One of the wonders of whiskey&mdash;besides its brilliance served both neat and as the base of a wide array of cocktails&mdash;is its adaptability to geography and culture. Whiskey is made all over the world, where different distilling methods and base ingredients present a kaleidoscope of flavors and aromas. From Japan to Scotland to Ireland to Canada to the hollers of Kentucky, Tennessee and beyond where bourbon, rye and good old fashioned moonshine dominate the landscape, let this curated list of whiskey-based cocktails take you on a journey to explore the many styles of this beloved spirit.  

The Gran Old Flag

Backsliding Presbyterian

Old Fashioned #1

Rob Roy