❓ Find Your Style
New to whiskey? Not sure where to start? Follow our flavor journey to discover what you enjoy. Start with approachable, sweet whiskies and progressively explore more complex profiles.
Each step builds on the last, helping you understand your preferences and expand your palate. There's no right or wrong—some people love the journey from sweet to peaty, while others find their favorite in the fruity or spicy categories.
Start Sweet
Beginner FriendlyBegin your whiskey journey with smooth, honeyed whiskies that are easy on the palate
Try whiskies like Glenmorangie, Dalwhinnie, Auchentoshan.
Explore Fruity
Easy DrinkingDiscover bright, fruity whiskies with notes of apple, pear, and berries
Try whiskies like Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Aberlour.
Try Wood & Spice
Building ComplexityExperience whiskies with oak influence, warming spice, and bolder character
Try whiskies like Highland Park, Springbank, Talisker.
Discover Maritime
AdventurousExplore coastal whiskies with sea salt, brine, and oceanic character
Try whiskies like Oban, Bunnahabhain, Tobermory.
Experience Peat
Bold & SmokyReady for the big leagues? Discover heavily peated whiskies with intense smoke
Try whiskies like Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin.
💡 Tips for Finding Your Style
- 1.Go at your own pace: You don't have to complete the journey in order. Jump to any category that sounds appealing.
- 2.Take notes: Keep track of what you try and what you like. Our detailed flavor profiles help you identify patterns.
- 3.Try before buying: Many bars offer flights or tastings. Sample a few styles before committing to a full bottle.
- 4.It's okay to not like peat: Not everyone loves heavily peated whiskies, and that's perfectly fine. Your favorite might be in the sweet or fruity categories.
- 5.Start neat, adjust as needed: We recommend trying whiskey neat (no water or ice) first to experience the full flavor profile. But feel free to add a splash of water or ice if it helps you enjoy the flavors more comfortably.
- 6.Use our flavor profiles: Each review shows all 9 flavor dimensions on a 0-10 scale, so you can see exactly what to expect before you buy.