Delicious Whisky Cocktails for Summer

— DELICIOUSLY REFRESHING WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR SUMMER — 

The two Gladstone Axe Whiskies are a modern twist on classic Scotch and were created with the aim to demystify Scotch and encourage a broader audience to try whisky in cocktails and as a mixed drink, perfect for Summer drinking.

 The whiskies were created in honour of William Gladstone, four-times Prime Minister during the reign of Queen Victoria. In 1860 he signed the Spirts Act which allowed the blending of Scotch Whisky for the first time, essentially creating the Scotch Whisky industry as we know it today.     An exceptionally smooth blend of single malt Scotch whiskies from Scotland’s finest single malt distilleries, matured in American Oak Bourbon barrels. The whiskies are made from 100% malted barley and are from 14 different Highland and Islay single malt distilleries.

A DROP OF BLOOD

— Spicy & Fruity — 

50ml The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe | 125ml Cherry Juice | 25ml Parts Lime Juice | 1 Hotel Starlino Maraschino Cherry 

In a cocktail shaker pour The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe, cherry juice, lime juice, and an ice cube. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with a Hotel Starlino Maraschino Cherry.

HIGHBALL

— Crisp & Fresh — 

50ml The Gladstone Axe American Oak | Soda

Just add The Gladstone Axe American Oak to a long glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with a slice of orange.

MINT JULEP

— Slightly Sweet & Refreshing — 

50ml The Gladstone Axe American Oak | Mint Leaves | 1tsp Powderered Sugar | 1tsp Water 

Muddle the mint, sugar and water in your glass. Add ice and a shot of The Gladstone Axe American Oak. Give it a good stir and garnish with a mint sprig.

THE GRAND OLD MAN

— Smooth & Sweet — 

50ml The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe | Sugar Syrup to taste | 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters | Orange Slice

Shake over ice, strain into a tumbler, and garnish with slice of orange.

THE ROB ROY

— Complex & Sweet — 

75ml The Gladstone Axe American Oak | 40ml Starlino Vermouth | 1 to 2 dashes of bitters (to taste) | Hotel Starlino Maraschino Cherry to garnish

Into a mixing glass filled with ice, pour The Gladstone Axe American Oak, Starlino Vermouth and bitters. Stir well and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a Hotel Starlino Maraschino Cherry.

THE ZEAL

— Complex & Fruity — 

75ml The Gladstone Axe American Oak  | 40ml Stambecco Amaro | 15ml Hotel Starlino Vermouth | Orange Peel to express and garnish

Into a mixing glass containing ice, pour The Gladstone Axe American Oak, Stambecco and Hotel Starlino Vermouth and stir. Strain into a coupe glass. Express an orange peel on top and garnish.

The Gladstone Axe American Oak RRP: from £29.95. Available from Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange

The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe RRP: from £29.95. Available from Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange

To find out more information:

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