The 2026 list of The World’s Most Admired Whiskies published by Drinks International celebrates leading distilleries from around the globe. For the fourth consecutive year, Michter’s, the Louisville-based maker of bourbon, rye, and American whiskey, has ranked number one on the top-50 list.
The rankings, which are determined by an Academy of independent global drinks buyers, journalists, bartenders and whisky experts, represent the ultimate accolade in the global whisky industry. The annual Drinks International ranking is widely considered the definitive list of the world’s best whiskies. According to Shay Waterworth, Editor of Drinks International, “Michter’s continues to raise the bar each year. I commend the team for successfully and consistently delivering world class whiskey at a time when the wider industry is struggling. When we started this ranking we never expected one brand to string together such an impressive winning run, but every trade show I attend there’s a crowd around the Michter’s stand, which I think illustrates perfectly the respect this brand has among whisky professionals globally.”
All of us at Michter’s are deeply grateful to each and every one of our industry supporters and everyone who enjoys Michter’s. We are humbled beyond words to be named The Most Admired Whiskey in the World.
