Blended Whiskies & Scotch Whisky

Master of Malt writes:  This was first created over a century ago by the Dewars master blender. White Label contains around 40 different whiskies in the blend, with Aberfeldy at its heart.

Nose:  Honey, peach, apple and wood.  Cut hay.

Palate:  Medium, vanilla fudge, smoke, toffee, heather honey, oak.

Finish:  Good length, cut herbs, honeyed sweetness.

Producer Description 

Blending premium whisky isn’t just something we do, it has been the foundation of our craft since 1800. We bring together the finest ingredients to create a natural spirit before the passing of time imparts the wonderful flavour from our handcrafted casks. Add to this the fusion of skilled craftsmen and a tenacious obsession with quality and you arrive at our Famous, rich, sweet, well-rounded whisky. 

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | Bright topaz in the glass, this 12-year-old blend of over 40 whiskies has a pleasant fresh apple and vanilla scent. Polished, versatile and flavorful, look for creamy caramel and vanilla accented by dried orange peel and honeysuckle. - K.N. 

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Johnnie Walker has the luxury of having exclusive access to Scotland's very best whiskies, ranging from the powerful west coast malts all the way to the more subtle east coast flavors. Black Label draws upon all these aromas to create a unique blend with a smooth, deep and 
complex character.

Black Label retains the authenticity of its creator and currently outsells every other deluxe blended Scotch whisky around the globe. That it's stood the test of time is a testament to the pioneering spirit and the skills of the House of Walker. 

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | Bright topaz in the glass, this 12-year-old blend of over 40 whiskies has a pleasant fresh apple and vanilla scent. Polished, versatile and flavorful, look for creamy caramel and vanilla accented by dried orange peel and honeysuckle. - K.N. 

Producer Description 

Johnnie Walker has the luxury of having exclusive access to Scotland's very best whiskies, ranging from the powerful west coast malts all the way to the more subtle east coast flavors. Black Label draws upon all these aromas to create a unique blend with a smooth, deep and 
complex character.

Black Label retains the authenticity of its creator and currently outsells every other deluxe blended Scotch whisky around the globe. That it's stood the test of time is a testament to the pioneering spirit and the skills of the House of Walker. 

Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | The newest blended whisky offering from Hibiki is burnished gold in the glass and has a bold aroma that mixes vanilla, fresh pear and a hint of smoke. The smokiness comes forward at the first sip, wrapping around a core of oak and vanilla custard and finishing long, with a mouthwatering bitter chocolate note.

Hibiki® Japanese Harmony encapsulates the harmony that exists between Japanese nature and people.

Inspired by the riches and subtleties of Japan’s 24 seasons and mastered by Suntory’s Art of Blending, Hibiki® Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of the finest select whiskies from the House of Suntory Whisky.It is a symphony of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in five different types of casks, from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries.

This delicate blend creates a oneness unfolding a full orchestra of flavours and aromas.

The Suntory Whisky blending team is led by third-generation Master Blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo.

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Johnnie Walker Red Label is currently the world's best-selling Scotch Whisky. It's known for its bold and characterful taste, that's shines through even when mixed. It's a flavour the Walker family has never compromised on.

The Walker family have used their knowledge of Scotland's Malts to create a blend that has universal appeal. This has played a pivotal role in Red Label becoming one of the world's favourite Scotch whisky's. It's developed for an export market that has a taste for long, refreshing drinks. Red Label can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or combined with a favourite mixer.

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Johnnie Walker Red Label is currently the world's best-selling Scotch Whisky. It's known for its bold and characterful taste, that's shines through even when mixed. It's a flavour the Walker family has never compromised on.

The Walker family have used their knowledge of Scotland's Malts to create a blend that has universal appeal. This has played a pivotal role in Red Label becoming one of the world's favourite Scotch whisky's. It's developed for an export market that has a taste for long, refreshing drinks. Red Label can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or combined with a favourite mixer.

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Master of Malt writes:  This was first created over a century ago by the Dewars master blender. White Label contains around 40 different whiskies in the blend, with Aberfeldy at its heart.

Nose:  Honey, peach, apple and wood.  Cut hay.

Palate:  Medium, vanilla fudge, smoke, toffee, heather honey, oak.

Finish:  Good length, cut herbs, honeyed sweetness.

Producer Description 

A blend of our rarest malts and most superior grains, matured to their peak, Johnnie Walker Blue Label represents our highest achievement. Blue Label recreated the flavors of the Walkers' early whiskies, in a bottle that also takes its design from the 19th century.

Every single component of the exceptional blend has been handpicked from exclusive distilleries, some of which are no longer in existence. We draw these components from extradordinary casks, usually one in every two million. As soon as they're discovered, they're set aside for Blue Label and matured until their absolute peak - however long that may take.

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Grants Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky aged in three distinct woods for a smoother taste. Virgin Oak cask provides spicy robustness, American Oak lends subtle vanilla smoothness and Bourbon refill offers brown sugar sweetness, resulting in a smoother, richer, mellower taste.

Best enjoyed on the rocks or in cocktail that amplifies and enhances the flavor of the unique Grants Whisky. William Grant, the founding father of one of the worlds most loved Scotch brands opened his first distillery in 1887. Five generations of Grants have stood together through thick and thin to hold the title of Scotlands oldest continuously family-run, blended whisky makers.

Grants Triple Wood Whisky stays true to William Grants original, closely guarded recipe. It just goes to show that when the right people stand together, great things happen. The five generations of the Grants family have supported the tradition of responsible drinking and we want you to continue enjoying Grants Whisky in the same way. Grant's Whisky is patiently crafted for you to enjoy responsibly. Producer Notes.

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Jameson Black Barrel blended Irish whiskey is triple distilled and twice charred to coax out rich and intense flavors. Jameson’s age-old charring method produces aromas of butterscotch and fudge with a vanilla taste and woody finish. 

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Blending premium whisky isn’t just something we do, it has been the foundation of our craft since 1800. We bring together the finest ingredients to create a natural spirit before the passing of time imparts the wonderful flavour from our handcrafted casks. 

Add to this the fusion of skilled craftsmen and a tenacious obsession with quality and you arrive at our Famous, rich, sweet, well-rounded whisky. 

The single malt whiskies used in The Famous Grouse blend include the Edrington-owned Highland Park and The Macallan.

Expert Reviews

The liquid within The Famous Grouse is very high quality and in fact one dram of The Famous Grouse is sold every three minutes in the UK making it the biggest selling whisky in the United Kingdom, so it must be doing something right. Now we have that cleared up…

Greg’s note: Very delicate, more so than expected, A hint of grain but not too much, there’s a sweetness there but not sickly, more subdued, like a warming dessert. A really good blended whisky for the price and one that a lot of people should reconsider.  - GreatDrams.com

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Distinctive Speyside flavors of crisp orchard fruits, wild heather and sweet honey can be found in every sip of Chivas 12, with a rich and generous taste that’s synonymous with our house style. This classic Scotch taste is perfect for variety of modern drinking styles, whether you prefer it straight, in a highball or creative cocktail.

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Monkey Shoulder is the world's first Triple Malt, a blend of three of Speyside's finest single malt whiskies. On its own or over ice it's deliciously smooth and rich. However, this is a whisky that loves company and is perfectly balanced for mixing. Make yours a Monkey. 

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Jameson Triple Triple. Triple Distilled, Triple Cask… and some say, Triple Smooth. Jameson has always brought new friends to the table, so this time we introduced our Bourbon and Sherry casks to hand-selected Chestnut casks. It turned out to be a match made in wood heaven.

Experience bringing velvety smooth notes of toffee, cacao, toasted almonds and a luxurious finish. Always triple distilled and now triple cask for additional layers of flavour and an extra drop of smoothness.

Best served over ice, with lemonade and a fresh citrus garnish or neat. Just add mates.

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Johnnie Walker Double Black is inspired by the iconic flavors of Johnnie Walker Black Label and turns them up to create a Scotch blend of unprecedented intensity. Strongly influenced by powerful and peaty West Coast and Islay Single Malts, Johnnie Walker Double Black is best enjoyed with water to unlock its complex layers of smouldering spice and smoke. An impressive blended scotch to share, whatever the occasion.

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Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the latest release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. It is the fourteenth release and the first single malt Scotch whisky to appear in the collection.

Perhaps the shortest lived of all Speyside distilleries, Pittyvaich—Gaelic for ‘farmstead at the birch wood’— was the innocent victim of industry restructuring. The distillery closed in 1993 through no fault of its whisky and has long since been demolished. Its pleasing single malt has never been widely available, though it has been proven to age well as none younger than 25 years of age remains. 

Most closed distilleries have produced for decades, even centuries before their closure. Pittyvaich lived for a mere 18 years, making it one of the most rarely seen single malts of all. This rare, limited release Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has lived longer than the distillery from which it came. It is the first of its kind for the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. 

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Athough Port Dundas Distillery closed its doors in 2010, there are select, rare remaining stocks that allow a glimpse into the glorious past of one of Scotland’s most respected and historic distilleries. Muckety-Muck is one of those rare single grain scotches, now boasting 25 years of aging following the smashing success of our 24-year-old release.

The aroma starts with a burst of caramel and notes of baked sugar backed by the taste of crisp fruit and light toasted oak. The fruit forward flavor is blended with hints of butterscotch vanilla which carry through to the finish.

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This 12 year old scotch whisky has been perfected to be smoother than a surfer in a barrel. This blended scotch whisky offers a tidal wave of Strathisla malt and grain, and blockbuster taste notes from luxurious honey and vanilla to ripe apple. 

It’s our warm, generous dram that’s born to thrill, and to steals hearts. Because success is a blend, in life and in scotch. Chivas, the original luxury blended scotch whisky, brings together the best malt and grain whiskies. Each component of malt, grain and whisky is special and unique, and when blended together they create something extraordinary.

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The 2023 Dewar's 19 Year Old "The Champions Edition" offering from four-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod was created in partnership with the USGA to commemorate the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club.

This third iteration of Dewar's 19 Year Old is aged in Red Wine casks from Napa Valley, honoring both the LACC and the terroir of the 2023 championship in California, producing a smooth and complex whisky. Notes of red berries and black cherries resolve into a rich and fruity finish with a hint of nutmeg.

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The very first smooth & mellow Whisky of the CUTTY SARK family.

With its inimitable Whisky taste profile, the iconic Whisky pays tribute to its Scottish origin through the quality of its elaboration process and the expertise of its Master Blender Stephen Woodcock.

CUTTY SARK has a lighter taste, lighter colour and a lighter, fresher personality. It is masterfully Blended from the finest single malts and top quality grain Whiskies to create our unique light and refreshing character.

Born to mix, it is a versatile blend that creates great tasting drinks for enjoying in great company.

“ CUTTY SARK is a classic of its kind - delicate, refined and refreshing, this is an ideal aperitif Whisky that also mixes well in cocktails. ”
Ian Buxton, Whisky expert.

Rewards
Cutty Sark Medal SIP awards Gold
Cutty Sark Spirits selection 2022

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Profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma. Palate: Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness. Finish: Multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody. Unlike our other blends that find harmony by unifying individual whisky personalities,

Suntory World Whisky Ao achieves harmony at its base while layering and highlighting a multitude of characteristics. The result offers aromas and flavors that change and evolve, depending on when and how you drink it. However you choose to enjoy Ao Whisky, we invite you to experience it today.

Tasting Notes: Amber color. The nose is profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma. On the palate, smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness. The finish is multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody. 

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An expertly crafted blend of exceptional, high-rye straight bourbon whiskey with a long, gentle finish.

Blended bourbon with aromas and flavor notes of spice cake, cherry, chocolate, vanilla, apple, banana, and pineapple. Nelson Brothers Bourbon with a long, gentle finish, plus peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, and sweet tobacco notes.

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Compass Box Artist Blend is a tribute to Edinburgh and all of the painters and performers, writers and restaurateurs, who call it home. Scotland’s capital city and Scotch whisky are both ideal platforms from which to create beautiful things.

The vibrancy of Artist Blend will please the palates of the most discerning single malt enthusiasts, while exacting bartenders will appreciate its versatility.

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The key to our bourbon is our high malted barley content in our mashbill. By investing in our bourbon and using four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, we’ve created a non-traditional bourbon that generates sweet and light components. The malted barley combined with the spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the classic rich bourbon character from the corn, amounts to a robust and smooth taste profile.

Aroma: Sweet vanilla and caramel, clove spice, slight maple, and nutty almond.

Taste: Maple syrup, almond, raw bran, chocolate, deep wood and coconut.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and coating with a lasting flavor 

• Gold, Best Colorado Whiskey – 2020 International Whisky Competition
• Gold – 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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While Bourbon must legally be matured in new, charred American oak, Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey is a little bit different. Aged in used, whiskey-soaked barrels – and therefore not legally a Bourbon – this whiskey has a a more spirit-forward flavour profile rich in caramel popcorn, butterscotch and dried fruits, with a cinnamon and nutmeg spice.

Unlike Bourbon or Rye, which, by definition, must be aged in new oak barrels, our US1 Unblended American Whiskey is aged in a way that utilizes whiskey-soaked barrels to achieve a rich and unique flavor profile. In late 2013, then Master Distiller Willie Pratt agreed to re-release our US1 Unblended American Whiskey after a nearly three-year absence from the market, deeming it “just right” and “the best it’s ever been.” Crucially, our US1 Unblended American Whiskey never contains grain neutral spirits – hence its “unblended” distinction. Producer Description.

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Master Blender Brian Kinsman skilfully blends around 25 of the finest single malt and grain Scotch whiskies to make Grant’s Family Reserve. The basis for the blend is our widely acclaimed Girvan grain whisky. Vacuum distilled at a lower temperature to make it a lighter and more delicate spirit, it is then aged in oak to give it a deeper, sweeter, soft fruit flavour, creating the perfect foundation.