Best Scotch Under $50

Best Scotch Under $50

With $50 to spend, you should be able to buy yourself a nice Scotch. To help you with the decision, we've compiled a list of best-rated Scotch Whiskies - from Single Malts to Blended Whiskies, loved by the members of the Flaviar Community.

A flavorful trip to Scotland doesn't need to cost a fortune. For 50 bucks, you can explore the diverse characters of the Highlands, the softness of the Lowlands, the saltiness of the Islands, the smoke of Islay, and the complexity of Speyside - we bet you’ll find your next Scotch treasure.

Will it be Ardbeg, Balvenie, Johnnie Walker, Highland Park, Glenlivet, Caol Ila, GlenDronach, or something completely different? Your choice!

The first five bottles on the list are Flaviar Community Favorites, so if you’re looking for a certified under-$50-gem, these are bulletproof. They are followed by a vast selection of fantastic Scotch Whiskies that are the perfect fit for both beginners and veterans of taste.

Tempted for more? You can also check out our selection of best Scotch Whisky under $100 or kill not just two, but three birds with one shot by buying one of our Scotch Whisky Tasting Boxes.

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Top 5 Best Scotch UNDER $50


1.

Compass Box

Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend Scotch Whisky


This one will transport you straight to Glasgow. The beautiful land of Scotland is filled with delicious Whiskies sprouting out from everywhere and just waiting for someone to find them and see them for what they could be. There is extra life waiting for them and extra depth in...

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$41.99

Appearance/Color
Pale yellow

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Citrus zest, mint, ginger spice, sea salt,

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich, smoky, woody, sticky toffee pudding, Sherry wine, coal, pear

Finish
Long lasting, smoky, winds down with soft buttery notes
 


2.

Naked Malt

Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky


The naked truth: this Grouse is a full house. Back in the 19th century, Matthew Gloag sold wine (and various Whiskies) at his shop in Perth. When Queen Victoria came around in 1842, he was picked to supply wine to her...

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$34.99
Appearance / Color
Amber
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Smooth sherry aroma followed by notes of buttered toast, malt, peach and custard.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sherried palate with notes of toffee, sultanas, raspberry jam, custard and caramel.
 
Finish
Medium finish with noes of oak and cocoa.

3.

Glen Moray

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky


There are few things more exciting or delicious than discovering a new bottle of Single Malt Scotch to add to your collection.

One thing is for sure, expanding your Spirits universe with Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a fun way to enjoy yourself.

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$37.99

4.

Dewar's

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged Blended Scotch Whisky


A Scotch by the Dewar trio, with a touch of Macleod’s ingenuity. John Dewar Sr, the youngest of the Dewar family in Aberfeldy, was able to break free from family obligations and pursue his interests. He established his own company and left his brand to his two sons Johnny...

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$31.99

Appearance / Color
Warm caramel.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Honey, caramel, dried apricot with apple slices, mixed peel, roasted spices and an imprint of woodsmoke.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Honeydew, warm citrus, black peppery, dark chocolate with a hint of smoke accompanied by vanilla melted toffee, black cherry, espresso and slender oak.

Finish
Dairy chocolate and nougat latte.


5.

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky


A nod to the ship's many anchor points. Cutty Sark has been around a long time… since 1923. But they are a Whisky produced by The Edrington Group, which has been around in various forms since 1850 and is owned by the Robertson family. Why do you care? Because they...

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$35.99

Appearance / Color
Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Sweet and slightly spicy.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Flavors of dried and tropical fruits, spice, cloves, ginger, and a subtle hint of sea salt.

Finish
Smooth and complex.