The 8 Best Flavored Whiskeys in 2022

Best Overall

Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon Whiskey

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Most flavored bourbons aren't exactly what we would consider sippable. They're mostly for whipping up mixed drinks. Knob Creek Smoked Maple, on the other hand, is the exception. It offers the palate your typical vanilla, caramel, and spice, but with a potent maple punch. While it's certainly for drinkers who prefer sweeter notes, this whiskey can still be called such as it clocks in at 90 proof. The extra ABV means it can handle a little ice and still stand out in a maple old-fashioned.

Price at time of publish: $38

Best Spicy

George Dickel Tabasco Barrel Finish Whisky

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For those who like things a bit spicy, George Dickel Tabasco features a mouth-walloping kick. The Tennessee-based maker takes some of its whiskey and pops it into former Tabasco barrels for approximately one month. The resulting tipple comes bottled at 70 proof. It’s interesting, not quite like you’ve laced a glass of whiskey with a hefty dollop of hot sauce, but it's peppery and sweet, and makes a good addition to your bar’s cocktail components. Not to mention, it's especially ideal for folks who prefer bloody Marys made with whiskey instead of vodka.

Price at time of publish: $23

Best Peanut Butter

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

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This is one you truly have to taste to believe. Skrewball really does taste like peanut butter. It’s just wild. Reminiscent of amaretto, this is definitely for those who like to drink their dessert. It’s 70 proof, so you can try it in a milkshake and maybe add some Chambord for a peanut butter and jelly experience. We aren’t too proud to admit we love it in spiked eggnog for a tasty holiday treat.

Price at time of publish: $28

Best Cinnamon

Jim Beam Kentucky Fire Bourbon Whiskey

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So, you want a cinnamon-flavored whiskey? Of the few out there, Jim Beam Kentucky Fire does it best. Sure, it has candy sweetness and a decent helping of cinnamon spice, but it still tastes like whiskey. Bottled at 70 proof, there’s no chemical or disconcerting aftertaste. While we know many fans of this genre prefer to shoot cinnamon whiskey, consider it a base for hot spiked apple cider.

Price at time of publish: $19

Best Vanilla

Crown Royal Canadian Vanilla Whisky

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Vanilla is a hallmark note in many whiskeys, so enhancing that flavor feels like an obvious choice. Infused with Madagascar vanilla, this bottle of Crown Royal will certainly please a sweet tooth. While you can taste some fruity notes, the vanilla is quite intense and there’s not much spice or oak to provide balance for drinking on its own. Try it in a Canadian coffee (an Irish coffee with maple syrup) or mixed with ice-cold cola.

Price at time of publish: $31

Best Peach

Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey

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The pop-country duo Florida Georgia Line has had its hand in creating whiskey labels for Wolf Moon Bourbon, a collaboration with Jason Aldean, and Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey. The former is a highly approachable bourbon that’s quite versatile. The latter is, as the name implies, imbued with extra notes of peaches and pecans. Is it sweet? You bet, but it’s flavors make it a solid 70-proof way to gas up an iced tea or cola. We love to add a few good glugs when it comes time to wrap smoked pork ribs or make homemade barbecue sauce.

Price at time of publish: $26

Best Cherry

Traverse City Cherry Whisky

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Traverse City, Michigan, is known as the cherry capital of the world, so it’s fitting that Traverse City Whiskey Co. offers an American Cherry Edition whiskey. This spirit is made with corn, rye, and malted barley, and then aged and steeped in Montmorency cherries grown on the family’s farm. Bottled at 70 proof, there’s not much beyond the resounding cherry flavor—but it isn't cloying. We’d add it to a whiskey sour, Arnold Palmer, or, of course, cola.

Price at time of publish: $38