# Scotch whisky

> Used in 2 IBA official cocktails, around 40% ABV.

- Shelf: Spirits
- Spirit family: [Whiskey cocktails](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/whiskey-cocktails/index.md)
- Also searched as: blended scotch, whisky

## Cocktails with Scotch whisky

- [Penicillin](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/penicillin/index.md): uses 60 ml
- [Rusty Nail](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/rusty-nail/index.md): uses 45 ml

## Goes with

What shows up alongside Scotch whisky most often on the IBA list.

- [Lemon juice](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/lemon/index.md): in 1 of these cocktails
- [Honey](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/honey/index.md): in 1 of these cocktails
- [Fresh ginger](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/ginger/index.md): in 1 of these cocktails
- [Islay single malt](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/islay-scotch/): in 1 of these cocktails
- [Drambuie](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/drambuie/): in 1 of these cocktails

## Close substitutes

With substitutes switched on in My bar, any of these count as Scotch whisky.

- [Bourbon](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/bourbon/index.md): 6 cocktails
- [Rye whiskey](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/rye/index.md): 7 cocktails
- [Irish whiskey](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/irish-whiskey/index.md): 2 cocktails

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