Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; Scots: whisky/whiskie [ˈʍɪski] or whusk (e)y [ˈʍʌski]), [1] often simply called whisky or Scotch, is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two) made in Scotland. The first known written mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland of 1494. [2] ./scotch-and-soda_fb_1200x628-e4289fb1ad044fc59208390d99d11fee.jpg)
Scotch whiskies are typically made of barley and are produced in Scotland. We researched the best bottles of this spirit, from blended scotches to single malts, and our top pick is a 15-year Highlands bottle that hits every note.
Our experts tried and tested the best Scotch whisky on the market before compiling a list of their favourites. Here are the results.
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