Washington DC
Washington DC sits at the intersection of the Mid-Atlantic rye tradition, the Kentucky bourbon corridor, and the political crowd that drinks both. The whiskey bars in DC run some of the most expensive backbars in America.
14th Street · $$$$
Whiskey bar with around 2,000 bottles, one of the largest collections in the world. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.
14th Street · $$
American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.
14th Street · $$$$
Speakeasy with a serious whiskey program. Reserve.
Downtown · $$$
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.
14th Street · $$$$
Heritage 1856 saloon with a deep whiskey list and political crowd. Open daily.
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Hidden speakeasy with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
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American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.
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