Islay Scotch
Learn about Islay Scotch and its role in cocktails. It’s used in 4 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Bourbon Penicillin
A significant variation of the modern classic Penicillin, substituting bourbon for Scotch whisky. This swap creates a more approachable yet equally complex drink, trading smoky and peaty notes for the sweeter, fuller-bodied profile of bourbon.
Penicillin
Sam Ross's modern classic marries blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon and a smoky Islay float for soothing warmth.
Blood and Santa
A festive twist on Blood and Sand with Islay Scotch, cherry liqueur, Fernet-Branca, and fresh clementine juice—a holiday-themed modern classic.
Smoky Nail
A bold variation of the classic Rusty Nail where smoky Islay Scotch whisky replaces the traditional Highland malt, adding layers of peat smoke, brine, and medicinal complexity to the honeyed sweetness of Drambuie.