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anCnoc 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt 70cl
Whisky37,00 € 35,70 €29,50 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleanCnoc 12 Years Highland is a polished malt whisky matured in American oak exbourbon casks. It is an excellent choice for summer evenings, on its own, on the rocks or in a cocktail - try it!
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Isle of Jura Seven Wood Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky53,00 € 47,40 €39,17 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 42%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleAn ingenious approach reveals a fruity, spicy malt whisky made to savour, and that's Isle of Jura Seven Wood.
Layers of complexity and flavour emerge from a maturation journey that begins in American oak ex-bourbon casks before a portion of this is spread across six virgin oak casks from Limousin, Troncais, Allier, Vosges, Jupilles and Les Bertranges.
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Glenmorangie Allta Private Edition No.10 70cl
Whisky96,00 € 71,95 €59,46 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 51.2%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleDon't miss this Premium Whiskey characterised by the wild growth of the yeast from the Cadbol barley based in the Scottish Highlands.
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Glenfiddich 18 years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(2)118,00 € 94,95 €78,47 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Glenfiddich 18 is a truly superb single malt aged in Oloroso (Sherry) and Bourbon casks. This has created a surprisingly smooth whiskey flavor.
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Ballantine's 50cl
Whisky(2)10,95 € 9,25 €7,64 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 50clAlso in: 70cl 13,39€ | 1L 16,85€ | 2L 36,25€ | 3L 61,85€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,98€ | 1.5L 23,95€ | 70cl with Gift 13,40€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Rum Ballantine's
Ballantine's is a complete, refined and elegant Scotch. It is considered as the taste to satisfy a modern style.
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The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak... 70cl
Whisky78,60 € 59,90 €49,50 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleIn The Glenlivet 15 years, selective maturation in new Limousin oak barrels, usually reserved for wine, added delicate nuances of spices highly prized in fine wines, complementing the elegance of malt.
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Glencadam Single Malt Reserva Andalucia 70cl
Whisky50,00 € 46,60 €38,51 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 46%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleGlencadam Single Malt Reserva Andalucia is a rich and fruity whisky balanced with notes of sultanas and sweet hints from the oloroso-sherry cask maturation, a delight for the palate!
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JB Rare 20cl
Whisky(3)7,95 € 6,85 €5,66 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 20clAlso in: 70cl 12,60€ | 1L 15,95€ | 1.5L 22,99€ | 3L 65,99€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,94€ | 1L with Gift 18,10€ | 50cl 7,85€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Whiskey J&B Rare
For the producction of J & B Rare, a complex mixtures of malts and grains are used. This whiskey is product of the mixture of 42 single malts: 36 malts and 6 grain whiskeys. Of the malts used, more than 80 percent comes from the Speyside region.
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Dewar's White Label 10 x 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(5)17,55 € 13,99 €11,56 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 10 x 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 10,95€ | 1L 14,55€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,46€ | 1.75L 19,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDewar's is one of the most respected in the world of Scotch whiskey.
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Dewar's White Label 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(5)1,95 € 1,46 €1,21 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 10,95€ | 1L 14,55€ | 1.75L 19,95€ | 10 x 5cl (Miniature) 13,99€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDewar's is one of the most respected in the world of Scotch whiskey.
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Ballantine's Light 70cl
Whisky13,95 € 12,90 €10,66 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 20%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandBallantine's Light 20º joins the Ballantine's range to bring you your classic whisky with half the alcohol. That's right, as you read it, a whisky to drink when the occasion calls for a different pace, while retaining the goodness of a Ballantine's classic whisky for you to enjoy like never before.
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Macallan 18 Years Double Cask Boxed... 70cl
Whisky351,95 € 335,00 €276,86 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleFrom the creation of the perfect balance of two worlds where delicately selected American and European oak casks, exquisitely seasoned with Oloroso sherry, come together, The Macallan 18 year old Double Cask, matured for 18 years, achieves a delicious fusion of vanilla and subtle spice notes with a delightful, restrained flavour and character. A pleasure for the palate!
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Cutty Sark 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(1)1,80 € 1,69 €1,40 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 11,65€ | 1L 13,95€ | 1.75L 16,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Miniature Glass Bottle
Cutty Sark shows its bright and golden color as soon as the first drop touches the bottom of the glass. Is in that very moment when you are able to smell the strong scent this whisky has, according with its powerful flavor, accompanied by vanilla, citric and caramel notes.
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Wolfburn No. 270 Small Batch Release 70cl
Whisky93,00 € 68,95 €56,98 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 46%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleWolfburn Single Malt nº 270 es un pequeño lote lanzado en marzo de 2018, tras haber madurado en barriles de bourbon de 100 litros con la intención de acelerar su maduración.
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Passport Scotch 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(2)1,95 € 1,63 €1,35 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 10,20€ | 1L 12,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDesigned in Scotland by Chivas Brothers Master Blender. Distilled at Glen Keith, modern distillery in Scotland. This bottle is unique, striking and easily identifiable.
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Old St Andrews Twilight 10 Years Barrel 70cl
Whisky61,00 € 55,41 €45,79 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Old St Andrews 10 Years Barrel, your Premium 10 Years Whiskey.
Macallan Enigma 70cl
Whisky340,00 €280,99 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 44.9%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Macallan Enigma is a whisky that belongs to the "The Quest Collection" range, a range that is an exploration of flavours and textures. It also represents the highlight of this range's journey.
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Glenfiddich Excellence 26 years Boxed... 70cl
Whisky490,00 € 419,95 €347,07 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThis Malt Whisky with a strong character perfectly represents everything that Glenfiddich stands for, making it worthy of the Badge of Excellence. I'm sure you'll feel the same way when you taste it.
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Glenfiddich Gran Cru 23 Years 70cl
Whisky330,00 € 288,95 €238,80 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleGlenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Years, a masterpiece distilled for two decades and three years, then perfected in French cuvée casks after initial maturation in oak. This whisky delivers a unique experience, unveiling the elegance achieved through its careful aging process and refinement.
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JB Rare 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(3)2,95 € 1,94 €1,60 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 12,60€ | 1L 15,95€ | 1.5L 22,99€ | 3L 65,99€ | 20cl 6,85€ | 1L with Gift 18,10€ | 50cl 7,85€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Whiskey J&B Rare
For the producction of J & B Rare, a complex mixtures of malts and grains are used. This whiskey is product of the mixture of 42 single malts: 36 malts and 6 grain whiskeys. Of the malts used, more than 80 percent comes from the Speyside region.
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Macallan A Night on Earth in Scotland 70cl
Whisky290,00 € 202,95 €167,73 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleMacallan A Night on Earth in Scotland offers a unique experience by merging art, gastronomy, and whisky in a spectacular setting.
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Crabbie's 12 Years Single Malt 70cl
Whisky42,00 € 37,80 €31,24 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Crabbie's 12 Years Single Malt, your Premium Single Malt Whiskey.
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Johnnie Walker Red Label 5cl (Miniature)
Whisky(5)2,95 € 2,20 €1,82 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 5cl (Miniature)Also in: 70cl 13,70€ | 1L 17,50€ | 1.5L 27,79€ | 3L 83,95€ | 20cl 6,50€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Whiskey Johnnie Walker Red LabelThe Walker family applied his deep knowledge in the Scottish malts to create a blend that universally deleitase all palates. The result, RED LABEL became the favorite whiskey in the world, a position it still holds today.
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Bell's 20cl
Whisky(3)3,95 € 3,45 €2,85 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 20clAlso in: 70cl 9,95€ | 1L 11,35€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandBell's, a blended Scotch whisky, a premium at an unbeatable price.
What is Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky is an alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented cereals, primarily malted barley, produced in Scotland following strict regulations. Scotch whisky must mature in oak barrels for at least three years and have an alcohol content between 40% and 94.8%. There are different types of Scotch whisky based on the number and variety of cereals used, the distillation method, and the region of origin.
History of Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky has a centuries-old history. Its origins trace back to ancient Celtic Scotland, where they distilled a beverage called "usquebaugh." Over the centuries, whisky distillation evolved, legal distilleries were established, and column stills were introduced to improve quality and efficiency. By the late 19th century, the Scotch whisky industry experienced a boom, exporting its products worldwide and establishing a reputation for quality. Despite challenges in the 20th century, such as wars and Prohibition in the US, the industry rebounded and adapted. Today, Scotland boasts numerous distilleries producing a wide variety of Scotch whisky flavors and profiles, maintaining its status as a cherished spirit globally.
The Manufacturing Process
Scotch whisky is an alcoholic beverage distilled from malted barley grains. The Scotch whisky manufacturing process consists of four main stages: malting, mashing, fermentation, and distillation.
- Malting involves soaking barley grains in water for several days until they germinate. They are then dried with hot air, which may be flavored with peat smoke, giving Scotch whisky its characteristic taste.
- Mashing consists of grinding the malted grains and mixing them with hot water in a vessel called a mash tun. This forms a sugary liquid called wort, which is extracted and transferred to another vessel called a washback.
- Fermentation involves adding yeast to the wort in the washback and letting it act for two or three days. This converts the sugar into alcohol, forming a liquid called wash, which has an alcohol content of about 8%.
- Distillation involves heating the wash in a copper pot still. The alcohol evaporates and condenses in a tube called a worm, forming a liquid called low wines, which has an alcohol content of about 25%. This liquid is redistilled in another still called a spirit still, obtaining a liquid called new make spirit, which has an alcohol content of about 70%. This liquid is then stored in oak barrels for at least three years, imparting color and final flavor to Scotch whisky.
Composition of Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky is an alcoholic beverage obtained by distilling fermented malt from cereals such as barley, wheat, rye, and corn, followed by maturation in oak barrels for at least three years. Scotch whisky is a geographical indication, meaning it can only be produced in Scotland following strict regulations that ensure its quality and authenticity. Scotch whisky is made with only three natural ingredients: cereals, water, and yeast, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners are added. Scotch whisky is classified into five main types: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch, based on the type of grain and the method of production used.
Flavor of Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky is an alcoholic beverage obtained by distilling fermented malt from cereals such as barley, wheat, rye, and corn, followed by maturation in oak barrels for at least three years. Scotch whisky is a geographical indication, meaning it can only be produced in Scotland following strict regulations that ensure its quality and authenticity. Scotch whisky is made with only three natural ingredients: cereals, water, and yeast, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners are added. Scotch whisky is classified into five main types: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch, based on the type of grain and the method of production used.
Cocktails Made with Scotch Whisky
Cocktails with Scotch whisky are a way to enjoy this alcoholic beverage with a different twist. Scotch whisky is a type of whisky that is produced in Scotland following strict regulations that govern its distillation, maturation, and labeling. There are different varieties of Scotch whisky, such as single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. Each has its characteristics and flavors that can be combined with other ingredients to create original and delicious cocktails.
Some examples of cocktails made with Scotch whisky are:
- Rob Roy: prepared by mixing Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and a few drops of Angostura bitters. It is served in a cocktail glass with a maraschino cherry.
- Rusty Nail: prepared by mixing Scotch whisky and a honey and herb liqueur called Drambuie. It is served in a lowball glass with ice and can be garnished with a lemon slice.
- Blood and Sand: prepared by mixing Scotch whisky, orange juice, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur. It is served in a cocktail glass and can be garnished with a maraschino cherry or an orange peel.
- Scotch Sour: prepared by mixing Scotch whisky, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white. It is served in a lowball glass with ice and can be garnished with a lemon slice or a maraschino cherry.
- Hot Toddy: prepared by heating Scotch whisky, water, honey, lemon juice, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, or ginger. It is served in a heat-resistant cup or glass and can be garnished with a lemon slice or a cinnamon stick.
Brands
Some of the most recognized Scotch whisky brands are:
- Johnnie Walker: It is the best-selling whisky brand in the world, with a wide range of expressions from the classic Black Label to the exclusive Blue Label. Their whiskies are known for their balance, with hints of smoke and vanilla.
- Macallan: It is one of the most prestigious and expensive Scotch whisky brands, using only sherry casks for aging their malts. Their whiskies are complex, with aromas of nuts, chocolate, and lemon.
- Chivas: It is a high-end Scotch whisky brand, offering 12, 18, 25, and 30-year-old blended whiskies. Their whiskies are smooth, with a sweet and aged taste.
- Lagavulin: It is a peated Scotch whisky brand produced on the Isle of Islay. Its most famous whisky is the Lagavulin 16-year-old, which has an intense flavor with hints of peat, sea, and wood.
- Jack Daniel's: Although not technically a Scotch whisky, but an American Tennessee whiskey, it has earned a place among the most popular and recognizable whiskies worldwide. Their whisky is filtered through sugar maple charcoal, giving it a distinctive taste with notes of vanilla, caramel, and nuts.
- Dewars: It is a Scotch whisky brand that has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly in the Asian market. Their whiskies are light and fruity, with a touch of smoke.
- Glenfiddich: It is one of the best-selling and award-winning single malt Scotch whisky brands in the world. Their whiskies are elegant and refined, with floral, herbal, and citrus notes.
Curiosities
Some curiosities about Scotch whisky are:
- Scotch whisky can only be called that if it is produced in Scotland, following strict regulations that govern its production, maturation, and labeling. For example, Scotch whisky must mature for at least three years in oak barrels and cannot contain additives or artificial colorants.
- There are five Scotch whisky-producing regions: the Highlands, the Lowlands, Islay, Speyside, and Campbeltown. Each region has its own climate, geography, and tradition, influencing the taste and aroma of their whiskies. For example, Islay whiskies are famous for their smoky and peaty flavor, while Speyside whiskies are sweeter and more fruity.
- Within Scotch whisky, there are four main categories: single malt whisky, single grain whisky, blended malt whisky, and blended grain whisky. Single malt whisky is made with malted barley and distilled in pot stills. Single grain whisky is made with other grains like corn or wheat and distilled in continuous column stills. Blended malt whisky is a blend of malt whiskies from different distilleries, while blended grain whisky is a blend of grain whiskies from different distilleries.
- Scotch whisky has a minimum alcohol content of 40%, but it can reach 60% or higher in some cases. The alcohol content influences the intensity and complexity of the whisky's flavor, as well as its shelf life. Some enthusiasts prefer to drink Scotch whisky neat, without adding anything else, while others opt to add a splash of water or ice to mellow it and open up its aromas.
- Scotch whisky is a versatile beverage that can be enjoyed in various ways and on different occasions. It can be sipped neat, paired with appetizers or desserts, or used as an ingredient to prepare cocktails such as Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Whisky Sour. Additionally, Scotch whisky pairs well with certain foods like chocolate, cheese, or smoked salmon.