We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2025)

We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2025)

If the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, then the journey toward becoming a whiskey enthusiast begins with a single dram. This initial pour can be critical to defining how long this excursion may take: If its aroma, flavors, intensity, and length hit the wrong way, it could make a person reluctant to pour a second one. If these elements spark even the slightest interest, it may make them curious if not eager to ask for the next p…