The Top 15 Whiskeys in the World, As Ranked By Actual Whiskey Drinkers

Did your favorite make the cut?

We’ve all got a go-to brand of whiskey that brings happiness in liquid form at the end of a long day. But if you’ve ever thought about switching up your favorite sip, then check out this list of best-tasting whiskeys.

Ranker.com polled 21,000 people about their favorite types of scotch, bourbon, rye, or blended whiskey. These aren’t the opinions of seasoned connoisseurs; rather, they’re the most voted-for producers and bottles of brown booze.

So pour yourself a few fingers and find out if your favorite hooch made the cut below: 

15. The Balvenie Distillery 

Unlike most single malts, our 12 Year Old Single Barrel is aged in a single cask to create a rich complex expression.

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14. Buffalo Trace

Hello springtime. #buffalotrace (📷: @mmonico75)

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13. Bulleit Bourbon 

The #BulleitBoilermaker done right: a shot of bourbon and a cold @acehillbeer. 📷: @danseidman

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12. Balvenie Doublwood

As 2016 comes to a close, we celebrate a year filled with hard work and exceptional craft. Here’s to the continued pursuit of excellence in 2017. #HappyNewYear!

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11. The Glenmorangie Distillery

Always trying new things keeps you at the top of your craft. So we've collaborated with chef @marcuscooks to create ten signature pairings with Glenmorangie. #unnecessarilywellmade #modernmasters

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10. Johnnie Walker Black Label 

再びジョニーウォーカーグラスを頂きました。 ジョニーウォーカーハイボール グラスで味が変わる。笑 気のせい。 #頂き物 #大喜び #大興奮 #グラス #グラスコレクション #ジョニーウォーカー黒 #ジョニーウォーカーブラックラベル #johnniewalkerblacklabel #johnniewalker #ウイスキー #Whisky #ハイボール #위스키 #威士忌 #व्हिस्की

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9. Glenfiddich 

Glenfiddich at Falls of Linn in Aberlour. Perfect picnic area on a good day. #glenfiddich12 #glenfiddich #linnfalls #Speyside #speysidewhiskyfestival #whisky #singlemalt #Moray

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8. Jack Daniel’s 

#littleparty #abrestaurant #my40 #jackdaniels #skromne🤣

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7. Crown Royal 

Remember to Dyngus responsibly🇵🇱 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #diageo #diageouny #diageorep #dyngusday #crownroyal #dayinthelife #whisky #whiskey #shot #shots #drink #drinks #drinklocal #polish #emnunited #buffalo #buffalove #buffalony #buffalosabres #candles #lights

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6. Knob Creek 

Moment of relaxation earlier this week. #knobcreek #bourbon #whiskey #sky #skyporn #northcarolina #bostic

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5. Glenlivet 

#theglenlivet

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4. The Macallan Distillery 

I never waited for my whisky to be in the right temperature. With a cloudy wheather happening outside and my fireplace crackling… 💆🏻🥃🔥#theMacallan #1824Series #Speyside #singlemalt #whisky #macallan

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3. Maker’s Mark

Check out our YouTube channel for great drink recipes. https://YouTube.com/c/weekenddrinkers #weekenddrinkers #booze #alcohol #drinks #cocktails #mixdrinks #mixeddrinks #bartender #bartenders #bartending #party #drinking #drinkdrankdrunk #drunk #makersmark #whiskey

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2. Jameson Irish Whiskey 

Виски Джемесон 1л Цена 500 грн. Классический ирландский виски Jameson позволяет ощутить вкус того знаменитого напитка, который и был впервые изготовлен на заводе Джона Джемесона. Спирты для купажа выдерживаются в бочках из-под бурбона и крепленого вина как минимум пять-семь лет. Цвет: тёплый золотой закат Аромат: мягкий и сладковатый, с нотками ванили, хереса и сухофруктов Вкус: слияние ванильного, древесного и медового вкуса с оттенками пряностей и лесных орехов Послевкусие: фруктово-ванильное, с привкусом орехов #алкоголь #виски #вискикола #спиртное #напитки #алкоголькиев #алкогольукраина #джеймсон #джемисон #заказать #пляж #одесса #ибица #jamesonwhiskey #jameson #irishwhiskey #whiskey #whisky #whiskeygirl #kiev #ukraine #ireland

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1. Woodford Reserve 

#asseenincolumbus #woodfordreserve #bourbon #whiskey

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h/t: Uproxx