Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey toasts to a sweet, indulgent sip

While there will always be a placed for a well-aged, robust whiskey, some drinkers prefer the sweeter side to life. Since 2015, Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey has satisfied flavor-whiskey lovers. The new Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey adds a toasted, buttery note to that sweet sip.

Some people are familiar with Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey. The Kentucky brand has transformed various chocolate forward flavors into an approachable whiskey. Whether enjoyed on the rocks, mixed into a cocktail or however a drinker pleases, the aged American whiskey is a contemporary take with a touch of sweetness in the glass.

With eight flavors in the line, the options sound like a dessert, not just a liquor. The flavors are Original Chocolate, Bourbon Ball, Caramel Turtle, Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate Mocha, Chocolate Cherry, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream.

Joining the line is Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey. Blended with the toasted barrel and a touch of whiskey spice, the notes of chocolate, caramelized brown sugar and butter brickle. It almost describes a cookie or blondie dessert.

Given the sweet notes, the whiskey works well in a variety of cocktails. From classic ones to a layered approach, these cocktails are a delightful introduction to the new flavored whiskey.

Ballotin Orange Toffee Smash

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey
• 3 oz orange juice
• Orange slices
• Mint sprigs

Directions:

• Muddle orange slice and mint springs in a mixing glass. Add Ballotin Toffee Whiskey, orange juice and ice. Stir to chill. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Looking at this cocktail, the brightness of the mint contrasts the rich buttery notes. In combination with the zesty notes from the citrus, the cocktail feels light and refreshing. Consider enjoying this cocktail as an aperitif.

Ballotin Iced Toffee Coffee

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey
• 3 oz cold brew coffee
• 2-3 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• Lemon twist

Directions:

• Mix Ballotin Toffee Whiskey, cold brew coffee, and Black Walnut Bitters in a Collins glass.

Given the buttery notes in the whiskey, the addition of the black walnut bitters adds a nice contrast. It keeps the coffee from being too bitter. Also, choose the cold brew wisely. Even though that style of coffee is smooth, the sweet notes

Ballotin Toffee Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Ballotin Toffee Whiskey
• ¾ oz Rye Whiskey
• 3-4 dashes of Orange Bitters

Directions:

• In a rocks or old-fashioned glass, muddle an orange slice and a cherry with or bitters. Mix Ballotin Toffee and Rye Whiskey in a mixing tin filled with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into rocks glass and fill with ice.

An Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail. By using the flavored whiskey, it makes that cocktail more approachable to a wider audience.

Ready to shake up the flavor in your glass? What do you think of flavored whiskeys?