Malt Advocate Buyers Guide May 2026

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

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