Best Whiskeys 2025. There are plenty of good irish whiskeys that’ll suit those on a budget, as you’ll discover below. Whether you’re looking for massive peat smoke or a budget bourbon for old fashioneds, we’ve got the best whiskeys for you, from irish whiskey to scotch to japanese favorites.

Taylor barrel proof rye (at 126 proof) one of the. Redbreast 12 steals the show.