Whiskey

Premium Whiskey From Barbank

Rye, bourbon, or scotch, Barbank has all the premium whiskey you’re searching for. From specialty flavored whiskeys like First Light Coffee Whiskey or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky or to top-shelf picks like Angel’s Envy and Johnnie Walker, our whiskey selection is stacked with delicious options. We even carry limited edition single cask bottles and decade-plus-aged whiskeys. Find the perfect bottle no matter who you’re shopping for at Barbank.

What Is Premium Whiskey?

Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from grain. It’s known by different names (and different spellings) depending upon its country of origin and distinct ingredients. Barbank sources incredible whiskey from around the world and collects it all in one convenient online storefront, so you can buy the very best right from your couch.

Where Does Whiskey Come From?

Whiskey’s origins are subject to some debate, but it’s generally agreed that distilled spirits were developed in Ireland and Scotland sometime around 1500 CE. Whiskey is made all over nowadays, but most well-known brands come from Ireland, Scotland (where they spell it “whisky”), Japan, Australia, Canada, and America. While every location offers its own spin on the spirit, one thing is certain. Whether you’re sipping a sweet and smoky Kentucky bourbon or a peaty Islay scotch—it’s bound to taste terrific. 

How Is Premium Whiskey Made?

Whiskey is distilled by the master distiller from a mixture of mashed grains, which can include corn, wheat, rye, malted barley, or any combination of the four. After the mash is cooked down and fermented with malt and yeast, the resulting liquid is transferred to a large vat, or still, that’s usually made of copper or a mixture of copper and stainless steel. After distilling, the young whiskey is aged in a wooden cask, where it can take on any number of characteristic minerality or mineral flavors. Different types of whiskey have different requirements, from the composition of the grain mash to the type of cask, it’s fermented in. 

How Many Calories Are In Whiskey? 

A one-and-a-half-ounce pour of a typical whiskey contains an average of 100 calories. Some dip into the 90s range and others may be as high as 150 calories. 

How Much Sugar Is In Whiskey? 

Whiskey, as a general rule, contains no sugar. This is because the fermentation process actively consumes sugar, and the distillation process removes whatever trace amounts may remain.

What Are The Different Types of Premium Whiskey? 

There are many distinct types of whiskey, all with unique characteristics and flavor profiles.

Irish whiskey

Scotch, or whisky

Kentucky bourbon

Single malt and double malt whiskey

Canadian whiskey

Japanese whiskey

Rye whiskey

What Is The Difference Between Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye? 

There are a few key differences to keep in mind when you’re shopping for straight bourbon, rye, scotch, and whiskey online.

The central ingredients

The grains used in the fermentation mash for a whiskey differ between the types. For instance, bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn.

The distillation process

True scotch whisky is double distilled and aged for at least three years in oak casks. Other whiskey types have their own specific distillation processes, from specific kinds of stills to the environment, the casks are kept in during aging.

The place of origin

This one’s pretty simple—Japanese whisky comes from Japan, Canadian whiskey comes from Canada, Scotch comes from Scotland, and so on.

What Are The Top Premium Whiskey Brands? 

Barbank carries a wide variety of premium whiskey brands. Shop top brands like Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Bulleit, Buffalo Trace, Whistlepig, and The Macallan. We also offer bundles so that you can build a first-class-tasting flight without blowing your budget.

What Mixes Well With Whiskey? 

Popular whiskey mixers include cola, ginger beer, ginger ale, club soda, lemonade, sour mix, and vermouth.

What Are Some Popular Drinks You Can Make With Premium Whiskey? 

While it’s hard to beat a “whiskey, neat,” this essential spirit plays well with others. In fact, you’ll find whiskey at the core of some of the world’s most beloved cocktails.

Whiskey sour – Start your sour with bourbon or rye whiskey, and then get shaking. Lemon juice and simple syrup add a welcome lift to the smoky, spicy spirit.

Old-fashioned – Simple, low-ratio mixers (sugar, bitters, and garnish) make this boozy stirred cocktail a must-have for whiskey lovers who want to savor the complexity of the spirit. 

Manhattan – Sweet vermouth and bitters combine with whiskey (usually rye) in this metropolitan cocktail. Don’t forget a luscious brandied cherry—or two. 

Mint julep – Relax on the front porch with a glass full of muddled mint, simple syrup for sweetness, bourbon, and crushed ice. 

Irish coffee – Whiskey, coffee, liqueur, and whipped cream make for a delicious, cold-weather treat, morning or night.

Why Buy Whiskey Online?

Looking for reasons to buy whiskey online with Barbank? With unmatched deals and easy shipping, it’s never been so simple to enjoy a stiff drink. 

Exclusive deals

Flat rate shipping

Unparalleled convenience

Massive selection

How To Buy Whiskey Online With Barbank

Browse our selection of whiskey

Select whatever alcohol bottles strike your fancy—rare whiskey, single malt scotch whisky, well whiskey, or call whiskey—and fill your cart with distilled goodness. Celebrate American culture by shopping the Moonshine and American Whiskey collections.

Order in just a few clicks

Enter your information, and send in your order. Shipping is fifteen dollars flat, no matter how big the box is.

Sit back and relax

We’ll deliver your order right to your door, and keep you updated the entire time. All you have to do is be at least 21 years old to sign for it when your delivery arrives (and start dreaming up the perfect whiskey cocktail).