Single malt whiskey may not be your first choice when making a cocktail, but it can be an interesting and versatile addition to your cocktail repertoire, especially with the bolder American styles of the barley-based spirit. The best-known malt whiskey cocktail is the Rob Roy, which is basically a Manhattan with malt whiskey, typically Scotch, instead of rye or bourbon. While the swap makes for a completely different flavor profile, malt whiskey can be used in just about any cocktail that calls for whiskey with a little tweaking. At Old Line Spirits in Baltimore, Maryland, the focus is on American single malt whiskey, which is reflected in the seasonally rotating menu of the Ready Room Bar.
“Old Line was founded by Mark McLaughlin and me in 2016,” says Old Line co-founder Arch Watkins. “We focus on
