Scotch whisky is spelled without the “e” and is a malt or grain whisky that is made in Scotland. An easy way to remember whether the spelling of whiskey has the “e” or not is to see which country it was from. If the country’s name has an “e” in it, the spelling of whiskey will also include an “e”. Scotch is aged for at least three years in oak barrels then distilled twice and is identified by the region where it was produced.
4 Scotch Whiskys for Winter
1) THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR SHERRY CASK SCOTCH WHISKY
If you are a Scotch drinker, then you will be very familiar with Macallan scotch whisky. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old scotch whisky is made using a series of single malt whiskys that have been matured in hand selected sherry seasoned oak casks which provides it with it’s richness and complexity. The Sherry Oak 12 year is a rich natural gold color with aromas of vanilla and flavors of fruit, oak, and spices for a long, sweet finish.
2) GLENFIDDICH UNIQUE SOLERA RESERVE 15 YEAR
The Glenfiddich Unque Solera Reserve 15 year Scotch Whisky is age
d in European oask sherry casks as well as new oak casks then is mellowed in Glenfiddich Unque Solera Vat which is never emptied and has been kept half full of whisky since 1998 making it a unique whisky. The Glenfiddich Unque Solera Reserve 15 year Scotch Whisky has a golden red color and complex aromas of sweet honey, vanilla, fudge, and dark fruits. Flavors of sherry ooak, marzipan, cinnamon, and ginger and a silky smooth finish with a lingering sweet finish.
3) COMPASS BOX THE PEAT MONSTER
Compass Box’s Scotch Wisky, the Peat Monster is one of the smokier whiskys for the smokey whisky lovers. The Peat Monster is made by blending peated single malk whiskys from different areas of Scotland to create a unique Scotch whisky. Flavors of peaty smoky malt combined with fruit to create a balanced and complex whisky.
4) THE BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14 YEAR SCOTCH WHISKY
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old single malt whisky is matured in oak whisky casks for fourteen years. It is then finished in Carribbean rum casks creating a single malt whisky that is smooth. Aromas of sweet toffee and fresh fruit. Flavors of vanilla, sweet oak, and fruit for a soft and lingering finish.