5 Best Whiskies for the End of Summer
As the dog days of summer begin to soften, there is perhaps nothing better than spending a warm summer night sipping whiskey (or a whiskey based cocktail) under the stars. While just about any whiskey will do, here are five favorites for celebrating the end of summer.
Great bourbon doesn't have to break the bank and Old Forester is one of the great values in whiskey. Nicely spiced, with warm oak tones, it will hold up well to being served over ice.More »
The legendary Old #7 continues to please. Try a Lynchburg Lemonade for a perfect summer thirst quencher or sip it neat. Soft caramel and vanilla notes and the classic Jack Daniel's licorice undertone make this an American classic.More »
New to the market, Maker's 46 is simply a must have for any true bourbon enthusiast. Wonderful cinnamon notes and a bit more aging add an interesting complexity to the already famous Maker's Mark flavor profile. Perfect for summertime mint juleps or old fashioneds.More »
While not technically a whiskey these days, in the minds of most consumers it remains a classic whiskey liqueur. Southern Comfort is both incredibly versatile in mixed drinks as well as offering a sweeter and softer flavor profile to those who may not enjoy full flavored whiskies.More »
When money doesn't matter, drink the best. Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2010 is a perfect sipping whiskey on a warm summer night. Toast a promotion, birth or anniversary with this bourbon and you will remember both the occasion and the flavor of this great whiskey years down the road.More »
1. Old Forester
Great bourbon doesn't have to break the bank and Old Forester is one of the great values in whiskey. Nicely spiced, with warm oak tones, it will hold up well to being served over ice.More »
2. Jack Daniel's Black Label
The legendary Old #7 continues to please. Try a Lynchburg Lemonade for a perfect summer thirst quencher or sip it neat. Soft caramel and vanilla notes and the classic Jack Daniel's licorice undertone make this an American classic.More »
3. Maker's 46
New to the market, Maker's 46 is simply a must have for any true bourbon enthusiast. Wonderful cinnamon notes and a bit more aging add an interesting complexity to the already famous Maker's Mark flavor profile. Perfect for summertime mint juleps or old fashioneds.More »
4. Southern Comfort
While not technically a whiskey these days, in the minds of most consumers it remains a classic whiskey liqueur. Southern Comfort is both incredibly versatile in mixed drinks as well as offering a sweeter and softer flavor profile to those who may not enjoy full flavored whiskies.More »
5. Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2010
When money doesn't matter, drink the best. Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2010 is a perfect sipping whiskey on a warm summer night. Toast a promotion, birth or anniversary with this bourbon and you will remember both the occasion and the flavor of this great whiskey years down the road.More »