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We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2026)

Summary by VinePair
Getting into whiskey usually requires a gentle approach. We may have a friend who kicked off their journey with a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and immediately appreciated its pronounced smoke and Band-Aid notes, but these intrepid souls are an anomaly. It takes time and experience for most folks to develop an appreciation for whiskeys with funky, aggressive profiles. It also requires trying delicious expressions of bourbon, rye, and other whiskey subc…
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VinePair broke the news in on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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