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The 10 Best Whisky Scots
The Italian market of whisky it is increasingly appreciated and constantly growing to the point of becoming a strong competitor to the usual bottle of wine. More and more certain gourmet restaurants offer it in combination with meats and other dishes.
It is now established that the true whisky, as we know it today, has been distilled for centuries in Scotland, although it is assumed that the earliest traces date back to Ireland, when some monks, returning from this country, brought with them a rudimentary recipe of what would later become the very famous whisky Scottish.
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Which are the best whisky Scots? Today we will introduce you to 10 of them.
We did some research, starting from the reviews made by industry experts, and on the basis of these we tried to draw up a ranking of what are currently considered the ten best whisky Scots. We show you the list below.
1. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 years old
Want to know what the miglior whisky Scottish? This whisky was born in 1819 and many of us remember him for 'the crooked label'. We are talking about one of whisky most popular in the world. Aged 12 years. Judged excellent whisky by the most passionate but also appreciated by less expert drinkers. It has an aroma of tropical fruits with traces of vanilla. Full-bodied flavor thanks to the fermentation process inside oak barrels.
PRICE: €25,00
2. Lagavulin 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky Single Malt
Among the most appreciated by connoisseurs there is definitely the Lagavulin 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky Single Malt, produced since 1816 by the Lagavulin brand in the Islay distillery. With a unique and unmistakable flavour, fruity and with a light hint of vanilla. Aged for 16 years oak barrels used for bourbon, as dictated by tradition. The color is amber. It will not disappoint expectations.
PRICE: 89,90€
3. Talisker 10 years Scotch Whisky Single Malt
It has very ancient origins (1830) and is distilled on the Isle of Skye. Aged for 10 years in oak barrels as tradition dictates. Also in this case we are dealing with a unique flavor connotation, between the sea breeze and black pepper. Judged by experts as excellent "entry point” for those who are only now entering the world of whisky.
PRICE: €51,00
Talisker 10 Years Scotch Whisky Single Malt
4. Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Caol Ila Distillery, located on the Isle of Islay, which boasts a large number of distilleries, produces one Scotch really interesting and very high quality. The appearance is clear, golden color. On the nose it is fresh and floral at the same time. The typical salty scent of the whisky of Islay. The taste offers one very broad spectrum, rich in sweet notes and ripe fruit. The note of smoked peat is present. A whisky really worth trying.
PRICE: €49,00
5. Dalwhinnie 15 years Scotch Whisky Single Malt
consumers. The flavor is in fact soft, accentuated by notes of heather, honey and vanilla. Aged for 15 years in oak barrels. We are talking about a truly indigenous product as it is distilled in the Scottish Highlands. One of its peculiarities is the use of water from the Allt-an-t'sluic spring, which is located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. Definitely among whisky best scots.
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Dalwhinnie 15 years Scotch Whisky Single Malt
6. Ardbeg 10 years old the ultimate.
Whisky aged for 10 years and also produced in one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland: Ardbeg, founded in 1815. It has a rather peaty aroma but balanced by lime and black pepper. The aftertaste it leaves in the mouth at the end is of coffee and toasted almonds. A whisky definitely suitable for connoisseurs due to its strong flavour.
PRICE: €59,00
7. Aberfeldy 21 Years Old Madeira Cask
Produced in Highland with low peat. Left to ferment in ex Madeira oak barrels. Very delicate aroma and scent. At first impact it recalls the taste of sweet tobacco. Spicy in the long finish. The initial scent is a mix between honey, heather tea and fried malt with elegant woody background notes. The standard bottle is 700 ml in size with an elegant case. Great to give as a gift to someone whisky he understands and knows how to appreciate its quality.PRICE: €130,00
Aberfeldy 21 Years Old Madeira Cask
8. Whisky AnCnoc 12 Year Old
Famous all over the world and definitely ranked among the best whisky Scottish. Distilled in Knockdhu, Highland, and matured for 12 years. With a sweet and fruity taste, its flavor cannot escape the connoisseur mix of candied apple, lavender honey and malted barley. The credit for its original fragrance also goes to the American oak barrels, ex Bourbon, in which it is left to ferment. We're talking about one of those bottles of whisky which absolutely cannot be missing in the showcase of those who love good food whisky Scottish.PRICE: €47,90
9. Whisky Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood
One of the whisky most appreciated by refined drinkers. Made at Balvenie Distillery, Spesyside, founded in 1892. This whisky it is the fruit of others whisky left to mature for 12 years in ex-Bourbon American oak barrels and then transferred to ex-Sherry Oloroso Spanish oak barrels for another nine months. Its sweet taste of fdry burp and Sherry notes it is unmistakable to the expert palate. Spicy with cinnamon and a long and delicately tart finish. Unquestionably among the best whisky Scots.PRICE: €61,90
Balvenie 12 Years Old Doublewood
10. Laphroaig 10 years old Pure Malt
Il whisky in question is one of the most esteemed on the market, also thanks to its price-quality ratio. It is a whisky Scottish traditional but not too expensive. Aged 10 years. Its full-bodied flavor and seaweed aftertaste is the result of a fire-drying process of the malt carried out on the island of Islay. Its recipe dates back 75 years ago and has been perfected over time to achieve amazing results.
PRICE: €38,90
Laphroaig 10 Years Old Pure Malt
As it is easy to imagine, over the centuries many Scots (and others), lovers of this proverbial drink, have begun to distill whisky thus giving rise to an infinite variety of versions. In this article we have tried to select the ten best whisky Scots currently on the market.
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