15 Whiskies And Bourbons From Around The World You Should Try

More and more people are exploring the world of whisky (or whiskey for Irish and US readers). So to celebrate World Whisk(e)y day, we’ve found 15 from around the world.

Who do you think, per head, drinks the most whisky? The Scots right? After all they practically invented modern whisky production. Wrong. What about Japan, those stressed salarymen love a drink, don’t they? Nope. Well who then. Answer: The French. That’s right, according to research conducted in 2016, your average French citizen drinks 2.1 litres of whisky per year, compared to 1.4 for Americans and 1.2 for Indians.

What this shows, is that whisky is enjoyed all over the world, but did you know it’s also produced all over the world too? So though Scotland remains the spiritual home of whisky, and the Deep South the home of bourbon, here’s 15 interesting whiskies from around the world you might like to consider next time you’re looking for a ‘wee dram’.

American whiskeys

High West Distillery, Utah
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFPgT88MGUC
Smooth Ambler, West Virginia
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSOQ3YFl0v5/
Garrison Brothers, Texas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTMnDNLA536
Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSudPrcj4Sl/

Scotland

Lagavulin

We’re delighted that Lagavulin 16 has won Double Gold Medal and Best Distillers Single Malt Scotch 13-19yrs in the World Spirits Competition pic.twitter.com/Tra7XxpVGf
— Lagavulin (@LagavulinWhisky) May 15, 2017
Glenfarclas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTGdOlLA5kR/

Ireland

Tullamore Dew

On the rocks. pic.twitter.com/hec43dL51g
— Tullamore D.E.W. (@TullamoreDEW) April 6, 2017

Australia

Sullivans Cove
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUGmlI5lKdv/

South Africa

Three Ships Whisky
Andy Watts @TheWhiskyMaker personally ensures that every drop of Three Ships is of only the highest quality. pic.twitter.com/LWhJlEG9Zm
— Three Ships Whisky (@ThreeShipsSA) February 27, 2017

France

Warenghem
https://www.instagram.com/p/6C74uEsmg1/

Holland

Millstone

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN7cd0njs1j/

Sweden

Mackmyra

India

Amrut Fusion

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTY96uRlgce/

Japan

Nikki

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRWMNirhb4-/

Taiwan

Kavalan

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSlcRP7g1Wx/

About the author

Andrew Webb

Food & Drink Editor

Born in the Midlands and raised in the North West of England, Andrew came to London to attend St Martin's College of Art. After ten years working for the BBC and Channel 4, he set off on an eight month food tour of Britain, which led him to write his award-winning book, Food Britannia. He was previously the Editor of Lovefood.com and also produced and hosted delicious magazine's podcast. Responsible for the Culture Trip's food and drink content, he is interested in hearing about food events, product launches and potential interviews with chefs and food producers. He's also judged the British Pie Awards, reviewed restaurants, and spoken at food festivals, and so knows a good plate of food when he sees it. He can be found tweeting here @foodjournalist