The Best Whiskey Bars in New York
6 whiskey bars in New York ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
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.
The bars cluster in the East Village, Lower East Side, and Brooklyn.
Order a bourbon (Pappy Van Winkle if you can get it, anything else from Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, or Maker s Mark), a rye, or a Japanese single malt.
The 6 best whiskey bars in New York
The Brandy Library
Brown spirit specialist with around 1000 bottles including the deepest whisk(e)y list in New York. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.
The Flatiron Room
Whisky bar with around 800 bottles and live jazz nightly. The atmosphere is theatrical. Reserve.
Caledonia
Scotch focused bar with around 300 single malts. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.
Copper and Oak
Tiny whisky bar with around 600 bottles. Standing room only. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Tippling Place
Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whisky back bar. Reserve.
The Up and Up
Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Reserve.
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