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Laphroaig Select 70cl
Whisky38,95 € 36,51 €30,17 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandVariety: SmokedDisplay: Boxed BottleLaphroaig Select is a smoked whisky produced by Laphroaig, the distillery par excellence on the island of Islay in Scotland. This whisky is defined as a product that you either hate or love, with no middle ground, and is the perfect candidate if you want to enter the amazing world of smoked whisky. Do you dare?
Glenfarclas 12 years 1L
Whisky(1)36,95 €30,54 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleGlenfarclas 12 is a malt whiskey, produced in the Highlands of Scotland, which is characterized as an exponent of the distillery.
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Ballantine's 2L
Whisky(2)38,95 € 36,25 €29,96 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 2LAlso in: 70cl 13,39€ | 1L 16,85€ | 3L 61,85€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,98€ | 1.5L 23,95€ | 70cl with Gift 13,40€ | 50cl 9,25€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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Isle of Jura 12 years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky45,00 € 36,95 €30,54 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleA journey of flavour and exquisiteness on the Isle of Jura as you pour a glass of Isle of Jura 12 Year Old Cask and let it transport your senses to this beautiful and untamed place in Scotland.
Dewar's Double Double 27 years 50cl
Whisky139,98 €115,69 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 50clAlcohol Volume: 46%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleAlso known as Quadruple because of its four unique ageing stages process that culminate in a final ageing in Palo Cortado sherry casks, making this Whisky something totally distinctive.
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JB Rare 1.5L
Whisky(3)26,95 € 22,99 €19,00 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1.5LAlso in: 70cl 12,60€ | 1L 15,95€ | 3L 65,99€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,94€ | 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.
Talisker 25 Years Bottled in 2005 70cl
Whisky(1)298,00 €246,28 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 52.7%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Talisker 25 Years Bottled in 2005, your Premium 25 Year Old Talisker Whiskey. It is the bottled in 2005 edition. It is in perfect condition, although the case has small flaws that can be seen in the photo..
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JB Reserve 15 years 50cl
Whisky(10)17,95 € 16,30 €13,47 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 50clAlso in: 70cl 26,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandToday, talking about J & B Reserve means talking about values that J & B has collected through the years. Experience, quality and warranty.
Knockando 18 Years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(2)72,40 €59,83 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Knockando 18 Years, your Premium 18 Years Single Malt Whiskey.
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Glen Grant Single Malt 12 Years 1L
Whisky52,32 € 31,90 €26,36 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlcohol Volume: 48%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThis Glen Grant 12 year old whisky has achieved the flavour of a single malt with a mature taste and a characteristic sweetness. This has made it considered one of the best malt whiskies in Scotland.
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Glenmorangie Original 10 years 1L
Whisky(1)46,00 € 37,95 €31,36 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 35,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandThe Gelnmorangie Original Whisky is the original expression of our elegant distillate. It has a floras spirit and is the backbone of the Glenmorangie range. With ten years of age, Glenmorangie Original is the product of the union of a delicate spirit that emerges from Scotland's tallest stills, with first and second fill of American white oak casks.
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Johnnie Walker Red Label 3L
Whisky(5)88,95 € 83,95 €69,38 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 3LAlso in: 70cl 13,70€ | 1L 17,50€ | 5cl (Miniature) 2,20€ | 1.5L 27,79€ | 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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Grant's 1L PET
Whisky(2)16,95 € 15,60 €12,89 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1L PETAlso in: 70cl 11,95€ | 1L 15,99€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,60€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandThe Grant's Family Reserve is one of the most appreciated Scotch Whiskey and is enjoyed in more than 180 countries.
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JB Rare 1L with Gift
Whisky(3)18,95 € 18,10 €14,96 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1L with GiftAlso in: 70cl 12,60€ | 1L 15,95€ | 1.5L 22,99€ | 3L 65,99€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,94€ | 20cl 6,85€ | 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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Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength 1L
Whisky(6)45,00 € 33,95 €28,06 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlcohol Volume: 60%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleGlenfarclas 105 Cask Strength is a single malt Scotch whisky of a higher strength and excellent quality, made as it was made and drunk in the 19th century, straight from the cask and with the strength acquired during its ageing. A perfectly balanced whisky to be enjoyed on any occasion.
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Passport Scotch 70cl
Whisky(2)11,95 € 10,20 €8,43 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 12,95€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,63€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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Isle of Jura 18 years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky80,00 € 68,95 €56,98 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 44%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleMatured for eighteen long years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, Isle de Jura 18 Year Old Cask is an incredibly rich and fruity whisky.
A Song of Ice by Johnnie Walker 70cl
Whisky32,90 €27,19 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40.2%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandTaste A Song of Ice by Johnnie Walker, your Premium Whisky.
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Bell's Christmas Decanter 75th... 70cl
Whisky57,95 € 55,00 €45,45 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandThis Bell's Christmas Decanter 75th Birthday HM Queen Elizabeth II whisky is a limited edition whisky commemorating the 75th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, in a blue design with gold tones in the shape of a bell.
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Bell's Christmas Decanter 2001 70cl
Whisky60,00 € 48,50 €40,08 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandTaste Bell's Christmas Decanter 2001, your Premium Christmas Special Edition Whisky.
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Isle of Jura 10 years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(1)36,00 € 29,50 €24,38 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 51,15€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe distillery of the Isle of Jura has a long tradition in the distillate, since their history dates back to the 17th century Isle of Jura benefits from the waters of Bhaille Mharghaidh river that crosses the island.
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Caol Ila 12 Years 1L
Whisky(1)62,00 € 51,00 €42,15 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 46,90€Alcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleCaol Ila 12 years is considered by experts as the perfect entry point to the world of turbos malt whiskies and a reference for connoisseurs of single malt Scotch whisky.
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Chivas 18 years Boxed Bottle 1L
Whisky(5)73,95 € 69,95 €57,81 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 59,96€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleChivas 18 is a unique blend of multiple layers, including over twenty Scottish malt whiskeys from Scotland. With 85 notes of flavor in every drop, every sip is a new discovery.
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Bell's 70cl
Whisky(3)12,00 € 9,95 €8,22 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 11,35€ | 20cl 3,45€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.