12 places to drink whiskey around Boston

At Drink, you don’t need to waste time deciding between items on a menu. Simply tell the bartenders what you’re in the mood for, and they’ll make you a signature cocktail. Address: 348 Congress St., Boston

The Citizen Public House is serious about whiskey. The bar offers a stamp card for club members to keep track of the more than 200 whiskeys offered. Citizen Public House also features a different whiskey every week, with a variety of sample flights to try. Address: 1310 Boylston St., Boston

Eastern Standard has been a Kenmore Square fixture for a decade. One of the original cocktails on its menu was the whiskey smash. Opening bar manager Jackson Cannon estimated that they’ve sold more than 100,000 in 10 years in an Eater interview. Address: 528 Commonwealth Ave., Boston

The variety of whiskeys and ryes you’ll find at Sweet Cheeks pairs amazingly well with their delicious barbecue. Pop down to Fenway for an authentic Southern experience. Address: 1381 Boylston St., Boston

Another hotel-based watering hole, City Bar serves more than 70 types of scotch. It boasts comfortable seating, good atmosphere, and knowledgeable bartenders. Address: 61 Exeter St., Boston

Rowes Wharf Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel has one of the most extensive scotch menus in the city. Categorized by Scottish geography, the menu (or a bartender) can help you to differentiate between the flavors and distilling processes. Address: 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston

If your office has many leather-bound books and smells of rich mahogany, Stanza Dei Sigari is for you. It’s technically a cigar bar, and with it’s old-fashioned North End vibe, it’s the perfect place to sip a well-aged scotch. Address: 292 Hanover St., Boston

No. 9 Park is equally great after a tough day at work or a first date. If you enjoy a good scotch and warm atmosphere, you’ll love it here. Address: 9 Park St., Boston

Located in Beacon Hill, the Tip Tap Room has a drink for every whiskey lover, whether you prefer straight rye or a 16-year-old scotch. Address: 138 Cambridge St., Boston

With more than 50 whiskeys available, The Last Hurrah is a must for any Boston whiskey lover. The bar also offers a bit of classic Boston flair, as it’s situated inside the famous Omni Parker Hotel. Address: 60 School St., 1st Floor, Boston

Located in Davis Square, Saloon takes its patrons to a simpler time. Modeled with a New York City pre-prohibition aesthetic, it has unmarked doors and a dim but warmly-lit interior. They serve more than 150 whiskeys. Address: 255 Elm St., Somerville

Hops N Scotch pours more than 50 different scotches and stocks as many bourbons, ryes, whiskeys, and cognacs. The original bar and restaurant is in Brookline, though a new location opened in Cambridge earlier this year. Addresses: 1306 Beacon St., Brookline; 248 Cambridge St., Cambridge