Summer Whisky

I believe you can always drink any whisky you like. You can easily associate a peated whisky with a summer's BBQ or a campfire. But I guess you're looking for something fruity and light. Well There are plenty of Speyside whiskies with such a profile or one of the few lowland whiskies. Maybe try some islanders like Jura or Arran. Or an Old Pulteney 17, Cardhu, Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Tobermory, Balvenie, Bladnoch,.....

The other thread of the same title is here: connosr.com/wall/discussion/…

I would add: OP12; Glenmorangies Nectar/Astar/Artein/Ealanta; Arrans Original/10/14; Glenfiddich 14/19; some ryes (Wiser's Legacy); white wine finishes; and rum finishes.
But the list can really be endless...

Consider The Macallan Fine Oak Series (i.e. the 10, 12, 15, and 17). Any one of these would be great on a summer day. The Fine Oak 10 makes a great cocktail mixed with lime & ginger ale or ginger beer.

Summer for me is a time of allergies and sniffles. Can anyone suggest how to survive summer and enjoy scotch, bourbon, or other spirits?

@Nozinan haha I guess enjoy your drink in the comforts of your home. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

@Malt-Nuisance doesn't help......

I asked the same question and a smart lady suggested Compass Box Great King Street Artist Blend to me. I am typically a big flavor kind of guy and definitely not a blend lover. However, this is not your typical blend. It does have more distinct flavors and aromas that can be picked out easily IMO. Of course that is strictly just an opinion. I do find it more of a premium crafted blend than the typical Chivas, JW black, etc. It is light, refreshing, and interesting enough to make me content with it. That same lightness is what I love about it when mother nature turns the thermostat up a hair. My bottle was around $43. While it isn't my go to, it does hold a spot in my cabinet when the mood strikes. Just figured I'd pass on a suggestion that worked out for me.

I like the Japanese whiskies in really hot weather or a Balvenie Caribbean cask. My favorite Japanese whisky at the moment is Nikka Taketsuru 17 year old Pure Malt Whisky.

In mild summer weather, I tend to enjoy a bourbon sometimes. The Hudson Four Grain is quite good. I'm enjoying that a great deal.

As for peated, try the new Longrow 10 Year. Great price for what you get. $50 where I am. It's got just the right amount of "farmy" to be old school style whisky.

Nicely light and refreshingly citrusy, try AnCnoc 12.

Ancnoc 12 yr, Ancnoc 16 yr, Ancnoc Peter Arkle edition #3, Tullibardine Sovereign, Tullibardine 225, Glenmorangie Nectar'Dor, Scapa 16 yr, Oban 14 yr, Old Pulteney 12 yr, Balvenie 12 yr & 15 yr Single Barrel.

@Nozinan Vitamin D3...

Up until a few years ago - I was on Flonase nasal spray for the better portion of 20 years during spring/summer/fall...It certainly helped, but when one of the MD's in the emergency room of the hospital in which I work had suggested I try Vitamin D3 (suggested 5,000 oto 10,000 iu)...

Now - for 3 years - no Flonase - no allergy issues!

What I take is 'Nature's Bounty' D3-5000 iu...I take 2 small gel caps every morning (total of 10,000 iu).

Good luck!

@Malt-Nuisance, 40 years of whisky enjoyment has taught me to be flexible and allowed me ample time to experiment with various delivery systems. I take my whisk(e)y neat, but sometimes a fella might want a cold drink...maybe you could try something over ice, perhaps in a Canadian Glencairn glass. Whisky changes dramatically when chilled/diluted and sometimes for the better. I don't do this often; however it is a nice treat in hot/ humid weather when beer or iced tea just won't cut it.

Some connosr members have reported their experiences with ice and whisky - one that comes to mind is Macallan Cask Strength and ice (my favorite sherried malt - please forgive me as I don't recall who suggested the ice chip in Mac Cask).

@FMichael Great selection for summer, I tried the Tullibardine 225 for the first time a while back and agree with that addition to the OP12, Balvenie 12 an 15, AnCoc 12 and 16 as well. I would also consider Isle of Skye 8 & 12 both are good summertime whisky's. @Malt_Nuisance hope this was helpful. :)

Thanks all for your suggestions!

Tormore 12 does it for me in the warmer months...

A few would fit the bill for a good summer dram. I’m a bit conventional; so I tend to like them light and bright when the mercury rises. Pulteney 12, Glenmo Original, Glencadam 10, Hakushu 12, Balblair ’01, Glen Moray 10, An Cnoc 12, or even Walker Gold (18, not Reserve).