January 10, 2017

THE 7 BEST LIQUORS TO DRINK ON THE ROCKS

 “I’ll have a whiskey on the rocks.” We’ve all heard it, read it, and probably even said it before. When exactly is it appropriate to order liquor on the rocks? It’s true — some liquors benefit from the addition of ice, while others are meant to stand solid on their own, consumed “neat.” So how do we know which liquors fall into each category? Of course, everything is subjective to the taster, but there are some basic rules you might want to follow. When it comes to Scotch, single malts are meant to be enjoyed without ice, as they are more terroir-driven spirits, while blended Scotches can actually be brought to life with the addition of some ice. With tequila, we keep our higher-end anejos neat, yet love dropping an ice chip or two into our favorite silver or reposados. Gin is generally always enhanced by the addition of ice, and bourbon is a little more subjective.