Top 10 Scotch

An enduring classic of the peated Single Malt world, and rightfully so. Lagavulin is undoubtedly one of the most robust, peaty Islay Single Malts around. Established in 1816, the Lagavulin Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, with its miles of peat bogs that provide the raw material that...

When old world spice meets new world sweetness Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, The Macallan was among Scotland's earliest licensed distillers. Today, it ranks among the world's top single malt whisky producers. The Macallan's unique spirit is defined by the Six Pillars, guaranteeing extraordinary quality and distinct character in...

A super well-balanced Speysider. If someone asks if you like Singleton Scotch, the correct response is, “Which one?” There are three: Singleton of Glendullan, Singleton of Glen Ord, and Singleton of Dufftown. Each distillery is awesome in its own way. All are used in premium blends, all have versions of...

Like a beautiful woman, we don’t really mind if a gorgeous Whisky claims to be a bit younger than it actually is… with Whisky that is a rare virtue. Founded in 1887, with machinery bought from the Cardhu Distillery, William Grant created Glenfiddich. Still in the hands of...

Dalmore, ohhh Dalmore.... Alexander Matheson, a trader who made his fortune in illegal opium imports from the Far East, founded the Dalmore Distillery in 1839. It is located on the northern shores of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the Scottish Highlands. The Dalmore changed...

Highland Park Viking Pride 18 Year Old has just been named #1 Scotch of the Century in 2024 by Robb Report, adding to its impressive accolades, including being named 'Best Spirit in the World' by the respected Spirit Journal—thrice.   Nestled at the very top of Scotland, Highland Park is...

The signature style of The Macallan Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, The Macallan was among Scotland's earliest licensed distillers. Today, it ranks among the world's top single malt whisky producers. The Macallan's unique spirit is defined by the Six Pillars, guaranteeing extraordinary quality and distinct character in every pour:...

The fundamentally classic single malt Scotch whisky we all love. George Smith was running an illegal still on the estate of the Duke of Gordon in the wee early 1800’s — to whom he covertly supplied the occasional dram. The Duke sponsored legislation in 1823 that made whiskey distilling...

Meet Agent Doublewood. It was way back in 1892 in Dufftown, Speyside, when William Grant of William Grant & Sons built the Balvenie Distillery. And it wasn't even his first one as he opened Glenfiddich distillery in 1886! Busy man....

A spectacular representation of the soul of Highland Park Single Malt. Highland Park is the most northerly distillery in Scotland on the Orkney Islands. Legend has it that it was founded by Whisky smuggler Magnus Eunson in the late 1700s and that he used his position as a church officer...