The Single Malt Scotch Library

Explore, Discover, and Appreciate Scotland's Liquid Gold

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Understanding Single Malt Whisky

Single malt Scotch whisky must be produced at one distillery in Scotland using malted barley, distilled in pot stills, and aged in oak casks for at least three years. The diverse regions of Scotland each produce whiskies with distinct characteristics:

Our ratings consider balance, complexity, value, and how well each whisky represents its style. Remember that taste is subjective - our "overpowering" might be your "perfectly bold"!

Our Whisky Collection

Ardbeg 10

Islay • 46% ABV $55.00
★★★☆☆

Too Gasoline-y! That kind of smoky.

Intense Smoky Medicinal

Balvenie 12

Speyside • 40% ABV $65.00
★★★☆☆

Too Sweet! Doublewood maturation creates a dessert-like whisky.

Sweet Honey Vanilla

Glenfiddich 12

Speyside • 40% ABV $45.00
★★★☆☆

Vanilla! What a tasty and sweet whisky that is truly hard to hate.

Fruity Vanilla Honey

Glenlivet 12

Speyside • 40% ABV $50.00
★★★☆☆

Sweet! This is a default for me. Agreeable to the point of being basic, but a special sweetness that makes it a fun classic.

Sweet Fruity Smooth

Glenmorangie 12

Highlands • 43% ABV $55.00
★★★☆☆

Too Citrusy! Bright and zesty with lemon peel notes from the port cask finish.

Citrus Fruity Light

Highland Park 12

Islands • 40% ABV $60.00
★★★★★

Balanced! Sweetness can be overpowering but otherwise undeniably good.

Balanced Heather Smoky

Lagavulin 16

Islay • 43% ABV $120.00
★★★★☆

Balanced but overpriced! Basic peat smoke with sherry sweetness.

Peaty Sherry Complex

Laphroaig 10

Islay • 40% ABV $65.00
★★★★☆

Iodine! This scotch is so delicious. That "medicinal", "hospital", "bandage" taste is really a fresh pepperment sweet & spicy.

Peaty Medicinal Smoky

Macallan 12

Speyside • 40% ABV $80.00
★★★☆☆

Too Woody! Not exactly tasty but a classic.

Sherry Oak Dried Fruit

Talisker 10

Islands • 45.8% ABV $70.00
★★★★☆

Spicy! A maritime malt with peppery warmth and a distinctive coastal character.

Spicy Peppery Coastal

How to Taste Whisky Like a Pro

To fully appreciate single malt Scotch, follow these tasting steps:

  1. Look: Observe the color, which can hint at cask type and age
  2. Nose: Gently smell the whisky, identifying different aromas
  3. Taste: Take a small sip, letting it coat your entire mouth
  4. Finish: Notice how long flavors linger and how they change

Add a few drops of water to open up the flavors, especially for higher ABV whiskies. Our tasting notes highlight dominant characteristics, but each dram reveals more with careful attention.