Much like the first Monday in May will forever hold a place in every fashion connoisseur’s heart, the third Saturday in May retains a special significance for whisky aficionados and budding novices alike. This year, World Whisky Day takes place on the 15th of May, making for the ideal time to indulge in a whisky cocktail or two. While traditional whisky savants may argue that enjoying whisky with anything more than an ice cube is to blaspheme, we beg to differ.
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The enduring appeal of whisky partly hinges on its versatility, with the best whisky cocktails showcasing the accessibility (and deliciousness) of the spirit. So, without further ado, here are three foolproof whisky cocktails courtesy of The Balvenie.
The Cold Fashioned
Ingredients
30ml The Balvenie Double Wood 12-Year-Old
30ml Mr Black or coffee liqueur equivalent
Directions
Stir down over ice in a double rocks glass. Garnish with a generous slice of orange zest.
The Balvenie Rob Roy
Ingredients
50mL The Balvenie Double Wood 12-Year-Old
25mL Sweet vermouth
Dash bitters
Directions
Stir over ice, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
The Balvenie Ballermaker
A twist on the classic boilermaker; just use champagne instead of beer.
Ingredients
30mL The Balvenie 12-Year-Old Sweet Toast of American Oak
A champagne flute of ice-cold Ruinart – toasty, fresh, and fruity with brioche notes; just like The Balvenie
Directions
Enjoy a shot of The Balvenie, followed by a glass of Ruinart.
In collaboration with The Balvenie
