Hot ToddyvsPenicillin
Which one fits your taste?
Hot Toddy
A soothing hot mix of whiskey, honey, lemon, and warm water, perfect for cold nights.
Penicillin
A modern classic of blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon, finished with a smoky Islay float.
Hot Toddy
Penicillin
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Mug
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, spicy
spicy, sweet
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Hot Toddy and Penicillin share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and spicy and warming. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (whiskey vs. whiskey) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.