On the lookout for one thing candy to sip after dinner? Warming and comforting, these whisky liqueurs make for the right winter digestif.
Candy and indulgent, whisky liqueurs are good for sipping on chilly evenings – particularly at Christmas time. They’re versatile, too: add a splash to espresso, pour over ice cream, drink neat or use in cocktails. Our drinks professional Hannah Guinness has chosen six of the perfect whisky liqueurs to attempt, from cut price purchases to decadent white chocolate creations.
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6 finest whisky liqueurs at a look
- Greatest basic whisky liqueur: Drambuie Scotch whisky liqueur, £24.99
- Greatest whisky liqueur for caramel notes: Shanky’s Whip, £22.99
- Greatest for a boozy espresso: Norfolk Nog Liqueur, £21.90
- Greatest white chocolate liqueur: Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur, £26
- Greatest for sipping: Fortunate Sod, £23.74
- Greatest worth whisky liqueur: Samuel Gelston’s Irish Whiskey Cream Liqueur, £14
6 finest whisky liqueurs to attempt 2023
Drambuie Scotch Whisky Liqueur
Greatest basic whisky liqueur
This Scotch whisky liqueur with heather honey has an interesting natural edge that provides complexity to your drink. Mix with scotch to make a basic rusty nail cocktail. It additionally makes an indulgent butterscotch-flavoured espresso martini.
Shanky’s Whip
Greatest whisky liqueur for caramel notes
Brimming with caramel and creamy vanilla flavours, this Irish whiskey liqueur is buttery easy, like liquid fudge in a glass. Drink with fiery ginger beer.
Norfolk Nog Liqueur
Greatest for a boozy espresso
The English Whisky Firm has created an opulent, velvety marriage of its single-malt whisky and cream. A dram of this is able to be scrumptious in espresso.
Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur
Greatest white chocolate liqueur
A velvety mix of cream, Belgian white chocolate and single malt Irish whiskey, it is a wealthy and luxurious liqueur that’s not too sickly. Swirl right into a sizzling chocolate.
Obtainable from:
Amazon (£26/700ml)
John Lewis (£26/700ml)
Waitrose Cellar (£32.99/1l)
Fortunate Sod
Greatest for sipping
A creamy mouthfeel and luscious fudgy vanilla tones balanced by a sturdy, fiery kick of Irish whiskey. Sip from a hip flask on a festive winter stroll.
Samuel Gelston’s Irish Whiskey Cream Liqueur
Greatest worth whisky liqueur
That includes cream, chocolate and Samuel Gelston’s personal blended whiskey, count on creamy vanilla notes and a fiery, spicy edge from the booze. Drizzle over vanilla ice cream.
Obtainable from:
The Drop Retailer (£14)
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