Celebrated annually on July 27, World Scotch Day is an ode to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Scotch or Scottish whisky. It is a day that brings together everyone who enjoys Scotland’s most iconic export. Made using cereals (primarily barley), water, and yeast, for it to be called Scotch, the spirit must be made in Scotland and distilled and matured in oak casks for at least three years.
Known for its depth of flavor and intensity, the spirit is also Scotland’s national drink and has become a symbol of cultural pride and refined taste around the world. Whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, celebrate the spirit this National Scotch Day with these six Scotch whiskies.
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve makes for a luscious liquid with unique honey and spicy notes paired with succulent flavours of mandarins in syrup, ripe poached pears, and chocolate-dipped raisins.
Prepared in bourbon and sherry casks, the rich gold spirit has a well-rounded, smooth finish that smells of honey and apricot jam, with notes of sweet cinnamon bread and a subtle sensation of spicy liquorice.
Price: INR 6,090
D’Yavol Vortex
D’yavol Vortex is an intense blended Scotch whisky which boasts a rich, malty sweetness, a touch of Islay peat, and sherried depth, making it a true connoisseur’s delight.
A swirl of malty sweetness and fruity notes greets the nose, set against a backdrop of rich peat. The palate delivers orchard fruits, vanilla, and fudge, accompanied by a whisper of soft smoke, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish with hints of gentle oak and peat.
Price: INR 5,350
Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve
Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve is a single malt scotch whisky that creates a deep harmony of flavours by blending three types of casks— bourbon casks, new charred oak, and rye whisky casks. The spirit is rich and subtly spiced, with notes of pear, candied orange, honeysuckle, and clove.
While the bourbon and new charred oak renders a fruity sweetness to the scotch whisky which is laced with the savoury notes and subtle spice of rye whisky casks.
Price: INR 5,790
Laphroaig Càirdeas
Laphroaig Càirdeas is a soft burnished gold scotch whisky that is double matured with three quarters aged in Madeira casks and the final quarter aged in White Port casks. With a sweet and smooth finish paired with a lingering earthy peat, it smells of cinnamon, freshly ground ginger, crisp green apple with notes of toasted peaches, charred orange peel, and caramelized sugar.
Sweet notes of honey paired with juicy citrus characters and delicate notes of hazelnut, tannic oak, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter caramel is what you can expect on your palate.
Price: INR 9,280
Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old allows you to E=experience the aromas of fudge with candied orange and lemon paired with vanilla and soft spice. Matured in sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, this harmonious combination offers the sweetness of vanilla and fresh fruits balanced with soft spices and dried fruits.
With a medium finish, you can taste notes of milk chocolate raisins and creamy toffee on the palate that is also balanced by orange peel and gentle spice.
Price: INR 6,890
Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask
The Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask scotch whisky owes its rich and intense flavours to the double sherry cask finish. The auburn gold spirit features aromatic notes of ripe fruit, orange zest, toffee buns, and plum jam.
The palate delivers notes of apricots, chocolate-coated raisins, freshly-grated nutmeg, and liquorice root with a lasting sweetness.
Price: INR 18,185
