Throughout summterime, a whisky with sky-high proof doesn’t all the time match the invoice. However there are many expressions with decrease proofs (and value tags) that ship large taste and refreshing outcomes. We’ve rounded up a collection of six whiskies to suit the season, all priced underneath $100 and bottled at or under 50% ABV.
Andalusia Triple Distilled American Single Malt, 50%, $55
Triple distillation is often for the Irish whiskey set, however this Texas distiller pays homage to the Emerald Isle, begetting a lighter-profile American single malt. A barbecue lover’s dream, redolent with hints of candy barbecue sauce and char, with loads of lemon meringue and stone fruit to maintain issues complicated.
Glendronach Ode to the Embers Sherry & Smoke Highland Single Malt Scotch, 48.4%, $91
A part of Glendronach’s The Grasp’s Anthology, this peated single malt is aged in each oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. A pleasant array of sweetness, spice, mesquite, and natural flavors makes for a symphony in every sip.
New Riff Bottled in Bond Balboa Kentucky Straight Rye, 50%, $55
Depth, texture, and taste all aligned on this bottled in bond rye from New Riff, which is created from an heirloom grain varietal. Rye spice is supported by caramel, sweet corn, pink berries, orange peel, and occasional ice cream.
Outdated Fitzgerald 7 12 months previous Bottled in Bond Bourbon (2025 Launch; Spring 2018 Classic), 50%, $60
The latest launch from Outdated Fitzgerald is a core expression that must be far simpler to search out than its Decanter Sequence counterparts. Loads of fruit—pink berries, peach cobbler, banana cut up—meld with baking spice, caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, and bubble gum.
Outdated Pulteney 12 12 months previous Highland Single Malt Scotch, 40%, $55
A coastal delight that’s a part of Outdated Pulteney’s core vary, this Highland single malt brings fruit, spice, and a touch of salt to the desk.
Templeton Straight Rye, 45%, $30
That is the Iowa model’s new flagship rye, created from a (sourced) 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill. A viscous mouthfeel is buoyed by orange peel, licorice, candied nuts, espresso bean, and strawberry jam.
