Scottish Malt Whiskies in general

When I went up to Scotland I purchased 2 Bottles of malt whisky and received a presentation box containing 6 Double matured malt whiskies in miniature. These are: 1) Glenkinchie 2) Dalwhinnie 3) Cragganmore 4) Oban 5) Talisker 6) Lagavulin These are from each of the 6 distilleries in Scotland. 1) This is from the Lowlands. It is a mixture of sweet and dry flavours, and is finished in Amontillado cask-wood. The taste is very intense and smooth. Very enjoyable 2) This is from the most remote of the Highland distilleries which is also the highest. This is my favourite whisky. It is exceptionally smooth and full of ...  Read the complete review

Scottish whisky is the best! - Advantages: Taste - Disadvantages: Price

Anyone who has drunk a fine scotch or a single malt knows that a drop of water (preferably highland spring water)far from drowning the flavours, actually enhances them. Some years ago I was in the fortunate position to be able to afford to buy some "First Cask" single malt whiskies and with every bottle came a bottle of highland spring water with the instructions to add "A wee drop". I still recall the subtle flavours and the rich bouquet. Now I find the same enjoyment from a bottle of "Cardhu" and a wee drop of water. ...  Read the complete review

I have enjoyed scotch for ten or twelve years now and although there is no bad scotch some are better than others, perhaps! I love to try different scotch but in general I stick to single malts as opposed to blends though Chivas Regal is rather nice. I have for the last few month sampled the CLASSICS and must admit they are Ummmmm, nothing short of pure magic. At the moment I am half way through a bottle of Glenkinchie which is a lowland malt. It has a special taste to it, nice and fresh with a slight tang. There aren't many distilleries in the lowlands, two I think. I rate this 8/10 I love the Speyside malts and the ...  Read the complete review