Whyte & Mackay Light 70cl

Scotch Spirit • 70cl • 21.5%
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Whyte & Mackay Light
£12.71
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Country Scotch Spirit
Region Other Scotch Spirit
Distillery/Brand Whyte & Mackay

Whyte & Mackay Light

Here we have Whyte & Mackay's answer to low ABV tipples. Whyte & Mackay Light is a spirit drink blends together Scotch whisky and sherry before it spent some time in both sherry casks and bourbon barrels. Weighing in at 21.5% ABV, it can be enjoyed over ice or in a longer serve with soda.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Notes of silky caramel, dried fruit and berries with a subtle hint of smoke.

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Reviews for Whyte & Mackay Light
Love it
First class
Dougie , United Kingdom
2 years ago
Good Entry level mixer
It's never going to compete with a fine single malt, but then it really isn't supposed to. It works great as a mixer and does a good job of introducing people to whisky drinks, especially if their palate isn't accustomed to strong bitter tastes.

The substantially lower alcohol content is also nice for those who desire a larger drink without the consequences. Overall, if you want to sample rich flavours in a neat drink, this isn't for you, but if you want a smooth spirit to add to a soft drink it'll do just right.
Master of Malt Customer
3 years ago
Excellent for its niche
It's never going to be a fair comparison to rate a 20% abv whisky alongside a standard one; alcohol is too important to the overall taste and texture.

Until food science advances enough to make a convincing NA whisky, this has a very useful place at the bar for lower-alcohol cocktails. I have enjoyed this in low-abv Boulevardier variations, and in Manhattans/Rob Roys where I wanted an unusual vermouth to be the star. Also useful for when you want the ritual but not the full intoxicating power of a cocktail, like for a greeting-drink with your guests when you haven't really got dinner in hand yet, or to touch up after-dinner coffee when you've already had plenty to drink.

I don't know of many (any?) other products on the market with an in-between-wine-and-spirits abv, that do the same flavour work that this does. That's worthwhile and I'm glad this is available, but it's a distinct product from actual whisky so expectations should be set accordingly.
Joshua B , United Kingdom
3 years ago
Crap. No stars
Absolutely Rubbish. And for what it is definitely overpriced
Master of Malt Customer
4 years ago
Really bad
Terrible tastes like petrol if you are going to blend whiskey with cherry you should use more aged whisky
Mark j , United Kingdom
4 years ago
Crap
Crap
Johnnie W , United Kingdom
4 years ago
No ???????????
Why would you dare make a diet whisky👎👎👎😩😩😩😩?????
Master of Malt Customer
4 years ago
Better to drink less of the real stuff
Horrible
Master of Malt Customer
4 years ago
A bit disappointing as I only really got the smokey taste
The overbearing taste is too smokey. This spoils the experience, I was hoping to find tasty midweek tipple that replicated a taste similar to Mainstream Whyte & Mackay blended.
Master of Malt Customer
4 years ago
Lovely
This Whisky is a whisky without its punch as in there is no fire ! Very smooth with a woody after taste. I found it to be quite a nice change. It only looses points on its strength but for its price come on this is a little cracker. Lovely price and a lovely drink.
Lee W , United Kingdom
4 years ago