7 of the best celebrity whiskies of 2026: From Hollywood legends to music icons

Shopping | ES Best Home | Food & Drink | Wine and spirits7 of the best celebrity whiskies of 2026: From Hollywood legends to music iconsThe famous faces with a hand in the dram The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Mason Poole and Julian Dakdouk for SirDavisAbha Shah @brimfulofashah2 minutes agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.Celebrity booze has become the latest A-list side-hustle.The bar has become a far more star-studded space lately, with everyone from Emma Watson and Rita Ora to Gary Barlow getting in on the act.Take tequila, famously once a shot that accelerated or abruptly ended a night out. It’s been given a swipe of celebrity gloss with the UK’s Jodie Kidd, Lewis Hamilton and Rita Ora launching their own artisan bottles to join the likes of The Rock’s Teremana and Jenner’s 818 across the Pond. The new big thing? Celebrity whisky. Read MoreBest celebrity alcohol brands to try in 2025: Kylie, Kendall Jenner, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and moreBest Guinness merchandise: From posters to knits, cool collectibles for true fansFrom neat sipping to tasty cocktails, the best spiced rum to try in 2026Big names have rolled out their versions of the firewater, boosted by the sort of stardust that only fame can bring. From David Beckham and Bob Dylan to, surprisingly, Beyoncé, the category is booming. While some have stayed faithful to Scotch, big names from across the Atlantic are bringing warming and rich bourbons and Canadian whiskey to the party. But as we know all too well with makeup and fragrance brands, just because a star has saddled their horse to a brand, it doesn’t mean the resulting product will be any good.To help you sniff out the finest, we’ve sorted the best celebrity whisky bran...