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How To Pick The Best Whisky For Summertime?
Dec
Ask anyone from Europe about recommending whiskies for the summer, and you might get some puzzled reactions. The fact is, whisky is an ideal winter drink to warm you up, but how do you enjoy it in a tropical country like Singapore, where it is constantly summertime?
Besides bypassing the heat and buying whisky online to get it delivered straight to your door, the next best way to enjoy whisky during summer is to indulge in refreshing whisky cocktails and younger whiskies on the rocks!
I know we all want a cold beer on a hot day in Singapore, but what if, just what if, you had stock of some Japanese whisky lying around?
That is right, you could turn them into the best whisky cocktails!
Adding Ice
Ice – the best friend to a glass of whisky, will first and foremost reduce the warming effect, making it more palatable. That’s why a summertime whisky glass often calls for an “on the rocks” action and not the regular neat.
Invest in the Right Whisky
Summertime whiskies that exhibit these characteristics tend to be preferred by many
- The lightness in its texture
- Smoothness in the taste
- A refreshing aftertaste
- Creaminess and sweetness level
- The presence of a floral or fruity essence
While choosing your summer whisky using the tips mentioned above, make sure to also look out for a younger bottle. This way, even if the ice melts, the whisky will retain all its youthful flavours.
On the contrary, you can even choose a big-bodied one that is not complicated. It will retain all the characteristics even after becoming diluted.
Bonus recommendations
Hence, allow us to recommend 4 handpicked whisky selections for you!
When Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897, the isolated and idyllic setting of Tomatin was almost perfect.
Time in Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks brings a light sweetness to The Tomatin Legacy, which boasts aromas of vanilla bean, white chocolate and cinnamon. On the palate gentle waves of fresh fruit peppered with ginger emerge ahead of a light, clean finish, an easy to drink summer whisky indeed!
Mannochmore 12 Years Flora & Fauna
A deep nose, dark honey and vanilla come forth from the glass, bringing a welcome sweetness that is complemented by the arrival of toffee and butter on the other side, flowers springing from the soft earth and hay. The palate features light smoke tinged with sweet fruits of apricots, apple and pears.
Translating as ‘Rare Cask’ in Gaelic, Casg Annamh is created from a limited number of carefully selected casks. These Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry casks/butts have a significant influence on the non-chill filtered liquid and perfectly complement Aberlour’s distillate flavour, bringing sweet and rich notes. Casg Annamh is a distinctively rich Single Malt providing adventurous malt lovers with the ideal introduction to Sherry cask matured whiskies.
Fruity with a touch of dry spice finish, definitely good for a summer’s day!
Double Cask Gold is the new name for Gold as part of Macallan’s relaunched range introduced in 2018. Aged in a combination of first fill and refill sherry casks, it is designed to sit between the now-defunct 10 year old Sherry Oak and 10 year old Fine Oak bottlings.
Sweet notes of toffee and custard tarts balanced by fresh green-apple skin on the nose. Cinnamon, raisins, baked apples, panna cotta. Quite rich and weighty on the palate. Smooth, rich and clean finish.