Scotch Whiskey

Description:

Scotch whisky ranges widely, from light and floral to peaty and smoky. In cocktails it becomes noticeable fast, so the bottle style matters as much as the amount. Whiskey brings grain, oak, vanilla, spice, dried fruit, or smoke into a cocktail. Even a small change between bourbon, rye, Irish, and Scotch styles shifts not only flavor but also how dry the finish feels. Taste whiskey in a small amount at room temperature first: oak, grain, sweetness, and smoke become easier to notice. After that, it is clearer whether it needs sugar, bitters, citrus, or only dilution.