The 4 Best Whiskeys in America, According To A Vegas Old Fashioned Expert

Did you know there are two types of Whiskeys? According to Delish.com , one is Whiskey with an "ey" and the other is Whisky, minus the "e." Whiskeys come from America and Scotland. Whiskies come from Japan and Scotland. 

So no matter what Scotland has its hands in the Whiskey/Whisky Business. Can you blame them? I don't. I love good Whisky...er Um, Whiskey. Oh hell, they're both great, but I wanna focus on good old-fashioned American Whiskey. 

Well, let's start with Jack Daniels. Look, I could fire off a bunch of different Jack brands that would make the top five, and this article would be over. Like, Sinatra, American Single, and Twice Barreled. And the list goes on. Jack Daniels is the most well-known American whiskey brand, and rightfully so. But my favorite Jack is Gentlemen's Jack. It's smooth and has the wonderful Jack Daniels flavors. Plus, the price is right. You can usually find it for under $40. So, you look kind of fancy without breaking the bank. 

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Speaking of looking fancy, Angels Envy is a fine-looking whiskey, and man, it tastes just as fancy. But once again, because I'm not a rich girl, Angels Envy hits my bank account just right.  

Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, weird pronunciation of Louisville (Act like you have a mouth full of marbles and say it and you have it nailed), and of course, whiskey. Bulleit Whiskey to be exact. Smooth, tasty and makes the perfect Old Fashioned.

But my favorite Whiskey of all time is a bourbon whiskey from Buffalo? Ok, not from Buffalo, New York, it's from -- you guessed it -- Kentucky according to BuffaloTrace.com. Buffalo Trace is quite possibly the smoothest Bourbon whiskey I’ve ever had. It is always winning awards including the 2020 Whiskies Gold Award.

Buffalo Trace is in my opinion the cream of the crop when it comes to Bourbon Whiskey, spelled with an ey. God Bless America and God bless a good American Whiskey. 

Like any other type of food, finding the best milkshakes in Vegas could be tough if you don't know where to look. We have so many options for all kinds of cuisine, how do you know where to go to get any of it and have a guaranteed good experience? That's easy. You ask the locals. And when it comes to finding the best milkshakes in Vegas, we don't mind doing that legwork for you. Fine, fine. We'll drink a lot of ice cream deliciousness and report back. Twist our arms.

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Obviously you can head to the Las Vegas Strip at any time when you're looking for any kind of food. And you'll always find a plethora of options to satisfy those taste buds. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory sells the most amazing chocolate milkshakes you've ever had. So much so that it's hard to finish one. They're that rich. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Shop is also an option, with a name that's almost synonymous with "ice cream" these days. They have milkshakes on their menu.

Or you could always stop in to Sugar Factory on the Strip for a drink that's half shake, half art. And that always comes with the chance for a celebrity sighting too, if that's your thing.

All of those options and more are something locals might suggest if we were headed to the Strip. But when you're not planning to deal with all that traffic and tourism, it's not worth the drive just to get a milkshake. Sorry, Bobby. Your milkshakes are good, but they're not "fight all the cars and crowds, pay for parking, and spend $15 on a single shake" good.

Okay, Flay's shakes probably are that good, but we don't need to make that sacrifice when we have so many great options for milkshakes that are closer to home. We asked locals on Reddit where they like to go for the best milkshakes in Vegas. These are the top five places they said.

This one is surprising, considering R Burgers is a fast food restaurant. But you know a drive-thru milkshake has to be pretty darn good to make it in the top five milkshakes in Vegas. R Burger was the answer for many people who are looking for a great milkshake. And the secret might be that they keep it simple. With only four flavors to choose from: chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and Oreo. And they do top it with plenty of whipped cream too.

Currently, there is only one R Burgers location in the Las Vegas valley, on the corner of Eastern and Warm Springs. But a second location is coming soon near Russell and Arville.

For any great shake, you need to start with ice cream that is made fresh, in-house. ScoopLV is another place that does just this. They have a lot of great flavors to choose from when making your perfect shake. And these aren't your typical ice cream flavors. They have choices like Fruity Pebbles or Captain Crunch, Cookie Butter, Ube Cheesecake, and more. But if you can't decide on a shake from scratch, try one of their specialty shakes.

ScoopLV is open until midnight every day. They are located in the southwest part of town on Warm Springs and Jones. 

Yes, all day long. Bruster's Real Ice Cream is a family-owned business with ice cream that will knock your flip-flops off. If you have the chance, get their Southern Banana Puddin ice cream in a cup. Not as a shake, because you really need to experience the banana chunks and vanilla wafer pieces. However, for milkshakes, this place is always a must-do. Partly for the friendly employees (owner Dave is so nice!) and definitely for the taste of these shakes. All the ice cream is made fresh and there are so many flavors to choose from. And the shakes are available in three sizes: 16, 22 or 32 oz. Check out all the menu options here. 

Bruster's is located on Durango just north of Edna (in the Firestone parking lot). If you have a fur baby, don't forget to ask for a pup cup! 

When a restaurant has milkshakes that are really pretty, you take the risk that the chefs spent more focus on the decorations than the taste. That's not the case with Lucy's. Locals love this place because the shakes would sell themselves on taste alone. Plus you get the pretty package included.

Lucy's Waffles & Ice Cream is located at 6070 S. Rainbow Blvd near Patrick Blvd. You CAN go in just for the milkshakes, but they have all kinds of other goodies too. We recommend starting with breakfast and leaving with your shake. But that's just us...

Another place that starts with ice cream made fresh daily. Handel's started in 1945 with a woman who had a passion for quality, and the company still uses her traditions today. They focus totally on ice cream, with menu items including scooped cones, blended hurricanes and topped sundaes. The flavors they offer in their shakes are unique, like banana and vanilla caramel brownie. 

Handel's has three locations in the Las Vegas Valley. At Tropicana and Hualapai in Summerlin, at Charleston and Fort Apache in Angel Park, and in the south at Arroyo Crossing (Rainbow and the 215).