iStockphoto/URPOXX With the weight of summer now fully upon us, you can be forgiven for wanting to pour some whiskey over ice cubes. Whatever the purists might say aside, “scotch on the rocks” is a thing for a reason. To that end, let’s dive into some great Scotch whisky — single malt or blended — …
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Rare Scotch Worth The Hype: Every Bottle Of Campbeltown’s Sought-After Springbank Whisky, Tasted And Ranked
iStockphoto/UPROXX Springbank is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world. Part of that is that Springbank is one of only three active distilleries in the tiny Campbeltown region of Scotland (a long protrusion off the Scottish mainland in the southwest of the country). Another reason is that Springbank tends to be… well, really …
The Winning Scotch And Bourbon Whiskeys From This Year’s Ascot Awards
Fred Minnick/UPROXX/iStockphoto It seems like medals are handed out to bottles of booze at a breakneck pace in the whiskey and spirits world these days. It’s kind of true, a lot of bottles end up with little stickers or neck hangers touting medals from various awards. And hey, that’s great for them. But with so …
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Bargain Blended Scotch Whiskies That Are Still Worth Sipping, Ranked
Sheep Dip/Dewar's/Chivas/Compass Box/istock/Uproxx When it comes to Scotch whisky, blended whisky reigns supreme worldwide. Casual whisky drinkers and collectors alike are drawn to names like Johnnie Walker and Ballantine’s in numbers that boggle the mind. But there’s more to blended scotch than the “best-selling” brand names. There’s a whole world of blended whisky (a blend …
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Splurge-Worthy Scotch: The Top 10 Bottles Of Scotch Whisky Priced $100-$125
iStockphoto/UPROXX Finding a great bottle of Scotch whisky between $100 and $125 is no great task. There’s a lot of it out there. And, in reality, scotch at this price point isn’t all that rare. Yet even in the comparatively high-priced Scotch market, paying up to $125 feels like a lot for any bottle. Certainly, …
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The Best Bottles Of Scotch Whisky Under $60, Ranked
iStockphoto/UPROXX Scotch whisky between $50 and $60 is where things get pretty interesting. While there are still plenty of standard bottles at this price point, we’re starting to get into the better stuff. We’re looking at specially blended malts with big-name brands in the mix alongside single malts that are a little more niche. Overall, …
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The Godfather Is A Simple Scotch Cocktail To Power You Through Winter
Paramount Pictures/UPROXX The Godfather is a 1970s classic that’s due for a comeback. No, I’m not talking about the movie. Though, this cocktail was actually invented to celebrate Francis Ford Coppola’s Italian-American epic. That history aside (maybe it gets a shoutout in the forthcoming miniseries?), the cocktail is one of the easiest you can make. …
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The Best Scotch Whiskies Under $50, Ranked
iStockphoto/UPROXX Scotch whisky at around $40 to $50 opens a nice gateway to the wider world of both blended scotch and single malts. This is where blended Scotch whisky starts to go a little deeper (and gain nuance). It’s also the price point where big-name 12-year-old single malts start to come into play. Essentially, this …
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The Top ‘Trending’ Scotch Whiskies Of 2022, Tasted And Ranked
Shutterstock/UPROXX Finding the best Scotch whisky isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. Your palate evolves, your tastes evolve, the amount you’re willing to spend fluctuates — lots of variables. To support you in this (very enjoyable) process, we look to experts in the field, bartenders, and our own tasting notes. Today, we’ve turned to Drinks …
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Bartenders Tell Us The Best Scotch Whiskies For Absolute Newcomers
Glenmorangie/Oban/The Dalmore/Laphroaig/istock/Uproxx We completely understand if the reason you haven’t gotten into Scotch whisky is that you feel overwhelmed. Sure, there are myriad great bottles on the market well-suited for palates accustomed to bourbon, rye, or various other whisk(e)ys. But diving into a whole new type of whiskey demands some commitment — both financially speaking …
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Bartenders Name The Best Scotch Whiskies To Mix With This Winter
Aberlour/The Famous Grouse/Pig's Nose/Ardbeg/istock/Uproxx Sure, we enjoy a nice warming dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky on a cold winter’s night. But sometimes we prefer the change of pace of a wintry hot toddy, rusty nail, or godfather. Luckily, there are plenty of high-quality, reasonably priced scotches with flavors that are well-suited for …
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A Whisky Writer Names His Favorite No Age Statement Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Glenmorangie/Talisker/Aberlour/Bruichladdich/istock/Uproxx Christopher Osburn has spent the past fifteen years in search of “the best” — or at least his very favorite — sips of whisk(e)y on earth. He’s traveled to over 20 countries testing local spirits, visited more than 50 distilleries around the globe, and amassed a collection of bottles that occupies his entire basement …
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