Best of

Here you will find all sorts of tips and best‑of stories. Which is the best whisky under 30 euros to buy? What should you pay attention to when visiting a whisky festival? Which whisky gifts does everyone want? What are the best Japanese whiskies to taste? The best‑of articles also include pieces that go more in depth. In short, these are our finest stories!

There is so much to tell about whisky, which is why we publish our best stories every week, bundled here under the name Best Of. Of course, taste is subjective and we certainly won’t deny that. But not everyone has the time, energy, or knowledge to figure everything out, while we actually enjoy doing that for you! On these pages, we’ll inform you in the most creative way possible.

We’ve compiled lists of the best gifts to buy for Valentine’s Day (for him and her, because whisky is for everyone over 18), revealed which TV series secretly features a lot of whisky (even if it’s just tea on set), highlighted the non‑alcoholic whiskies out there, and shared the best whiskies to buy under certain price points (or just above!). We’ll also give you tips on how to prepare for a whisky festival. There are plenty on the calendar this year, and you can find everything about our events here.

Take it from us: there is always more to tell about whisky. Often, without you even realising it, whisky pops up in the most unexpected places. For example, there’s an expensive bottle featured in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, as well as in a Netflix film. And what about famous whisky drinkers, both real and fictional? We list them all. Even when you look around you, without noticing, you may find yourself face‑to‑face with whisky. Think, for instance, of street art.

Have you spotted something you think Whisky Monkeys should cover? Don’t hesitate to let us know at [email protected].