Spirits

Blended Scotch Whiskey

Spirit
45% ABV
15 drinks

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✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
✓There are 15 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.

At a Glance

75 kcalCalories

45%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

15Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Blended Scotch Whiskey?

Blended Scotch Whiskey is mapped to the Scotch Whisky reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Blended Scotch Whiskey taste like?

malt, oak, smoke, honey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Blended Scotch Whiskey profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: old fashioneds, whiskey sours, manhattans, sours

Appears in 15 recipes
High-strength spirit (45% ABV)

Ways to use blended scotch whiskey

Cocktails (15)

Blended Scotch Whiskey is mapped to the Scotch Whisky reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

HoneyMaltOakSmoky

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 15 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 250
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-14T04:59:48.488599+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Blended Scotch Whiskey — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Blended Scotch Whiskey?: There are 15 cocktail recipes featuring Blended Scotch Whiskey in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Blended Scotch Whiskey?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Blended Scotch Whiskey include Affinity Cocktail (whisky), Aquarius, Beals Cocktail. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Blended Scotch Whiskey?: Blended Scotch Whiskey has an ABV of approximately 45%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Blended Scotch Whiskey with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Blended Scotch Whiskey sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Blended Scotch Whiskey, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.