Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but here in Portland, it feels like the season is already here. A string of warm, sunny days has put some liveliness in everybody’s step, and even the most average weekday is starting to feel a bit more like a vacation. And there’s no better time than the changing of the season to freshen up the whiskey cabinet. So, in the spirit of summer, here are five great whiskeys for hot afternoons, long weekends, beachside lounging, and all the other good stuff that comes with summertime.
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As reported on Whiskey Reviewer, Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey fame likes his Rare Breed not just chilled, but actually straight from the freezer. Take that, vodka. While freezing whiskey would be sacrilege coming from anybody but Russell, it’s actually pretty great, especially with a big, brash whiskey like Rare Breed.
West Cork 10-Year-Old Single Malt
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This startlingly affordable 10-year-old Irish single malt evokes peach pie and shortbread cookies, with a slight waft of smoke. Light and airy, but not insubstantial, it’s perfect for draping over a few cubes of ice and accompanying you to the hammock on a Sunday afternoon.
Caol Isla 12-Year-Old Single Malt
What? Peated whisky in summer? Hear me out. While summer demands drinks that can cool and refresh, it also offers ample opportunity for lingering around campfires and barbecues as the sun goes down, a cool breeze teasing at your bare feet. Caol Isla delivers satisfying peat smoke in a feather-light format, with a satisfying, briny salinity. Perfect for camping, canoeing, or any other outdoor adventure.
