty

Sweet Fruity Rich Salty

3.75

404 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1978

Calumet Farm

Calumet Farm Small Batch Bourbon (15 Year & 8 Year Blend)

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 43% ABV

3.75

117 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1979

Highland Park

Highland Park Loyalty of the Wolf 14 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Islands 42.3% ABV

3.75

95 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1980

Hazelburn

Hazelburn 12 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Campbeltown 46% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Sweet, Vanilla, Full Bodied

Rich Sweet Vanilla Full Bodied

3.75

84 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

#1981

Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain Mòine

Whiskey Single Malt Islay 46.3% ABV

3.75

82 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1982

Diplomático

Diplomático Planas Rum

Rum Silver Rum Venezuela 47% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Fruity, Sweet

Rich Fruity Sweet

3.75

80 ratings

Average rum

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1983

291 Small Batch

291 Small Batch Colorado Bourbon

Whiskey Bourbon Colorado 50% ABV

3.75

66 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1984

Pinhook

Pinhook 5 Year Bourbon War Vertical Series

Whiskey Bourbon Indiana 52% ABV

3.75

48 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1985

Wyborowa

Wyborowa Rye Vodka

Vodka Unflavored Vodka Poland

3.75

47 ratings

Above average vodka

$ Under $30 Budget

#1986

Edgefield

Edgefield Hogshead Whiskey

Whiskey Other Whiskey Oregon 46% ABV

3.75

45 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1987

Pusser's

Pusser's Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label)

Rum Navy Rum Multiple Countries 54.5% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Spicy, Sweet, Hogo

Rich Spicy Sweet Hogo

3.75

44 ratings

Average rum

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1988

Calumet Farm

Calumet Farm 12 Year Single Rack Black Bourbon (Discontinued)

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 47% ABV

3.75

153 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

#1989

Auchentoshan

Auchentoshan Blood Oak

Whiskey Single Malt Lowlands 46% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Sweet, Full Bodied, Rich

Fruity Sweet Full Bodied Rich

3.75

65 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1990

Old Elk Straight Wheat

Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey

Whiskey Wheat Whiskey Colorado 50% ABV

Tastes likeFull Bodied, Spicy, Rich, Sweet

Full Bodied Spicy Rich Sweet

3.75

52 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#1991

Jim Beam

Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Bourbon

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 43% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Vanilla, Rich, Sweet

Spicy Vanilla Rich Sweet

3.75

415 ratings

Average whiskey

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#1992

Nikka

Nikka Pure Malt Black Whisky

Whiskey Blended Malt Japan 43% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Rich, Full Bodied, Tart

Spicy Rich Full Bodied Tart

3.75

228 ratings

Average whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

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