Light Summer Whisky Suggestions

[Gregor]

Now that the sun has been shining for more than 3 days in a row without rain i guess summer has arrived in Scotland. I wondered what others drink or would suggest as a good, enjoyable light whisky for drinking in the summer weather. If you are like me, i tend to keep away from the heavier peated whisky this time of year.

[sorren]

Hi Gregor...
Now the sun has decided to show its face and wont go away i reach for one of my bottles of Auchentoshan,( ok i know it does not make a difference come sun or rain for me ) its usually a bottle of 12 or classic, both these bottles are light and easy to drink on a hot evening, i also like a wee nip of hp12 the nose on this is just fantastic........

[Archer]

I must admit i tend to reach for the lighter style whiskies in the warm weather. Like Sorren i also enjoy Auchentoshans offerings, recently i have been drinking the Auchentoshan Three Wood. Also Cragganmore 12 is very enloyable and easy to drink on a summers evening.

[Alexppp]

Apart from peaty whiskies, I also normally avoid anything over 43% - I recently had a Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and even though I like it I found it too rich and cloying in this heat. So I normally go for simple stuff - Glenmorangie 10, Glenlivet & Glenfiddich 12. Also I enjoy Bowmore Enigma when I want a hint of peat that's not overpowering.

[Keith]

A few light easy to drink whiskies i enjoy are Glengoyne 10, 12 & 17, An Cnoc 12, Glen Grant

[jcarrick]

This time of year i tend to drink more medium bodied, medium sweet, fruity, floral, honeyed, malty whiskies such as Aberfeldy, Longmorn, Balvenie, Glenlivet and Benromach my list could go on but you get the idea.

[Bookie]

I find Glengoyne 10 or Macallan 10 Fine Oak goes down very well on a warm night

[McKay]

good old Glenfiddich 12 and Glenmorangie 10 i find to be enjoyable on a warm night but it has to be a cold beer on a warm afternoon.

[Brummie]

I will add Bladnoch to the list.