5 Whiskys for People Who think they don’t like Whisky
Have you ever had a bad tasting experience with whisky? With the large variety of whisky available, it is likely that you just haven’t tried the right one yet. Read on to discover the 5 best whiskies for people who don’t like whisky.
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For every whisky lover, there’s a whisky hater. Perhaps this person had a bad experience with a cheap flask of rye or maybe there was a pickleback mishap. Whatever the case, their mind is made up: Whisky is gross.
Well, we have a message for all the drinkers out there who are convinced they’ll never like whisky: Don’t give up so easily—you probably just haven’t tried the right one yet.
Whisky is one of the most diverse categories in the liquor world. From mild, fruity scotches to sweet, baking spice-packed bourbons, there’s a whisky out there for everyone. Here, five great bottlings to help ease you into the whisky world.
5 Great Bottlings
Redbreast 12-Year-Old Irish Whisky
Irish whiskies are perfect starter whiskies for those looking to dip their toes into the spirit category. They have a light, sweet, fruity and baking spice-flecked flavors. This particular Irish whisky is aged in Oloroso sherry barrels. This imparts a rich, nutty flavor reminiscent of the holiday season. With no trace of most well whiskies’ harsh burn, it’s great to sip on its own or in an Irish Coffee.
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
This inexpensive Kentucky-made bourbon is everything seasoned whisky lovers want in a bourbon—complex, balanced, easy to sip neat—and mild enough for the newbies. If you’re still squeamish about drinking whisky straight, this bottling is delicious mixed into cocktails like a Whisky Smash, “King Cocktail” Dale Degroff’s “gateway” whisky drink.
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years
If you like rum, but are still a little iffy on whisky, you’ll want to pick up a bottle of this Speyside scotch. After aging in the traditional oak casks, this whisky is finished in Caribbean rum barrels. This gives the scotch a richly sweet flavor and aroma—think fruits and toffee, rather than the intense smokiness typically associated with scotch. Mix it with sweet vermouth for a lovely take on the Rob Roy. Or, pour it over ice for a stiff but surprisingly easy-drinking nightcap.
George Dickel Superior No.12 Whisky
Though this Tennessee whisky comes in at a slightly higher ABV than normal at 90 percent, its vanilla and caramel flavors are easy on the palate and there’s little to no burn. Add a splash of water and you’ll be rewarded with even more sweetness.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Yes, another bourbon. But this acclaimed bottling from Frankfort, Kentucky, is a solid—and relatively inexpensive—option for anyone looking to take their first whisky-soaked steps. It’s smooth with plenty of sweet toffee flavor. It also makes a damn fine Old Fashioned. Try it with a spoonful of honey syrup instead of the traditional sugar cube.
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Drew Farion: Your Eclectic Connoisseur Correspondent
