Bourbon
America's native spirit. It must be made in the United States, at least 51% corn, and aged in new charred oak; over 95% comes from Kentucky. Bold and sweet with vanilla and caramel, it's our go-to for an Old Fashioned.
Irish
Made in Ireland, usually from barley. Exceptionally smooth, with caramel, butter and nuts. A creative swap in a lot of classics.
Scotch
Made in Scotland across five regions: Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbeltown and Islay. Aged at least three years and wildly different region to region. Try it in a Penicillin or a Rob Roy.
Rye
Made in the US and Canada under different rules, but usually spicier and less sweet than bourbon. Great when it's playing alongside other ingredients, like in a Vieux Carré or a rye Old Fashioned.
19 recipes
Classic whiskey cocktails
BoulevardierBitter and boozy with a warm, oaky backbone under the orange.
Cocktail à la LouisianeSweet and herbal, rye and vermouth rounded out by Benedictine's honeyed spice and a faint anise edge.
Gold RushHoneyed bourbon with a clean, tart lemon finish.
GreenpointRich rye wrapped in honeyed, herbal Chartreuse with a double shot of bitters keeping it in line.
Irish CoffeeHot, sweet coffee with whiskey's warmth under a cool layer of cream.
John CollinsLemony and refreshing with a gentle whiskey warmth underneath the fizz.
ManhattanWarm, dark and a little sweet, with rye's spice coming through under the vermouth.
Mint JulepCool mint and sweet bourbon, best enjoyed ice cold on a hot day.
New York SourTart whiskey sour with a layer of dry red wine deepening the finish.
Old FashionedStraightforward whiskey sweetened just enough, with orange oil and a bitter edge.
Paper PlaneBittersweet bourbon with orange and herbal notes balanced tightly against lemon.
PenicillinSpicy ginger and honey over scotch, finished with a smoky float on top.
Red HookRich rye softened by cherry sweetness, with Punt e Mes keeping a bitter edge running through it.
Remember the MaineDark, spiced and a little fruity, with a faint licorice whisper from the absinthe rinse.
Rusty NailHoneyed and warming with scotch's smoke sitting underneath the sweetness.
SazeracStrong, spicy rye with a licorice whisper and bright lemon oil on top.
TipperaryWarm Irish whiskey wrapped in intense herbal Chartreuse and sweet vermouth.
Vieux CarréDense, dark and a little sweet, rye and cognac layered with herbal depth.
Whiskey SourBright and tart with a smooth, slightly creamy texture from the egg white.