TOP 20

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Each year, Whisky Advocate's tasting panel reviews hundreds of whiskies and rates them for our Buying Guide. Toward year-end, we convene for a series of tastings, retastings, and discussions to choose our Top 20 whiskies of the year. Beyond quality, our choices are based on key factors: accessible pricing, reasonable availability, and that all-important "wow factor"—an often intangible element that makes a whisky exciting. We proudly present our selections, culminating in our choice for Whisky of the Year.