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There are more options for whisky lovers than ever, many of them truly excellent. Whisky Advocate’s Buying Guide features over 4,500 whisky reviews—it's the go-to source for the latest reviews from our expert panel of veteran tasters. Using a 100-point scale, we bring you ratings and tasting impressions on thousands of whiskies from across the whisky world. Of course, the best way to learn about whiskies is to taste them for yourself and draw your own conclusions, and with the benefit of our expert tasters you’ll be on the right path to making smarter buying decisions and discovering the world’s most enjoyable whiskies.

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WhiskyFest

BigSmoke meets WhiskyFest, April 17, 2021. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Hollywood, FloridaWhiskyFest is teaming up with Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke for an amazing weekend of whisky and cigars. Join us for one day and two nights of Grand Tastings and fascinating seminars led by whisky and cigar experts. It'll be a fun-filled weekend you don't want to miss!

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WhiskyFest™, the leading whisky festival in North America with yearly events in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco, offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 350 whiskies from around the world. Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders, and other whisky experts who will be in attendance. Do you want to learn more about whisky? Attend free seminars conducted by whisky experts.

Special BONUS: Receive a 1 year subscription to Whisky Advocate magazine when you purchase a WhiskyFest ticket

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Winter 2020: Top 20 & More

Whisky Advocate magazine is America’s leading spirits publication. Since its inception over 25 years ago, it has been the premier source for information, education, and entertainment for whisky enthusiasts. Whisky Advocate also sponsors WhiskyFest™, the country’s largest and most respected whisky tasting event. The Winter 2020 issue is on newsstands now.

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Winter 2020: Top 20 & More