Discover Scotch’s versatility in the glass. This collection features complete recipes from America’s top whisky bars, developed to showcase simple, intentional serves that put Scotch front and center. Explore Johnnie Walker Black Label’s smoky balance, Lagavulin 16 year old’s powerful peaty character, Oban 14 year old’s coastal elegance, and Buchanan’s Deluxe 12 year old’s smooth, tropical notes, each cocktail designed to celebrate its distinct character in an approachable, modern way.
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Black Highball
Johnnie Walker Black Label, soda, citrus twist—classic and crisp.
- 1¼ oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 4 oz. chilled soda water
- Orange twist for garnish
Build in Highball glass over long ice. Stir gently. Garnish with twist, expressed over the drink to release the oils.
Johnnie Black Old Fashioned
Smoky backbone, subtle spice, citrus lift.
Recipe:
- 1¼ oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Lemon or orange peel for garnish
Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain over a large rock in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon or orange twist.
Johnnie Black Manhattan
A smoky twist on the timeless Manhattan.
Recipe:
- 1¼ oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- ½ oz. sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cherry for garnish
Stir over ice. Strain into chilled coupe. Garnish with cherry.
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Lagavulin Highball
Lagavulin’s smoky peat meets bright citrus.
Recipe:
- 1¼ oz. Lagavulin 16 year old
- 4 oz soda water
- Lemon peel or thyme sprig for garnish
Build in Highball glass over long ice. Stir lightly. Garnish with twist, expressed over the drink to release the oils.
Lagavulin Spicy Margarita
Smoky peat, citrus, and subtle heat in an Islay-accented riff on the classic.
- 1¼ oz. Lagavulin 16 year old
- ½ oz. lime juice
- ½ oz. jalapeño agave syrup*
- Lime wheel for garnish
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice with lime wheel garnish.
*Ingredients: 20 oz agave syrup, 5 oz hot water, 3-6 jalapeños (to taste). Stir agave with hot water, blend with jalapeños for 1 min, then strain, pressing to extract liquid.
Lagavulin Negroni
Bittersweet, peaty, and sophisticated.
Recipe:
- ½ oz. Lagavulin 16 year old
- ½ oz. Campari
- ½ oz. sweet vermouth
- Orange twist for garnish
Stir over ice. Strain into coupe or over large rock. Garnish with orange twist.
Oban 14 Year Old
Oban Highland Highball
Smooth coastal character with a citrus accent.
- 1¼ oz. Oban 14 year old
- 4 oz. chilled soda water
- Lemon peel or floral bitters for garnish
Build in Highball glass over long ice. Stir gently. Garnish with twist, expressed over the drink to release the oils.
Oban Jungle Bird by the Sea
A delightfully tropical Scotch serve.
- 1 oz. Oban 14 year old
- ½ oz. pineapple juice
- ½ oz. Campari
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- Barspoon of simple syrup
- Pineapple frond and lime wedge for garnish
Shake lightly with ice. Strain over a large rock in a rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple frond and/or lime wedge.
Oban Paper Plane
Bright and complex twist on a modern classic.
Recipe:
- ½ oz. Oban 14 year old
- ½ oz. Amaro Nonino
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. Aperol (or similar)
- Lemon peel for garnish
Shake with ice. Strain into a coupe and garnish with lemon peel.
Buchanan's Deluxe 12 Year Old
Buchanita
Vibrant, crowd-friendly tropical delight.
- 1 oz. Buchanan’s Deluxe 12 year old
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- Pineapple wedge and/or frond for garnish
Shake hard with ice for foam. Strain into rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge and/or frond.
Buchanan's Tropical Breeze
Bright, lush, and inviting.
Recipe:
- 1½ oz. Buchanan’s 12 year old
- 1 oz. guava or mango nectar (or blend)
- ½ oz. grapefruit juice
- Lime wheel and/or grapefruit wedge for garnish
Shake Buchanan’s, nectar, grapefruit juice, and syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with lime wheel or grapefruit wedge.
Buchanan's & Coconut
Unexpected, minimal, and delicious.
- 1½ oz. Buchanan’s Deluxe 12 year old
- Frozen coconut water ice cube(s)
Pour Scotch over coconut ice in rocks glass. No garnish needed.