Prince Edward

About the Prince Edward

Built around Timber Creek Florida Single Malt Whiskey, the Prince Edward is a stirred, citrus-bright variation on the classic Rob Roy that trades sweet vermouth for Lillet Blanc and adds a float of Drambuie for honeyed depth. What results is a coupe cocktail with real clarity, less syrupy than a traditional Rob Roy but still carrying whiskey warmth all the way through the glass. Single malt whiskey needs to hold its own against Lillet Blanc’s floral wine character and Drambuie’s honey and herb sweetness, and Timber Creek Florida Single Malt Whiskey is built for exactly that kind of company.

Since Timber Creek distills each grain separately and ages it in its own barrel before blending by component under the PureBlend method, the malt whiskey carries a clean grain backbone with just enough oak to keep it from washing out next to the two supporting liqueurs. House orange bitters and an orange twist finish the aromatics, reinforcing the citrus rather than covering the whiskey. To make it, stir the whiskey, Lillet Blanc, Drambuie, and orange bitters with ice until properly chilled and diluted, then strain into a chilled coupe.

Express the orange twist over the top just before serving so the citrus oil sits on the surface of the drink and hits the nose with the first sip. This is a cocktail suited to an evening with substantial, savory food: roast beef, aged cheddar, pickled onions, mustard pretzels, and smoked brisket all share the kind of richness and salt that a stirred, spirit-forward drink can cut through. Consider it for a dinner party where you want a whiskey option that reads lighter and more citrus-forward than a standard Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

The name itself likely nods to a version of the classic Rob Roy family of cocktails [VERIFY: exact origin and naming history of the “Prince Edward” variant not independently confirmed]. Whatever its background, treat it the way you would any stirred, spirit-forward drink: pour it for yourself and guests in moderation, and make sure everyone has arranged a ride home before the evening starts.

Built around Timber Creek Florida Single Malt Whiskey, the Prince Edward is a stirred, citrus-bright variation on the classic Rob Roy that trades sweet vermouth for Lillet Blanc and adds a float of Drambuie for honeyed depth. What results is a coupe cocktail with real clarity, less syrupy than a traditional Rob Roy but still carrying whiskey warmth all the way through the glass. Single malt whiskey needs to hold its own against Lillet Blanc’s floral wine character and Drambuie’s honey and herb sweetness, and Timber Creek Florida Single Malt Whiskey is built for exactly that kind of company.

Since Timber Creek distills each grain separately and ages it in its own barrel before blending by component under the PureBlend method, the malt whiskey carries a clean grain backbone with just enough oak to keep it from washing out next to the two supporting liqueurs. House orange bitters and an orange twist finish the aromatics, reinforcing the citrus rather than covering the whiskey. To make it, stir the whiskey, Lillet Blanc, Drambuie, and orange bitters with ice until properly chilled and diluted, then strain into a chilled coupe.

Express the orange twist over the top just before serving so the citrus oil sits on the surface of the drink and hits the nose with the first sip. This is a cocktail suited to an evening with substantial, savory food: roast beef, aged cheddar, pickled onions, mustard pretzels, and smoked brisket all share the kind of richness and salt that a stirred, spirit-forward drink can cut through. Consider it for a dinner party where you want a whiskey option that reads lighter and more citrus-forward than a standard Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

The name itself likely nods to a version of the classic Rob Roy family of cocktails [VERIFY: exact origin and naming history of the “Prince Edward” variant not independently confirmed]. Whatever its background, treat it the way you would any stirred, spirit-forward drink: pour it for yourself and guests in moderation, and make sure everyone has arranged a ride home before the evening starts.