Whisky may be excellent sipped neat, but these tasty additions can create a whole new world of flavour.
Whisky culture prides itself on its purism. Go to almost any whisky tasting and you’ll be greeted with a solid line-up of quality drops, invariably served up in the classic Glencairn glass, with little more than a pipette of water to mix with the samples. Most of the time, those in the know will tell you this is the only way you should enjoy whisky, as if the addition of ice or – gasp! – another mixer is sacrosanct.
Of course, this is nonsense. You can enjoy whisky however you like, whether that’s served long in a highball or, in this case, any number of cocktails. In fact, many of the liqueurs you’d normally associate with other spirits are also excellent playmates with Scotch, bourbon or almost any other whisky you might have at home. This is particularly true if you have a cheaper bottle lying around as these whiskies can come into their own as a base in mixed drinks. Here, we share six liqueurs that make the best partners for whisky – keep them on hand for next time you’re feeling experimental.
