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Easy Whiskey Cocktails For National Scotch Day

July 27th National Scotch Day. While most often thought to be something to sip neat or on the rocks, we recommend the Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old. Scotch, can also be a great addition to a number of different cocktails.

Wether your a master bartender or curious to try something new, here are a few easy whiskey cocktails to celebrate during National Scotch Day.

Related: Which Macallan 12 Are You?

Glenfiddich Monte Carlo by Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador

  • 2 parts Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve

  • ½ part Benedectine

  • 4 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Orange twist, to garnish

In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients except the orange twist.  Stir over ice.  Strain into a double rocks glass over ice.  Express the orange twist over the drink and drop in. 

Lemonade Stand

  • 1.5oz Bruichladdich Classic Laddie

  •   .75oz Fresh lemon juice

  •   .5oz Earl Grey syrup

  •   Top with Tamarind soda (recommend Jarritos)

  •   Garnish: Lemon wheel

  •   Glass: Collins

Add first three ingredients to tin, shake, then strain over fresh ice into a tall glass. Top with tamarind soda and stir to incorporate.

Earl Grey syrup: Make a strong tea by using three tea bags in one cup of hot water. Steep for six minutes then remove tea bags. Add one cup of sugar to hot tea and stir until sugar is dissolved.

The Malt Jockey Courtesy of Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

  • 1 ½ parts Monkey Shoulder

  • ¾ parts Sweet Vermouth

  • ¼ part Maraschino Liqueur

  • 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters

  • Garnish with Orange Twist

Combine ingredients, stir, and strain into a coupe glass-up, fashioned glass


The Macallan Speyside Sipper

  • 1 ½ oz The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old

  • ½ oz Membrillo

  • ¼ Lime

  • 3 oz Sprite’s Delight Tea

  • 1 grapefruit

Dissolve ½ oz Membrillo into Sprite’s Delight Tea. Add 1 oz Fresh grapefruit and .25 oz lime. Serve tallover ice in a highball glass. Garnish with membrillo slice 


The Golden Dram

  • 2 oz Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt Scotch whisky

  • 2 barspoons (0.5oz) of local honey syrup*

  • Honey Syrup: 100g of honey and 64g water, stir and leave to chill. Note: syrup will only last 3 days

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Add the honey syrup, bitters and Aberfeldy 12 to a mixing glass, then add ice and stir to dilute (~30 seconds). Pour into rocks glass and add block ice, then garnish with an orange twist expressing the oils over the drink.

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