Washington DC

The Best Whiskey Bars in Washington DC

Washington DC sits at the intersection of the Mid-Atlantic rye tradition, the Kentucky bourbon corridor, and the political crowd that drinks both. The whiskey bars in DC run some of the most expensive backbars in America.

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    Jack Rose Dining Saloon

    14th Street · $$$$

    Whiskey bar with around 2,000 bottles, one of the largest collections in the world. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.

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    Black Whiskey

    14th Street · $$

    American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.

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    The Gibson

    14th Street · $$$$

    Speakeasy with a serious whiskey program. Reserve.

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    Service Bar

    Downtown · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.

  5. 05

    Old Ebbitt Grill

    14th Street · $$$$

    Heritage 1856 saloon with a deep whiskey list and political crowd. Open daily.

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    2 birds 1 stone

    $$$

    Hidden speakeasy with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.

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American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.

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