Scottish Whisky
Scotland is renowned both for its single malt and its blended whiskies.
A single malt whisky is a product of a single distillery made using a local source of water and malted barley, aged for at least 3 years in oak barrels, and of an alcoholic strength of at least 40% vol. The great strength of Scottish single malts is that it often reflects perfectly its environment. For example, Islay and island malts often bear the briny imprint of maturation in warehouses close to cold northern seas, whereas the softness and smoothness of lowland malts reflect the gentler climate of southern Scotland.
Blended Scotch is a product of blending malts and grain whisky from different distilleries. The aim is generally to produce a smooth, easy to enjoy whisky for both drinking and in some cases mixing.
The production of Scotch whisky can be broken down into seven key stages commonly known as the “seven steps to heaven” – Malting(converting starch into sugar), Kilning( stopping the conversion), Milling(grinding the barley), Mashing(extracting the sugar from the barley), Fermentation(turning the sugar into alcohol), Distillation(turning the alcohol into high proof spirit), Maturation(turning the spirit into whisky). If the kilning is done using a peat fire, the whisky will have a smokey/peaty flavour. If maturation takes place in a barrel formerly used to mature Bourbon, the whisky will have flavours of caramel, toffee and vanilla. If the spirit is matured in former Sherry barrels it will have flavours of rich fruits such as raisins, dates and sultanas.
Refine Search
70cl
This is the second chapter in the Glengoyne Legacy Series. A single malt whisky which has ..
€90.00 Ex Tax: €73.17
3 x 20cl
Treat that whiskey lover in your life with this gift set from Glengoyne! This trio of small bottles ..
€105.00 Ex Tax: €85.37
New In
3 x 5cl
A fine gift for fans of Glengoyne or those looking to explore some of what the distillery has to off..
€38.50 Ex Tax: €31.30
70cl
A double matured version of Glenkinchie's underrated single malt. Finished in Amontillado Sherry..
€90.00 Ex Tax: €73.17
70cl
The core release in the Glenmorangie range is this their 10 year old 'Original'. Since rebra..
€56.50 Ex Tax: €45.94
New In
70cl
Introducing the first Glenmorangie ever to be finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks! This ..
€116.00 Ex Tax: €94.31
1 litre
A slightly more unusual epression of Glenmorangie that features some lightly peated malt in the make..
€125.00 Ex Tax: €101.63
70cl
This is Glenmorangie's Sherry cask finished whisky. You could be forgiven for thinking that Lasa..
€73.00 Ex Tax: €59.35
70cl
The Nectar D'Or gets it's name from the sweet Sauternes wine casks used for the final matura..
€90.00 Ex Tax: €73.17
70cl
Aged firstly in bourbon casks, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is then finished in ruby port casks to crea..
€83.00 Ex Tax: €67.48
70cl
One of the world's greatest whiskies without an age statement. Signet is made from a unique mix ..
€260.00 Ex Tax: €211.38
70cl
This is a 10 year old single malt and is the entry level whisky of the Soleo collection, a seri..
€67.00 Ex Tax: €54.47
70cl
Paying tribute to their Orcadian ancestors who valued a strong work ethic and skilled craftmans..
€61.00 Ex Tax: €49.59
70cl
One of the most complex of all standard expression whiskies. The Highland Park 12 Year Old has a lit..
€65.00 Ex Tax: €52.85
New In
70cl
This superb single malt is both rich and complex. Master Distiller Gordon Motion hand-picked sh..
€140.00 Ex Tax: €113.82
New In
70cl
Introducing the third release of Highland Park's Cask Strength single malt! This complex an..
€130.00 Ex Tax: €105.69