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Here you will find a huge selection of first-class Scotch whiskys. Scotland is considered the home of whisky with its long history and countless whisky distilleries. Whether you are looking for a light, drinkable Blended Scotch Whisky or a full-bodied, profound Single Malt Scotch, you will find it with us! Journey into the centuries-old whisky tradition of the Scots and explore the Scottish whisky regions. Get a mildly fruity, non-smoky single malt with the Glenfiddich 15 year old from Speyside. Or dare the smoky Scotch whiskys with the Islay Single Malt Laphroaig 10 Years.

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The wide variety of Scotch whisky

Whether it was the Scots or the Irish who “invented” whisky cannot be clarified beyond doubt. But one thing is certain: for most whisky lovers, Scotland is the heartland of whisky glory. Not just in terms of the sheer volume of whisky distilleries and Scotch brands. The range and depth of taste is also exceptional. Around 130 distilleries produce single malt whisky here in the traditional, centuries-old way. In copper stills (pot stills), made from malted barley, in two consecutive distillation processes. The whisky then rests in oak barrels for at least three years, but usually for many more years. They usually had previous residents, mostly sherry or bourbon, but former port, rum or wine barrels are also increasingly being used. The elaborate, ancient firing process and the long maturation period in used casks give the Scottish malt whisky its remarkable richness and complexity.

However, much of what is produced in the malt distilleries does not come onto the market as a single malt at all, i.e. as an unblended, pure product of a distillery. The majority is used in the successful Blended Scotch whiskys. They have famous names such as Chivas Regal, Dimple, Ballantines, Johnnie Walker, Dewars, Vat 69, Cutty Sark, Black & White and consist of malt and so-called grain whisky. It is obtained quite efficiently from various grains, including unmalted grain, in a rather industrial process.

And if it was the blends that made Scotch whisky famous around the world, the heart of most whisky enthusiasts belongs to the complex, traditional single malts.

Peat smoke: A Scottish specialty

By no means all, but some Scottish whiskys have it: a more or less pronounced smoky note. That comes from the peat. Peat has long been the fuel of choice in the Highlands and Scottish Isles. A large part of the landscape there is characterized by peat bogs. And when the barley malt is dried over such a peat fire, it absorbs the intense smoke and brings it into the whisky. American or Irish whiskys, for example, come from another home and usually don't bring those peaty, smoky notes with them. Here you will find all smoky Scotch whiskys.

This is what Scotch Whisky tastes like

Even if peat was mentioned here: There is no really uniform character of Scottish whiskys. Especially not if you try to bring malt, grain and blended whisky under one taste hat. But even if we only look at the "King o' Drinks", the single malt, the variety of tastes is overwhelming. This ranges from the flowery, delicate Auchentoshan from the Lowlands to a powerful, complex Springbank to the powerful, peaty Lagavulin. Perhaps one thing they have in common is that Scottish malt whiskys are quite multi-layered and complex, and that they contain fruit, sweetness, spiciness, salt and smoke in varying degrees. Many single malts show their home region. whiskys from the sheltered, grassy Lowlands tend to be more delicate than their cousins from the rough, stormy Highland and Icelandic coasts. This is what makes Scottish whisky so difficult to describe - and so exciting to enjoy. Click here to explore Scotch whisky by region.

Tasting tips: Scotch classics...

Countless of the “big” names come from Scotland. The first to be mentioned here are those who laid the foundation for the current popularity of single malt whiskys: Glenfiddich, Glen Grant and Glenlivet, all from the Speyside area. The elegant Aberlour and Macallan are also at home here. Popular favorites are the smooth Glenmorangie of the North Highlands, as well as the lush Highland Park and mighty Talisker of the Isles - and of course Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, the peaty powerhouses of the Isle of Islay.

Would you like a recommendation? Check out our Top 10 Scotch whisky recommendations!

... and our insider tip

Some truly remarkable malt whiskys, for whatever reason, remain less in the public eye and thrive more in secret. For example, try the spicy, multi-layered Clynelish. Or the soft Deanston, reminiscent of biscuits and vanilla.