How to drink and mix William Lawson's luxury whisky

William Lawson's distillery produces a scotch that is unusual in its kind. The vast majority of Scottish brands have a distinctive smoky undertone in their flavor profile. In none of the varieties from the brand named after William Lawson's it is not traceable.

In the article we will pay tribute to the rich history of the long-standing producer of spirits and share tips on how and with what to best consume this noble blended whiskey.

Curious facts from the history of the brand

In terms of brand name, William Lawson's is different from its competitors. The brand is named not in honor of the founder of the distillery (as with most Scotch scotches), but the name of a successful sales manager who came to the company several decades after its creation.

By the way, it was created not in Scotland at all, but in the main competitor country in the field of whisky making - in Ireland. Another very interesting aspect: the distillery located far across the ocean almost went bankrupt because of the Prohibition in America. The fact is that scotch connoisseurs from the USA were the main consumers of the brand's products at that time. It is good that now everyone can buy this whiskey, and the price of William Lawson's allows you to do this.

Classic rules of serving the drink

In order to fully enjoy the rich blend of elite scotch one should follow the traditions regarding the serving of the drink. Experts insist that the temperature of serving William Lawson's whiskey should be in the range of 18-20 ° C.

If the temperature is too high, the alcohols will suppress the aromas of the bouquet, and if you drink it chilled, most of the pleasant taste nuances will be lost. It is recommended to serve this scotch in “rox” glasses. Before taking the first sip it is worth to feel the bouquet of flavors with your sense of smell. Drink slowly in small sips, this will give you the opportunity to properly feel and “recognize” the blend.

Should I dilute or mix elite scotch?

Like most other scotches, gourmet “traditionalists” prefer to enjoy William Lawson's as it is. They are convinced that this is the only way to realize the full charm and nobility of the drink. However, if pure whisky is too strong for you, you can dilute it with juice, sweet soda or mineral water in any proportions.

This scotch (especially the Super Spiced variety with pronounced fruity shades) is actively used by bartenders as the main ingredient of author's cocktails. Its rich blend can be quite successfully combined with other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

What about an appetizer for scotch?

In different regions of Britain, it is customary to drink scotch (including blended varieties) without an appetizer, in an atmosphere of semi-darkness and with a sense of relaxation. However, if you don't want to drink scotch without appetizers, boiled calamari, fresh fruit slices and bitter chocolate will go well with this drink.