250+ Whiskey Dog Pet Names for Bourbon, Scotch & A-Z Picks

You know how some things in life just go together—like peanut butter and jelly, or lazy Sundays and naps? Well, for me, whiskey and dogs are one of those perfect pairings. There’s just something about the warmth of a good bourbon and the unconditional love of a pup that feels like pure comfort. If you’re the kind of person who gets excited about whiskey flights, distillery tours, or sipping an old-fashioned by the fire, then why not give your furry best friend a name inspired by your favorite pour?

This list is packed with 350+ whiskey dog names—from classic distillery-inspired picks to quirky cocktail nods, and even a few old-school cool names that sound like they belong in a speakeasy. Whether you’ve got a feisty little terrier, a soulful hound, or a big ol’ gentle giant, there’s a whiskey-flavored name here just waiting to fit.

So pour yourself a dram, get cozy, and let’s dive in.

Whiskey-Inspired Classics

These are the names every whiskey lover will instantly recognize. Think distilleries, iconic bottles, and those legendary spirits that make you smile when the bartender pulls them off the shelf.

1. Jameson – Ireland’s pride and joy, Jameson is smooth and timeless—perfect for a loyal pup.
2. Bushmills – Another Irish classic, with a name that feels rugged yet friendly.
3. Tullamore – Short for Tullamore Dew, it’s playful and unique, just like a mischievous pup.
4. Redbreast – A beautiful Irish whiskey with a bird-inspired name that feels warm and earthy.
5. Midleton – A refined, stately pick for a dog with a calm, regal vibe.
6. Proper – From Proper No. Twelve, this one’s cheeky and modern, great for a pup with sass.
7. Paddy – Cute, friendly, and Irish through and through.
8. Powers – A strong, commanding name for a bold dog with presence.
9. Teeling – Quirky and upbeat, this one feels like it belongs to an adventurous sidekick.
10. Green Spot – Fun and colorful, perfect for a cheerful, bouncy pup.
11. Yellow Spot – The sibling name to Green Spot, ideal for a pair of pups.
12. Connemara – For the smoky Irish whiskey and the wild Irish landscapes it’s named after.
13. Knappogue – Inspired by Knappogue Castle Whiskey, this one’s unusual and medieval-sounding.
14. Slane – Short, edgy, and cool, named after Slane Castle Irish Whiskey.
15. Dingle – Whimsical and fun, for a pup who makes everyone laugh.
16. Writers – From Writers’ Tears, which is basically the fuel of poets and dog lovers alike.
17. Glendalough – Romantic and mystical, inspired by the ancient Irish monastic site and distillery.
18. Kilbeggan – Oldest licensed distillery in Ireland; strong yet cozy as a name.
19. Clontarf – A battle and a whiskey—ideal for a pup with warrior energy.
20. Hyde – Smooth and classy, with just a touch of mystery.
21. Connacht – From Connacht Whiskey Company, strong and rugged.
22. Tyrconnell – A historic Irish single malt, stately and uncommon.
23. Drumshanbo – Quirky and fun, from Drumshanbo Distillery.
24. Gael – A nod to Irish Gaelic heritage.
25. Egan – Classic Irish surname, and also a whiskey brand.
26. Pearse – From Pearse Lyons Whiskey, elegant and unique.
27. Fercullen – Inspired by the Powerscourt Distillery’s whiskey.
28. Grace – From Grace O’Malley Irish Whiskey; soft yet strong.
29. Keeper – From Keeper’s Heart Whiskey—also perfect for your “keeper” of a pup.
30. Liberties – From Dublin Liberties Distillery; edgy and cool.
31. Dublin – The heartbeat of Irish whiskey; cheerful and bold.
32. O’Malley – Pirate queen of Ireland and whiskey brand. Fierce!
33. Silkie – From The Legendary Silkie Whiskey; also means mythic sea creatures.
34. Sean – Common Irish name + nod to Sean’s Bar (world’s oldest pub).
35. Temple – From Temple Bar Whiskey, Dublin’s iconic district.
36. Boru – From Brian Boru, Ireland’s legendary king + whiskey namesake.
37. McConnell – From McConnell’s Irish Whiskey, classic and stately.
38. Clan – From Clan Colla Irish Whiskey, perfect for a pack dog.
39. Eire – Poetic Irish word for Ireland.
40. Hibernia – Ancient Latin name for Ireland.
41. Dewdrop – A sweet nod to Tullamore Dew.
42. Trinity – From Trinity Whiskey, plus Dublin’s Trinity College.
43. Gaelic – Strong cultural nod, melodic name.
44. Emerald – For Ireland, the Emerald Isle.
45. Shamrock – Cute, lucky, and Irish through and through.

Bourbon Beauties

Ah, bourbon—the sweet, rich heart of American whiskey. These names are inspired by Kentucky distilleries, Southern charm, and good ol’ rocking-chair-on-the-porch vibes.

1. Maker – From Maker’s Mark, a friendly yet stylish pick.
2. Mark – If you want something simpler, but still nodding to the bottle with the red wax seal.
3. Knob – Quirky and rugged, from Knob Creek.
4. Creek – Peaceful and outdoorsy, perfect for nature-loving pups.
5. Booker – Named after Booker’s Bourbon; strong but approachable.
6. Basil – From Basil Hayden’s, also doubles as a foodie-cute name.
7. Hayden – Stylish and modern, yet whiskey-rooted.
8. Blanton – A rare and sought-after bourbon; classy and one-of-a-kind.
9. Elijah – From Elijah Craig, a biblical name with timeless appeal.
10. Craig – A simpler spin, still charming and solid.
11. Woodford – Woodford Reserve is classic; the name has a rustic yet posh feel.
12. Reserve – For that special, once-in-a-lifetime pup.
13. Russell – From Russell’s Reserve; dependable and strong.
14. Wild – As in Wild Turkey—fun for a mischievous pup.
15. Turkey – Adorable and silly; imagine calling this out at the dog park.
16. Rare – From Wild Turkey Rare Breed; unique and bold.
17. Beam – After Jim Beam, short and friendly.
18. Jimmy – A softer spin, warm and lovable.
19. Baker – From Baker’s Bourbon, homey yet strong.
20. Knox – Kentucky roots (Knoxville) with a sharp, modern vibe.
21. Forester – From Old Forester, rugged yet sophisticated.
22. Weller – Legendary wheated bourbon; refined and rare.
23. Buffalo – From Buffalo Trace; great for a big, strong pup.
24. Trace – Sleek and modern spin on Buffalo Trace.
25. Eagle – From Eagle Rare; majestic and noble.
26. Rarebird – Wild Turkey Rare Breed + playful vibe.
27. Heaven – From Heaven Hill, angelic and sweet.
28. Hill – Outdoorsy, perfect for a hiking companion.
29. Evan – From Evan Williams, friendly and timeless.
30. Williams – Solid, all-American choice.
31. 1792 – Distillery year; bold and numeric flair.
32. Ridgemont – From 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, stylish and vintage.
33. Old Medley – Bourbon brand; “Medley” feels musical and fun.
34. Willet – Kentucky classic, elegant.
35. Rowan – From Rowan’s Creek, also nature-inspired.
36. Creekwood – Double-barrel Southern charm.
37. Calumet – From Calumet Farm Bourbon, classy.
38. Lux – From Lux Row Distillers; sleek and modern.
39. Barton – From Barton 1792 Distillery, friendly and familiar.
40. Foster – From Old Foster (nickname for Old Forester).
41. Bourby – Cute nickname for bourbon lovers.
42. Frankfort – Kentucky’s capital, bourbon hub.
43. Hancock – From Hancock’s President’s Reserve, stately.
44. Jefferson – From Jefferson’s Bourbon, presidential vibes.
45. Ocean – Jefferson’s Ocean; adventurous, perfect for water-loving pups.

Scotch Swagger

Scotch names just sound cool—worldly, mysterious, and rugged, like a windswept Highland adventure.

1. Macallan – Smooth and luxurious; perfect for a refined pup.
2. Mac – Short, simple, and endearing.
3. Glen – From countless “Glen” Scotch whiskies (Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie). Outdoorsy yet classic.
4. Fiddich – Quirky and musical-sounding, from Glenfiddich.
5. Livet – For Glenlivet lovers; chic and understated.
6. Morangie – Elegant and unusual, from Glenmorangie.
7. Dalmore – Classy and powerful, like the stag on its label.
8. Lagavulin – Smoky, peaty, and bold—great for a strong, dignified dog.
9. Laga – Cute nickname spin on Lagavulin.
10. Laphroaig – A tongue twister, but so cool for the right pup.
11. Froaig – Easier nickname version.
12. Ardbeg – Another peaty legend; rugged and tough.
13. Aberlour – Melodic and beautiful; perfect for a soulful pup.
14. Oban – Short, Scottish, and stylish.
15. Islay – The island of smoky scotch; perfect for a sweet yet mysterious pup.
16. Skye – For the Isle of Skye and Talisker whiskey. Dreamy and adventurous.
17. Talisker – Unique and bold, great for a one-of-a-kind pup.
18. Bruich – From Bruichladdich; quirky and Celtic.
19. Laddie – A nickname from Bruichladdich; utterly charming.
20. Balvenie – Refined and unusual, a literary-feeling name.
21. Spey – From Speyside, the region of Scotch whiskies; short and elegant.
22. Cardhu – Smooth Speyside single malt.
23. Clynelish – Mellow and elegant.
24. Mortlach – Deep, rich, and strong; bold name.
25. Strathisla – One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland.
26. Craggan – From Cragganmore, outdoorsy and strong.
27. Dailuaine – Complex, Celtic, and unique.
28. BenRiach – Highland single malt, bold and rare.
29. Benromach – Rustic and warm.
30. Glenrothes – Beautiful and smooth.
31. Tomatin – Gentle Highland whiskey; melodic name.
32. Edradour – Tiny Highland distillery; charming.
33. Auchentoshan – Triple-distilled Lowland Scotch, lyrical sound.
34. Springbank – Iconic Campbeltown name.
35. Hazelburn – A soft Campbeltown single malt.
36. Longrow – Another Springbank gem; strong and easygoing.
37. Deanston – Cheerful and friendly vibe.
38. Loch – Scottish for lake; outdoorsy.
39. Islaymist – A poetic blend from the island of Islay.
40. BenNevis – Named after Scotland’s highest mountain.
41. Arran – From Isle of Arran distillery; short and charming.
42. Scapa – Island distillery, soft and melodic.
43. Jura – From the Isle of Jura; mysterious and moody.
44. Orkney – Northern isles, Norse roots.
45. Highland – Strong, rugged, adventurous.
46. Mull – Short, island-inspired, whimsical.

Cocktail-Inspired Picks

If you’re a cocktail lover, these names will hit the spot. They’re playful, stylish, and perfect for dogs with big personalities.

1. Manhattan – Sophisticated and city-chic.
2. Old Fashioned – A classic for a wise old soul.
3. Fashion – Fun, snappy nickname version.
4. Sazerac – Cool and unusual, with a jazzy New Orleans flair.
5. Whiskey Sour – For the sweet-and-sassy pup.
6. Sour – Playful and silly; works great as a nickname.
7. Rusty Nail – Quirky and tough, for scrappy pups.
8. Boulevardier – Fancy French vibes, yet whiskey-rooted.
9. Derby – Inspired by the Kentucky Derby cocktail. Southern and sporty.
10. Irish Coffee – Perfect for a pup with morning energy.
11. Coffee – Simple, cozy spin.
12. Mint Julep – Refreshing and Southern; ideal for a sweet dog.
13. Julep – Cute, breezy name.
14. Highball – Fun, playful, and energetic.
15. Rob Roy – A cocktail named after the Scottish folk hero. Strong yet dashing.
16. Roy – Short, simple, lovable.
17. Penicillin – The modern Scotch cocktail; quirky and clever.
18. Ginger – From whiskey-ginger cocktails, also perfect for a red-coated pup.
19. Smash – As in Whiskey Smash, fun and bold.
20. Toddy – For a hot toddy, warm and cuddly.
21. Vieux – From Vieux Carré, sophisticated French flair.
22. Carré – Same cocktail, means “square” in French.
23. Bougie – For a pup who’s fancy like a craft cocktail.
24. Cola – As in Whiskey & Cola, playful and bubbly.
25. Soda – From highball mixers; cheerful pup name.
26. Grog – Old sailor drink; perfect for scrappy pups.
27. Flip – From whiskey flips; fun, agile pup name.
28. Fizz – Whiskey fizz, sparkling energy.
29. Maple – From maple whiskey cocktails, sweet and woodsy.
30. Peach – From Southern peach + bourbon drinks.
31. Cherry – From the cocktail garnish; adorable for small pups.
32. Bitters – Essential cocktail ingredient; cool and ironic.
33. Colleen – From Irish Coffee riffs; charming and Irish.
34. Burnt – From Burnt Orange Old Fashioned.
35. Sling – From whiskey sling; short and fun.
36. Derby Mint – Kentucky Derby vibes.
37. Mano – Short for Manhattan, Spanish for “hand.”
38. Hudson – From Hudson Manhattan cocktail; sleek.
39. Applejack – Old-school apple whiskey cocktail.
40. Todrick – Fun spin on Hot Toddy.
41. Pepper – From Dr. Pepper + whiskey highballs.
42. Clover – Clover Club cocktail vibe, plus lucky charm.
43. Royale – Classy, cocktail-glamorous.
44. Smokey – For smoky whiskey sours.
45. Velvet – From Velvet Falernum mixers; smooth and elegant.

A-Z Whiskey Dog Names

Sometimes you just want a big ol’ menu to scroll through. Here’s an alphabetical whiskey-flavored roll call of names (mixing distilleries, cocktails, vibes, and whiskey lore).

1. A – Ardbeg, Angel’s (Angel’s Envy), Aberlour, Amber
2. B – Basil, Blanton, Booker, Bushmills, Barley
3. C – Craig, Clontarf, Chivas, Copper, Cork
4. D – Dew (Tullamore Dew), Dingle, Dalmore, Dram
5. E – Elijah, Envy (Angel’s Envy), Eagle (Rare), Edradour
6. F – Fiddich, Froaig, Fireball, Flanagan
7. G – Glen, Gold (Label), Grain, Glendalough
8. H – Hayden, Hyde, Highland, Honey
9. I – Islay, Irish, Inverness, Ivy
10. J – Jameson, Julep, Jimmy, Jasper
11. K – Knob, Kilbeggan, Kentucky, Knox
12. L – Lagavulin, Laddie, Livet, Laphroaig
13. M – Macallan, Maker, Midleton, Malt
14. N – Neat, Nob Creek, Noble, Nola
15. O – Oban, Old (Old Forester), Oak, O’Malley
16. P – Paddy, Powers, Proper, Peat
17. Q – Quaff, Quinn, Quiet Man (Irish whiskey brand)
18. R – Redbreast, Reserve, Rare, Rye
19. S – Slane, Spey, Scotch, Sour
20. T – Tullamore, Talisker, Toddy, Turkey
21. U – Usquebaugh (old Gaelic word for whiskey), Uisce (Irish for water/whiskey), Unity
22. V – Velvet (Black Velvet whiskey), Vintage, Vesper
23. W – Woodford, Wild, Writers, Whiskey
24. X – Xander, XO (extra old cognac vibes), Xtra
25. Y – Yellow (Spot), Yeats (poet + Irish whiskey nod), Yule
26. Z – Zeke, Zinfandel (wine/whiskey-barrel finish crossover), Ziggy

Fun Personality-Based Whiskey Names

Because sometimes it’s not about the bottle, but the vibe:

1. Neat – For the pup who likes things simple and clean.
2. Onyx – Dark, smooth, and mysterious like a glass of good whiskey.
3. Barrel – Playful and rustic; great for a chunky pup.
4. Cooper – For the coopers (barrel makers) of whiskey lore.
5. Char – Referring to the charred oak barrels that age whiskey.
6. Dram – Small pour, big personality.
7. Proof – Strong, confident name for a bold pup.
8. Spirit – Wholesome and soulful, just like a dog’s love.
9. Toast – Cheerful and warm, like clinking glasses.
10. Oak – Solid, grounded, timeless.
11. Malt – Sweet and quirky.
12. Grain – Simple, earthy, charming.
13. Buzz – For the life of the party.
14. Tipsy – For a silly, wobbly pup.
15. Cask – Unique, strong, and whiskey-rooted.
16. Amber – Warm and glowing like whiskey in the glass.
17. Goldie – For that golden-brown pour.
18. Rusty – For Rusty Nail or a pup with a copper coat.
19. Charred – Like the oak barrels; bold and edgy.
20. Mash – Sweet nod to the mash bill.
21. Bung – The stopper in a whiskey barrel—quirky and fun.
22. Rick – From the rickhouse (where barrels age).
23. House – For rickhouse pups, also cozy vibe.
24. Angel – From “angel’s share,” the whiskey lost to evaporation.
25. Share – Cute sibling name for Angel.
26. Devil – From “devil’s cut,” bold and fiery.
27. Cut – Playful and short.
28. Stillie – From the whiskey still; adorable nickname.
29. Spiritus – Latin for spirit; mysterious vibe.
30. Oakley – Modern, outdoorsy, oak-barrel nod.
31. Toastie – Warm and cuddly.
32. Buzzard – Inspired by Wild Turkey lore.
33. Swig – Playful drinking slang; fun and cheeky.
34. Jigger – Bartender’s measuring tool; quirky pup name.
35. Copper – Essential in still-making, also great for reddish pups.
36. Malty – Sweet, nerdy whiskey nod.
37. Grainy – Quirky, earthy choice.
38. Smoky – For peated Scotch vibes.
39. Smoothie – Ironic, especially for clumsy pups.
40. Tips – From “tipsy,” short and cute.
41. Proofy – Adorable spin on alcohol proof.
42. Golden – Shiny, warm, whiskey-like glow.
43. Cloverleaf – Lucky, playful, Irish charm.

Wrap-Up: Naming Your Whiskey Pup

At the end of the day, your dog’s name should feel like yours. Maybe you’re a bourbon lover who can’t get enough of Kentucky charm, or maybe you’ve got a soft spot for smoky Scotch. Or hey—maybe you just like the sound of “Julep” because it makes you smile. That’s the magic of names: they’re as personal and memorable as the pup who carries them.

So whether you go with a stately pick like Macallan, a cheeky one like Tipsy, or a sweet little Toddy, your dog’s name is bound to carry a story worth sharing.

Now go pour yourself a celebratory dram, scratch your pup behind the ears, and raise a toast to the newest whiskey-loving duo in town. Cheers to finding the perfect name!