Whiskey's vanilla-and-oak notes lend themselves to sweet builds with sugar, liqueurs and fruit. The list runs from the sweet-tart Whiskey Sour to the Mint Julep and honey-laced sippers.

Almond Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Bobby Burns
Blended Scotch whisky

Bobby Burns (Craddocks recipe)
Blended Scotch whisky, Rosso vermouth

Boulevardier
Bourbon

Godfather
Blended Scotch whisky

Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey

Manhattan (1886 recipe)
Bourbon, Rosso vermouth

Manhattan (1903 recipe)
Bourbon

Maple Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Reverse Manhattan
Rosso vermouth, Rye whiskey

Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather
Amaretto liqueur, Bourbon, Rye whiskey, Blended Scotch whisky

Toasted Old Fashioned Godfather
Rye whiskey, Bourbon

Vieux Carré
Rye whiskey, Cognac, Rosso vermouth

Chocolate Old Fashioned
Cherry bourbon, Calvados

Coffee Old Fashioned
Rye whiskey

Irish Old Fashioned
Irish whiskey

Islay Old Fashioned
Peated single malt whisky

Scotch Negroni
Blended Scotch whisky

Bloody Blood and Sand
Blended Scotch whisky, Cherry liqueur, Rosso vermouth

Old Fashioned Appetizer
Bourbon, Dubonnet/French rouge aromatised wine

Hot Toddy (scotch)
Blended Scotch whisky

Mint Julep
Bourbon

Mint Julep – IBA
Bourbon