Scotch Wehay! Whisky Based Liqueur Recipe - Larder Love (2024)

Author: Karon Grieve

Recipe

Imagine a hot toddy with the warmth of whisky, the sweetness of honey, kick of ginger and zing of lemon. Well, that’s just a wee bit like my delicious Scotch Wehay! whisky liqueur. It’s sweet and deep with the freshness of citrus and sweet too.

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It’s here again, the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair and I am working every day of the fair giving talks and demos and teaching a craft class too.

In the food theatre I will be showing folks how to make my Scotch Weyhay! whisky liqueur, homemade Irish cream liqueur and my super quick Lemoncello too.

In the lifestyle theatre it will be handmade gifts from the larder including a perfect pedi pamper, sleep sacks and foodie gifts and I’ll also be teaching craft classes how to make my refab flowers that I used to sell through the famous Liberty’s of London.

All go, all busy!

I love making my own foodie gifts and my family and friends strangely enough all seem to enjoy the boozy gifts best. Every year I try to come up with some new hooch recipes to add to their little festive hampers. This Scotch Weyhay! Whisky Liqueur is definitely going in a few hampers this year and there will be a bottle in my own co*cktail cupboard too of course!

Check out my cookbooks that feature many great homemade liqueurs;

Naughty and Nice Edible Gifts For Christmas, Gourmet Gifts for Christmas which are both available as downloadable eBooks. And of course So Easy Christmas which is available as hardback and Kindle through Amazon.

I thought I’d share with you here the recipe I’ll be doing for my Scotch Weyhay! whisky liqueur. It is something you can whip together now and it will be ready for gifting at Christmas.

Ingredients for this whisky liqueur

  • 500ml scotch whisky
  • 1 unwaxed orange
  • 1 unwaxed lemon
  • 1 unwaxed lime
  • 2cm piece of fresh root ginger grated
  • sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 225g granulated sugar

Pro Tips

When yoou buy citrus fruit it is coated in a protective wax to make it last longer in the shops. You can buy fruit labeld as ‘unwaxed’. however, it’s super easy to remove the was from oranges and lemons yourself.

Simply scrub the fruit with a nailbrush in hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry on a clean tea towel.

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How to make Scotch Weyhay!

  • Pare the rind off the citrus fruits and pack into a large jar.
  • Squeeze in the citrus juice and add the whisky, sugar, ginger and rosemary.
  • Seal jar and shake well
  • Set aside in cool cupboard for 2 weeks shaking every day for first week to dissolve sugar.
  • Strain through a double layer of muslin to get a clear golden liquid and decant into pretty bottles.
  • Seal and label.

So there you have it, another quick and easy foodie gift for Christmas. There are lots more fab foodie gift ideas in my books, this one has been taken from my book So Easy Christmas.

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Looking for more super easy liqueurs to make at home? Then check out these recipes before you go;

How to make Christmas Cheer Liqueur

Chocolate whisky lover’s liqueur(+Video!)

Candy Cane Gin Liqueur

Scotch Mist Liqueur (aka copycat Drambuie)

Homemade Medieval spiced wine

Finally, if you do try this recipe don’t forget to leave a comment/star rating below as I just love to hear from readers. Want more Larder Love? Then follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter and sign up for my newsletter too of course.

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Scotch Wehay! Whisky Liqueur

Karon Grieve

A super tasty fruity sweet liqueur with the kick of scotch whisky

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Scottish

Servings 12 servings

Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Scotch whisky
  • 1 orange unwaxed or remove wax
  • 1 lemon unwaxed or remove wax
  • 1 lime unwaxed or remove wax
  • 2 cm ginger grated
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 225 g granulated sugar

MetricUS Customary

Instructions

  • Pare the rind off the citrus fruits and pack into a large jar.

  • Squeeze in the citrus juice and add the whisky, sugar, rosemary and ginger.

  • Seal jar and shake well

  • Set aside in cool cupboard for 2 weeks shaking every day for first week to dissolve sugar.

  • Strain through a double layer of muslin to get a clear golden liquid and decant into pretty bottles.

  • Seal and label.

Notes

Your Scotch Wehay! liqueur will keep for up to a year in a cool dark place.

Remove wax from citrus fruit by washing in hot soapy water using a nail brush and rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry on clean tea towel.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!

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Scotch Wehay! Whisky Based Liqueur Recipe - Larder Love (2024)

FAQs

What is a liqueur made with a Scotch whiskey base? ›

Drambuie /dræmˈbuːi/ is a golden-coloured, 40% ABV liqueur made from Scotch whisky, heather honey, herbs and spices.

What is a whiskey based liqueur? ›

Whisky liqueurs are a type of spirit made by combining whisky with a distilled sugar-based syrup. Whisky liqueurs are typically sweeter than whisky, and often have fruit or spice flavours added to them.

What is a liqueur made from old Scotch honey orange herbs and spices? ›

Drambuie is a whisky liqueur made of a blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs & heather honey, based on a century's old recipe. The name Drambuie is derived from Scots Gaelic 'An Dram Buidheach' and means “The Drink that Satisfies”. Won a Silver medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023.

What is the difference between whiskey and whiskey liqueur? ›

Whiskey Liqueur is broadly defined as a member of the liqueur family where whiskey is the base spirit and an influential flavor in the beverage. The main difference between whiskey and a whiskey liqueur is that the latter is sweet.

What is the difference between a liqueur and a base liquor? ›

Liquor v liqueur: What is the difference? The main difference between liquor and liqueur is the amount of sugar and alcohol in them. Firstly, liqueurs have much lower alcohol content than distilled spirits, and hover around the 15% to 30% ABV mark. While liquor has an alcohol content of usually over 38% ABV.

What not to eat with Scotch whiskey? ›

Avoid foods that are strong in garlic or overly spicy as these will kill the flavour of any whisky. Spirits with strong flavours often match well with stronger foods and lighter spirits with foods with a lighter flavour profile, but you want the elements to complement each other rather than being too matchy-matchy.

What is a scotch and soda called? ›

After all, it's just a combination of Scottish whisky, sparkling water and ice. In a glass. Mixing up a Scotch and soda should be as easy as falling off the proverbial log. However, it turns out there are a number of considerations that go into making the ideal version of this drink, also known as the Scotch highball.

What not to mix with whiskey? ›

Beer and whiskey are both beloved beverages, but they don't always mix well together. Mixing whiskey with beer can lead to an overwhelming and confusing taste. The flavors and carbonation of the beer can overpower the whiskey, resulting in a less enjoyable drinking experience.

What's the difference between a liqueur and a Scotch? ›

Scotch is made exclusively in Scotland and must be aged for at least three years, while whiskey can be made anywhere in the world and has no minimum aging requirement. Additionally, Scotch tends to have a smokier flavor due to the use of peat during the malting process.

How to drink whisky liqueur? ›

You can enjoy this whisky liqueur neat, as well as experience the flavours with lower alcohol content. Our whisky liqueur can be enjoyed as a sipping drink, in a shot glass, or mixed into your favourite whisky-based co*cktail.

Is Jack Daniel's a whiskey liqueur? ›

Jack Daniels is the world's best-selling American whiskey, loved for its spicy, smokey taste and sweet finish. Technically a straight bourbon, the company prefers the moniker "Tennessee Whiskey".

Is Cointreau or Triple Sec better? ›

In conclusion, whether you prefer Cointreau or triple sec, both orange liqueurs offer their own unique taste profiles that can be used in a variety of co*cktails. While Cointreau is a premium option with a higher price point and ABV, triple sec is a more affordable and sweeter alternative.

What liqueur is blended with cinnamon and whiskey? ›

Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours, very smooth yet not too sweet. A very popular shot drinking the US. Fireball was awarded 87 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute, and a Silver Medal from the International Review of Spirits.

What is Cutty Sark liquor? ›

Cutty Sark, Blended Scotch whisky

As an original and inimitable whisky launched at the heart of the Prohibition era, CUTTY SARK was deliberately created to defy conventions. With its inimitable smooth and mellow taste profile and its unique maritime and historical heritage CUTTY SARK will make you go on an adventure.

What liquors are made from Scotch? ›

  • Drambuie 15 Year Old LiqueurHalf Litre. 50cl / 43% ...
  • Stag's Breath Liqueur. 70cl / 19.8% ...
  • Bruadar Malt Whisky Liqueur. 70cl / 24% ...
  • Highland Nectar Scotch Whisky Liqueur. 50cl / 35% ...
  • Lucky Sod Irish Whiskey Liqueur. 70cl / 29% ...
  • Shanky's Whip Black Irish Whiskey Liqueur. 70cl / 33% ...
  • Glayva Liqueur. ...
  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream.

What liquor is Scotch based? ›

Scotch is a whisky (no e) that gets its distinctive smoky flavor from the process in which it is made: the grain, primarily barley, is malted and then heated over a peat fire.

Has Lochan Ora been discontinued? ›

Lochan Ora Liqueur 750mL (Discontinued) - My Liquor Online.

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