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Whisky Scoring

The Whisky Advocate Buying Guide is a powerful tool for learning, discovering, and making the most of your whisky buying budget. Let our panel of asters be your guide through a deep archive of over 6,000 whisky reviews. Using our finely tuned search tool, you can identify whiskies by score, price, and style, so whether you are searching for a daily drinking whisky or a special gift, we have you covered. Our rating scheme is:
95-100
Classic
a great whisky
90-94
Ourstanding
a whisky of superior character and style
85-89
Very good
a whisky with special qualities
80-84
Good
a solid, well-made whisky
75-79
Mediocre
a drinkable whisky that may have minor flaws
50-74
Not recommended
75
100
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