Thirsty Thursday: Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tartan Collins Cocktail

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Do you like yourself some single malt? Neat, on the rocks, maybe wth some cola (gasp, how could you)? Well, my friend, don’t you know that variety is the spice of life? Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky certainly wants you to remember. In fact, they are coming with some awesome recs for toasting with a smoky cocktail to mix things up! This year, Laphroaig has worked with top mixologist Jordan Felix (Portland, OR) to create an innovative, refreshing cocktail that highlights Laphroaig’s famously distict Islay smoke: the Tartan Collins.

The Tartan Collins cocktail is an easy-to-make libation that’s smoky and sweet – a perfect option to enjoy with some friends on a hot summer day. Check out the details below:

Ingredients

11/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/4 part Five-Spice Syrup (recipe below)*
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Ginger Beer

Method: Pour the Laphroaig Select in a collins glass, followed by the five-spice syrup and bitters. Add ice, and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel.

*Five-Spice Syrup Ingredients:

2oz bottle of Five-Spice Blend
64oz fine sugar
32oz water

Method: Combine all ingredients a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce until all ingredients are blended. Let cool for 2 hours and refrigerate before use.

So, what do you think? Pretty dope, yes? Well, it is pretty dope. Now, for the important decisions: Laphroaig Select, 10 Year Old or Lore??

Laphroaig Select Laphroaig Select Scotch Whisky is a blend that brings the world’s favorite Laphroaig expressions together. The result is an exquisite new Laphroaig expression with an additional layer of complexity and depth. More approachable than the average Laphroaig, Select is the perfect introduction for aspiring Scotch drinkers. MSRP: $54.99
Laphroaig 10 YO: The best recognized of all Islay malts and Laphroaig’s flagship expression, 10 Year Old delivers a unique measure of Islay peat smoke, tangy, salt-laden air and an echo of sweetness. MSRP: $49.99
Laphroaig Lore: Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat and seaside minerality, Lore is unmistakably Laphroaig. The remarkable flavor is the result of liquid being drawn from a selection of casks including ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill sherry butts, smaller quarter casks and Laphroaig’s most precious stocks. MSRP: $124.99

I’m crushing on the Select right now, perfect for relative novice like myself. Whichever you choose, you’re going to get a fine whisky that you can make some Tartan Collins’ with…or have it all neat or rocks if you must.

What’s your opinion?

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Guy and the Blog received a product sample for the purpose of this review.

Thirsty Thursday: Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tartan Collins Cocktail was last modified: August 13th, 2018 by Bill Sweeney

4 comments

Janice August 5, 2016 - 12:48 AM

I have actually never had Scotch, but it is one of my husband’s favorite drinks. Thanks for sharing!

Akhil Sharma August 7, 2016 - 5:53 PM

Whiskeys were my favorite back in 2012, but I don’t drink alcohol anymore. Black label was my favorite, but this also looks so great. I’ll share this information with other people.