Single Malt Scotch
Bottles from Port Askaig sit at the center of our single malt scotch, mostly from Speyside and Highland.
Single Malt Scotch questions
How is single malt Scotch made?
Single malt Scotch is made from 100 percent malted barley at one distillery in Scotland. It is distilled in pot stills and matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years. The word single refers to one distillery, not one barrel. A bottling may combine many casks from that distillery.
What do Scotch age statements mean?
A Scotch age statement gives the age of the youngest whisky in the bottle. If a label says 12 years, every component has matured for at least 12 years in oak. Older whisky may be included. Age can influence oak and maturity, yet cask type, distillery character, and blending decisions also matter greatly.
What is the difference between single malt Scotch and bourbon?
Scotch in this category uses malted barley and is distilled at one Scottish distillery in pot stills. Bourbon is an American whiskey made from at least 51 percent corn and matured in new charred oak containers. Scotch often uses previously filled casks, while bourbon's new oak requirement strongly contributes vanilla, caramel, and toasted notes.
What food pairs with single malt Scotch?
Choose food according to the Scotch style. Fruity or sherried single malt pairs with aged cheese, roasted nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate. Peated styles suit oysters, smoked fish, and blue cheese. Lighter malt whisky can work with shortbread or apple desserts. Take small bites to avoid covering delicate aromas.