The Kentucky Derby is around the corner and we’ve got whisky cocktails on our mind – Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Sours, and of course, the doll of the derby, the Mint Julep. And while your first thought for the base of a mouthwatering Mint Julep may be to reach for bourbon, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Struan Ralph has blown us away with a bold spin on the southern classic utilizing Glenfiddich’s newest permanent addition: Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve.

“Switch up this classic American cocktail with the Single Malt Scotch that re-wrote the rule book. Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve is aged in two bourbon casks, the second a heavily charred virgin oak cask, unique to the Kelvin Cooperage and the Glenfiddich distillery. This cask finishing brings rich flavors of vanilla, summer fruits and caramelized oak, the perfect base for your new favorite Mint Julep. Glenfiddich 14 is bottled at a higher strength to bring all the complexity of double barrel aging to life.”

If you won’t be heading to Kentucky for Derby Day, you can still take some southern comfort in your own home with the Malt Julep.

Malt Julep

Created by Struan Ralph, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador  

Ingredients:

2 parts Glenfiddich 14 Year Old

Bruised mint leaves

Simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Method: Build with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs in a traditional Julep cup