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To celebrate World Whisky Day, we figured there is no better way to get started with the celebrations than these classics! Get in on the day and enjoy by Rewarding Yourself!

OLD FASHIONED

  • 2 tsp sugar syrup
  • 1-2 dashes of bitters
  • Splash of water
  • 60ml bourbon
  • Soda water (if you want)
  • Orange slice
  • Maraschino cherry
  1. Pour your sugar, bitters and water in a small tumbler and mix well.
  2. Fill your glass with ice and stir in the whisky.
  3. Add a splash of soda water if you want.
  4. Garnish with orange and cherry.

WHISKY SOUR

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 egg
  • 2 shots of Whisky
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup of simple syrup
  • Maraschino cherry or lemon peel to garnish
  1. Pour in your whiskey, egg white, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker without ice
  2. Shake it up well for at least 30 seconds to ensure it is all mixed.
  3. Add ice and then shake again.
  4. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry

IRISH COFFEE

  • 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Hot coffee
  • 1 shot Irish whiskey
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  1. Place the brown sugar into your glass, mug or other heatproof glass
  2. Add your coffee and Irish Whisky
  3. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved
  4. Lightly whip your heavy cream and float it on top of your Irish Coffee by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon. DO NOT STIR!
  5. Drink your Irish coffee through the cream and enjoy!

So gear up and get ready for the 21 May to start your World Whisky Day celebrations! 

Grab the three main whiskies shown here, or head to your local Legends or shop online to try something different!

Have a great World Whisky Day and enjoy responsibly!