Whiskey Types
Although gin is commonly used as a base spirit for bright and refreshing cocktails (and admittedly easier to mix), whiskies can create some complex, spirit-forward beasts. Bourbons (typically sweet) and ryes (typically more spicy) are commonly used as bases. Scotches, particularly peat-forward Islay whiskies (think Laphroaig and Ardbeg), have been one of our personal challenges to try to incorporate into good cocktails.
The most famous whiskey based cocktails are the old fashioned, and the Manhattan which are now entire families of cocktails, but there are dozens of others to try.
Below is a compilation of our favorite scotch-based, bourbon-based, and rye-based cocktails.
Scotch Cocktails
This drink comes from a bar in Lithuania, by way of /u/seanloreaux2 on Reddit. The original calls for 2 oz Read more
So I realize now as I'm typing this that I misspelled the cocktail name on our latest Instagram post as Read more
The Rusty Nail's signature ingredient is Drambuie, a scotch based liquor, sweetened with heather honey, and infused with herbs and Read more
We decided to start with the Old Pal as a template and started by subbing a blend of Laphroaig and Read more
Islay scotch and Cynar. Enough said. Read more
Tasty summery cocktail featuring peated whiskey, rum, banana liqueur, and Sherry. Read more
Peaty cocktail featuring Lagavulin 16 from L’Abbattoir Read more
It's Negroni week 2019 in San Francisco! A veritable Christmas for lovers of the best cocktail out there in which Read more
We named this the louboutin cocktail because we recently visited Saison - the 3-starred Michelin restaurant best known for having Read more
Blood and Sand but better. Way better. Read more
American classic with an Austrian twist. Read more
Peaty twist on a clarified milk cocktail. Read more
Peaty whisky cocktail with some sweet and spice notes Read more
For Sherry Week, we are doing a Perfect Rob Roy with PX Sherry. Read more
Peaty drink with scotch and tomato. Read more
The classic - with a peaty Lagavulin 16 base Read more
Supremely simple, delicious cocktail Read more
Laphroaig based riff on the last word Read more
A Laphroiag cocktail that is shockingly well-balanced Read more
Bourbon Cocktails
Gateway Bourbon cocktail, gets you hooked on the oaky American stuff. Read more
Straightforward 3-ingredient cocktail from Prizefighter in Emeryville Read more
Balanced modern sour with Bourbon and Campari Read more
Whiskey cocktail with a balsamic note Read more
Rye Cocktails
