Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky is the most popular spirit in the world and a staple of every Home Bar.
There are five Whisky regions in Scotland. Islands are sometimes mentioned as the sixth region, but are not officially recognized. The largest region in terms of the number of distilleries is Speyside that is home to over half of all Scotch distilleries, while Campbelton only remains home to three. It's surrounded by the Highland Whisky region. Some of the Scotch Whisky regions - Islay and Lowland, for instance - produce a very distinctive style of Scotch, while others are known for their versatilty, but knowing what part of Scotland a Whisky is from, should give you some general idea about its taste.
Scotch Whisky can be made from malted barley (in this case it's called malt Whisky) or from other grains, like corn or wheat (grain Whisky). Only when a malt Whisky is produced at a single distillery, it's called single malt. The rest (which is roughly 95% of the time) is blended Scotch, which means it's a blend of Whiskies from different distilleries.
When tasting Scotch Whisky, try it first on its own (neat), and add ice or water later. While you're not prohibited of drinking it with Coke, we strongly advise against it. Aromas and flavours of Scotch will get lost and you will not be able to truly taste and appreciate them.
Thirsty for more? Explore Scotch Whisky distilleries.
There are five Whisky regions in Scotland. Islands are sometimes mentioned as the sixth region, but are not officially recognized. The largest region in terms of the number of distilleries is Speyside that is home to over half of all Scotch distilleries, while Campbelton only remains home to three. It's surrounded by the Highland Whisky region. Some of the Scotch Whisky regions - Islay and Lowland, for instance - produce a very distinctive style of Scotch, while others are known for their versatilty, but knowing what part of Scotland a Whisky is from, should give you some general idea about its taste.
Scotch Whisky can be made from malted barley (in this case it's called malt Whisky) or from other grains, like corn or wheat (grain Whisky). Only when a malt Whisky is produced at a single distillery, it's called single malt. The rest (which is roughly 95% of the time) is blended Scotch, which means it's a blend of Whiskies from different distilleries.
When tasting Scotch Whisky, try it first on its own (neat), and add ice or water later. While you're not prohibited of drinking it with Coke, we strongly advise against it. Aromas and flavours of Scotch will get lost and you will not be able to truly taste and appreciate them.
Thirsty for more? Explore Scotch Whisky distilleries.
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Can Scotch go bad?
Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal.
After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal.
After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Has the largest number of distilleries
Effectively, all the areas surrounding the Speyside region
Unrecognised sub-region of Highlands
Located south of the imaginary line between Glasgow & Edinburgh
A small, rugged island off the west coast of the mainland
Area around the town on the Kintyre peninsula
Scotch Whisky Regions
Most Popular in Scotch Whisky
Kilchoman
Machir Bay
Scotch
$64.99
Lagavulin
16 Year Old
Scotch
Dalwhinnie
15 Year Old
Scotch
$70.99
The Macallan
12 Year Old Sherry Oak
Scotch
$70.99
Glenkinchie
12 Year Old
Scotch
$62.99
Laphroaig
Quarter Cask
Scotch
$64.99
Talisker
Port Ruighe
Scotch
The Glenlivet
12 Year Old
Scotch
$40.99
Glenmorangie
Quinta Ruban Whisky
Scotch
Highland Scotch Whisky
Dalmore
12 Year Old
Scotch
$79.99
Deanston
Virgin Oak Whisky
Scotch
$36.99
Glengoyne
12 Year Old
Scotch
$59.99
Dalmore
King Alexander III
Scotch
$279.99
Balblair
2003
Scotch
$75.99
Inchmurrin
18 Year Old
Scotch
$148.99
Glen Garioch
1797 Founder's Reserve
Scotch
$57.99
Tomatin
18 Year Old
Scotch
$89.99
Dalmore
25 Year Old
Scotch
$1,125.99
Speyside Scotch Whisky
The Macallan
17 Year Old Fine Oak
Scotch
$259.99
Glenfarclas
12 Scotch Whisky
Scotch
$61.99
The Glenlivet
XXV
Scotch
$499.99
The Macallan
Rare Cask
Scotch
$269.99
The Macallan
15 Year Old Fine Oak
Scotch
$149.99
Benromach
Organic
Scotch
$69.99
Cardhu
12 Year Old
Scotch
$59.99
Craigellachie
13 Year Old
Scotch
$59.99
The Macallan
12 Year Old Double Cask
Scotch
$68.99
Islay Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig
Select
Scotch
$56.99
Bowmore
18 Year Old
Scotch
$139.99
Laphroaig
10 Year Old Cask Strength
Scotch
$75.99
Talisker
10 Year Old
Scotch
$69.99
Bunnahabhain
12 Year Old
Scotch
$69.99
Ardbeg
10 Year Old
Scotch
$57.99
Bowmore
12 Year Old
Scotch
$59.99
Bruichladdich
Black Art Edition 04.1
Scotch
$389.99
San Francisco Double Gold Winner
Laphroaig
Lore
Scotch
$119.99
Scotch Whisky from the Islands
Ledaig
42 Year Old Dusgadh
Scotch
$3,999.99
Highland Park
Dark Origins
Scotch
$95.99
Talisker
18 Year Old
Scotch
$170.99
Scapa
Skiren
Scotch
$102.99
Highland Park
25 Year Old
Scotch
$799.99
Isle of Skye
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old
Scotch
$44.99
A. D. Rattray
Ledaig 9 Year Old
Scotch
$109.99
Talisker
Storm
Scotch
$47.99
Highland Park
Full Volume
Scotch
$99.99
Lowland Scotch Whisky
Glenkinchie
12 Year Old
Scotch
$62.99
Auchentoshan
12 Year Old Whisky
Scotch
$59.99
Auchentoshan
18 Year Old
Scotch
$133.99
Auchentoshan
Three Wood
Scotch
$73.99
Auchentoshan
Virgin Oak
Scotch
$127.99
Auchentoshan
American Oak
Scotch
$47.99
Cadenhead's
Strathclyde 26 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Scotch
$289
Inverleven
1973 Deoch an Doras 37 Year Old
Scotch
Auchentoshan
The Bartender's Malt
Scotch
Campbeltown Scotch Whisky
Glen Scotia
15 Year Old
Scotch
$99.99
Glen Scotia
Victoriana
Scotch
$107.99
Springbank
12 Year Old Cask Strength
Scotch
$109.99
Longrow
Peated Single Malt
Scotch
$66.99
Springbank
25 Year Old Frank McHardy Bottling
Scotch
Longrow
25 Year Old 1974
Scotch
Longrow
Samaroli 1987
Scotch
Springbank
15 Year Old
Scotch
Glen Scotia
Double Cask
Scotch
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