The Eight Best Whiskeys That Are Perfect for Fall

Hello, my fellow whiskey fans, it’s Brad Japhe, and a very happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Season to all who celebrate. I’m kidding, of course—I would never wish that on anyone. The notorious drink of fall is a cloyingly sweet artifice that contains neither pumpkin nor spice. (Discuss.) But that hasn’t stopped some cheeky whiskey brands from capitalizing on its annual infamy by crafting bourbons inspired by the meme-able phenomenon. The results have been … not so smashing.

Nevertheless, there are actual fall flavors to be mined from all manner of whiskey—especially American expressions, which deliver fig, baked apples, maple syrup, nutmeg and even pecan pie in the snifter. Today we’re going to take a closer look at the drams I recommend lining up alongside your jack-o-lantern. No tricks. All treats. But first, some booze news: