Nashville whisky bars are American Bourbon and rye specialists with serious depth.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Nashville
01 · Nashville
Midtown
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Midtown speakeasy with serious whisky list.
Order: A precise Old Fashioned
02 · Nashville
East Nashville
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic East Nashville cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
03 · Nashville
The Gulch
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Gulch speakeasy with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
04 · Nashville
Rutledge Hill
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Rutledge Hill restaurant bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A dram with the country ham
05 · Nashville
Gulch
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Gulch rooftop hotel bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour with the city below
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06 · Nashville
Downtown
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Modern · Whisky
Modern Downtown Japanese whisky bar.
Order: A pour of rare Hibiki
07 · Nashville
East Nashville
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic East Nashville cocktail and whisky bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
08 · Nashville
East Nashville
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic East Nashville cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A precise Manhattan
09 · Nashville
East Nashville
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic East Nashville whiskey and music bar.
Order: A dram during the late set
10 · Nashville
East Nashville
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic East Nashville cocktail bar from Sam Ross with serious whisky list.
Order: Bartender's choice — whisky-led
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How Nashville drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Nashville actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
