The whisky takes its cues from founder George Smith’s original method, using peat to dry the malted barley. This old-school process inspired the distillers to call the special offering Nàdurra, meaning “natural” in Gaelic. The Scotch is non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength; the...
Firstly, consider the taste preferences of your dad. Does he prefer smoky, peaty scotches or lighter, fruitier ones? Next, think about the age of the scotch. Generally, the older the scotch, the smoother and more complex the flavor profile. However, older scotches also come with a higher...
Laphroaighails from the south coast of Islay. Laphroig was founded by the brother Donald and Alexander Johnston in 1815. Together, they created a scotch that is world-renowned for its peaty-smokey flavor. Laphroaig owes its unique smokey taste to Laphroaig’s cold smoking process....
These tend to range toward the more expensive, but there are a few strong moderately priced options as well. Whether the object of your affection like bourbon, Scotch, vodka, wine, cannabis or just likes a good non-alcoholic beverage, there’s something here for you. ...
Stiùireadair means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic and specifically the Bunnahabhain helmsman in this instance. This expression celebrates the sea and the coast where the whisky was matured (by the Sound of Islay) in first and second fill sherry casks. It’s non-chill-filtered and left with it...
If you’re a fan of peaty scotch and the aroma of smoky BBQ pits, then mezcal may be for you. Keep in mind that añejo doesn’t mean “best,” it just means “oldest.” If you prefer the flavor of blanco, then buy blanco. Extra añejos are often the most expensive tequilas....
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl £29 at Amazon£40 at The Whisky Exchange Ready to upgrade to a more medicinal malt? There’s still a hint of sweetness here but it’s the peaty smoke that dominates, with a fiery, long-lasting finish you won’t forget in a hurr...
The palate forms a very delicate balance between peaty smokiness and fruits. I also tasted pepper breaking through intermittently, then a long bonfire finish with toasted malt. Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old. This classic single malt Scotch whisky is great for converting non-whisky drinkers in ...
"Malt" indicates that the whisky is distilled from a single "malted" grain. Several types of grains can be malted (for example, barley, rye and wheat are all grains which can be malted); however, in the case of single malt Scotch, barley is always the (only) grain used. ...
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