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The Best Whiskey Spots in Pittsburgh

  • March 8, 2022
  • | 12:30 PM

Whiskey 101

Ok let’s start with the basics.  Before tracking down the best whiskey spots in Pittsburgh, it’s probably a good idea to have a decent understanding of what whiskey is.  For those of you who have already grasped this topic, do proceed…for the fellow whiskey-virgins, let us take a brief moment to educate ourselves.

According to our good friends (joke) over at Men’s Journal, Whiskey is a liquor primarily made from distilled grains such as rye, corn, or barley, then aged in wooden barrels. One of the most well-known whiskeys is Bourbon. This spirit is made from 51% corn, stored in a new-charred oak barrel, and must be distilled at no more than 160 proof. Major high-maintenance. The important thing to remember is that all Bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is Bourbon. Congrats! Whiskey 101 is complete and now we can move on to the fun stuff. See below for best whiskey spots in Pittsburgh!

Great to enjoy with friends or visitors, trying out the best whiskey spots in Pittsburgh is a must. Cheers and  bottoms up!

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Curated by

Arran Senn

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Arran is a Colorado native and moved to Pittsburgh post-grad to pursue her career while immersing herself in a new city. She soon fell in love with the skyline, food scene, night-life, and all the city has to offer. She enjoys sharing her favorite spots and is always on the hunt for the next hidden gem!