The best whiskey 2022 verified

The 15 best whisky of 2022

1. Glenmorangie Signet: Overall best whisky
2. Macallan 12 Year Double Cask: Best value whisky
3. Johnnie Walker Blue Label: Best tasting whisky
4. Oban Distillers Edition Single Malt: Best sipping whisky
5. Bowmore Islay: Best single malt Scotch whisky
6. Buchanan’s 12 Year Scotch: Best blended whisky
7. Highland Park 12 Year Old: Best whisky for the money
8. Glenlivet 12 Year: Best whisky under $50
9. Yamazaki 12 Year Old: Best Japanese whisky
10. Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old: Best Irish whiskey
11. Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year: Best whisky to drink neat
12. Monkey Shoulder: Best whisky to mix in a cocktail
13. Balvenie 12 Year Doublewood: Best whisky for an Old Fashioned
14. Ballantine’s Finest: Best budget whisky
15. The Singleton Of Dufftown 54 Year Old: Most expensive whisky

Before we take a deep dive into the grain spirits that’ll whisk you away, find out more about the terminology you should know about whisky and our selection process for drawing up the best whisky brands in the world.

Also, keep in mind that this is a selection of mostly Scotch’s whisky. You’ll find a few Irish and Japanese whiskeys on our list because they follow similar production processes, but check our round-up of the best American whiskeys and bourbons or the best Irish whiskeys if you want other flavors.