Whiskies With Citrus Notes
Citrus notes in whisky — lemon zest, orange peel, grapefruit — come from lighter maturation, bourbon casks, and Lowland distillation styles. These community-rated bottles score highest for Citric and Fresh Fruit tags on DrinkNeatly.
Quick answer
Glenmorangie Original, Auchentoshan American Oak, and Nikka Coffey Grain lead community ratings for citrus character. Lowland and ex-bourbon Speyside malts typically show the brightest lemon and orange notes.
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BlendedThe Sassenach
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky
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Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
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Single MaltAmrut
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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
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Single MaltBushmills
Bushmills 16 Year Old
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Single MaltArran
Arran 10 Year Old
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RyeBulleit
Bulleit Rye
$46
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Single PotSpot Whiskey
Green Spot Single Pot Still
$58
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Single MaltSpringbank
Springbank 10 Year Old
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BlendedWalsh
Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey
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Single MaltCardhu
Cardhu 12 Year Old
$53
Value PickFrequently asked questions
What whisky has citrus notes?
Glenmorangie Original, Auchentoshan American Oak, and Nikka Coffey Grain lead community ratings for citrus character. Lowland and ex-bourbon Speyside malts typically show the brightest lemon and orange notes.
What causes citrus flavour in whisky?
Citrus esters form during fermentation and are preserved by lighter cask influence — ex-bourbon barrels and shorter maturation keep the spirit bright. Lowland triple-distillation (Auchentoshan) produces especially clean citrus character.