Choose spicy rye, blended Scotch, Tennessee, Canadian, or Fireball with cold cider; bourbon is best showcased in hot preparations or complementary cocktails; Irish is mellow.
Apple And Whiskey Make A Refreshing Pair In This Easy Cocktail - Tasting Table
Washington Apple cocktail pairs apple sweetness and tartness with whiskey; using Calvados and real apples yields more authentic, sophisticated orchard flavors than sour apple schnapps.