WORLD WHISKY DAY: celebrate with a cocktail!
Celebrate World Whisky Day on the 15th May with one of Europe’s favourite blended whiskies J&B Rare. This approachable and accessible Scotch appeals to whisky connoisseurs and ‘new world’ drinkers alike!
The consistent high quality of the blend, which is light in colour with a smooth and elegant taste, makes it the perfect whisky to be enjoyed as a dram or for an at home cocktail this World Whisky Day.
J&B Rare Whisky is distilled, blended and bottled in Scotland. A blend of 42 malt and grain whiskies, the heart of J&B Rare is formed from the finest Speyside single malts: Knockando, Auchroisk, Strathmill and Glen Spey and is expertly blended to create an approachable, rich and complex flavour.
The round, fruity, unique and distinctive taste of the fine malt whiskies is delicately balanced by carefully chosen grain whiskies which gives J&B Rare its distinctive character.
A great cocktail to create is the J&B Rare Whisky Sour:
35ml J&B Rare,
10ml lemon juice,
10ml sugar syrup
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Add to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
Shake and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with maraschino cherries.
RRP: £22.50, ABV: 40%
J&B Rare is available from these Merchants:-
Abundance Cocktail
If you are nervous of creating a cocktail for World Whisky Day but would love to celebrate with one, these two delicious pre-made cocktails have been created by top London bartenders and can be delivered nationally to your door.
Abundance Cocktail @ Callooh Callay
Created by Amber Blood
J&B Rare | Giffard Banana Liqueur | Sencha Rose Green Tea | Lime Leaf Cordial
Available to purchase online from calloohcallaybar.com
RRP: £12.50 plus delivery.
Twinkle Tea Cocktail
Twinkle Tea Cocktail @ Callooh Callay
Created by Sophia Zangerl
J&B Rare Scotch | Tamarind | Sweet Vermouth | Ginger | Earl Grey Tea | Honey | Mineral Water, Carbonated
Available to purchase online from calloohcallaybar.com
RRP: £12.50 plus delivery.
Alternatively, celebrate World Whisky Day, 15th May with three cocktails from recently launched Shanky’s Whip, an Irish Whiskey-based liqueur!
Shankys – Irish Old Fashioned
For the 10th anniversary of World Whisky Day there is a brand new Irish whiskey-based liqueur, Shanky’s Whip. Launched in the UK in April 2021, it is based on a combination of Irish spirits and aged pot still whiskey, blended in with the natural flavour of vanilla infused with caramel.
If you are looking for something a bit different to celebrate the ‘water of life’, Shanky’s Whip won’t disappoint. A smooth, black spirit with a rich and whippy flavour dominated by spicy Irish notes and can be enjoyed in a variety of cocktails such as an Irish Old Fashioned, Cold Whip or The Long and the Short of It.
Shanky’s Whip – Irish Old Fashioned
1 part Aperol
1 part Shanky’s Whip
Dash of Bitters
1 part Bourbon
Mix all of the above together and garnish with Orange peel and a Maraschino cherry
Shankys Whip ‘The Long And Short Of It’
The Long and Short of It
1 part Shanky’s Whip
4 parts cola
Garnish – slice of lime
Serve in a tall glass over ice with a slice of lime
The Whip
A chilled shot of Shanky’s Whip
RRP £24. ABV: 33%.
Shanky’s Whip is available from:-
