The 10 best Whiskies

Even we can't reinvent the wheel - the whisky!

But: Which Whisky suits your taste? Discover your own personal favourite from thousands of bottlings - whether you're a beginner, connoisseur or gourmet. This clearly organised top 10 list presents you with a well-founded selection of full-bodied classics as well as elegant newcomers. You are guaranteed to make a good choice - whether for your first sip, a stylish gift or your next moment of pleasure.

• Clear recommendation: From smooth, accessible whiskies to complex single malts - there is something here for every taste.
• Inspiration included: Let our selection guide you through flavours, region and style.
• Discover now: Find your full-bodied favourite and start your whisky journey!

With thousands of whisky bottlings, it is certainly not possible to do justice to the subject. To be able to make a recommendation or assessment, you have to ask yourself what you are looking for. Think about what flavour you prefer. Do you prefer mild, sherry-accentuated or smoky whiskies?

Don't forget to take a look at the other bottlings from the distilleries mentioned above.

Mild whiskies offer a harmonious taste experience that impresses with its balanced variety of flavours. Their smooth, round character appeals to both whisky beginners and experienced connoisseurs. Typical flavours include vanilla, honey and delicate fruit. Thanks to their reduced peatiness, they are ideal as an uncomplicated introduction to the world of whisky. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks or as the basis for innovative cocktails - mild whiskies are convincing in every type of preparation. Discover your personal favourite!

Sherry-accented whiskies inspire with an extraordinary variety of flavours that captivate both whisky beginners and experienced connoisseurs. Maturation in fine sherry casks gives these whiskies a special sweetness and depth - with notes of dried fruit, nuts and spices that blend harmoniously with a hint of oak. This traditional cask maturation creates a complex and full-bodied flavour experience.

Smoky whiskies impress with an intense, unmistakable character that is created through the use of peated malt. The distinctive smoke combines with aromas of bonfire, spices and a hint of oak to create a complex flavour profile. Ideal for the more experienced connoisseur!

Bourbon whiskeys embody the epitome of American tradition and impress with their special sweetness and fullness. The high corn content gives them a round, soft character with dominant notes of vanilla, caramel and oak. Bourbon whiskeys offer versatile moments of enjoyment - whether neat, on the rocks or as an inspiring base for modern cocktails.

Now it's getting difficult! We present 4 beginner whiskies, each with its own individual character. The Glenkinchie from the Scottish Lowlands impresses with its harmonious flavour and offers whisky beginners a pleasant introduction. From Speyside in the Highlands, the Cragganmore presents itself with a full, malty flavour and impressively demonstrates what a single malt should be like. If you want to get a first impression of a whisky matured in sherry casks, we recommend the Aberlour 12 year old. The 12 year old Bowmore from the island of Islay is a good way to carefully get your first taste of smoke. Discover even more choice for yourself and friends in the gift finder. Here you can easily find the right whisky according to your knowledge, whisky style and budget.

Am I a beginner or an advanced connoisseur? You can start a targeted search here.

The advanced connoisseurs among you are already well acquainted with the variety and complexity of whisky - and this is precisely why an exciting world full of new flavour experiences opens up to you. For example, try a Bunnahabhain, which conveys an authentic Islay experience with its complex aromas of salty sea breeze and subtle smoky notes. Alternatively, the innovative St. Kilian invites you to discover new facets of whisky with its distinctive bottlings, while Kilchoman offers an exceptional mix of distinctive peat and smoke notes, complemented by malty nuances, for those who like it intense.

Expand your whisky collection and be inspired by the variety of these recommendations.

Every month, Ben and Horst Lüning go in search of the best whisky! They regularly taste current bottlings and classics and present our Whisky.de Awards.

A list of the best Whiskies can only ever be subjective! Are they Whisky.de's favourite whiskies? Do the Whiskies represent the best-selling whiskies in a particular period? Does the order indicate that the supplier or seller favours this whisky because they want to sell a lot?

You will understand that these questions are not so easy to answer. We have approached the subject in different ways in various articles. In the flavour review, we look at what makes a good Whisky. In the whisky recommendations, we present our personal favourites.

Whether smooth and accessible or powerful and full-bodied - the selection of the ten best whiskies shows just how diverse the world of whisky is. Each of these drops has its very own character and offers a special pleasure experience. Discover your favourite in our shop now and treat yourself to a glass full of pleasure.