Best Substitutes for Blended Whiskey

Out of Blended Whiskey? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.

Blended Whiskey — spirit used in cocktails

Original Ingredient

Blended Whiskey

Spirit 40.00% ABV Smooth, grain-forward nose with vanilla and light caramel. Palate is approachable with mild sweetness, oak, and subtle rye spice. Clean, medium finish with gentle warmth.

Recommended Substitutes

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Whiskey

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Bourbon

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Rye Whiskey

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

General Substitution Tips

  • Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
  • For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
  • Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
  • For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.