Malt Advocate Buyers Guide May 2026

The Buying Guide is widely regarded as an authoritative but sometimes controversial tool for whiskey enthusiasts: Whisky Advocate Magazine Online

The , now published under the name Whisky Advocate , is a major industry resource that provides ratings and reviews for hundreds of whiskies annually. Originally launched in 1991 as Malt Advocate by John Hansell, the publication was rebranded after being acquired by M. Shanken Communications in 2010. Review & Reputation malt advocate buyers guide