How to contribute to Whiskybase

Whiskybase is a community-built platform. Every bottle, photo, brand, and distillery entry exists because members take the time to add and update information. By contributing, you help grow the world’s largest whisky database and support other whisky explorers on their journey.

This guide explains how you can contribute, what tools are available, and what happens after you submit information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. What you need to start contributing
• 2. Ways you can contribute
  • Add new bottles
  • Update existing bottle information
  • Add photos
• 3. Understanding the tools
• 4. What happens after you submit
• 5. Membership points and status
• Thank you for contributing

1. What you need to start contributing

To add or edit information on Whiskybase, you only need:

• A free Whiskybase user account

• Access to the bottle, or a clear photo of it

• A willingness to follow the contribution guidelines so entries remain accurate and trustworthy

If you do not have an account yet, you can create one for free.

2. Ways you can contribute

There are several ways members can help build the database.

2.1 Add new bottles

New bottles can be added through the Submit a bottle form.
This is the only way new bottles enter the database.

To ensure accuracy:

• Only submit bottles you own

• Or bottles for which you have clear photographic proof

Whisky moves in a fast and dynamic market, so reliable information is essential.

2.2 Update existing bottle information

Each whisky page has an Add / update info link on the left side.
This allows you to correct or improve existing data, such as:

• Dates

• Cask information

• Distillery details

• Bottler information

• Barcode corrections

• Packaging notes

You can update your own submissions at any time, and you can also help improve information added by others.

2.3 Add photos

Below each bottle image or placeholder, you will find a Send a photo link.
Photos help verify bottles and improve the visual consistency of the database.

You may submit:

• A clear full-bottle photo

• A readable label photo

• A bottle-with-packaging photo when relevant

More details are available in the Photo Guidelines article.

3. Understanding the tools

Here is a simple overview of the contribution tools:

If you are new to adding bottles, we recommend reading:
How to Add a Bottle to Whiskybase

For advanced contributors working with versions, naming rules, and cask details, see:
Advanced Guidelines for Adding and Editing Bottles on Whiskybase

4. What happens after you submit

When you submit a new bottle or photo, it enters a review queue.

A Whiskybase moderator or specialist will:

• Check that the bottle exists

• Verify the information matches the label

• Ensure the data follows the naming and formatting guidelines

• Review photos for clarity and quality

This review process is essential for keeping the database clean and dependable.

Please note: Because members contribute from around the world, and thousands of bottles flow into the market every year, review times may vary. The team works hard to keep the waiting time as low as possible.

5. Membership points and status

Every contribution earns points. These points help determine your membership status on Whiskybase, such as Newbie, Junior Member, Senior Member, or even Connoisseur.

You can learn more about how points work and when your status changes in the article:
When does my membership status change? 

Contributing not only helps the community but also supports your own progress as an active and valued member.

Every bottle you add, every update you correct, and every photo you upload helps thousands of whisky lovers around the world learn, explore, and enjoy. Your work keeps Whiskybase growing and inspires new members to begin their own whisky journey.