Refer-A-Friend
FAQ
Track your order
Top 10 Scotch
Top 10 Best Scotch By the Flaviar Community
Below, we take you through our top choices for the best Scotch.
An enduring classic of the peated Single Malt world, and rightfully so. Lagavulin is undoubtedly one of the most robust, peaty Islay Single Malts around. Established in 1816, the Lagavulin Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, with its miles of peat bogs that provide the raw material that...
View more about Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Appearance / Color
Deep amber gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Intense nose with massive peat smoke and iodine. Rich sweetness with hints of fruity and sherry notes, vanilla, and Lapsang Souchong.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
A rich, dried fruit sweetness of the sherry character with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavors. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of salty and peppery smoke.
Finish
Huge, long, warming, and peppery with a distinct appetizing sweetness. Spice is balanced by peat and vanilla. A dash of water brings out Indian spices.
When old world spice meets new world sweetness Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, The Macallan was among Scotland's earliest licensed distillers. Today, it ranks among the world's top single malt whisky producers. The Macallan's unique spirit is defined by the Six Pillars, guaranteeing extraordinary quality and distinct character in...
View more about The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Appearance / Color
Mahogany
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Ginger and dried cherries with vanilla and caramel.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Lightly sweet and thick with oak spice, orange marmalade, brittle toffee, and citrus.
Finish
Smooth with more dried fruits and vanilla.
A super well-balanced Speysider. If someone asks if you like Singleton Scotch, the correct response is, “Which one?” There are three: Singleton of Glendullan, Singleton of Glen Ord, and Singleton of Dufftown. Each distillery is awesome in its own way. All are used in premium blends, all have versions of...
View more about The Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>
Appearance / Color
Dark straw
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Soft vanilla, sawdust, dried fruit, and mixed nuts aromas.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Dry with oak and cinnamon that soon develop into fresh apple and caramelized pear to bring the perfect amount of juiciness.
Finish
Smooth and long.
Like a beautiful woman, we don’t really mind if a gorgeous Whisky claims to be a bit younger than it actually is… with Whisky that is a rare virtue. Founded in 1887, with machinery bought from the Cardhu Distillery, William Grant created Glenfiddich. Still in the hands of...
View more about Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Rose gold.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Vanilla, honey, heather, and dark berry.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sillky and full-bodied, sherry oak and cinnamon.
Finish
Rich, sweet, and warm.
The Dalmore 12 Year Old
Dalmore, ohhh Dalmore.... Alexander Matheson, a trader who made his fortune in illegal opium imports from the Far East, founded the Dalmore Distillery in 1839. It is located on the northern shores of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the Scottish Highlands. The Dalmore changed...
View more about The Dalmore 12 Year Old >>
Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
* The Bottle displayed is the updated Highland Park packaging; stock may vary across retailers, however, all bottles carry the same liquid. Highland Park Viking Pride 18 Year Old has just been named #1 Scotch of the Century in 2024 by Robb Report, adding to its impressive accolades, including...
View more about Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Appearance / Color
Antique Bronze
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose is complex and filled with florals — heather and hibiscus — with cherry juice, warm toffee, almond cookies, and peat smoke
Flavor / Taste / Palate
On the tongue you’ll find a creamy texture with a lot going on… from deep stewed fruits, espresso, citrus zest, toffee, and a delicate spice blend.
Finish
The finish is nice and long with sweetness, herbs, and a touch of peat."
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak
The signature style of The Macallan Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, The Macallan was among Scotland's earliest licensed distillers. Today, it ranks among the world's top single malt whisky producers. The Macallan's unique spirit is defined by the Six Pillars, guaranteeing extraordinary quality and distinct character in every pour:...
View more about The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak >>Mahogany
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Ginger and dried cherries with vanilla and toasted wood.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich, smooth, and sweet with notes of toffee, fig, and spice.
Finish
More toffee and molasses.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The fundamentally classic single malt Scotch whisky we all love. George Smith was running an illegal still on the estate of the Duke of Gordon in the wee early 1800’s — to whom he covertly supplied the occasional dram. The Duke sponsored legislation in 1823 that made whiskey distilling...
View more about The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Appearance / Color
Bright and lively gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Fruity, sweet vanilla, honey, pineapple, pressed apples, cinnamon, nutmeg.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Apple, fruity trifle, creamy citrus, pineapple, very well balanced.
Finish
Long, delicious.
Meet Agent Doublewood. It was way back in 1892 in Dufftown, Speyside, when William Grant of William Grant & Sons built the Balvenie Distillery. And it wasn't even his first one as he opened Glenfiddich distillery in 1886! Busy man....
View more about The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>
Appearance / Color
Orange
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Sweet with notes of fruit and Oloroso sherry, honey, and vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth and mellow with nutty sweetness, spicy cinnamon and a layer of sherry.
Finish
Long and warm
Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
* The Bottle displayed is the updated Highland Park packaging; stock may vary across retailers, however, all bottles carry the same liquid. A spectacular representation of the soul of Highland Park Single Malt. Highland Park is the most northerly distillery in Scotland on the Orkney Islands. Legend has it...
View more about Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky >>Appearance / Color
Golden Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aromas waft like perfume, filled with floral notes, fresh-cut grass, orange sherbet, and honey.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is full and deep with toasted cream of wheat, more florals — heather and jasmine — and flamed orange zest.
Finish
The finish is long with blooming wet wood and roasted pepper.
More Great Options Below
-
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak750ml . 40% ABVBuy with Black$101.99Free shippingEarnpoints -
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky750ml . 40% ABVBuy with Black$43.99Save 5%$41.79Earnpoints -
-
Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky750ml . 43% ABVBuy with Black$58.99Free shippingEarnpoints -
-
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky750ml . 46% ABVBuy with Black$105.99Save 5%$100.69Earnpoints -
-
Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year Old Charred Oak Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky750ml . 46% ABV$159.99Earnpoints -
-
-
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky750ml . 43% ABV$88.99Earnpoints -
-
-
Flaviar Community Awards 2021 -
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky750ml . 40% ABVBuy with Black$51.99Save 15%$44.19Earnpoints -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
