Each Winter issue, we debut our highly anticipated list of the Top 20 Whiskies of the year, highlighting the most exciting and exceptionally scored new releases. In 2025, our Top 20 list gave flowers to single malts, blends, bourbons, and ryes coming from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Indian, and across the United States—meaning there’s a little something for everyone. There’s more to the Winter issue than the Top 20, though; we also embark on a deep dive into microblends, consider whiskies that hover around 40% ABV, outline an itinerary for a weekend in Bardstown, Kentucky, and much more.
