There’s a lot more to choosing a drink than just like the flavor. What you choose will have a significant influence on how others see you. We live in a world of first impressions and hasty judgments, whether we like it or not. It’s easy to come out as immature, out of touch, or just plain dull if you order the incorrect thing at the bar. Scotch or whiskey are the safest drinks to consume. There is this impression that people who enjoy drinking whiskey have a certain allure and strength about them. They have an irresistible appeal. They have a captivating charm and a highly attractive demeanor. They are charming, knowledgeable, and mysterious all at the same time.
How to drink a Scotch
But before you even consider raising a glass, you must first taste the whiskey. Tasting is more than just drinking; it also entails assessing and comprehending the whisky to properly enjoy it. Swirl your glass around a bit. To avoid the singe of the alcohol, softly sniff while keeping your lips slightly open. Whisky comes in a variety of tastes, textures, and smells, and sniffing it stimulates your brain to recognize its complex flavor profile. Take a drink of the whisky after a few minutes of nosing, keep it on your tongue, and allow it to travel around your mouth. Inhale deeply and exhale slowly through your nose. Take a few moments between sips to evaluate the finish or the tastes that linger after you’ve sipped the drink.
Last Drop Distillers 1971 Blended Scotch
It was first blended in 1983 as a 12-year-old, with the surplus whiskey being returned to maturing in 11 Sherry butts. A portion of the wine was bottled after 9 years of age, while the rest was transferred to 9 American oak barrels. The whiskey was allowed to age for another 24 years in these barrels before being bottled. Only 1,352 bottles of The Last Drop 1971 were made. Sweet honey and vanilla on the scent give way to zesty orange and lemon on the palate, followed by stewed apple and toasted almonds on the palate. There’s a lovely fruity sweetness on the tongue, followed by a sharp orange and lemon tang and a smidgeon of freshly cut wood. A hint of orris root and smoke lingers after a taste of chocolate orange and baked fruits.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Rare Side of Scotland
Three of the four faces of the distinctive square bottle of this special edition blended Scotch whisky have a magnificent illustration by the award-winning Timorous Beasties Studios, weaving together stunning images of Scottish flora and wildlife and the majestic white-tailed eagle. This special edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label is crafted using single malt and grain whiskies from around Scotland, and each bottle is individually numbered. With a dry smokiness and sweet raisins, the aroma is mellow and rounded. On the palate, there’s an explosion of hazelnuts, honey, rose petal, citrus, and sherry, followed by fragrant smoke, tobacco leaf, sandalwood, and dark chocolate. With rich flavors of smoke, pepper, and spice, the finish is lengthy and delicious.
Chivas Regal 25 Year Old
Jim Murray named this his Scotch Blend of the Year in the 18 years and older category, giving it 95 points in the 2010 Whisky Bible. With aromas of peach and almond, Chivas Regal 25 year old is a wonderful combination. It contains notes of malt and berry fruits on the scent, as well as undertones of licorice, raspberries, and sweet porridge oats. While delicate and mild on the palate, it has an exquisite toffee-like flavor that is extremely buttery. Custard, aniseed, and boiled sweets notes. It ends abruptly, yet earthy, with a butterscotch aftertaste.
Highland Park Magnus Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Magnus honors Highland Park’s founder, Magnus Eunson, a butcher and church officer by day and bootlegger by night, who established his first illicit still in the High Park in Kirkwall, Orkney, almost 220 years ago. Magnus combines the distillery’s famous gently peated style with aging in well-selected American sherry oak barrels for a richly complex flavor. A heathery plume of campfire smoke is balanced by aromas of toasted cereal grain and preserved lemon. Vanilla, lemon, and cocoa on the tongue lead to a smooth, lightly smokey aftertaste. Magnus won a gold medal at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco.
Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
One of the all-time great single malts. Three times named “The Best Spirit in the World.” Before it was removed from competitions, it was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy for Best Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky in 2018 and 2019. Cocoa nibs, ripe cherry, and campfire smoke aromas. Dark chocolate, stone fruit, and heather honey flavors. Aromatic smoke and espresso linger for a lengthy and rich finish. Highland Park 18 Year Old is a gold standard Scotch that whiskey connoisseurs all around the world should try.
Our Top Pick
Our top pick from our list above is the Last Drop Distillers 1971 Blended Scotch, the rich and fruity with the tanginess from the citrus and dark fig notes give extraordinary depth and complexity to the drink. Also, the green leather case and a custom-made stopper, and book tasting notes make it a collector’s item that you’ll want to add to your cellar.
Kristine Decena is a professional editor with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. She specializes in editing food and drink, footwear, clothing, and other lifestyle content. She has worked for such notable companies as The New York Times Company, Food Network Magazine, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., Hearst Corporation and Condé Nast International. Kristine is a graduate of Ohio University where she obtained degrees in English Literature and Journalism before embarking on her career as an editor.
