One of the most popular and critically acclaimed single malt scotch brands (together no small feat in such a highly competitive category), The Balvenie entices and appeases lovers of Speyside whisky. The winning recipe here is a portfolio of complex spirits, each enveloped in mellow, sweet and delectable sensory package. The experience is as deep as you want it to be, with the single malts …
Last year was a big one for Speyside single malt Scotch brand Glen Grant. They introduced 12 and 18 Year Old expressions—both of which went on to great acclaim (with the latter taking the Scotch Whisky of the Year award from revered critic Jim Murray). The 18 Year Old succeeds both as a Speyside (generally lighter and more vanilla-like than other Scotch regions) and as …
Age is but a number, in most instances, Scotch not included. With The Macallan’s latest age statement release, the exquisite 40 Years Old (at 45% ABV), the impact of sherry oak casts translates to ginger and cinnamon spiciness. Entirely unexpected from the brand, there’s also a very delicate peatiness to this expression, due to the brand’s production processes 40 years ago. Altogether, though, it’s as …
