You have your bottle — now it’s time to enjoy it properly. Whether you picked up a smooth bourbon, a spicy rye, or a bold American whiskey, we’ve got the perfect cocktail to match your bottle. Here’s one great way to sip each style — plus a few bottles worth trying next time.
🥃 Got Bourbon? Try an Old Fashioned.
Bourbon's rich notes of vanilla and caramel make it the perfect base for an Old Fashioned — a cocktail that's as easy to make as it is to love.
Recipe:
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2 oz bourbon
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1 sugar cube or ½ tsp simple syrup
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2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Orange peel for garnish
Stir it all together over ice and garnish with that orange twist. Smooth, classic, and seriously satisfying.
Next bourbons to try:
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Woodford Reserve – bold and balanced
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Basil Hayden – light and refined
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Elijah Craig Small Batch – rich with toasted oak
🌶 Picked Up Rye? Mix a Manhattan.
Rye whiskey brings the spice — and that makes it the star of a great Manhattan.
Recipe:
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2 oz rye whiskey
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1 oz sweet vermouth
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2 dashes bitters
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Cherry for garnish
Stir with ice, strain into a coupe glass, and enjoy that perfect kick.
Ryes to try next:
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WhistlePig 10 Year – premium and powerful
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High West Double Rye – spicy and complex
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Bulleit Rye – bold and affordable
Got American Whiskey? Shake Up a Whiskey Smash.
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this is the kind of drink American whiskey was made for.
Recipe:
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2 oz American whiskey
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3 lemon wedges
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½ oz simple syrup
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A few mint leaves
Muddle the lemon and mint, shake with whiskey and ice, then strain. Perfect for porch sipping or laid-back nights in.
More American whiskey to explore:
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded – extra bold
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Uncle Nearest 1856 – award-winning and historic
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Horse Soldier Premium – smooth with a story
Ready to try something new?
You’ve got the glass. We’ve got the next bottle. Explore our full whiskey collection and discover your next favorite.
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