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 flavourful 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 Favourites, 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
Arran
Arran Barrel Reserve Scotch WhiskyArran Single Malt set out to create a new Single Malt worthy of your daily dram, and they have accomplished that task. Harold Currie was a senior director of Chivas. He somehow got it in his head that he could do Whisky better. Harold was also a fan...
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Nose / Aroma / Smell
On the nose you will find notes of lemon curd, shortbread biscuits, fresh grain, and autumn fruits — apple and pear.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is bright and light with notes of green apples, cinnamon toast, orange zest, vanilla custard, and sea breeze.
Finish
The finish is medium-length and alive with notes of toasted oak and orchard fruits.
The Six Isles
The Six Isles Voyager Blended Malt WhiskyA reflection of the sea and the ancient islands. Ian MacLeod & Company LTD was founded in 1933 as a Scottish Whisky broker — buying, selling, trading production lots from the major distilleries around Scotland. Over the years the company has grown quite a bit, including more than three dozen...
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Appearance / Color
Light straw
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Aromas of heathery peat smoke, oat cakes, sea salt, apple and apricot .
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Wafts of peat and sea breeze, it offers plenty of robust and malty notes, vanilla, buttered bread, and naturally, salty maritime flavors.
Finish
Smooth and slightly peaty.
The Broody Hen
The Broody Hen Blended Scotch WhiskyA Scottish blend not unlike a field on a warm summer's day. Founded by friends Marcus Pickering and Matthew Gammell, the Summerhall Distillery was built on the site of an old veterinary school in Edinburgh in 2013, making it the first new Gin Distillery in the city for more than...
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Gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Aromas of delicately light honey and butterscotch.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth and pleasant with flavors of delectable caramel, vanilla and manuka honey.
Finish
Warm with a kick of spice like French toast with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
The Singleton
The Singleton Of Dufftown 12 Year OldThere’s just no going wrong with The Singleton Of Dufftown. With producers such as Glenfiddich and Balvenie calling the town home, Dufftown is often described as the capital of Scotch Whisky. Too often though we forget that Dufftown is the name of a distillery in its own right. Nestled in...
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Appearance / Color
Deep gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Approachable and rich with wood, nuts, and rich fruits.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet, rich, and fruity with blackcurrant fruit, brown sugar and espresso coffee.
Finish
Long, dry, and crisp.
Ileach
The Ileach PeatyAn unapologetic, perfectly balanced Islay Single Malt. The Ileach Whiskies come from the Vintage Malt Whisky Company and are designed to be a mystery. “Ileach” is the word that residents of Islay call themselves. It’s even the name of the local neighborhood newspaper serving the Scottish Islands of...
learn MORE >>>Medium Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is the perfume of the northern seas with notes of peat, wet grass, kelp, and sea spray.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavors are perfectly balanced with an oily mouthfeel, smooth grain-forward palate, plenty of peat, and a sweet apple under-layer.
Finish
The finish is long and malty with a lingering iodine note.