Top 24 Fruity Whiskies

Fruit and whisky

Fruity whisky is not an appellation; out whisky like scotch or bourbon can be fruity. By definition, it's a whisky with fruity aromas reminiscent of fruits such as apple, pear, citrus or exotic fruits.

How are our best fruity whiskies selected?

In general, fruity whiskies can come from all over the world, but there are certain regions that are more specialized in this field. In Scotland, for example, the Lowlands and Speyside regions are very popular with lovers of fruity whiskies. The climate of these regions is conducive to the production of this whisky, with the humidity and freshness of the grass.

What's more, a fruity whisky will not be peaty. In fact, peat is a fuel that releases thick black smoke, giving the whisky a smoky aroma that hides any fruity notes. Ireland, in particular, is renowned for its light, fruity Irish whisky, opting instead for closed kilns where the smells and fumes won't spoil the whisky.

Fruity whisky brands

In fruity whiskies, we generally find Scottish distilleries, notably Aberfeldy in the Higlands region and Aberlour in the Speyside region, a region renowned for providing distilleries with exceptionally pure freshwater. We also find a lot of Irish whisky with the Sexton and Teeling distilleries. France and Japan also offer whisky, with Armorik and Eddu in Brittany, and the Nikka and Fuji distilleries, very popular in Japan.

Tasting advice

To fully appreciate your whisky, pour a small quantity (between 1.5 and 3 centilitres) into a tasting glass. For the best tasting experience, make sure your whisky is at room temperature. If this is not the case, opt for whisky stones, which lower the temperature of your drink from 20° to around 10° without diluting it with water.