Malt Boulevardier

About the Malt Boulevardier

Equal parts Timber Creek’s Florida Single Malt Whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth make up the Malt Boulevardier, a stirred, bittersweet cocktail in the same family as the Negroni but built on whiskey instead of gin. The Campari supplies a bold, bitter-orange backbone, the sweet vermouth softens that bitterness with herbal sweetness, and the single malt whiskey adds a toasted, grain-forward weight that keeps the whole drink from tasting purely bitter. This is a cocktail where the whiskey has to hold its own against two strongly flavored partners, and Florida Single Malt Whiskey is built for exactly that kind of company. Because Timber Creek distills its grains separately and ages each one in individual barrels before blending under its PureBlend process, the whiskey carries real depth and structure rather than getting flattened by the equal-parts format.

Note that Campari is a widely known bittersweet Italian liqueur and is not a Timber Creek product; it’s used here as it appears in the classic Boulevardier recipe. To build the drink, stir all three ingredients with ice until well chilled, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, and finish with an orange peel expressed over the top. The Malt Boulevardier is a good choice for an after-dinner drink or a cool-weather evening when you want something bittersweet and warming rather than light and fruity. On the food side, smoked meats are a strong match, since the char and smoke echo the whiskey’s own toasted notes, and tapas work well too, letting the bitterness of the Campari cut through richer small plates like charcuterie or fried dishes.

A wide orange peel, cut generously and expressed firmly over the glass, does a lot of work in this cocktail, releasing citrus oils that soften the Campari’s bitterness before the first sip. This is a strong, spirit-forward pour best enjoyed slowly and in moderation, so take it easy, pace your evening, and always have a safe way to get home afterward.

Equal parts Timber Creek’s Florida Single Malt Whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth make up the Malt Boulevardier, a stirred, bittersweet cocktail in the same family as the Negroni but built on whiskey instead of gin. The Campari supplies a bold, bitter-orange backbone, the sweet vermouth softens that bitterness with herbal sweetness, and the single malt whiskey adds a toasted, grain-forward weight that keeps the whole drink from tasting purely bitter. This is a cocktail where the whiskey has to hold its own against two strongly flavored partners, and Florida Single Malt Whiskey is built for exactly that kind of company. Because Timber Creek distills its grains separately and ages each one in individual barrels before blending under its PureBlend process, the whiskey carries real depth and structure rather than getting flattened by the equal-parts format.

Note that Campari is a widely known bittersweet Italian liqueur and is not a Timber Creek product; it’s used here as it appears in the classic Boulevardier recipe. To build the drink, stir all three ingredients with ice until well chilled, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, and finish with an orange peel expressed over the top. The Malt Boulevardier is a good choice for an after-dinner drink or a cool-weather evening when you want something bittersweet and warming rather than light and fruity. On the food side, smoked meats are a strong match, since the char and smoke echo the whiskey’s own toasted notes, and tapas work well too, letting the bitterness of the Campari cut through richer small plates like charcuterie or fried dishes.

A wide orange peel, cut generously and expressed firmly over the glass, does a lot of work in this cocktail, releasing citrus oils that soften the Campari’s bitterness before the first sip. This is a strong, spirit-forward pour best enjoyed slowly and in moderation, so take it easy, pace your evening, and always have a safe way to get home afterward.