Best Single Malt for a Whiskey Sour
Looking for the best Single Malt for a Whiskey Sour? These community-rated picks combine the character of Single Malt with exactly what you need for a Whiskey Sour.
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The top community-rated Single Malt expressions for a Whiskey Sour are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
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Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
$748
Single MaltAmrut
Amrut Fusion
$73
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Single MaltThe Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
$64
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Single MaltTobermory
Tobermory 12 Year Old
$51
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Single MaltBushmills
Bushmills 16 Year Old
$94
Single MaltArran
Arran 10 Year Old
$53
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Single MaltSpringbank
Springbank 10 Year Old
$72
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Single MaltCardhu
Cardhu 12 Year Old
$53
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Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
$281
Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
$178
Single MaltAberfeldy
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
$50
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Single MaltDalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
$57
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What is the best Single Malt for a Whiskey Sour?
The top community-rated Single Malt expressions for a Whiskey Sour are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
Can you use Scotch in a Whiskey Sour?
Yes — a blended Scotch like Monkey Shoulder works well and gives a slightly different character. Avoid heavily peated Islay malts; the smoke fights the lemon. A light Speyside or blended Scotch makes a cleaner sour than you'd expect.