New York

The Best Whiskey Bars in New York

New York whiskey bars span American bourbon, rye, Scottish, Irish, and Japanese collections. The serious whiskey bars in New York run some of the deepest lists in America.

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    The Brandy Library

    Flatiron · $$$$

    Brown spirit specialist with around 1000 bottles including the deepest whisk(e)y list in New York. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.

  2. 02

    The Flatiron Room

    East Village · $$$

    Whisky bar with around 800 bottles and live jazz nightly. The atmosphere is theatrical. Reserve.

  3. 03

    Caledonia

    Lower East Side · $$$

    Scotch focused bar with around 300 single malts. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.

  4. 04

    Copper and Oak

    Lower East Side · $$$$

    Tiny whisky bar with around 600 bottles. Standing room only. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

  5. 05

    Tippling Place

    West Village · $$$

    Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whisky back bar. Reserve.

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    The Up and Up

    $$$

    Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Reserve.

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Brown spirit specialist with around 1000 bottles including the deepest whisk(e)y list in New York. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.

Whisky bar with around 800 bottles and live jazz nightly. The atmosphere is theatrical. Reserve.

Scotch focused bar with around 300 single malts. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.

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