Whisky Type Profile - Scotch
Overall, Scotch is known for:
Whisky Type Overview
Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha; often simply called whisky or Scotch) is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two), made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. As of 2020, there were 134 Scotch whisky distilleries operating in Scotland. All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Any age statement on a bottle of Scotch whisky, expressed in numerical form, must reflect the age of the youngest whisky used to produce that product. A whisky with an age statement is known as guaranteed-age whisky. A whisky without an age statement is known as a no age statement (NAS) whisky, the only guarantee being that all whisky contained in that bottle is at least three years old. The minimum bottling strength according to the regulation is 40% alcohol by volume. Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky. The first known written mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland of 1494. Many Scotch whisky drinkers refer to a unit for drinking as a dram. According to the Scotch Whisky Association, the word whisky comes from the Gaelic uisge beatha or usquebaugh, which means "water of life".
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The Macallan
[The muh-KAL-in]
Speyside •
Est. 1824 •
18 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $444
Ahhhh yes, The Macallan. Nice choice!
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The Balvenie
[The bal-VIN-ee]
Speyside •
Est. 1892 •
9 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $388
Ahhhh yes, The Balvenie. Nice choice!
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Bunnahabhain
[Boo-nah-HAH-ven]
Islay •
Est. 1881 •
7 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $322
Ahhhh yes, Bunnahabhain. Nice choice!
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Highland Park
Islands •
Est. 1798 •
8 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $266
Ahhhh yes, Highland Park. Nice choice!
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Springbank
Campbeltown •
Est. 1828 •
10 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $256
Ahhhh yes, Springbank. Nice choice!
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The Dalmore
[The DAL-more]
Highlands •
Est. 1839 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $231
Ahhhh yes, The Dalmore. Nice choice!
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Aultmore
[ALT-more]
Speyside •
Est. 1896 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $223
Ahhhh yes, Aultmore. Nice choice!
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Glen Elgin
[glen EL-ginn]
Speyside •
Est. 1898 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $223
Ahhhh yes, Glen Elgin. Nice choice!
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Cardhu
[car-DOO]
Speyside •
Est. 1824 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $200
Ahhhh yes, Cardhu. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Knockdhu (anCnoc Whisky). Nice choice!
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Craigellachie
[craig-AL-ack-EE]
Speyside •
Est. 1891 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $174
Ahhhh yes, Craigellachie. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Glengyle (Kilkerran Whiskies). Nice choice!
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Balblair
[bal-BLARE]
Highlands •
Est. 1790 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $167
Ahhhh yes, Balblair. Nice choice!
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Fettercairn
[FETT-er-careN]
Highlands •
Est. 1824 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $165
Ahhhh yes, Fettercairn. Nice choice!
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Bowmore
[Boh-MORE]
Islay •
Est. 1779 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $161
Ahhhh yes, Bowmore. Nice choice!
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Benromach
[ben-ROE-muck]
Speyside •
Est. 1898 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $157
Ahhhh yes, Benromach. Nice choice!
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Glenallachie
[glen-AL-ack-EE]
Speyside •
Est. 1967 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $156
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Tamdhu
[tam-DOO]
Speyside •
Est. 1896 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $145
Ahhhh yes, Tamdhu. Nice choice!
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Ardbeg
[ARD-beg]
Islay •
Est. 1815 •
10 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $141
Ahhhh yes, Ardbeg. Nice choice!
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Glenfarclas
[glen-FARk-lass]
Speyside •
Est. 1836 •
7 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $141
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Bladnoch
[BLAD-nock]
Lowlands •
Est. 1817 •
9 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $134
Ahhhh yes, Bladnoch. Nice choice!
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Ardmore
[ARD-more]
Highlands •
Est. 1898 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $132
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Caol Ila
[cull-EE-la]
Islay •
Est. 1846 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $130
Ahhhh yes, Caol Ila. Nice choice!
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The Glenlivet
[glen-LIV-et]
Speyside •
Est. 1824 •
8 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $125
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Dalwhinnie
[dal-WHIN-nee]
Highlands •
Est. 1898 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $122
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Benrinnes
[ben-RIN-ess]
Speyside •
Est. 1826 •
1 Whisky
Median Whisky Price: $120
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Mortlach
[MORT-lock]
Speyside •
Est. 1823 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $118
Ahhhh yes, Mortlach. Nice choice!
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Oban
[OH-bin]
Highlands •
Est. 1794 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $116
Ahhhh yes, Oban. Nice choice!
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Glendronach
[glen-DRO-nack]
Highlands •
Est. 1826 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $114
Ahhhh yes, Glendronach. Nice choice!
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Bruichladdich
[BREW-ick-LOD-dee]
Islay •
Est. 1881 •
9 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $106
Ahhhh yes, Bruichladdich. Nice choice!
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Talisker
[TAL-iss-kur]
Islands •
Est. 1830 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $106
Ahhhh yes, Talisker. Nice choice!
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Aberfeldy
[ABB-er-FELL-dee]
Highlands •
Est. 1896 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $105
Ahhhh yes, Aberfeldy. Nice choice!
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Glenfiddich
[glen-FID-dik]
Speyside •
Est. 1886 •
8 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $104
Ahhhh yes, Glenfiddich. Nice choice!
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Kilchoman
[kill-HO-man]
Islay •
Est. 2005 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $104
Ahhhh yes, Kilchoman. Nice choice!
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Glen Scotia
[glen-SKO-sha]
Campbeltown •
Est. 1832 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $103
Ahhhh yes, Glen Scotia. Nice choice!
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Glenkinchie
[glen-KIN-chee]
Lowlands •
Est. 1825 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $103
Ahhhh yes, Glenkinchie. Nice choice!
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Lagavulin
[LOG-a-voo-lin]
Islay •
Est. 1816 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $102
Ahhhh yes, Lagavulin. Nice choice!
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Aberlour
[ab-er-LOU-er]
Speyside •
Est. 1879 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $101
Ahhhh yes, Aberlour. Nice choice!
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Glengoyne
[glen-GOYn]
Highlands •
Est. 1833 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $101
Ahhhh yes, Glengoyne. Nice choice!
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Old Pulteney
[old-PULLt-knee]
Highlands •
Est. 1826 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $100
Ahhhh yes, Old Pulteney. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Tobermory (Ledaig Whiskies). Nice choice!
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Laphroaig
[luh-FROIG]
Islay •
Est. 1815 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $97
Ahhhh yes, Laphroaig. Nice choice!
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Wolfburn
Highlands •
Est. 1821 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $97
Ahhhh yes, Wolfburn. Nice choice!
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Glenmorangie
[glen-MORE-anjee]
Highlands •
Est. 1843 •
11 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $96
Ahhhh yes, Glenmorangie. Nice choice!
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The Arran Malt
[The ARR-inn malt]
Islands •
Est. 1994 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $88
Ahhhh yes, The Arran Malt. Nice choice!
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Glencadam
[glen-KAH-dum]
Highlands •
Est. 1825 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $87
Ahhhh yes, Glencadam. Nice choice!
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Cragganmore
[CRAG-an-more]
Speyside •
Est. 1869 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $87
Ahhhh yes, Cragganmore. Nice choice!
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Tomintoul
[tom-in-TOWEL]
Speyside •
Est. 1964 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $84
Ahhhh yes, Tomintoul. Nice choice!
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Auchentoshan
[AH-ken-TOH-shin]
Lowlands •
Est. 1823 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $83
Ahhhh yes, Auchentoshan. Nice choice!
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Chivas Regal
[SHI-vuhs REE-gull]
Blended Scotch •
Est. 1786 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $81
Ahhhh yes, Chivas Regal. Nice choice!
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Clynelish
[cline-LEESH]
Highlands •
Est. 1819 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $80
Ahhhh yes, Clynelish. Nice choice!
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Tomatin
[teh-MAHT-in]
Highlands •
Est. 1897 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $76
Ahhhh yes, Tomatin. Nice choice!
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Glenglassaugh
[glen-GLAH-sah]
Highlands •
Est. 1875 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $75
Ahhhh yes, Glenglassaugh. Nice choice!
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Glenrothes
[glen-ROTH-iss]
Speyside •
Est. 1879 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $73
Ahhhh yes, Glenrothes. Nice choice!
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Deanston
Highlands •
Est. 1966 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $71
Ahhhh yes, Deanston. Nice choice!
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Speyburn
Speyside •
Est. 1897 •
3 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $71
Ahhhh yes, Speyburn. Nice choice!
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Glen Grant
Speyside •
Est. 1840 •
4 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $71
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Ben Nevis
[ben-NEV-iss]
Highlands •
Est. 1825 •
1 Whisky
Median Whisky Price: $70
Ahhhh yes, Ben Nevis. Nice choice!
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Jura
[JER-ah]
Islands •
Est. 1810 •
5 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $68
Ahhhh yes, Jura. Nice choice!
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Glen Garioch
[glen-GEAR-ee]
Highlands •
Est. 1797 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $68
Ahhhh yes, Glen Garioch. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Buchanan's Blended Scotch. Nice choice!
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Benriach
[bin-REE-ock]
Speyside •
Est. 1898 •
7 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $65
Ahhhh yes, Benriach. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Compass Box. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Johnnie Walker. Nice choice!
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Dewar's
[DOO-urz]
Blended Scotch •
Est. 1846 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $53
Ahhhh yes, Dewar's. Nice choice!
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Tullibardine
[tul-lee-BAHR-din]
Highlands •
Est. 1949 •
7 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $50
Ahhhh yes, Tullibardine. Nice choice!
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Glen Moray
[glen-MUR-ee]
Speyside •
Est. 1897 •
6 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $40
Ahhhh yes, Glen Moray. Nice choice!
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Monkey Shoulder
Speyside •
Est. 2005 •
1 Whisky
Median Whisky Price: $35
Ahhhh yes, Monkey Shoulder. Nice choice!
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Grant's
Blended Scotch •
Est. 1887 •
2 Whiskies
Median Whiskies Price: $32
Ahhhh yes, Grant's. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, Ballantine's. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, J&B Scotch. Nice choice!
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Ahhhh yes, . Nice choice!
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What you smell and taste in a whisky is highly subjective.
Even the pros do not always agree on the tasting notes. Therefore, we have combined the tasting notes from several sources into a cross-section of the most likely Nose, Palate, and Finish to find the commonalities between two whiskies. We use the Aroma Wheel with its concentric circles of increasingly specific tastes and smells (general in the center; more specific the further out you go) to find Exact, Secondary, and General matches between two whiskies. We also take into account other factors such as ABV, region, and price (used as a rough proxy for quality). We then weight each factor based on what we believe to be the approximate importance it has in determining whether two whiskies are similar.
We're all different.
Again, we cannot stress enough that what you smell and taste in a whisky is likely going to be different than the person you're drinking it with. Whisky Mates is meant to be a guide to help you find what you like drinking, using the best methodologies available. In the end, rely on your own palate to tell you what you like and don't like.
