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Glen Moray Whisky: Cask Exploters since 1897

It was a pleasure to attend the whisky Masterclass on assignment with Sydney Scoop. As celebrations continue throughout the week in the lead up to International Whisky Day tomorrow we explore a major export region of the world. Scotland is home to over 130 whisky distilleries. Glen Moray Whisky hosted a masterclass led by Ambassador, Iain Allan who reintroduced us to its history with a…

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Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Part of the Elgin Heritage Collection, this is an excellent addition to the Speyside distillery’s roster.

At Home in Elgin

Glen Moray Distillery has been about since 1897, based in the Speyside town of Elgin. Here, it started off life as the Elgin West Brewery, producing ales since 1830. They expanded into whisky in 1897 and have been producing excellent malt in the meantime.

Today they are helmed by Graham Coull, who is the fifth Master Distiller. Under Coull’s guidance, the distillery has gone through a number of changes and are becoming a well recognised competitor to many of the bigger brands that dominate the market.

They have a series of collections that explore different aspects of their history in Elgin, with the Elgin Classic Collection forming the core range. Also included are the Elgin Prestige, Elgin Reserve and Elgin Heritage. The first two are Single malts, and the latter is a collection in itself. The point of these is to celebrate and showcase the masterful quality of the malt made at Glen Moray.

Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the latest edition to the Elgin Heritage Collection. Released earlier this year (2019), it is full of flavour and a brilliant expression to add to the already amazing Heritage line up.

The collection already consists of three age statemented malts; a 12 year old, 15 year old and 18 year old, as well as Fired Oak, which has been matured in heavily charred American oak casks. The Portwood 21 Year Old has been matured in American oak casks and finished in port casks sourced directly from Portugal.

Tasting notes for Glen Moray 21 Year Old Port Wood Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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The nose begins with caramel and oak wood. It is sweet and tart, bursting with summer berries and vanilla. Hints of honey, more oak and cranberries add a lot of flavour.

The palate is rich and full of heat. It has chilli powder, nutmeg and cayenne pepper to add some warmth. Chocolate, coffee notes and more vanilla makes for a full bodied malt. It has a slightly chewy texture, with caramel and treacle toffee.

The finish is bold, lingering on spice and sweetness.

Glen Moray have done well with their most recent addition. The Portwood is sophisticated and elegant, bringing excellent quality and taste to fans of the distillery.

What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below and let’s have a chat! 

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Mossburn Vintage Casks No 29 Macduff 2007 14YO 46%

Mossburn Vintage Casks No 29 Macduff 2007 is a third party bottling of Highland Single Malt Whisky. This bottling has a Ruby Port wine cask finish and is part of Mossburn’s Vintage Casks range, a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks. 

Mossburn Distillers & Blenders is a brand new Scotch whisky project owned by Marussia Beverage which is part of the empire controlled by Swedish billionaire Frederik Paulsen. The company is headquartered at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders on the site of the former Jedforest Hotel. Their new distillery, called Reivers Distillery, will be one of the first new distilleries to be built in the Borders for over 150 years. Mossburn have also established Torabhaig Distillery on the Isle of Skye, which opened in 2017 (the second distillery on Skye after Highland Park). The parent company also own the Kaikyo Distillery in Japan which produces Hatozaki whiskies. Not content with this, they have also created the peaty Caisteal Chamuis whisky range. The first Mossburn bottlings were released in 2017.

Building a whisky distillery and waiting for whisky to come online (the spirit has to be aged for at least 3 years before it can even be called whisky) is a long term project. So, in the meantime, Mossburn have started the ball rolling by bottling a small collection of ever-changing single malt whiskies and two permanent blended malts, an Island and Speyside, with bespoke cask bills. There are also some very limited occasional single cask bottlings.

The Macduff Distillery sits is located in the seaside town of the same name on the banks of the River Deveron, next to the Moray Firth. It is a modern distillery, built in 1960, and the whisky produced here is normally bottled as Glen Deveron or The Deveron, a popular brand in Italy. The spirit made here has a beautiful nutty character and good weight. The owners of the distillery are John Dewar & Sons, a subsidiary of Bacardi.

Mossburn Vintage Casks No 29 Macduff was distilled in 2007 and bottled as a 14 year old whisky.

Bottled at a cask strength of 56.4% ABV without any colouring or chill filtration.

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On Ep20 of the #WWWWWD #podcast, we talk #whisky & #TV with DeAnna Powell, Glen Moray Brand Ambassador. Topics: #Cocktails #LarryDavid #SerialKillers Old Guy Comic Actors #SquidGame and SO MUCH MORE! #whiskey #booze #chitchat #conversation #podcastersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1P8tlLTWw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The spirit and stories of Glen Moray’s most famous warehouse are being wrapped up in time for Christmas this year, with the inaugural release from the distillery’s new ‘Warehouse 1 Collection’: Glen Moray Sauternes Cask Matured expression. Launched today (23rd November), this dazzling new cask strength dram is packed with festive flavours of dark chocolate, caramel, Seville orange and spice, having matured in Warehouse 1 for 14 years, exclusively in five sweet Sauternes wine casks. The resulting whisky is a luxurious mix of Glen Moray’s smooth, light Speyside style with the aromatic, honeyed sweetness of France’s most famous dessert wine. Sauternes Cask Matured will be the first in a new collection of eclectic, small batch releases from Glen Moray, named in honour of Warehouse 1: the Elgin distillery’s blue-fronted dunnage warehouse where an adventurous assortment of interesting and innovative casks are tucked away, quietly maturing for future release. Tasting Notes Nose: Dark chocolate and espresso with rich toffee and sweet fruit, oak and a gentle touch of spice. Taste: Sumptuous and complex, syrupy and mouth-coating with hints of dark chocolate, coffee and a touch of salted caramel, balanced with rich oak, vanilla cream, sweet berries, Seville orange and subtle spice. Finish: Long, lingering, sweet and fruity with a touch of allspice. Distilled and bottled in 2006, this new expression is exclusive to the UK market and, with just 1248 bottles available, is set to be sought after as a Christmas treat for whisky lovers. Glen Moray’s Head of Whisky Creation Dr Kirstie McCallum said: ‘We’re very proud to be releasing our Sauternes Cask Matured expression in time for the festive season – and as the first whisky in our new Warehouse 1 Collection. This is an absolute cracker of a dram, and a perfect marriage of Glen Moray’s spirit with all the rich, deliciously sweet flavours you would enjoy in a glass of Sauternes. It’s a real celebration of flavour and Glen Moray’s passion for unusual cask maturation’. Commenting on the new Warehouse 1 Collection, Glen Moray Brand Ambassador Iain Allan added: ‘There are a good few warehouses at our Elgin site, but Warehouse 1 is special. Over the years, this is where our distillery teams have quietly stored the results of their experiments and cask adventures. As a result we have pockets of casks holding the most interesting and incredible tasting whiskies scattered throughout the warehouse, which we are now uncovering, tasting and making plans to release. It’s fitting and very exciting that, starting with this superb Sauternes bottling, these whiskies will now be enjoyed by drinkers as part of our Warehouse 1 Collection in years to come.’ Sauternes is one of France’s most famous wines, made in the dessert wine producing region just south of Bordeaux and renowned for its intense sweetness and notes of zest and spice. Crafted since 1897 in the ancient town of Elgin, the capital of the Speyside whisky region, Glen Moray distillers have been curious about flavour throughout their history. Surviving handwritten ledgers show that a wide variety of casks were used to mature new make spirit back in those early days, which was an unusual practice for the time. A deep knowledge and expertise of wood has developed at Glen Moray through generations of distillers, resulting in today’s exceptional range of whiskies with a style to suit everyone. Glen Moray Sauternes Cask Matured is bottled at cask strength – 59.6% ABV - at its natural colour, and non-chill-filtered. It is a UK exclusive, available in 70cl in specialist whisky shops, RRP £79.95.

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25 of the Best Scotch Whiskies for Every Budget

“Scotland is home to over 120 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world,” according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The spirit’s 525-year history comprises an immensely complicated past, and, today, Scotch brands are divided by region, distiller, blend or no blend, and single malt or single grain.

Semantics aside, Scotch is actually an approachable spirit.

VinePair tasted more than 50 Scotch whiskies over three separate sittings to determine the best brands for every budget. From the Highlands to the Islands, and from the light and fruity Lowlands blends to the super-peaty single malts of Speyside, here are 25 of the best Scotch whiskies for every budget.

Table Of Contents

Best Scotch Under $25

Best Scotch Under $50

Best Scotch $50-$75

Best Scotch $75-$100

Best Scotch $100-$200

$25 and Under

3. Johnnie Walker Red Label

Pale amber, this Scotch has notes of toasted oak and subtle smoke on the palate, plus a somewhat oily texture and sandalwood finish. Average price: $22.

2. The Famous Grouse Ruby Cask

This auburn whisky marries sweet tobacco leaf, pear, and orange peel aromas with an earthy, herbal finish that one taster found “very gentle, lingering, and smooth.” The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask ($25) and The Famous Grouse ($18) are also great values. Average price: $25.

1. Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth 8 Year

Oak and maple syrup comprise the nose of this pale amber Scotch aged a minimum of eight years and finished in rum casks. Tasters enjoyed its light body, minimal burn, and peppery finish. Average price: $22.

$50 and Under

8. Glenfiddich 12 Year

The botanical nose on this whisky reminded one panelist “almost of gin.” It’s light and spicy, “really drinkable,” with easy-drinking honey and pepper notes. Average price: $42.

7. Old Pulteney 12 Year

Brown sugar and Maraschino cherry aromas are followed by warm baking spice flavors and a kick of peppery heat on the finish. Average price: $43.

6. Chivas Regal 13 Year

A potpourri aroma, “like dried flowers, herbal tea leaves, and dried berries,” is followed by balanced notes of earth, grain, and fruit on the palate. Average price: $36.

5. Dewar’s 12 Year The Ancestor

Alluring aromas of honey, birch bark, and “blondie” accompany this amber whisky. Silky on the palate with a hint of smoky toasted finish, tasters found it “oddly refreshing, almost thirst quenching,” with a tannic note on the finish. Average price: $27.

4. anCnoc Highland Single Malt 12 Year

This Highland single malt is pale gold and bright and fruity on the palate, with a sweet orange note. One taster enjoyed “burnt butter cookie” on the nose, and a “silky, comforting and fresh finish.” For others, the finish had an acidic citric kick. Average price: $44.

3. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year

Fresh and floral, with “green leaves” on the nose, this 12-year-old whisky from Johnnie Walker “segues into a savory note on the nose,” one taster said. It has a creamy texture with charred oak and pronounced vanilla bean on the finish. Average price: $35.

2. Glen Moray Elgin Classic

Tasters found this Speyside single malt “earthy” and “toasted” on the nose, with notes of “dried leaves” and “maple sap.” Savory toasted oak and grain flavors accompany “a nice body,” finishing with a “scorched barrel” note. “It lingers in the best way,” one taster said. Average price: $26.

1. Speyburn Arranta Casks

This U.S.A. exclusive has “delicious dessert aromas … molasses, honey, maple, brown sugar, pound cake, vanilla, and chocolate,” tasters said. It’s creamy on the palate, then “sneaks up with you with tingling heat” and a spicy finish. “Excellent balance,” one panelist added. Average price: $40.

$50 to $75

8. Buchanan’s Select 15 years

This whisky has an herbal nose, silky texture, and cooling sensation on the palate, “like lemongrass,” one panelist said, adding, “I feel invigorated!” Average price: $52.

7. Speyburn 15 Year

This 15-year-old Scotch is golden and a touch oily in texture, with coconut and raisin aromas. Tasters enjoyed its vanilla-extract-like finish. Average price: $66.

6. The Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask Selection

Fruity and zesty, with citric acidity, this Cognac-finished Scotch whisky “has nuances to explore,” one panelist said. All enjoyed its peppery finish. Average price: $64.

5. Glenmorangie ‘The Quinta Ruban’ Port Cask Finish

This attractive, “red wine and amber” port-cask-finished Scotch is peaty and full-bodied, with apple and citrus flavors followed by a “hot chile” finish. Average price: $59.

4. Bowmore 12 Year

Peaty and sweet on the nose, “like a bonfire,” or “like chewing on a delicious twig,” according to VinePair’s panelists. Raisiny, fig-like flavors on the finish bring it home. Average price: $50.

3. Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Years

Sweet and warm, with vanilla, chocolate, oak, and “freshly baked bread” aromas, this bourbon-barrel-aged Scotch was a crowd favorite. It has a creamy body and fruity, peppery finish, “like peppercorn and orange peel.” Glenfiddich 14 was also a favorite, with “Lipton-tea-like bitterness and acidity on the finish,” one taster said. Panelists found both whiskies approachable and easy to drink. Average price: $55.

2. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year 

Citrus and orange peel are pronounced on the nose of this Scotch, “like an Old Fashioned,” one taster said. It’s bright, acidic, and zesty on the palate, “light and smooth, with a short finish,” said another, adding, “I’m salivating.” Panelists also enjoyed Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask ($72). Average price: $57.

1. The GlenDronach Original 12 Year

Panelists admired this whisky’s dark gold color “with a bit of red in it, almost burgundy,” said one taster. “This one smells nice, like a warm fireplace,” another added, while others likened it to “a crackling fireplace while someone’s baking in the other room.” Rich, fruity layers round out the palate, making it on the sweeter side while still being complex. Average price: $60.

Over $75 to $100

3. Laphroaig Càirdeas Triple Wood Original Cask Strength

“This would be better in a cocktail than neat,” one panelist mused, while others noticed cake, leather, and plasticky flavors. Thoughtful, and not for the faint of heart. Average price: $99.

2. Aberfeldy 16 Year 

Light, approachable, and complex, this single malt finished in Madeira casks has a warm vanilla aroma. “The palate is completely different,” a panelist pointed out, adding, “It delays, then comes in with a little bit of smokiness at the end. Whoa.” One tasters also enjoyed a “cupcake frosting” note. Average price: $94.

1. Glen Moray Speyside Elgin Heritage 18 Year

Bright amber and “almost glistening,” this attractive dram reminded one taster of “a forest on a fall morning at dawn.” Crisp, crunchy leaves, new oak, and “a hint of hot toddy” float from the glass, while the palate is “creamy with a peppery twinge on the tip of the tongue,” one panelist said. “A great fall sipper for those looking to add a bit of quiet spice to their night — or day!,” one taster said. Average price: $94.

$100 – $200

4. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

This amber gem has a peaty aroma that reminded one panelist of “maple bacon,” and another of “crackers and brie.” A silky, honey-sweet texture gently ascends to a peppery kick, with tingling spice sticking to the cheeks and lips. “This is one to sit with and savor on a crisp night, hopefully with something to celebrate,” one panelist said. Average price: $185.

3. Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare

A savory umami note caught our panel’s attention, plus honey, syrup, and candied fruit flavors and a bubble gum finish. Average price: $112.

2. GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

Dark “like a tobacco leaf,” this Scotch has nuanced aromas that excited our panel — brown sugar, molasses, cookie dough, and “almost roasty, like imperial stout,” one panelist said. Others tasted “marzipan” and “vanilla cake with homemade icing.” “It has a noticeable kick to it,” a panelist added. “I keep coming back for another sip,” they concluded. Average price: $178.

1. Aberfeldy 18 Year Double Cask

This double-cask single malt whisky is one of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series released in October 2019. It’s finished nine years in an oloroso sherry cask, picking up sweet and spicy notes. “This is as good with dessert as it is for dessert,” one panelist said. A bitter chocolate flavor on the finish ties it up neatly and deliciously. Average price: $200.

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25 of the Best Scotch Whiskies for Every Budget

“Scotland is home to over 120 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world,” according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The spirit’s 525-year history comprises an immensely complicated past, and, today, Scotch brands are divided by region, distiller, blend or no blend, and single malt or single grain.

Semantics aside, Scotch is actually an approachable spirit.

VinePair tasted more than 50 Scotch whiskies over three separate sittings to determine the best brands for every budget. From the Highlands to the Islands, and from the light and fruity Lowlands blends to the super-peaty single malts of Speyside, here are 25 of the best Scotch whiskies for every budget.

Table Of Contents

Best Scotch Under $25

Best Scotch Under $50

Best Scotch $50-$75

Best Scotch $75-$100

Best Scotch $100-$200

$25 and Under

3. Johnnie Walker Red Label

Pale amber, this Scotch has notes of toasted oak and subtle smoke on the palate, plus a somewhat oily texture and sandalwood finish. Average price: $22.

2. The Famous Grouse Ruby Cask

This auburn whisky marries sweet tobacco leaf, pear, and orange peel aromas with an earthy, herbal finish that one taster found “very gentle, lingering, and smooth.” The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask ($25) and The Famous Grouse ($18) are also great values. Average price: $25.

1. Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth 8 Year

Oak and maple syrup comprise the nose of this pale amber Scotch aged a minimum of eight years and finished in rum casks. Tasters enjoyed its light body, minimal burn, and peppery finish. Average price: $22.

$50 and Under

8. Glenfiddich 12 Year

The botanical nose on this whisky reminded one panelist “almost of gin.” It’s light and spicy, “really drinkable,” with easy-drinking honey and pepper notes. Average price: $42.

7. Old Pulteney 12 Year

Brown sugar and Maraschino cherry aromas are followed by warm baking spice flavors and a kick of peppery heat on the finish. Average price: $43.

6. Chivas Regal 13 Year

A potpourri aroma, “like dried flowers, herbal tea leaves, and dried berries,” is followed by balanced notes of earth, grain, and fruit on the palate. Average price: $36.

5. Dewar’s 12 Year The Ancestor

Alluring aromas of honey, birch bark, and “blondie” accompany this amber whisky. Silky on the palate with a hint of smoky toasted finish, tasters found it “oddly refreshing, almost thirst quenching,” with a tannic note on the finish. Average price: $27.

4. anCnoc Highland Single Malt 12 Year

This Highland single malt is pale gold and bright and fruity on the palate, with a sweet orange note. One taster enjoyed “burnt butter cookie” on the nose, and a “silky, comforting and fresh finish.” For others, the finish had an acidic citric kick. Average price: $44.

3. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year

Fresh and floral, with “green leaves” on the nose, this 12-year-old whisky from Johnnie Walker “segues into a savory note on the nose,” one taster said. It has a creamy texture with charred oak and pronounced vanilla bean on the finish. Average price: $35.

2. Glen Moray Elgin Classic

Tasters found this Speyside single malt “earthy” and “toasted” on the nose, with notes of “dried leaves” and “maple sap.” Savory toasted oak and grain flavors accompany “a nice body,” finishing with a “scorched barrel” note. “It lingers in the best way,” one taster said. Average price: $26.

1. Speyburn Arranta Casks

This U.S.A. exclusive has “delicious dessert aromas … molasses, honey, maple, brown sugar, pound cake, vanilla, and chocolate,” tasters said. It’s creamy on the palate, then “sneaks up with you with tingling heat” and a spicy finish. “Excellent balance,” one panelist added. Average price: $40.

$50 to $75

8. Buchanan’s Select 15 years

This whisky has an herbal nose, silky texture, and cooling sensation on the palate, “like lemongrass,” one panelist said, adding, “I feel invigorated!” Average price: $52.

7. Speyburn 15 Year

This 15-year-old Scotch is golden and a touch oily in texture, with coconut and raisin aromas. Tasters enjoyed its vanilla-extract-like finish. Average price: $66.

6. The Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask Selection

Fruity and zesty, with citric acidity, this Cognac-finished Scotch whisky “has nuances to explore,” one panelist said. All enjoyed its peppery finish. Average price: $64.

5. Glenmorangie ‘The Quinta Ruban’ Port Cask Finish

This attractive, “red wine and amber” port-cask-finished Scotch is peaty and full-bodied, with apple and citrus flavors followed by a “hot chile” finish. Average price: $59.

4. Bowmore 12 Year

Peaty and sweet on the nose, “like a bonfire,” or “like chewing on a delicious twig,” according to VinePair’s panelists. Raisiny, fig-like flavors on the finish bring it home. Average price: $50.

3. Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Years

Sweet and warm, with vanilla, chocolate, oak, and “freshly baked bread” aromas, this bourbon-barrel-aged Scotch was a crowd favorite. It has a creamy body and fruity, peppery finish, “like peppercorn and orange peel.” Glenfiddich 14 was also a favorite, with “Lipton-tea-like bitterness and acidity on the finish,” one taster said. Panelists found both whiskies approachable and easy to drink. Average price: $55.

2. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year 

Citrus and orange peel are pronounced on the nose of this Scotch, “like an Old Fashioned,” one taster said. It’s bright, acidic, and zesty on the palate, “light and smooth, with a short finish,” said another, adding, “I’m salivating.” Panelists also enjoyed Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask ($72). Average price: $57.

1. The GlenDronach Original 12 Year

Panelists admired this whisky’s dark gold color “with a bit of red in it, almost burgundy,” said one taster. “This one smells nice, like a warm fireplace,” another added, while others likened it to “a crackling fireplace while someone’s baking in the other room.” Rich, fruity layers round out the palate, making it on the sweeter side while still being complex. Average price: $60.

Over $75 to $100

3. Laphroaig Càirdeas Triple Wood Original Cask Strength

“This would be better in a cocktail than neat,” one panelist mused, while others noticed cake, leather, and plasticky flavors. Thoughtful, and not for the faint of heart. Average price: $99.

2. Aberfeldy 16 Year 

Light, approachable, and complex, this single malt finished in Madeira casks has a warm vanilla aroma. “The palate is completely different,” a panelist pointed out, adding, “It delays, then comes in with a little bit of smokiness at the end. Whoa.” One tasters also enjoyed a “cupcake frosting” note. Average price: $94.

1. Glen Moray Speyside Elgin Heritage 18 Year

Bright amber and “almost glistening,” this attractive dram reminded one taster of “a forest on a fall morning at dawn.” Crisp, crunchy leaves, new oak, and “a hint of hot toddy” float from the glass, while the palate is “creamy with a peppery twinge on the tip of the tongue,” one panelist said. “A great fall sipper for those looking to add a bit of quiet spice to their night — or day!,” one taster said. Average price: $94.

$100 – $200

4. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

This amber gem has a peaty aroma that reminded one panelist of “maple bacon,” and another of “crackers and brie.” A silky, honey-sweet texture gently ascends to a peppery kick, with tingling spice sticking to the cheeks and lips. “This is one to sit with and savor on a crisp night, hopefully with something to celebrate,” one panelist said. Average price: $185.

3. Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare

A savory umami note caught our panel’s attention, plus honey, syrup, and candied fruit flavors and a bubble gum finish. Average price: $112.

2. GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

Dark “like a tobacco leaf,” this Scotch has nuanced aromas that excited our panel — brown sugar, molasses, cookie dough, and “almost roasty, like imperial stout,” one panelist said. Others tasted “marzipan” and “vanilla cake with homemade icing.” “It has a noticeable kick to it,” a panelist added. “I keep coming back for another sip,” they concluded. Average price: $178.

1. Aberfeldy 18 Year Double Cask

This double-cask single malt whisky is one of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series released in October 2019. It’s finished nine years in an oloroso sherry cask, picking up sweet and spicy notes. “This is as good with dessert as it is for dessert,” one panelist said. A bitter chocolate flavor on the finish ties it up neatly and deliciously. Average price: $200.

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25 of the Best Scotch Whiskies for Every Budget

“Scotland is home to over 120 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world,” according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The spirit’s 525-year history comprises an immensely complicated past, and, today, Scotch brands are divided by region, distiller, blend or no blend, and single malt or single grain.

Semantics aside, Scotch is actually an approachable spirit.

VinePair tasted more than 50 Scotch whiskies over three separate sittings to determine the best brands for every budget. From the Highlands to the Islands, and from the light and fruity Lowlands blends to the super-peaty single malts of Speyside, here are 25 of the best Scotch whiskies for every budget.

Table Of Contents

Best Scotch Under $25

Best Scotch Under $50

Best Scotch $50-$75

Best Scotch $75-$100

Best Scotch $100-$200

$25 and Under

3. Johnnie Walker Red Label

Pale amber, this Scotch has notes of toasted oak and subtle smoke on the palate, plus a somewhat oily texture and sandalwood finish. Average price: $22.

2. The Famous Grouse Ruby Cask

This auburn whisky marries sweet tobacco leaf, pear, and orange peel aromas with an earthy, herbal finish that one taster found “very gentle, lingering, and smooth.” The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask ($25) and The Famous Grouse ($18) are also great values. Average price: $25.

1. Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth 8 Year

Oak and maple syrup comprise the nose of this pale amber Scotch aged a minimum of eight years and finished in rum casks. Tasters enjoyed its light body, minimal burn, and peppery finish. Average price: $22.

$50 and Under

8. Glenfiddich 12 Year

The botanical nose on this whisky reminded one panelist “almost of gin.” It’s light and spicy, “really drinkable,” with easy-drinking honey and pepper notes. Average price: $42.

7. Old Pulteney 12 Year

Brown sugar and Maraschino cherry aromas are followed by warm baking spice flavors and a kick of peppery heat on the finish. Average price: $43.

6. Chivas Regal 13 Year

A potpourri aroma, “like dried flowers, herbal tea leaves, and dried berries,” is followed by balanced notes of earth, grain, and fruit on the palate. Average price: $36.

5. Dewar’s 12 Year The Ancestor

Alluring aromas of honey, birch bark, and “blondie” accompany this amber whisky. Silky on the palate with a hint of smoky toasted finish, tasters found it “oddly refreshing, almost thirst quenching,” with a tannic note on the finish. Average price: $27.

4. anCnoc Highland Single Malt 12 Year

This Highland single malt is pale gold and bright and fruity on the palate, with a sweet orange note. One taster enjoyed “burnt butter cookie” on the nose, and a “silky, comforting and fresh finish.” For others, the finish had an acidic citric kick. Average price: $44.

3. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year

Fresh and floral, with “green leaves” on the nose, this 12-year-old whisky from Johnnie Walker “segues into a savory note on the nose,” one taster said. It has a creamy texture with charred oak and pronounced vanilla bean on the finish. Average price: $35.

2. Glen Moray Elgin Classic

Tasters found this Speyside single malt “earthy” and “toasted” on the nose, with notes of “dried leaves” and “maple sap.” Savory toasted oak and grain flavors accompany “a nice body,” finishing with a “scorched barrel” note. “It lingers in the best way,” one taster said. Average price: $26.

1. Speyburn Arranta Casks

This U.S.A. exclusive has “delicious dessert aromas … molasses, honey, maple, brown sugar, pound cake, vanilla, and chocolate,” tasters said. It’s creamy on the palate, then “sneaks up with you with tingling heat” and a spicy finish. “Excellent balance,” one panelist added. Average price: $40.

$50 to $75

8. Buchanan’s Select 15 years

This whisky has an herbal nose, silky texture, and cooling sensation on the palate, “like lemongrass,” one panelist said, adding, “I feel invigorated!” Average price: $52.

7. Speyburn 15 Year

This 15-year-old Scotch is golden and a touch oily in texture, with coconut and raisin aromas. Tasters enjoyed its vanilla-extract-like finish. Average price: $66.

6. The Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask Selection

Fruity and zesty, with citric acidity, this Cognac-finished Scotch whisky “has nuances to explore,” one panelist said. All enjoyed its peppery finish. Average price: $64.

5. Glenmorangie ‘The Quinta Ruban’ Port Cask Finish

This attractive, “red wine and amber” port-cask-finished Scotch is peaty and full-bodied, with apple and citrus flavors followed by a “hot chile” finish. Average price: $59.

4. Bowmore 12 Year

Peaty and sweet on the nose, “like a bonfire,” or “like chewing on a delicious twig,” according to VinePair’s panelists. Raisiny, fig-like flavors on the finish bring it home. Average price: $50.

3. Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Years

Sweet and warm, with vanilla, chocolate, oak, and “freshly baked bread” aromas, this bourbon-barrel-aged Scotch was a crowd favorite. It has a creamy body and fruity, peppery finish, “like peppercorn and orange peel.” Glenfiddich 14 was also a favorite, with “Lipton-tea-like bitterness and acidity on the finish,” one taster said. Panelists found both whiskies approachable and easy to drink. Average price: $55.

2. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year 

Citrus and orange peel are pronounced on the nose of this Scotch, “like an Old Fashioned,” one taster said. It’s bright, acidic, and zesty on the palate, “light and smooth, with a short finish,” said another, adding, “I’m salivating.” Panelists also enjoyed Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask ($72). Average price: $57.

1. The GlenDronach Original 12 Year

Panelists admired this whisky’s dark gold color “with a bit of red in it, almost burgundy,” said one taster. “This one smells nice, like a warm fireplace,” another added, while others likened it to “a crackling fireplace while someone’s baking in the other room.” Rich, fruity layers round out the palate, making it on the sweeter side while still being complex. Average price: $60.

Over $75 to $100

3. Laphroaig Càirdeas Triple Wood Original Cask Strength

“This would be better in a cocktail than neat,” one panelist mused, while others noticed cake, leather, and plasticky flavors. Thoughtful, and not for the faint of heart. Average price: $99.

2. Aberfeldy 16 Year 

Light, approachable, and complex, this single malt finished in Madeira casks has a warm vanilla aroma. “The palate is completely different,” a panelist pointed out, adding, “It delays, then comes in with a little bit of smokiness at the end. Whoa.” One tasters also enjoyed a “cupcake frosting” note. Average price: $94.

1. Glen Moray Speyside Elgin Heritage 18 Year

Bright amber and “almost glistening,” this attractive dram reminded one taster of “a forest on a fall morning at dawn.” Crisp, crunchy leaves, new oak, and “a hint of hot toddy” float from the glass, while the palate is “creamy with a peppery twinge on the tip of the tongue,” one panelist said. “A great fall sipper for those looking to add a bit of quiet spice to their night — or day!,” one taster said. Average price: $94.

$100 – $200

4. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

This amber gem has a peaty aroma that reminded one panelist of “maple bacon,” and another of “crackers and brie.” A silky, honey-sweet texture gently ascends to a peppery kick, with tingling spice sticking to the cheeks and lips. “This is one to sit with and savor on a crisp night, hopefully with something to celebrate,” one panelist said. Average price: $185.

3. Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare

A savory umami note caught our panel’s attention, plus honey, syrup, and candied fruit flavors and a bubble gum finish. Average price: $112.

2. GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

Dark “like a tobacco leaf,” this Scotch has nuanced aromas that excited our panel — brown sugar, molasses, cookie dough, and “almost roasty, like imperial stout,” one panelist said. Others tasted “marzipan” and “vanilla cake with homemade icing.” “It has a noticeable kick to it,” a panelist added. “I keep coming back for another sip,” they concluded. Average price: $178.

1. Aberfeldy 18 Year Double Cask

This double-cask single malt whisky is one of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series released in October 2019. It’s finished nine years in an oloroso sherry cask, picking up sweet and spicy notes. “This is as good with dessert as it is for dessert,” one panelist said. A bitter chocolate flavor on the finish ties it up neatly and deliciously. Average price: $200.

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25 of the Best Scotch Whiskies for Every Budget

“Scotland is home to over 120 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world,” according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The spirit’s 525-year history comprises an immensely complicated past, and, today, Scotch brands are divided by region, distiller, blend or no blend, and single malt or single grain.

Semantics aside, Scotch is actually an approachable spirit.

VinePair tasted more than 50 Scotch whiskies over three separate sittings to determine the best brands for every budget. From the Highlands to the Islands, and from the light and fruity Lowlands blends to the super-peaty single malts of Speyside, here are 25 of the best Scotch whiskies for every budget.

Table Of Contents

Best Scotch Under $25

Best Scotch Under $50

Best Scotch $50-$75

Best Scotch $75-$100

Best Scotch $100-$200

$25 and Under

3. Johnnie Walker Red Label

Pale amber, this Scotch has notes of toasted oak and subtle smoke on the palate, plus a somewhat oily texture and sandalwood finish. Average price: $22.

2. The Famous Grouse Ruby Cask

This auburn whisky marries sweet tobacco leaf, pear, and orange peel aromas with an earthy, herbal finish that one taster found “very gentle, lingering, and smooth.” The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask ($25) and The Famous Grouse ($18) are also great values. Average price: $25.

1. Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth 8 Year

Oak and maple syrup comprise the nose of this pale amber Scotch aged a minimum of eight years and finished in rum casks. Tasters enjoyed its light body, minimal burn, and peppery finish. Average price: $22.

$50 and Under

8. Glenfiddich 12 Year

The botanical nose on this whisky reminded one panelist “almost of gin.” It’s light and spicy, “really drinkable,” with easy-drinking honey and pepper notes. Average price: $42.

7. Old Pulteney 12 Year

Brown sugar and Maraschino cherry aromas are followed by warm baking spice flavors and a kick of peppery heat on the finish. Average price: $43.

6. Chivas Regal 13 Year

A potpourri aroma, “like dried flowers, herbal tea leaves, and dried berries,” is followed by balanced notes of earth, grain, and fruit on the palate. Average price: $36.

5. Dewar’s 12 Year The Ancestor

Alluring aromas of honey, birch bark, and “blondie” accompany this amber whisky. Silky on the palate with a hint of smoky toasted finish, tasters found it “oddly refreshing, almost thirst quenching,” with a tannic note on the finish. Average price: $27.

4. anCnoc Highland Single Malt 12 Year

This Highland single malt is pale gold and bright and fruity on the palate, with a sweet orange note. One taster enjoyed “burnt butter cookie” on the nose, and a “silky, comforting and fresh finish.” For others, the finish had an acidic citric kick. Average price: $44.

3. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year

Fresh and floral, with “green leaves” on the nose, this 12-year-old whisky from Johnnie Walker “segues into a savory note on the nose,” one taster said. It has a creamy texture with charred oak and pronounced vanilla bean on the finish. Average price: $35.

2. Glen Moray Elgin Classic

Tasters found this Speyside single malt “earthy” and “toasted” on the nose, with notes of “dried leaves” and “maple sap.” Savory toasted oak and grain flavors accompany “a nice body,” finishing with a “scorched barrel” note. “It lingers in the best way,” one taster said. Average price: $26.

1. Speyburn Arranta Casks

This U.S.A. exclusive has “delicious dessert aromas … molasses, honey, maple, brown sugar, pound cake, vanilla, and chocolate,” tasters said. It’s creamy on the palate, then “sneaks up with you with tingling heat” and a spicy finish. “Excellent balance,” one panelist added. Average price: $40.

$50 to $75

8. Buchanan’s Select 15 years

This whisky has an herbal nose, silky texture, and cooling sensation on the palate, “like lemongrass,” one panelist said, adding, “I feel invigorated!” Average price: $52.

7. Speyburn 15 Year

This 15-year-old Scotch is golden and a touch oily in texture, with coconut and raisin aromas. Tasters enjoyed its vanilla-extract-like finish. Average price: $66.

6. The Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask Selection

Fruity and zesty, with citric acidity, this Cognac-finished Scotch whisky “has nuances to explore,” one panelist said. All enjoyed its peppery finish. Average price: $64.

5. Glenmorangie ‘The Quinta Ruban’ Port Cask Finish

This attractive, “red wine and amber” port-cask-finished Scotch is peaty and full-bodied, with apple and citrus flavors followed by a “hot chile” finish. Average price: $59.

4. Bowmore 12 Year

Peaty and sweet on the nose, “like a bonfire,” or “like chewing on a delicious twig,” according to VinePair’s panelists. Raisiny, fig-like flavors on the finish bring it home. Average price: $50.

3. Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Years

Sweet and warm, with vanilla, chocolate, oak, and “freshly baked bread” aromas, this bourbon-barrel-aged Scotch was a crowd favorite. It has a creamy body and fruity, peppery finish, “like peppercorn and orange peel.” Glenfiddich 14 was also a favorite, with “Lipton-tea-like bitterness and acidity on the finish,” one taster said. Panelists found both whiskies approachable and easy to drink. Average price: $55.

2. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year 

Citrus and orange peel are pronounced on the nose of this Scotch, “like an Old Fashioned,” one taster said. It’s bright, acidic, and zesty on the palate, “light and smooth, with a short finish,” said another, adding, “I’m salivating.” Panelists also enjoyed Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask ($72). Average price: $57.

1. The GlenDronach Original 12 Year

Panelists admired this whisky’s dark gold color “with a bit of red in it, almost burgundy,” said one taster. “This one smells nice, like a warm fireplace,” another added, while others likened it to “a crackling fireplace while someone’s baking in the other room.” Rich, fruity layers round out the palate, making it on the sweeter side while still being complex. Average price: $60.

Over $75 to $100

3. Laphroaig Càirdeas Triple Wood Original Cask Strength

“This would be better in a cocktail than neat,” one panelist mused, while others noticed cake, leather, and plasticky flavors. Thoughtful, and not for the faint of heart. Average price: $99.

2. Aberfeldy 16 Year 

Light, approachable, and complex, this single malt finished in Madeira casks has a warm vanilla aroma. “The palate is completely different,” a panelist pointed out, adding, “It delays, then comes in with a little bit of smokiness at the end. Whoa.” One tasters also enjoyed a “cupcake frosting” note. Average price: $94.

1. Glen Moray Speyside Elgin Heritage 18 Year

Bright amber and “almost glistening,” this attractive dram reminded one taster of “a forest on a fall morning at dawn.” Crisp, crunchy leaves, new oak, and “a hint of hot toddy” float from the glass, while the palate is “creamy with a peppery twinge on the tip of the tongue,” one panelist said. “A great fall sipper for those looking to add a bit of quiet spice to their night — or day!,” one taster said. Average price: $94.

$100 – $200

4. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

This amber gem has a peaty aroma that reminded one panelist of “maple bacon,” and another of “crackers and brie.” A silky, honey-sweet texture gently ascends to a peppery kick, with tingling spice sticking to the cheeks and lips. “This is one to sit with and savor on a crisp night, hopefully with something to celebrate,” one panelist said. Average price: $185.

3. Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare

A savory umami note caught our panel’s attention, plus honey, syrup, and candied fruit flavors and a bubble gum finish. Average price: $112.

2. GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

Dark “like a tobacco leaf,” this Scotch has nuanced aromas that excited our panel — brown sugar, molasses, cookie dough, and “almost roasty, like imperial stout,” one panelist said. Others tasted “marzipan” and “vanilla cake with homemade icing.” “It has a noticeable kick to it,” a panelist added. “I keep coming back for another sip,” they concluded. Average price: $178.

1. Aberfeldy 18 Year Double Cask

This double-cask single malt whisky is one of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series released in October 2019. It’s finished nine years in an oloroso sherry cask, picking up sweet and spicy notes. “This is as good with dessert as it is for dessert,” one panelist said. A bitter chocolate flavor on the finish ties it up neatly and deliciously. Average price: $200.

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Vacation spot Whisky Bar: The Stewart in Easton, Md.

It’s no wonder that you simply’re much more likely to search out the sector’s best possible whiskey bars in massive, bustling towns. They have a tendency to be par for the route in puts like New York, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo. The similar is going for eating places, lodges, and maximum different types of diversion and leisure. On the other hand, a hidden gem five-star eating place or bar will also be tucked into an differently mundane suburban strip mall.  The Stewart, a chic bar and living room, debuted this summer season in Easton, Maryland and it no doubt qualifies as a best vacation spot whisky bar.

SCOTCH ONLY

The Stewart boasts a whisky assortment valued at roughly part one million greenbacks. On the other hand, you’ll must get your repair for bourbon and Jap whisky in different places. The bar puts an unique emphasis on unmarried malt scotch. The total dimension of the gathering might appear modest in comparison to as of late’s mega-whiskey bars which recreation 1000’s of various bottles. However the 100+ unmarried malt lineup here’s studded via uncommon gem stones, unmarried casks and unique independent bottler offerings.

The Balvenie 40 via the hearth / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

A handy guide a rough glance in the course of the checklist will be offering tantalizing expressions akin to 40-year-old bottlings from The Balvenie and Glenfarclas; Glenmorangie Pride, a 34-year-old distilled in 1978; a 1954 Gordon and MacPhail Glen Grant and a 1950 Gordon & MacPhail Macallan to call however a couple of. There also are a couple of startlingly obtainable drams hidden a number of the giant fish. Particularly, 25-year-old expressions from distilleries akin to Benriach, Glen Moray, Glenturret, and Springbank, are all calling for a style.

CLOSED, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Past those, beverage director Thad Hoy has additionally prioritized sourcing bottles from shuttered distilleries. “Now we have endeavored to supply necessary distilleries which are actually silent,” he says. “Littlemill, Ladyburn and Port Ellen had been important manufacturers of their day and distinctive of their kinds. We’re tirelessly searching for out the rest shares and are devoted to having them to be had to our consumers.” The bar’s present Port Ellen is a 33-year-old Gordon & MacPhail providing, versus probably the most annual Diageo Special Releases.

The Stewart scotch assortment / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

The entire level is to lend a hand disclose visitors to uncommon, and expectantly sensational drams that they’ve by no means had ahead of, “Permitting visitors to enjoy Scotch whiskies they will by no means have differently had the chance to take a look at,” Hoy says. “Maximum consumers come to style, be informed and respect. A couple of are right here to enjoy one thing uncommon and memorable and just about each returning buyer walks away with a brand new favourite.”

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE

The Stewart’s center of attention is obviously at the higher issues in existence. Past the all-star scotch lineup, you’ll discover a choice of uncommon classic and non-vintage Champagnes, and extravagant snacks to check. So when you want a spoil out of your dram consultation, you’ll be able to peruse the checklist of bubbles. Clutch a chum or 4 and get the Three-liter Krug Grand Cuvée. Whilst you’re at it, why now not munch on some Osetra caviar till you’re in a position to go back to the water of existence.

Champagne and bar snacks / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

Maryland’s japanese shore is understood for its old fashioned retreats and unique houses, however greater than that, Hoy believes the bar’s choices fit the tradition of the folk and where. “The forged, truthful, but steadily complicated nature of unmarried malt scotch speaks to the made up our minds males, girls, and tradition discovered on Maryland’s japanese shore—a tradition rooted firmly in custom, nature, farming, and maritime historical past,” Hoy says. “Easton has a undying magnificence to it, and our indulgent but vintage manner with The Stewart has confirmed a herbal have compatibility.”

Giant town or now not, The Stewart, with its stellar unmarried malt lineup is a vacation spot whisky bar so as to add in your radar.

Editor’s Observe: Since The Stewart’s stock is unique to Scotch whisky we’ve spelled the phrase whisky with out the ‘e’ when describing the status quo and their variety. When referring normally to the class, we used the default American spelling of whiskey. 

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Vacation spot Whisky Bar: The Stewart in Easton, Md.

It’s no wonder that you simply’re much more likely to search out the sector’s best possible whiskey bars in massive, bustling towns. They have a tendency to be par for the route in puts like New York, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo. The similar is going for eating places, lodges, and maximum different types of diversion and leisure. On the other hand, a hidden gem five-star eating place or bar will also be tucked into an differently mundane suburban strip mall.  The Stewart, a chic bar and living room, debuted this summer season in Easton, Maryland and it no doubt qualifies as a best vacation spot whisky bar.

SCOTCH ONLY

The Stewart boasts a whisky assortment valued at roughly part one million greenbacks. On the other hand, you’ll must get your repair for bourbon and Jap whisky in different places. The bar puts an unique emphasis on unmarried malt scotch. The total dimension of the gathering might appear modest in comparison to as of late’s mega-whiskey bars which recreation 1000’s of various bottles. However the 100+ unmarried malt lineup here’s studded via uncommon gem stones, unmarried casks and unique independent bottler offerings.

The Balvenie 40 via the hearth / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

A handy guide a rough glance in the course of the checklist will be offering tantalizing expressions akin to 40-year-old bottlings from The Balvenie and Glenfarclas; Glenmorangie Pride, a 34-year-old distilled in 1978; a 1954 Gordon and MacPhail Glen Grant and a 1950 Gordon & MacPhail Macallan to call however a couple of. There also are a couple of startlingly obtainable drams hidden a number of the giant fish. Particularly, 25-year-old expressions from distilleries akin to Benriach, Glen Moray, Glenturret, and Springbank, are all calling for a style.

CLOSED, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Past those, beverage director Thad Hoy has additionally prioritized sourcing bottles from shuttered distilleries. “Now we have endeavored to supply necessary distilleries which are actually silent,” he says. “Littlemill, Ladyburn and Port Ellen had been important manufacturers of their day and distinctive of their kinds. We’re tirelessly searching for out the rest shares and are devoted to having them to be had to our consumers.” The bar’s present Port Ellen is a 33-year-old Gordon & MacPhail providing, versus probably the most annual Diageo Special Releases.

The Stewart scotch assortment / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

The entire level is to lend a hand disclose visitors to uncommon, and expectantly sensational drams that they’ve by no means had ahead of, “Permitting visitors to enjoy Scotch whiskies they will by no means have differently had the chance to take a look at,” Hoy says. “Maximum consumers come to style, be informed and respect. A couple of are right here to enjoy one thing uncommon and memorable and just about each returning buyer walks away with a brand new favourite.”

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE

The Stewart’s center of attention is obviously at the higher issues in existence. Past the all-star scotch lineup, you’ll discover a choice of uncommon classic and non-vintage Champagnes, and extravagant snacks to check. So when you want a spoil out of your dram consultation, you’ll be able to peruse the checklist of bubbles. Clutch a chum or 4 and get the Three-liter Krug Grand Cuvée. Whilst you’re at it, why now not munch on some Osetra caviar till you’re in a position to go back to the water of existence.

Champagne and bar snacks / Photograph Credit score: John Farrell

Maryland’s japanese shore is understood for its old fashioned retreats and unique houses, however greater than that, Hoy believes the bar’s choices fit the tradition of the folk and where. “The forged, truthful, but steadily complicated nature of unmarried malt scotch speaks to the made up our minds males, girls, and tradition discovered on Maryland’s japanese shore—a tradition rooted firmly in custom, nature, farming, and maritime historical past,” Hoy says. “Easton has a undying magnificence to it, and our indulgent but vintage manner with The Stewart has confirmed a herbal have compatibility.”

Giant town or now not, The Stewart, with its stellar unmarried malt lineup is a vacation spot whisky bar so as to add in your radar.

Editor’s Observe: Since The Stewart’s stock is unique to Scotch whisky we’ve spelled the phrase whisky with out the ‘e’ when describing the status quo and their variety. When referring normally to the class, we used the default American spelling of whiskey. 

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BREAKING: Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky has a new owner!

After a few months of uncertainty, the future of the Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand has been announced, and it is very much a positive one!

La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has agreed to buy the Cut Sark Scotch whisky brand from Edrington for an undisclosed sum, adding it to their envious portfolio of brands including GreatDrams' favourite Glen Moray. I must say that I'm impressed and happy that this is the conclusion to the confusion over the future of the brand as not only does Cutty Sark deserve a good owner and a new lease of life, but in La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, you have a proven track record of growth, positive actions and due care towards people and the quality of their product.

I look forward to reading, and seeing what happens as they enter a transition period until the handover is complete... exciting times for a near-90-year-old Scotch whisky brand.

The Cutty Sark brand statement is 'our actions define who we are', and indeed they will in the next phase of the brand's evolution.

Press release reads...

Edrington and La Martiniquaise-Bardinet agree a new future for the iconic Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky under La Martiniquaise ownership

Edrington and La Martiniquaise-Bardinet are pleased to announce that they have concluded an agreement on the sale of the Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand.

Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky was launched in 1923 and is one of the most recognisable Scotch Whiskies in the world, with a long and distinguished heritage celebrating the spirit of adventure. Edrington’s association with Cutty Sark stretches back over nine decades to the 1930s. The completion of the transfer to La Martiniquaise is expected within a month.

Ian Curle, chief executive of Edrington, said: “Cutty Sark is a great Scotch Whisky and has been a worldwide whisky icon for the last 90 years. We are pleased to be transferring the brand to La Martiniquaise and know that it will thrive under their ownership. We wish them all the very best for the future with this great brand.”

Jean-Pierre Cayard, President of La Martiniquaise-Bardinet commented: “We are proud to take ownership of this powerful brand. Cutty Sark perfectly complements our portfolio of international brands including Label 5, Sir Edward’s & Glen Moray Scotch Whisky, Poliakov Vodka, Porto Cruz and Negrita & Saint James Rum. This acquisition is a major step forward to accelerate our international expansion. It will further strengthen our position in Europe and boost our presence in key markets such as the US & Japan. With Cutty Sark, we consolidate our position in Scotch whisky, entering in the world’s top 5 groups (source: The IWSR).”

As part of the deal, Edrington will continue to provide blending and bottling and other associated services during a transition period. Edrington were advised during the sale process by Nomura International PLC and Dentons UK and Middle East LLP. La Martiniquaise-Bardinet were advised by Rabobank and Goodwin.

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Mossburn Vintage Casks No 19 Glen Elgin 2008 10YO 59%

Mossburn Vintage Casks No 19 Glen Elgin is a third party bottling of Speyside Single Malt Whisky. It is part of Mossburn’s Vintage Casks range, a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks.  This is bottled at cask strength of 59% ABV.

Mossburn Distillers & Blenders is a brand new Scotch whisky project owned by Marussia Beverage which is part of the empire controlled by Swedish billionaire Frederik Paulsen. The company is headquartered at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders on the site of the former Jedforest Hotel. Their new distillery, called Reivers Distillery, will be one of the first new distilleries to be built in the Borders for over 150 years. Mossburn have also established Torabhaig Distillery on the Isle of Skye, which opened in 2017 (the second distillery on Skye after Highland Park). The parent company also own the Kaikyo Distillery in Japan which produces Hatozaki whiskies. Not content with this, they have also created the peaty Caisteal Chamuis whisky range. The first Mossburn bottlings were released in 2017.

Building a whisky distillery and waiting for whisky to come online (the spirit has to be aged for at least 3 years before it can even be called whisky) is a long term project. So, in the meantime, Mossburn have started the ball rolling by bottling a small collection of ever-changing single malt whiskies and two permanent blended malts, an Island and Speyside, with bespoke cask bills. There are also some very limited occasional single cask bottlings.

Building a whisky distillery and waiting for whisky to come online (the spirit has to be aged for at least 3 years before it can even be called whisky) is a long term project. So, in the meantime, Mossburn have started the ball rolling by bottling a small collection of ever-changing single malt whiskies and two permanent blended malts, an Island and Speyside, with bespoke cask bills. There are also some very limited occasional single cask bottlings.

The Glen Elgin distillery was founded in Fogwatt, Moray in Speyside in 1898. The distillery is owned by Diageo and is part of  UDV’s “Elgin Group”, along with Linkwood, Glenlossie and Mannochmore. It is a key part of White Horse Blended Scotch whisky.

Mossburn Vintage Casks No 19 Glen Elgin was distilled in 2008 and bottled at 59% ABV in 2018 as a 10 year old whisky without any colouring or chill filtration.

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Episode 20: Chatting Whisky & TV with DeAnna Powell, Glen Moray Brand Ambassador

On Ep20 of the #WWWWWD #podcast, we talk #whisky & #TV with DeAnna Powell, @GlenMorayDist Brand Ambassador Topics: #Cocktails #LarryDavid #SerialKillers Old Guy Comic Actors #SquidGame and SO MUCH MORE!

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Glen Moray has today (15th July) unveiled three new limited edition ‘wine-finish’ expressions for its annual Distillery Edition release – which this year will be available to buy through a ‘Distillery dial-in’ service, especially for fans who can’t visit the whisky’s Elgin home in person. Whisky enthusiasts will be keen to get their hands on the trio of single cask malts – the oldest wine-finished whiskies the Distillery has ever released, each one bursting with the flavours of full maturation in hand-selected Chardonnay, Burgundy and Chenin Blanc casks respectively. The Distillery Edition is usually reserved exclusively for Distillery visitors, and isn’t sold in shops or online. Whilst Glen Moray is re-opening to visitors today, the team is aware that the ongoing effects of lockdown mean some may not be able to make the trip. To ensure whisky fans don’t miss out, Glen Moray will offer personal phone consultations over peak visitor season in July and August, where four members of their team – all with a serious passion for whisky – will guide callers through the range, make recommendations, answer questions and take orders in person. Brand Ambassador and Distillery Visitor Centre Manager Iain Allan will lead the effort alongside Hannah Levy (Assistant Manager), Ieva Hancock (Visitor Centre Assistant) and Laurie-May Macdonald (Café Supervisor). Iain came up with the idea as a contrast to all the virtual, online whisky events that have been taking place during lockdown, and as a way to deliver a personal touch during the buying process. He commented: ‘Buying a bottle of Glen Moray from our annual Distillery Edition is as much about the experience of a visit to the Distillery as it is about buying a wonderful new whisky. For the many people who would normally make the trip and take away one of these special bottles, we wanted to find a way to make the range available but avoid making it just a basic transaction over email or the internet. Everyone working at the Distillery enjoys nothing more than talking about whisky with fellow enthusiasts, answering questions and sharing behind the scenes stories of how Glen Moray is made. So if you can’t make the visit in person this year, please just pick up the phone and dial our distillery team.’ The three expressions in the 2020 Distillery Edition range have been fully matured in ex-wine casks for between 16 and 17 years, after being laid down between 2003 and 2004 in the Distillery’s Warehouse 1 – home to Glen Moray’s curious casks and maturation experiments. Chardonnay Cask (cask 7670) Colour: Tawny Nose: Opens with sweet freshly cut pineapples drizzled in toffee sauce then sprinkled with white pepper.  A very sweet and enticing aroma. Taste: Raspberry jam and freshly buttered warm toast, followed by hints of bubblegum and citrus.  A flavour which is subtly complex. Finish: Drier wood spices coming to the fore and leaving you wanting more. 70cl ABV 58.9%  Price £85 Burgundy Cask (cask 213) Colour: Auburn Nose: Aromas of almond and marzipan are at the forefront, covering over lighter notes of fresh orange peel and pine resin. Taste: A first sip brings out flavours of chocolate coated cherries with a slight earthy note hiding in the background. With the slightest drop of water this is allowed to become more pronounced along with a previously hidden tang of lemongrass. 70cl ABV 60.1% Price £85 Finish: The grand finale of this whisky is a crescendo of spices filling the palate with a glorious warmth. Chenin Blanc Cask (cask 341) Colour: Auburn Nose:  A delightful combination of pear drops and freshly made camomile tea.  A robust honeycomb and apple pairing completes the wonderful flavours exuding from the glass. Taste: Ginger and Seville orange create the opening salvo of a flavour laden explosion on the palate. Tropical fruits mingle with camomile notes, with almonds following the strong opening. Finish: With all its opening intensity this whisky softly fades into a whisper of ginger, floral hints and a mineral finale. 70cl ABV 60.3%  Price £85 All three expressions are non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength and with natural colour. They are available to buy at the distillery, or by calling Iain and the team at Glen Moray Distillery to chat or book a phone consultation on 01343 550900, 9am and 5pm. Glen Moray Distillery will re-open today (Wednesday 15th July), Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm (not weekends) will a full list of health and safety measures in place. Visitors are asked to pre-book tastings and café visits due to limited numbers. Distillery tours are not currently available.

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Label 5 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Review https://greatdrams.com/label-5-18-year-old-blended-scotch-whisky-review/

Label 5 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Review

Hailing from Glen Moray, Label 5 is a popular brand and their 18 year old really stands out.