Whisky Insider
The Tasting
Ways to Enjoy Which aroma and taste you bring out, how you serve it, mix and combine it: that’s all yours to decide.
Pure
Neat
All you need to enjoy whisky neat is a glass. Nose and then chew the liquid before swallowing: this gives your senses a chance to embrace all those flavours.
Simple
Water
Any fresh water, ideally spring water, can really open up a Single Malt Scotch Whisky – especially cask strength whiskies. Add a drop at a time, and see what works for you.
Smooth
Ice
Adding ice to a Single Malt Scotch Whisky can certainly make it a more refreshing drink, and chilling can open up some other, more delicate notes. But you’re unlikely to find ice in your glass at a whisky tasting.
Whisky Cocktails
Find new whisky cocktails to try.
Talisker Storm
Light My Fire
Blend a delicious, smoky Single Malt Scotch Whisky with apple juice, add a rim of brown sugar and you've created the ideal toast for a winter's gathering.
The Singleton
Manhattan
This classic cocktail is given a delicious Single Malt Scotch whisky twist thanks to the rich, smooth flavours of the immediately pleasurable The Singleton of Dufftown.
Cardhu
Hot Toddy
A warming blend of spices and a delicious spirit, the Hot Toddy has a long history of warming cockles. And the generous nature of Cardhu is the ideal choice, offering sweet apple and heather notes along with a warming, dryish finish.
Famous
Rusty Nail
A famous old Scottish cocktail, the Rusty Nail is a whisky-lover's dream: combining Scotch whisky and Scotch whisky liqueur.
Classic
Old fashioned
A mixture of bitters, Scotch whisky and vermouth, this classic cocktail lets the drinker stir and dilute the cocktail to perfection.
Lagavulin
Angus Collins
Introduce Lagavulin's huge peat-smoke to this easy-going whisky sour and you've got a party serve everyone will be talking about.
Whisky and Food
A little experimentation reveals some natural partners on the palate.
Whisky with
Seafood
Salty, maritime whiskies like Talisker love seafood. Use it to accompany oysters or smoked salmon, and discover new depths of flavour.
Whisky and
Cheese
Peated, earthy and smokey Single Malt Scotch Whiskies like Lagavulin have a natural affinity with the intensity of a salty or mature cheese.
Whisky and
Vegetarian Dishes
Light, dry and even smoky whiskies like Caol Ila or Knockando find the savoury notes in vegetarian dishes such as tapenade or vegetarian haggis.
Whisky and
Meats
Smooth, sweet and dry whiskies like The Singleton of Glen Ord bring out the rich complexity of character in air dried sausage, Parma ham or even mutton pie.
Whisky with
Savoury Bites
With tapas or snacks, it's about finding the Single Malt Scotch Whisky that matches best: rich, full bodied whiskies love big flavours like olives or pate, lighter malts excel with more subtle snacks like unsalted nuts.
