Headquarters location: Isle of Mull, United Kingdom It also doesn’t knock your socks off with the smokiness either, a great introduction into the style of peated whisky,” said whisky specialist Emma Cookson. Ledaig (pronounced le-chay-g) is the name for their peated (smoky) expression and it has this approachable creaminess to it so that, paired with the Rioja red wine cask finish, it is the perfect flavour profile for any season. “Anyone who knows me knows that I would say Ledaig for all five if I could! This is one of my must-have whiskies, it’s from a small distillery on the Isle of Mull that most people have never even heard of. Top 25 Australia Bartender of the Year, Emma Cookson, says this peated option is one of her favourites. ![]() While Tobermory Distillery might not be the most famous name on the tip of everyone’s tongue, we’re here to explore the best Scotch whiskies so take this as a hint. Tobermory Distillery Ledaig Sinclair Series is a favourite of Emma Cookson’s for its peaty and approachable creaminess. Fruity, floral, perfect for sipping neat or mixing in a cocktail, it’s a good age-statement whisky to have in the collection,” said whisky specialist Emma Cookson.īuy it here (The Whisky Exchange) Buy it here (Dan Murphy’s) Buy it here (The Whisky List) “Glen Moray 18 Year Old is a dram often overlooked because of its great price point, people often assume that it’s not good! But it’s actually one of the best single malts to get your hands on at an affordable price – thanks to some nifty purchasing discounts by the major chains. Passion is fundamental to the operation and the resulting whisky imparts an impeccable sense of balance and consistency. Located in one of Scotland’s oldest towns, the distillery has been crafting quality single malts on the banks of the River Lossie for over 120 years. Glen Morayįor a taste of classic Speyside Scotch, look no further than Glen Moray. Image: Glen Moray 18 Year Old, a Favourite of Emma Cookson’s for its fruity and floral notes. For the most part, we’re sticking with globally recognised names that you either know and love or should know and love, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, The Macallan, and Glenfiddich, but we’re also throwing a few curveballs your way courtesy of whisky expert, Emma Cookson (an award-winning top 25 Bartender in Australia), alongside The Whisky List’s very own Oliver Maruda. Take the following list of best Scotch whisky brands as a starting point and not a final destination. Once you bring in limited-edition one-offs, experimental finishing programs, and other unique variabilities, searching for the best becomes almost impossible… but that’s never going to stop us from trying. We know what you’re thinking and you’re right, there can be no definitive list of the best Scotch whisky brands because a number of the smaller producers keep some of the best Scotch in the world right there at the distillery. ![]() These are just a couple of bottles from Pat’s Whisky Collection that fetched $6.4 Million at auction in 2022.
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