 best scotch whiskies best scotch whiskies barsha jeu 7102021 1734 scotland is famous for its scotch whisky which is produced throughout the country from the highlands to islay the varied geography of scotland having hundreds of distilleries spread throughout its regions provides a wide range of tastes and has produced several of the world s best whiskey brands there can be no comprehensive ranking of the greatest scotch whiskey brands throughout the globe this is owing not only to the fact that some smallbatch distilleries don t distribute plenty of their best product but also to the fact that the business is always changing here are some of the best scotch whisky to buy ardbeg 10 year old ardbeg s has consistently been chosen world whisky of the year the island s gentle water rich soil and abundant supply of peat has made it popular amongst single malt enthusiasts the 10 year old single malt scotch whiskey has a rich and smoky body with notes of coffee licorice and tobacco johnnie walker gold label reserve johnnie walker gold label is a mix of whiskies from the highland and speyside areas it has been praised by scotch fans for its lengthy and lingering aftertaste the result is a silky whiskey with notes of vanilla and black cherry glenkinchie 12 year old  glenkinchie 12 year old has the lightness and grassiness that lowland whiskies are famed for with hints of cooked fruit and sauternes wine thrown in for good measure on a hot summer evening this is a fantastic single malt to sip as an aperitif oban 14 years oban has been producing scotch whiskey for over 200 years starting as a tiny distillery in the highlands of scotland oban 14yo is a magnificent fullblooded fruity malt with a smell of heather and a trace of smoke that represents the western highlands in diageo s classic malt range paragraphe food 1 the macallan sherry oak 12 years the macallan sherry oak 12 years old is a legendary single malt scotch whiskey that exemplifies the macallan s unrivaled dedication towards the perfection of oak and spirit twelve years in oloroso sherryseasoned oak barrels has resulted in a taste profile that is wonderfully rich and nuanced with lush vanilla toasty spice and dried fruit  laphroaig 10 year old islay single malt scotch whisky with its strong peaty flavor this islay scotch has in the words of the company divided views since 1815 the fullbodied smokey laphroaig 10yo has a lingering sweetness and a tinge of salt among the seaweedy peaty characteristics although this whisky isn t for everyone s taste some who love the rich peat flavor may find it enticing  the macallan sherry oak 12 years the macallan sherry oak 12 years old is a legendary single malt scotch whiskey that exemplifies the macallan s unrivaled dedication towards the perfection of oak and spirit twelve years in oloroso sherryseasoned oak barrels has resulted in a taste profile that is wonderfully rich and nuanced with lush vanilla toasty spice and dried fruit  laphroaig 10 year old islay single malt scotch whisky with its strong peaty flavor this islay scotch has in the words of the company divided views since 1815 the fullbodied smokey laphroaig 10yo has a lingering sweetness and a tinge of salt among the seaweedy peaty characteristics although this whisky isn t for everyone s taste some who love the rich peat flavor may find it enticing the varied geography of scotland having hundreds of distilleries spread throughout its regions provides a wide range of tastes and has produced several of the world s best whiskey brands there can be no comprehensive ranking of the greatest scotch whiskey brands throughout the globe this is owing not only to the fact that some smallbatch distilleries don t distribute plenty of their best product but also to the fact that the business is always changing here are some of the best scotch whisky to buy ardbeg 10 year old ardbeg s has consistently been chosen world whisky of the year the island s gentle water rich soil and abundant supply of peat has made it popular amongst single malt enthusiasts the 10 year old single malt scotch whiskey has a rich and smoky body with notes of coffee licorice and tobacco johnnie walker gold label reserve johnnie walker gold label is a mix of whiskies from the highland and speyside areas it has been praised by scotch fans for its lengthy and lingering aftertaste the result is a silky whiskey with notes of vanilla and black cherry glenkinchie 12 year old  glenkinchie 12 year old has the lightness and grassiness that lowland whiskies are famed for with hints of cooked fruit and sauternes wine thrown in for good measure on a hot summer evening this is a fantastic single malt to sip as an aperitif oban 14 years oban has been producing scotch whiskey for over 200 years starting as a tiny distillery in the highlands of scotland oban 14yo is a magnificent fullblooded fruity malt with a smell of heather and a trace of smoke that represents the western highlands in diageo s 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