Single Malt Scotch - Made Only In the Small Nation of Scotland

Spirits: Single Malt Scotch

One of the most familiar whiskeys in the world, single malt scotch is made only in the small nation of Scotland. While the prominence of this spirit is due more to marketing than to the whisky's great history, the island's natural resources and superior craft of its inhabitants have kept single malt scotch at the pinnacle of the spirit world. Cherished for their robust flavors, single malt scotch is the choice of those willing to spend more for their tipple yet have historically have been unpopular with the average drinker who prefers the smoother taste of blended scotch.

Understanding the value of blended whiskeys is not as straightforward as evaluating single malt scotch, whose price is a reliable indicator of quality.