Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2024 - Islay Whiskies and Interesting Barrel Finishes

Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of the year list is always fun to sample through. This year we have 12 ½ of the top 20 to try. This year’s list is heavy on Islay whiskies, interesting barrel finishes and as always, old timey candies.
#20 - Westland Beer Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey
#18 - Bushmills 10-Year-Old ex-Bordeaux Cask Irish Single Malt Limited Release
#17 - Virginia Distillery Company Highland Malt Finished in Hardywood Ginger Stout Cask
#15 - Compass Box Crimson Casks
#14- 2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon The Kiawah Blend
#13 – Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye
#12 – Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon Limited Release
#11 – Ardbeg Spectacular Ardbeg Day Release 2024
#4 – Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Amrut
#3 – Lagavulin 12-Year-Old Cask Strength Special Release The Ink of Legends 2023
#2 – Bruichladdich 18-Year-Old Islay Malt Re/Define Eighteen
#1 – Laphroaig Elements 2.0 Long Ferment
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