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The 10 Best Blended Scotch Whiskies To Drink Neat
Blended Scotch whisky doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. If blended Scotch whisky was a comedian, it would definitely be Rodney Dangerfield. Much of the reason why is because blends are often overshadowed by…
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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old
Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is one of our favorite sippers on earth. A low key bottle but smooth as hell. It has no age statement, but it’s typically aged between 8 and 12 years. The…
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10 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Light Enough For Spring And Summer
The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. It feels like the time for whiskey is over until at least the late fall. But that idea couldn’t be more wrong. The warmer…
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Glenglassaugh 46-Year-Old Single Malt
Glenglassaugh might not exactly be a household name, but the Scotch distillery has been a hidden gem among whisky enthusiasts for years. In fact, they were acquired by Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s parent company, after shutting…
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8 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (and Need To Try)
Like many whisk(e)y styles, single malt Scotch is dominated by a few big names. Even though there are more than 140 distilleries in Scotland, the market is still saturated with the likes of Glenlivet, The…
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The 10 Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Under $100
Single malt Scotch is often unfairly labeled as “fancy” or “expensive,” when in reality it isn’t. Sure, countless bottles of long-aged, highly acclaimed single malt Scotch whisky fetch thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of…
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The Difference Between Every Whisky Region in Scotland
If you don’t know much about Scotch whisky, you might assume that everything that falls into the broader “Scotch” category all tastes about the same. While there are similar flavors throughout (like vanilla, caramel, oak,…
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The World’s Most Heavily Peated Whisky Is the Drink Gift No One Will Forget
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are many gift-worthy spirits out there. Bucket-list bourbons, quality gin, sipping tequila —…
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The Macallan x Bentley Motors Scotch Whisky Concept
When we first heard that legendary luxury brands The Macallan and Bentley Motors were linking up for a limited-edition Scotch Whisky, we didn’t know what to expect. And now that the concept design has been…
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Balvenie French Oak 16-Year-Old
Scotland’s beloved The Balvenie Distillery has added a new scotch to its core lineup for the first time in just about a decade. Introducing Balvenie French Oak 16-Year-Old. This latest cask-finished expression is now the…
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Bowmore x Aston Martin 52-Year-Old Scotch Whisky
In an act of pure decadence, Bowmore has teamed up with Aston Martin on a truly futuristic Scotch Whisky release. Arc-52 is a blend of single malt whiskies aged for 52 years in a sherry…
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Torabhaig Distillery Allt Gleann Single Malt Scotch
Following the success of its first single malt scotch release, the Isle of Skye Toraphaig Distillery has launched its second expression from its single malt Scotch whisky Legacy Series. Allt Gleann, which is named after…
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The GlenDronach 12 Year Scotch and Point Reyes White Cheddar Pairing
Looking to upgrade your weeknight dinner party? Try a unique scotch and cheese pairing. The GlenDronach Distillery has teamed up with California-based Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. for a holiday pairing experience. Available for shipping…
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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19-Year-Old Scotch Whisky
Famed distillery Ardbeg, located on the Scottish isle of Islay, might not be a household name, but it’s well-beloved by in-the-know Scotch drinkers. Established in 1815, Ardbeg has won dozens of awards for its trademark…