The Brandy Library is everything you hope for in a serious whisky experience. Extremely knowledgeable "librarians" take will take you on a tour of interesting whiskies that span the gamut. If you're new to the world of whiskey, opt for the $95 stave tasting (which includes nine half ounce pours selected by the on-duty librarian). Simply share your preferences (scotch, Japanese whisky, bourbon, etc.) and watch the magic happen.

In NYC, there's a common saying that a restaurant with good views will cost you in other departments (like food or drink). Thankfully, at Manhatta, you can have it all. Located on the 60th floor at 28 Liberty Street in the Financial District, the panoramic views are easily the most sensational of any cocktail bar in New York City. The selection, while not as extensive as many of the other whisky bars on this list, is well curated and tailored to cocktails. This is a great place to bring a group!

The whisky bar at Keen's Steakhouse is not for the faint of heart. Featuring more than 250 single malt scotches alone (not to mention the hundreds of blended scotches and bourbons on the shelves), the selection at Keens is hard to beat. With friendly bar tenders that remember local's names, a dizzying display of bottles, cheerful locals and a menu fit for a king, walking into the pub at Keen's feels like coming home.

While enjoying a pour of bourbon at Fraunces Tavern, one imagines the conversations General Washington once had with young Alexander Hamilton in perhaps the very same spot ages ago. Famous for being the place Washington bid an emotional farewell to his troops, Fraunces Tavern is the oldest establishment in NYC. Built in 1719, this restaurant is older than America itself by a solid 57 years. The vibes are very old world which makes sense given the history.

Opulence is the name of the game at The Bar at Baccarat Hotel. And yes, that reputation extends to the impressive whisky list. Featuring rare whiskies (with mind-boggling price tags to match), if you're after a hard-to-find pour, this is the spot to go. Designed to inspire, "The Bar" at the Baccarat Hotel is the spot to go when you close a big deal or need to celebrate a momentous occasion. It's the kind of place that makes you feel important just by being there.

Named after the Dead Rabbits, a notorious gang of Irish immigrants in the mid-1800s, The Dead Rabbit is one of the most famous cocktail bars in the world (it won the World's Best Bar Award in 2016). But what some don't realize is that the whisky selection is half the draw. Focusing mostly on Irish whisky, the selection at the Dead Rabbit can't be beat. If you're looking to impress some friends that aren't whisky fans, this is a good spot to know because the cocktails are top-notch too.

Great vibes and a roaring fireplace set the Lobby Bar (at the Ludlow Hotel) apart from most of the spots mentioned on this list. But the vibes alone don't make this one of the best whisky bars in NYC. Featuring a long list of whiskies from around the world, the prices on the flights feel like a steal of a deal. Few things are better in life than sipping a fine single malt scotch while enjoying the warmth of a hearth with friends. The Ludlow Lobby Bar offers this in style.

From the outside The Copper Still is rather unassuming, resembling any number of bars around the city. And while the vibes trend toward dive, the menu does not. Catch a glimpse of the whisky selection behind the bar and you know you've stumbled upon somewhat of a hidden gem. The menu featured beloved staples and daily drinkers alongside rare-to-find bottles. The best part? The Copper Still has some of the most reasonable prices in town.

Copper & Oak is the younger sibling to the more famous Brandy Library. Here you'll find a similarly spectacular selection of whisky, but in a more intimate setting. There are roughly eight bar stools available (as well as a standing counter), so seating is limited. The knowledge of their bartender, Matsushita, is legendary. If they don't have the exact dram you're looking for, they'll have something similar. Prices are on the high side but you get what you pay for.

Whereas plenty of New York's whisky bars go for old-world charm, the Parlour Room is a new-school cool with high ceilings, mid-century appeal, and an impressive collection of more than 450 whiskies – the perfect kind of place to impress someone on a first date. The location, in the middle of NYC's whisky alley (right next door to Keen's and a block away from the Flatiron Room), makes it a great addition to any New York City whisky trip.