Now in the hands of whisky merchants Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach is one of Speyside’s more traditional distilleries. And yet this expression explores the art of triple distillation which produces a lighter, fruitier whisky. After ten years in bourbon casks, the emphasis is very much on apple and floral notes with a very subtle smoky edge. Pear A few years ago at Johnnie Walker’s swanky brand home on Princes Street in Edinburgh, I took a test to see what kind of whisky was best suited to my palate. I answered all kinds of questions, the answers were fed into the state of the art whisky computer and the results came out… I like tropical fruit. Well, I could have told it that. Fresh cherries – You can use frozen pitted cherries if cherries are not in season for you. Also, Luxardo jarred cherries work well here too, but they are expensive. I would not use the bright red, cheap maraschino cherries.

We’re feeling a little bit fruity here at Master of Malt. In a whisky sense, naturally. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite fruity whiskies each with a distinctly sweet flavour.

Cherry Pop

We say: Like its creator, this drink is hard to classify. A hint of Singapore Sling oriental cherry with some Cuban Daiquiri aged rum and a splash of grapefruit sourness.

What makes bourbon distinct from other whiskey is how it is manufactured and aged. For more information about the difference between whiskey and bourbon read this interesting article from Food & Wine. Traditionally, whiskey sours are made with 80-proof bourbon which adds a touch of oak that doesn't overpower the sweet vs sour combination. This is a question that has been asked for many years, with no definitive answer. Some say that adding a cherry to an old fashioned is blasphemy, while others say it is a must. So, what is the right answer?

Edible Use:

Price is always a consideration, and it's no different when you buy a specialty spirit. How much are you willing to spend? You could use your whole budget on one bottle, or buy a few and experiment to see which one you enjoy the most. Here’s the rub: Not all flavored whiskeys are lousy. Some are even quite delicious. If you want to experience new and exciting flavors, it's worth it to keep an open mind. After all, there was a time not long ago when people thought the only good single malts came from Scotland. With: Scotch whisky, Cherry Heering cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, blood orange juice and Islay single malt.

If you are a fan of whisky, the Manhattan is a great choice. If you prefer bourbon, the Old Fashioned is the drink for you. Unlike cough syrup, this is one "robodrink" (a reference to consuming Robitussin as a narcotic) I can feel good about enjoying. Here’s a few things where it would be good. Use Ideas

Cherry Cream Soda

In my opinion, when you are going to add several ingredients to whiskey it is not necessary to get top-shelf whiskey. I recommend any mid-range, 80-proof bourbon Cherry Simple Syrup Step 2: Then add the whiskey and amaretto. Step 3 and 4 showing adding the lemon juice and muddling the cherries. Whiskey is my spirit animal of the spirits world. I don’t know if it’s because I wasbrought up on Irish coffees or simply the strong, poignant flavors that vary from whiskey to whiskey that hold my heart. Whatever it is that draws me in for another sip, whiskey is always mydrink of choice when happy hour rolls around.