Bourbon

Barcelona has no shortage of cocktail bars. But finding a place that truly knows bourbon is another story. In this guide, we cover where to drink serious American whiskey in the city, what to order if you're new to it, and how to tell a wheated bourbon from a high-rye. Written by the team behind The Original Old Fashioned, Barcelona's dedicated bourbon and rye bar in Gràcia.

Discover the key differences between bourbon and Scotch — from grain and aging to flavor and cocktail use — explained by one of Barcelona’s reference bars for bourbon and rye.

Pappy Van Winkle is one of the most legendary and hardest-to-find bourbons in the world. In this article, we explore its history, the differences between its key expressions, and why it has become a true icon for American whiskey lovers. We also explain where to taste the full Pappy Van Winkle collection in Barcelona.

Rye vs bourbon: discover the key differences in flavor, structure, and character — and how each transforms an Old Fashioned. From classic expressions to rare Pappy Van Winkle bottles, explore Barcelona’s reference point for American whiskey.