At 45% ABV, it's got a good alcohol content that makes it perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks. It's not too complex, which makes it easy to drink, but it still has enough flavor to make it interesting. It's a great choice for any bourbon drinker, and works especially well in cocktails. If you're looking for a good, all-purpose Shake well and strain into a chilled glass. Another popular Tullamore Dew cocktail is the Tullamore Dew Old Fashioned. To make this cocktail, combine 2 ounces of Tullamore Dew whiskey, 1 sugar cube, and 2 dashes of angostura bitters in a Old Fashioned glass. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters together, then add ice and stir. While the high proof makes for a stiff drink, whether drinking neat or in a cocktail, the light spice on the palate may not complement cocktails with predominantly sweet ingredients. Another great high-proof option is Rossville Union Barrel Proof, made by MGP's Ross & Squibb Distillery. After meticulous consideration and a series of blind tastings, Balvenie 12 Doublewood is the smoothest single malt Scotch you can drink neat or in cocktails [4]. Unlike other single malt whiskies, it is exceptionally smooth and offers a taste experience and impressive tasting notes that belies its price point. References: Armagnac and the right rum are my favorite spirits to drink neat. While I never mixed the rum that I drink neat into a cocktail, I really enjoy the Armagnac based cocktail "Bastille". For those wo like Armagnac/Brandy and dry classic cocktails it's a must try. Averious • 2 yr. ago. Best bourbon overall: Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon - See at Total Wine. Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon has smooth, complex aromas and flavors, plus a delicious finish that makes for an outstanding neat drink. Best budget bourbon under $20: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon - See at Drizly. .

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