Double Malt Whisky Gift Pack

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When Bill Smith Grant began a serious push behind The Glenlivet in the US in the 1950s, annual sales stood at less than 700 cases; in 2017, they topped 1m cases for the fourth year running, with the US accounting for about 40% of that figure.

Balvenie’s 12 Year Doublewood is known for being smooth and especially enjoyable with a cigar. Mix it into an old-fashioned to bring out the marmalade and orange peel notes for a perfect afternoon drink. More than four decades of French ownership have given Aberlour a strong following in France, but trade issues in that country cost the brand a chunk of its expected sales last year, dropping it down the top 10. One of the reasons scotch is so highly prized and so expensive is because it has a built-in quality guarantee. The Scotch Whisky Association, a Scottish trade organization, created a set of legal rules necessary for any bottle wishing to label itself “scotch.” These rules might seem constricting and arbitrary, but they were actually put in place to preserve the reputation, flavor, and purity of scotch whisky. So any time you buy a bottle labeled scotch, single malt or not, you know exactly what you’re getting. Buchanan’s has been making a name for itself in the whisky world for the past 130 years and is widely recognized as another favorite across the planet. It’s affordable with round and complex offerings that’ll leave a strong first impression on your tastebuds. This single malt ages for 14 years in Bourbon casks before being transferred to sherry casks for a final period of aging. This final step results in a whisky that’s luscious and soft, with a full-bodied feel and hints of fresh honey and florals. Throw in some toasted spices and candied fruit and you’ve got yourself a winner in Oban’s single malt.While an alchemical process is responsible for transforming simple ingredients into liquid gold, many distilleries use their own unique methods. The allure of Scotch, after all, lies in its diversity. Generally, it’s a process of malt whisky distillation where barley, pure Scottish water, and yeast work together to create unique flavours. Additional factors – including the pot still's shape and maturation period – affect the final liquid, and most distilleries keep their exact processes close to their chests. What are the best Scotch whisky regions? Contrary to its name, Glenfiddich’s Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a Scotch whisky. Its name comes from the fact that alongside a traditional Scotch palate, this spirit also offers a sweet hint of classic Bourbon flavors. If you prefer a more complex and diverse flavor profile, you may want to try a single malt whiskey. Single malts are made by a single distillery using only one type of grain, which allows the flavors to be more distinct and pronounced. Additionally, single malts are typically aged for a minimum of three years in oak barrels, which adds even more depth and complexity to the flavor. Blended whisky means a blend of both malt and grain whisky. They often have a poor or cheaper reputation and hardly ever have the age listed on the bottle. But that doesn’t mean they are all low-quality. Johnnie Walker and Famous Grouse are among the most popular blends. Blended Grain It’s known for its long line of successful bottles and its 12-Year-Old might just be the top choice of them all. This whisky offers the gold standard when it comes to drinking Scotch, with a “heather-honey” flavoring and a wonderful nose.

Lagavulin: This brand is known for its smoky and peaty flavor profile, which includes hints of seaweed, salt, and iodine.Single malt Scotch whiskies undergo blending because the “single” terminology refers to the single distillery, not the blend. That said, it does exist in marketing terms. But because there is no legal definition, “double malt” could really mean anything. (It’s genesis was likely to avoid less-prized phrases like “blended.” But, of course, I can’t say for certain.)

There’s all kinds of casks maturing at The Glasgow Distillery The Glasgow Distillery cask programme Technically, there’s no such thing as double malt, the actual term for double malt is blended malt whisky, as it is a blend of two single malts from more than one distillery. Main Differences History & Origin Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old offers a well-balanced fruity sweetness, making it accessible to novice drinkers, combined with rich complexity to fulfill the most experienced whisky connoisseurs.Since a lone distillery should make it, sometimes, the distillery finds it hard to keep up with the demand. So while no two blended malts will taste exactly the same, you can estimate flavor based on either the distilleries included (if they listed) or the name of the whisky blend itself. What does Blended Whisky taste like?

Other limited expressions include Balvenie Fifty, a series of batch releases under the Balvenie Tun 1509 banner, and peated single malt Balvenie Peat Week, which launched last year. 7: Monkey Shoulder Nose: Pears, floral honey, vanilla ice cream, green apple skins, orange boiled sweets, shortbread, and white pepper. A very intense dram that needs quite a bit of water. But you’ll note interesting flavors like coconut, boiled fruits, and a bit of grass and sherbert! What is Double Malt? Technically, they are blended whiskeys from two distilleries. Johnnie Walker is one of the most famous brands of blended whisky.The is the oldest single malt from The Singleton to date, and the second and final bottling in The Singleton’s Paragon of Time Collection, a 54-year-old 1966 vintage single malt Scotch by the Dufftown distillery in the heart of Speyside. The collection is a masterful exploration of time itself. It showcases the brand’s skills and cares in successfully maturing whiskies over such a long period of time to develop real character and richness. Unlike other whiskey types, Scotch Whisky Association is lenient with adding coloring to the Scotches to give consistent quality in every bottle. How It’s Served By creating three different styles of new make spirit, we create three very different flavour profiles. These profiles are the foundation upon which we release our range of single malt whiskies; giving us a wide spectrum of flavours to choose from for our whisky portfolio each year,” says Sebastian Bunford-Jones, global marketing manager.