Best Whisky for a Whiskey Sour
A Whiskey Sour needs a spirit with enough character to shine through lemon juice and sweetener. These whiskies have the bright fruit, citrus, or spice to make a brilliant Whiskey Sour.
BlendedThe Sassenach
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky
★4.8
$104
Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
★4.7
$748
Single MaltAmrut
Amrut Fusion
★4.6
$73
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Single MaltThe Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
★4.5
$64
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Single MaltTobermory
Tobermory 12 Year Old
★4.7
$51
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Single MaltBushmills
Bushmills 16 Year Old
★4.7
$94
Single MaltArran
Arran 10 Year Old
★4.5
$53
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RyeBulleit
Bulleit Rye
★4.5
$46
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Single PotSpot Whiskey
Green Spot Single Pot Still
★4.5
$58
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Single MaltSpringbank
Springbank 10 Year Old
★4.5
$72
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BlendedWalsh
Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey
★4.5
$52
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Single MaltCardhu
Cardhu 12 Year Old
★4.5
$53
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What whisky is best for a Whiskey Sour?
Bourbon is classic — its sweetness balances the sour. Rye adds spice for a drier cocktail. Avoid heavily peated Scotch, which clashes with citrus.