Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Single Malt Scotch Whisky is defined by law as whisky distilled from only malted barley, aged for a minimum of three years and produced by a single distillery. Although whisky can be produced anywhere in the world, “Scotch” is a protected status granted only to whisky distilled in Scotland.

1. Aberfeldy 21

Region: Highland 

Nose: Fresh and fragrant, with subtle notes of vanilla, sweet oak, some tannin and a light smokiness.

Palate: Flavorful, with lively oaky notes, loads of salty caramel, bit of licorice.

Finish: Nicely dry, a bit spicy, medium length and warming.

2. Aberlour 15

Region: Speyside 

Nose: Floral perfume, spicy orange and marmalade.

Palate: Rich and vanilla, malty, woody sweetness with apricot flavours, toffee and sherry notes.

Finish: Malty, mellow, with a certain spiciness and a touch of mint. 

3. Ardbeg - Corryvreckan

Region: Islay 

Nose: Floral, citrus, orange, orange peel, dried fruits, currants, vanilla, peaty, woody, maritime, sea spray, salt air.

Palate: Dark fruits, dark chocolate, dry, brut, clover, malt, oak, cedar, peat, smoky, maritime, savory.

Finish: Spicy, peppery, oak, toffee, almond, butter, briny, smoke, smooth, long.

4. Auchentoshan 

16 year old, Limited Edition

Region: Lowland 

Nose: Soft essence of vanilla, touch of honeyed caramel, some bourbon-like oak.

Palate: Perfectly smooth, woody, with hints of creamy vanilla, and a hint of tangerine.

Finish: Rich, medium length, vanilla, citrus and almond, some caramel. 

5. The Balvenie

PortWood, 21 year old

Region: Speyside 

Nose: Big and bold, tropical fruit, honey, banana taffy, some spice, faint oak, smooth and fragrant.

Palate: Smooth and balanced, honey, orange marmalade, toast, vanilla, oaky notes, with lots of tannins.

Finish: Long and smooth, peppery.

6. BenRiach 16

Region: Speyside 

Nose: Hazelnuts, dark honey, marzipan and malt.

Palate: Smokey with hints of malt, spices, honey and caramel, subtle fruit.

Finish: Rum-like, with a touch of smoke and peat. 

7. Bowmore 12

Region: Islay 

Nose: Very coastal with some brine, pleasantly smoky, medium-peaty, and notes of passion fruits, lemon, oranges and mangos.

Palate: Firm, floral, soft fruits, with notes of cocoa and peat.

Finish: Briefly intense, good peat, some light smoke, vanilla fudge, and notes of candied oranges.

8. Bowmore Darkest

Nose: Oaky, Oloroso sherry, peat smoke, rich, dark chocolate aromas, raisins and caramel.

Palate: Mouth-coating, rich and syrupy, with old Sherry, bitter chocolate, sweet toffee, and a hint of smoke.

Finish: Sweet with some smoke lingering in the long, robust finish. 

9. Brora

30 year old, Cask Strength

Region: Highland 

Nose: Lots of peat, new leather, fruity, oaky and musty.

Palate: Pepper, dried fruits, peat, sweet notes hints of ripe bananas, some grassiness, salty.

Finish: Beautifully balanced, long and flavorful, typically coastal, floral, peat, marzipan, leather, licorice and oak.

10. Bruichladdich 15

Region: Islay 

Nose: Fresh coastal sea air, some oak, vanilla, nuts, honey and a touch of brine.

Palate: Creamy and sweet, brine develops considerably, then notes of malt and pepper.

Finish: Long, gentle, flavorful, and slightly oily.