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

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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 

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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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Tips for Choosing the Right Liquor Cabinet for Your Home- Remedy Liquor

Most liquor enthusiasts tend to have liquor cabinets. It is a secluded place where you store your liquor safely and flawlessly. So let’s say you want to have a liquor cabinet or replace the existing one you have. What do you consider to ensure that you end up with the right liquor cabinet? Below are tips for choosing liquor cabinets, which you can use to end up with the right one.

Know the design you want

Choose your liquor cabinet, depending on where you want to put your home bar and the amount of space available. There are several types of home bars and cabinets that you can adopt. The type you are going for is to determine the design of the liquor cabinet you choose. Some of the available models include the Hillsdale classic large oak wrap and the coaster Lambert traditional bar unit, among others. However, it is important to note that you don't have to stick with these popular designs. If you can't find a design you like you can turn to companies like Lovech that offer custom cabinets so you can really make it your own and design something to fit your specifications. It is also essential that it fits the space you want to place it, for you to end up having an easy time using it and accessing liquor.

Go for the right type of material

You need to come up with a design that is going to match your interior décor as well as your home bar. That is the only way the liquor cabinet is going to blend right in without any problems. You can go for a glass, wood or metallic kitchen cabinet. In case it is wood, you need to ask yourself which type of wooden liquor cabinet is going to fit. You also have to know if you want hardwood or softwood. The color also matters as well as the finish of the wood. These are only but a few things that you need to consider before making your selection.

What types of liquor are you planning to stock?

Some people tend to go for liquor cabinets without considering this factor. That is how they end up having problems fitting some types of liquors in their cabinets. You need to ask yourself, can the cabinet hold cans of grain alcohol ? Can it hold liquor that comes in one-liter bottles? If it has the type of answers you want to hear, go ahead and pick that liquor cabinet since it is going to hold most of your drinks. You should also ensure there is room for other types of bottles. That means it should not limit you to specific types of containers. You should instead be ready to stock any liquor without limitations.

What is the function of the liquor cabinet?

You should know that most home bar ideas you come up with are for a specific function. So you need to know if you want to display your collection of liquor or you want to hide it from your kids. If it is for hiding purposes, the liquor cabinet should come with a key and a door. If it is for displaying your collection of liquors to your friends and other visitors, then you need something classy with a massive amount of space. That is the only way you are going to manage to showcase all the bottles you have. You should thus make sure that the liquor cabinet is going to help you solve the problem that you want addressing.

Know the style of liquor cabinet you want

Now that you know the design of the cabinet you want, the type of liquor you wish to stock, and its secondary purpose, you can go ahead and determine the style of liquor cabinet you want. Some of the styles available include formal, casual, contemporary, and traditional. These styles come with entirely different finishes which can be ultra-modern, sleek or rustic. They also make use of different materials, including glass and wood finishes. All you have to do is decide which of the styles best suit your needs and can easily fit all the selections you made above. That is the style that you need for your liquor cabinet.

Would you prefer a combination of materials?

You can also decide whether you want a combination of two materials, such as glass and wood or metal and glass. The combination you pick should determine the type of liquor cabinet you end up purchasing. It should also end up matching your interior design or blend with your home bar. Any idea you pick is going to affect all the above selections, as well as the overall outlook of your liquor cabinet. You thus have to be strategic.

Choosing the right liquor cabinet is not an easy decision to make. There are various factors that you need to keep in mind before making your selection. The result should not only fit your taste, but it should also blend well with your interior design. It should also help you fulfill your purpose, whether it is to display your liquors elegantly or keep them out of children's reach.

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