10 Best Scotch Brands December 2014

To taste the best of Scotland, you should look at this list for the leading scotch brand. Scotch is a type of whisky that is made exclusively in Scotland. Unlike other whiskys, scotch is made from barley. This barley is malted, which is a large part of the drink's texture and flavor. You can learn more about the best options for scotch by doing some research into the brand. Look to see where and how the scotch is produced, and make sure that the company is reputable. Any of the labels on this list are perfect for your drinking pleasure. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Leading Scotch Brand Logo: Chivas Regal 12 YO Blended Scotch Whiskey

#1 of 10 Leading Scotch Brands of 2014 - Enjoy the tantalizing and very distinct blend of the finest and best Scotch. This will give the mature consumer a rich and robust experience when they enjoy the unique blend that this scotch offers. The art of blending aged scotch has been mastered and is offered to you. Chivas Regal 12 has perfected the art of blending flavors together to create the highest quality of scotch whiskey. The aging process has only enhanced the flavor.

 Leading Scotch Brand Logo: Dewer's Signature Scotch
#2 of 10 Leading Scotch Brands

Dewer's Signature Scotch

Aberfeldy, Scotland

#2 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - Dewer's Signature Scotch is a classic blend of multiple flavors that have been aged to a beautiful taste. It has a rich flavor with vanilla and honey notes as well as underlying notes of caramel and toffee. It’s a rather sweet scotch that is ideal for enjoying after dinner with dessert. The color of the scotch is golden. When you open the bottle you will smell the aroma of the vanilla in the drink. The scotch has been double aged to give the rich flavor.

 Top Scotch Brand Logo: HM the King Scotch Whiskey
#3 of 10 Best Scotch Brands

HM the King Scotch Whiskey

Highlands, Scotland

#3 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - HM the King Scotch Whiskey is a whisky that is blended well with a golden color. It contains 40% alcohol by volume. There are a few different aromas and notes that you will notice as soon as you open the bottle and have your first glass. Vanilla is prominent with side notes of peat and clove. The clove gives the drink just the right amount of spice that's needed to go well with the sweetness of the vanilla.

 Top Scotch Brand Logo: Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch
#4 of 10 Best Scotch Brands

Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch

Dalwhinnie, Scotland

#4 of 10 Top Scotch Brands of 2014 - Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch has been aged 21 years. It's a nice blend of fruit notes as well as spices that will linger in the mouth. The aging process is a little longer than most scotch beverages. Some of the notes that are in the drink could be older than the 21 years. It is made in Scotland. This particular scotch has prominent notes of orange when you open the bottle and a taste ot nuts and chocolate that blend well with the citrus flavor.

 Leading Scotch Brand Logo: Great King Street Artist's Blend
#5 of 10 Leading Scotch Brands

Great King Street Artist's Blend

Edinburgh, Scotland

#5 of 10 Leading Scotch Brands of 2014 - A blend of woods used during the aging process is just one thing that sets Great King Street Artist's Blend apart from the other scotches on the market. Each barrel used by the company includes traces of Sherry Butt and French Oak mixed with American Oak. All of those woods impart a slightly different flavor in the finished product that appeals to both scotch lovers and lovers of other alcohols alike. Rich flavors of toast and malt blend into the dominate flavor of vanilla, which slowly gives way to a touch of berry that comes in right at the end.

 Best Scotch Brand Logo: Johnny Walker Blue Label
#6 of 10 Top Scotch Brands

Johnny Walker Blue Label

Kilmarnock, Scotland

#6 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - True to its reputation of exquisite, pinnacle whisky, the House of Walker®, Johnny Walker Blue Label, is a blend of the rarest, most smooth and rich spirits ever made. The embodiment of bold yet suave taste and aroma, Johnny Walker’s Blue Label Whisky was created to echo 19th century-style whiskies. Made in some of the rarest, largest casks in the world, this Johnnie Walker whisky is deliciously smooth due to the hand-selected cask--reserved for their extraordinary quality. Blue Label’s King George V was created to rejoice the Royal Warrant, which was given to the Walkers in 1934; marking their brilliant quality. This blend embraces Port Ellen™, an esteemed malt of which its distillery is no longer in existence.

 Leading Scotch Brand Logo: Grant's Blended Scotch Whiskey
#7 of 10 Top Scotch Brands

Grant's Blended Scotch Whiskey

Dufftown, Scotland

#7 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - Grant's Blended Scotch Whiskey is carefully crafted to appeal to the most discriminating of tastes. The slightly sweet whiskey features just a suggestion of vanilla and malt flavors. The finish is long and sweet but has an ever so slight hint of smoke and earthy peat. Grant's Blended Scotch Whiskey is a clean, crisp aroma that smells like perfectly ripened pears and other delicious fruits. The aroma of this award winning whiskey is complex but crisp and clean.

 Top Scotch Brand Logo: Antiquary 21 YO Blended Scotch
#8 of 10 Best Scotch Brands

Antiquary 21 YO Blended Scotch

Tomatin, Scotland

#8 of 10 Leading Scotch Brands of 2014 - Nothing beats the bold and refreshing flavor that comes from a sip of Antiquary 21 YO Blended Scotch. Combining elements of scotch and whiskey creates a delicious drink that tastes great all on its own. With this bottle on hand, there's no need for water or other mixers. Crisp notes of lemon and other citrus fruits reach the nose first, and drinkers will notice some trace amounts of those flavors in every glass. Antiquary also adds notes of malt, honey, sweetness and spiciness that makes this the perfect sophisticated drink for sharing with friends after dinner or enjoying all by yourself.

 Top Scotch Brand Logo: Marshal 12 YO Scotch
#9 of 10 Best Scotch Brands

Marshal 12 YO Scotch

Highlands, Scotland

#9 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - A delicious scotch is something that never goes out of style. Many people turn to Marshal 12 YO Scotch because of the fact that it's one of the very best scotch brands and makes out there. It has a smooth texture that is delicious alone or when mixed with any other ingredients you desire. It's definitely the product to go to when you're looking for a great scotch that isn't too expensive but still has a mild and tempting flavor. The flavor profile made with this scotch is unlike any other, so it might be beneficial for you to give Marshal 12 YO Scotch a try.

 Leading Scotch Brand Logo: Old Parr Superior 18 YO
#10 of 10 Best Scotch Brands

Old Parr Superior 18 YO

Fife, Scotland

#10 of 10 Best Scotch Brands of 2014 - Old Parr was founded in 1909 by the Greenlees brother. It was named after Old Parr, the oldest man in England at the time. Their Superior 18 year blended scotch is an exceptional whiskey. It is rich amber in color, with an aroma of roasted nuts, raisins, hay and dried apples. The body is dry yet silky, and the whiskey has a peppery finish with notes of grain. Vibrant and balanced, this is an excellent blended scotch whiskey that you want to miss out on.

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