Spirits
Whiskey
Spirit45% ABV3 drinks
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- ✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
- ✓There are 3 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.
What is Whiskey?
Whiskey is a grain-based distilled spirit used in Old Fashioned-style drinks, Manhattans, sours, highballs and stirred classics. It adds alcohol structure, oak, grain, spice and warmth, with the exact flavour depending on the whiskey style.
What does Whiskey taste like?
Oak, grain, vanilla, caramel and spice, ranging from soft and round to dry, smoky or peppery depending on style. Whiskey pairs well with citrus, bitters, sugar, vermouth, ginger, apple, honey and cherry flavours.
Whiskey profile
Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium
Best used for: old fashioneds, whiskey sours, manhattans, sours
- High-strength spirit (45% ABV)
Best For
old fashionedswhiskey soursmanhattanssoursMedium mixability
Drink Profile
Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (45% ABV)
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