Best Scotch Picks

Best Scotch Picks

Scotch Whisky is among the most favored liquors. Often considered a gentleman's drink, Scotch Whisky is the go-to liquor for those who understand that excellence is never rushed, it is only savored, one sip at a time. Scotch isn’t just any drink–it’s a true classic that adds depth and character to any occasion

In this Flaviar best liquors article, we'll present you the top Scotch Whisky choices brought together following numerous taste tests and careful consideration of your reviews. Read on to discover the best Scotch you can buy online.

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Talisker Storm

Talisker

· 700ml · 45.8% ABV

About Talisker Storm

"The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker." – Robert Louis Stevenson Talisker distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskil at Carbost, on the the Isle of Skye. In all these years Talisker's distillation method has remained virtually the same, refusing to go with...

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£56.44
Talisker Storm Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Dark gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell 
Creamy, banana, citrus, white pepper, honey, apricot, barbecue smoke, oyster shells.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Wood smoke, chilli heat, honey, malt, orange peel, apple notes.

Finish
Dry, medium-long finish.


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· 700ml · 43% ABV

About Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

From the coldest and highest Distillery in Scotland. Dalwhinnie, Scotland, has a population of 80. That’s not a typo. It is home to a small schoolhouse, a pub, an inn, a train station, and the Dalwhinnie Distillery. What else do you need, really? The distillery, founded in 1897 by...

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£56.71
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Golden

Nose / Aroma / Smell
A big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose... apples, vanilla, and citrus.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth, soft and lasting flavors of heather-honey sweetness, apple peels and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruit flavors and hints of malted bread.

Finish
Long, lingering, surprisingly intense finish that starts sweetly, then gives way to vanilla, apples, walnuts, smoke and malt.


3.

Robert Burns Blended Scotch Whisky

Robert Burns (Arran)

· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Robert Burns Blended Scotch Whisky

Light and dry Scotch blend that honors the Bard of Scotland The tale o’Arran Whisky begins a quarter of a century ago in a tiny village of Lochranza on the Isle of Arran. The distillery was founded by Harold Currie, former...

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£31.63
Robert Burns Blended Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Light amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The refreshing aromas of apple peels introduce rich notes of vanilla cream, juicy pear, blossom, and spice.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is fruity with notes of pastry and custard, followed by flavors of orchard fruits and citrus.

Finish
Lovely lingering finish with notes of vanilla and apple peels.


4.

Ardmore Legacy

The Ardmore

· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Ardmore Legacy

All aboard the peat train to Ardmore. Picking a location to distill Scotch Whisky is an art in itself and one where Ardmore’s founder Adam Teacher has triumphed. The distillery is located at the top end of the Northern Railway Line in the Scottish Highlands, ensuring Ardmore could...

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£39.49
Ardmore Legacy Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Light honey

Aroma / Nose / Smell
Caramel sweetness with a touch of peat smoke hiding in the background

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smoke leads the way with more fruity hints of dried apples

Finish
A dry bite of a finish with spice notes 


· 700ml · 43% ABV

About Oban 14 Year Old

This might just become your favorite malt. Oban Distillery is found beneath a steep cliff on the West Coast of Scotland in a port town of the same name. In fact, the town was built around the distillery, highlighting the importance of Scotch production to the economy of the...

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£85.82
Oban 14 Year Old Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Golden amber.
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Peat and sea salt, swirling in a fruited caramel body.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citrus explodes out and is complemented with nutty undertones and dashes of vanilla. 
 
Finish
Smoky peat remains with a slight sweetness.