When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.

10. The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old Diageo. ABV: 40% Average Price: $45 The Whisky: This single malt from Diageo is a great gateway to good single malt. The juice is aged for ...

There are a lot of preconceived notions about Scotch whisky, and those can keep folks from enjoying the spirit. An expert breaks down the most common myths.

Dewar’s New Blended Scotch Was Aged in Barrels Toasted With Icelandic Magma Rocks It might sound like a gimmick, but the resulting whisky is tasty. Published on March 7, 2025.

$20-$30 — Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Aged 12 Years La Martiniquaise. ABV: 40% Average Price: $24 The Whisky: This blended whisky is a throwback to a blend created in 1923.

Scotch and Bourbon are both whiskies, but they are not the same. Bourbon is based on corn, not barley, and must be composed of a mash bill. Bourbon is generally sweeter than single-malt Scotch.