How Long to Age Whiskey for the Best Flavor

If you're wondering how long to age whiskey, the short answer is that there isn't one single "correct" number that applies to every bottle. You might see a 25-year-old Scotch on a shelf and assume it's twenty times better than a 3-year-old bottle, but the reality of the barrel is a lot more complicated than just waiting for the clock to tick. ...

May 1, 2026 · 7 min · Nidia Paragioudakis