Spirits
Scotch Whiskey
- Spirit
- 45% ABV
- 2 drinks
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- ✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
- ✓There are 2 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Scotch Whiskey?
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 Scotch Whiskey taste like?
malt, oak, smoke, honey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Scotch Whiskey profile
Best used for: old fashioneds, whiskey sours, manhattans, sours
- High-strength spirit (45% ABV)
malt, oak, smoke, honey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use scotch whiskey
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Scotch Whiskey
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 75
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 250 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Scotch Whiskey — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Scotch Whiskey?
- There are 2 cocktail recipes featuring Scotch Whiskey in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Scotch Whiskey?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Scotch Whiskey include Character Development. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Scotch Whiskey?
- 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 Scotch Whiskey with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Scotch Whiskey sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of 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.