10 Best Scotch Brands May 2015

#1 of 10 Top Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Blended scotches can often create flavors much different than those of single malt scotch. Such is the case with Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, a blended scotch made from the finest of highland and lowland scotches. Chivas Regal creates a unique scotch that balances intensity and smoothness, along with a refined and complex flavor. This scotch is sure to please any lover of fine scotch whiskey with its interesting flavor blend. All whiskeys used to create this blended scotch are independently aged for at least 12 years.

#2 of 10 Top Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Dewer's Signature Scotch is made by a company that was founded in 1846. The scotch has a honey color. It has an 86 proof with a slight burn on finishing. This is a limited edition scotch with each bottle receiving a different number. The company that develops the scotch is the first that sold the beverage in bottles instead of casks. There is a delightful flavor with no overpowering notes on tasting. It has a smell of fruit when opening the bottle with hints of wood.

#3 of 10 Leading Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - With the HM standing for "His Majesty," the majestic presence of HM the King Scotch Whiskey is something to behold after it's distilled in Scottish Highlands. Bringing with it an aroma that evokes hints of vanilla, some peat and cloves, HM offers a mellow approach to blended scotch whiskey. That equality when it comes to aroma continues once the product reaches the palate, with some honey added in to give it just a little more sweetness. The overall smoothness of this drink is something to enjoy on those lazy days or evenings when sitting back to relax is the goal.

#4 of 10 Top Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch boasts a hint of orange and chocolate for a smooth drink that compliments ice. This fine whiskey finishes with a mossy taste and just peek of nuts. Distilled exclusively in Scotland, Red Seal boasts only the finest barely, peat and yeast and pure water. This Scotch whiskey works well with cheese, chocolate, tangy and tart fruits, pub mix and is an elegant pairing to pork spare ribs. When only the finest Scotch whiskey will do, it has to be Buchanan's Red Seal.

#5 of 10 Best Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Finding a way to combine grain from the Lowland and malt whiskey via the Highlands, Great King Street Artist's Blend is a perfect mix to make this Scotch. It uses grains aged long enough in the finest oak casks to make them truly rich and sweet, then merges it together with much more malt than other producers offer. By bottling the distilled product without chill filtration and at its natural color, the overall complexity of the drink is maintained. Some of the aromas and tastes that emanate from the finished product include vanilla, roasted coffee, grilled marshmallow and dried fruits.

#6 of 10 Best Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - For true lovers of fine scotch, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is spoken of with a reverence reserved only for superior quality beverages. The blue label formulation was created to commemorate the brand's original 1867 Old Highland Whisky made by its Scottish founder, Alexander Walker. The rare casks used in the creation of the scotch are carefully hand-selected for quality, and only 1 in 10,000 casks is deemed exceptional enough be bottled as Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The unique character of the Johnnie Walker brand is found in its rich, multi-layered flavor that has been produced for over 190 years.

#7 of 10 Top Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Grant's Blended Scotch Whiskey is made by a company that is family owned and operated. The whiskey is aged for several years, sometimes as long as 40 years, in order to give as much flavor as possible. It has the color of honey and comes in a tall bottle with a red top. There are slender legs when swirling the drink in a glass. The drink is vacuum distilled, and the temperature is set lower so that there are lighter notes. The flavors are clean, and there are hints of fruits when smelling and tasting.

#8 of 10 Leading Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - The Antiquary 21 Year Old scotch is a finely blended 21 year old whiskey that brings together many of the best flavors of Scotland. Combining a powerful flavor with such subtle inclusions as honey and oak flavoring, it creates a unique yet well rounded beverage. 21 year old scotch is considered by many to be the epitome aged whiskeys, and The Antiquary does nothing to damage this reputation. Whether it is being served at a fine restaurant or being sipped at home, The Antiquary is sure to please.

#9 of 10 Leading Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Marshal 12 Year Old Scotch is a Scottish whiskey blend made from grain and mature malt. Both the grain whiskey and the malt have been aged for a minimum of 12 years in oak barrels to produce this premium blend. The Marshal 12 Year Old Scotch is an uncommon bottle, not often found in major retailers. It's tastes has been regarded as extremely smooth, with flavors of butterscotch, caramel, and coconut. The smooth finish has contains notes of toffee, pepper and spice flavors, though the smoothness of the palate makes it an extremely easy drinking scotch.

#10 of 10 Best Scotch Whiskey Labels of 2015 - Old Parr Superior 18 YO has a dark amber color and comes in a bottle with an elegant design. It has been aged for 18 years. The drink has an alcohol content of 43%. This is a scotch that is known as uncommon as there are not large amounts of it made. The scotch is distilled in wood barrels because of the reliabilty of the container and the oils that are produced to give the flavors for the drink.