From Louisville to Switzerland, there’s an ideal space for whisk(e)y loversWhat makes a great whisky bar? The whisky selection, of course. But also the atmosphere, staff, location, room design, food and even the non-whisky options on the menu. When our team of boozy experts started writing up this list — and these are all personal recommendations by people who have actually visited the bars — we noticed that our favorite places offered more than just ample single-barrel picks. They all have character. Several are better known for their cocktails (or even other spirits). One has its own pastry chef. So there’s no one defining trait shared by the 50 best whiskey bars. They span four continents and 11 countries, and each one offers something unique…along with a great dram. Within the 50 picks we also had a few proprietors of our favorite places make their own selections (which you’ll see dubbed as “Whisky Pro Picks”). Since we’re based in New York, the list starts with bars in the United States and then goes alphabetically by country, from Australia to Switzerland. | 