Rating of whiskey for popularity. World Ranking of Whiskey

Whiskey is an exquisite alcoholic beverage that is made from a variety of grains using special methods of distillation, storage and aging. Usually it is drunk in its pure form, or it is prevented in cocktails. Like any other type of alcoholic beverages, this drink is produced both of the highest quality and of a lower quality. In this article we will quote the rating of whiskey, so that you can decide which option to buy for a domestic feast, which is not a shame to give a large boss, and which one to use as an investment for the future. After all, collectible bottles "leave" from auctions for many thousands of dollars.

Rating of the best whiskey according to the authoritative magazine "The Whiskey Bible"

First, it should be noted that the best whiskey is Scotch (scotch) and Irish. Often a separate rating is made, solely for these species. Also important is aging, composition - after all, the drink is single malt, two-malt and multi-mal. Even the material from which barrels for storing alcohol is important (the best ones are oak trees). Taking into account all these factors, and make a rating of whiskey. So let's listen to the experts' opinion and see how the authoritative sommelier of the American magazine Whiskey Bible distributed the prizes:

1. In the first place - whiskey Old Pulteney 21 YO, earned 97.5 scores of 100 possible. The price for 700 ml is about 200-250 dollars, which is quite good for the holder of the first place.

2. The second place of honor, according to experts of the "Whiskey Bible", it is necessary to give a noble drink George T. Stagg, the price for a bottle of which is about 150-160 dollars.

3. The third place is occupied by the product Parker's Heritage Collection Wheated Mash Bill Bourbon 10 YO. Its cost is much less - only 80-90 dollars per bottle in 750 ml.

We named the three main winners of the rating. Then the experts examined the best varieties in different categories, for example: Scotch Scotch, Single Malt Scotch, Irish and American Whiskey. I must say that this, perhaps, the most authoritative rating of whiskey in the world does not include the beverage brands widely known to Russian consumers. The only one, one of the best in the category "Blended Scotch" was recognized more or less familiar to us Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 YO.

The most delicious whiskey: customer opinion

Agree, you can take into account the opinions of experts about what kind of whiskey in the world is the best. But is it worth it to rely on them, speaking about the taste of the product? After a sommelier evaluates drinks for some special, semi-secret criteria, and what it might seem to be a divine pleasure, the ordinary buyer will not like at all. So, let's consider the rating of whiskey to taste, based on the feedback of the consumers themselves, as well as on sales estimates. So, in the first place is William Lawson's drink (company Baccardi), the second firmly occupies Johnnie Walker Black Label, the third place is the whiskey of Maccalan. Whether experts agree with this rating is a big issue ... The above Top 3 drinks are based on data on sales growth for 2013.

Rating of whiskey in the world: top-10 most expensive drinks

Now we come, perhaps, to the most interesting, because collectible varieties of whiskey cost tens of thousands of dollars, and few buy them to just enjoy a fragrant drink, sitting by the fireplace and smoking a cigar. Such bottles are considered as investments and carefully stored in special closets, which, by the way, also cost a lot of money. So, we present to your attention one more rating of whiskey. The main criterion of selection in it was the price for one bottle of the drink (the rating was compiled on the basis of 2013 data):

1. In the first place - mixed of three varieties of whiskey Macallan, blended in 1946, at a price of 460 000 dollars per bottle. Believe me, the cost of the drink will only grow with the years.

2. On the second - the Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve whiskey 1955 at a price of 94 000 dollars per bottle (compared to the owner of the first place, this cost seems extremely "affordable").

3. Third place again at Macallan, but already blending in 1926. The price is 75,000 dollars per bottle.

4. Glenfiddich takes the fourth place in 1937 - it seems that the brands Glenfiddich and Macallan have entered into a serious competition for the price and quality of the product. The cost of a bottle of Glenfiddich 1937 is 71,700 dollars.

5. In fifth place is the whiskey of the rare brand Dalmore 62 Highland Malt Scotch Matheson at a price of $ 58,000 per bottle.

6. Positions from the sixth to the tenth were taken by Macallan 55, Dalmore 50, Glenfarclas 1955, Macallan 1939 and Chivas Regal Royal Salute 50, where the last figure in the title is the number of years of aging. Prices for one bottle range from $ 15,500 for Macallan 55 to $ 10,000 for Chivas Regal Royal Salute 50.

Rating of popularity of inexpensive whiskeys

Of course, it's good to be a millionaire and have in stock a bottle at the price of ten SUVs-SUVs ... However, not everyone is available such pleasure. And therefore let's consider the popularity rating of whiskey. It includes exactly those drinks that are available to an ordinary buyer, because their price does not exceed 30-40 dollars for a standard bottle of 0.7 liters. The rating process took into account the taste of the drink, quality, aftertaste and other important criteria

1. The first place belongs to Kingdom 12 Year Old Scotch whiskey: the product has 12 years of aging and a mild aftertaste.

2. The second in the list is Town Branch Bourbon - the famous American brand.

3. The third is Elmer T. Lee Bourbon Whiskey.

4. The fourth place is occupied by the Black Bottle Blended Scotch whiskey (experts say that this "Scotch" has a bright aftertaste with fruit shades).

5. In fifth place - Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, it is noteworthy that his fortress is 45 degrees.

Value for money: a continuation of the popularity rating of inexpensive whiskeys

If you are an amateur and not a connoisseur of this drink, the first five titles given above are unlikely to cause any association with you. But, continuing the rating, you will finally see the familiar brands in the list. So:

6. In sixth place settled Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey six-year-old.

7. The seventh line in this rating is given to Pescadores Pumpkin Whiskey. This Thai drink has fruit and floral notes.

8. At the eighth position - Smooth Ambler Exceptional White Whiskey. They say that it has a pronounced taste of cornmeal.

9. Ninth place was taken by more or less familiar to Russians brand: the drink Johnny Drum Green Label has a standard 40 degrees and slightly spicy taste.

10. And the last, the tenth place is given to Johnny Drum Black Label, which also has a fortress of 40 degrees, and in its taste and aftertaste - shades of vanilla and ... skin.

So, we reviewed the rating of whiskey, compiled by experts in 2013. The main criterion in it was the price-quality ratio. The article mentioned that whiskey is also part of cocktails. Which ones? Read on.

Popular cocktails with whiskeys

To make alcohol mixes is a whole art. A professional bartender can name a dozen cocktails, which include the drink in question. Here are the best and most popular of them:

• The famous mix of "whiskey-cola" (though only two ingredients, but still a cocktail) is a real hit of sales;
• A cocktail called "Nail" or "Red Nail", which also includes whiskey and Scottish liquor "Drambui";
• Many like "Irish coffee" - a hot drink, which also adds whiskey.

In general, noble "Scotch" or "Single Molt" is usually taken with ice, so there are not many cocktails with the addition of this Scottish or Irish drink. So, we reviewed the rating of whiskey - the most expensive, as well as the most inexpensive, but at the same quality, and the most popular among buyers. We hope that our article will help you choose your drink or decide on a gift to a friend or colleague, because alcohol of this category is often used as a presentation for a birthday or any other holiday.