Good Summertime Scotch ?

[jsberry]

The Islays are terrific by the fireplace, but are too heavy and smoky for the hot and humid Summers of the USA. I am enjoying Dalwhinnie 15 these days but not much else. Can anybody recommend a good summertime dram?

[Alexppp]

Plenty of great choices - my personal favourite summertime drams are Glencadam 10, Glengoyne 12, and any bourbon-matured Balblair.

[CGRenn]

Yeah light and floral are going to be perfect. Edradour 2003 Bourbon is one of my faves in the heat

[Fergie]

For a light bodied easy drinking whisky in the warmer weather I would suggest looking at Aultmore, Glen Grant, Auchentoshan, Glengoyne, Glenkinchie, Bunnahahbain

[CGRenn]

[Timp]

Always think clynelish is a nice summer dram and glenlivet nadurra first fill or 16 always nose and taste to me like pure summer fruits in a glass..each to their own though..

[Diademo]

Balblair
BenRiach (bourbon casks)
Glen Moray
Glenlivet
Aberfeldy
Balvenie
Glen Keith
Auchentoshan
Bladnoch
Linkwood
Glentauchers
Balmenach
Glen Grant

[opelfruit]

echo what most say here.

You're ideally looking for something young - early teens and matured in bourbon casks. You want something light and fruity, with good barley tones that is not being squashed down by heavy casks.


Personally, I like young Balblair, Glencadam and Arran at this time of year as they are very fruity. Balvenie 12yo first fill is also a nice summer dram.
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[raithrover]

Tormore or go with a grain whisky such as Port Dundas or Strathclyde.

[sorren]

All the above are great choices.. I of course go for an Auchentoshan.. Or balvenie Re-fill or single barrel..

[junta]

I think Glenmorangie 10yo is good in the summer.

[jsberry]

Thanks for the suggestions, especially Aultmore! It is light, grassy, almost lemony - the perfect summer scotch.

[gfspencer]

Dalwhinnie 15 . . . "The Gentle Spirit"