Best Whisky for Cold Weather
Cold evenings call for bold, warming whiskies with depth and richness. These full-bodied expressions — sherried malts, peated giants, and aged bourbons — are the community's top cold-weather drams.
Quick answer
Rich, warming expressions are ideal — GlenDronach, Lagavulin, Highland Park, or a cask-strength bourbon. High ABV and sherried character provide the most warmth.
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Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
$748
Single PotPowers
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
$80
Value Pick
Single PotRedbreast
Redbreast 12 Year Old
$66
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Single MaltGlenDronach
The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament
$263
Single MaltKilkerran
Kilkerran 12 Year Old
$70
Value Pick
Single MaltBlair Athol
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
$72
Value Pick
Single MaltGlenmorangie
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
$253
Single MaltGlenDronach
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
$222
Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask
$84
Single MaltBushmills
Bushmills 16 Year Old
$94
Single PotSpot Whiskey
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
$103
Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 12 Year Old Triple Cask
$253
Frequently asked questions
What is the best whisky to drink in winter?
Rich, warming expressions are ideal — GlenDronach, Lagavulin, Highland Park, or a cask-strength bourbon. High ABV and sherried character provide the most warmth.