Double Malt Whisky Gift Pack

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The wonderful world of scotch is so full of nuance and mystery. Each bottle contains a world of flavor, but the label contains a somewhat more confusing world of regulations, definitions, and specifications. Let’s look more in-depth at the specifics behind one of the world’s most common bottle designations and its twin sister that no one can really define: single malt scotch vs double malt scotch. Main Differences between Single Malt vs Double Malt:

Speyside– Just off the shoulder of the Highlands, this is Scotland’s most productive region. Speysides are generally lighter and brighter, perfect for casual sipping. They remind you of walking through an orchard or a spring meadow. But they have a darker, spicier side too. Examples: The Macallan, Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet Highland: This type of whiskey is known for its complex flavor profile, which includes hints of smoke, heather, and honey.

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Of course, if we want a condensed version, it’s much simpler. Scotch is whisky made from barley that is produced and matured in Scotland. Whisky is any liquor made from distilled grains. In Scotch, this grain must always be barley. And this barley must be grown, malted, distilled, then aged in oak for at least 3 years – all in Scotland. And that’s the basic definition of “scotch,” if the list above makes your head spin. Blended: As the name suggests, blended whisky is a blend of two or more malt and grain whiskies. Blended whiskies are overlooked by a master blender to ensure a consistent flavor throughout. Due to the nature of the drink, blended whiskies are often cheaper than their single-malt counterparts. Palate: Burnt coffee beans, dark chocolate, dried fruit, smoky BBQ sauce, flamed orange zest, and caramel. Gold in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible (2014), and Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2020)

The Islands– variable based on the Island, but generally heavy in heather and peat smoke with a honey sweetness. E xamples: Jura, Talisker, Highland Park There’s a determination to maintain the unique character of the Prince of Wales’ favourite single malt, both through the preservation of the distillery’s floor maltings (accounting for 20% of Laphroaig’s needs) and the careful approach to current plans to expand production.

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With up to 80% of the quality of Macallan's end product being down to the wood that the cask is made out, the brand takes the time to source the right materials. By working with a company in Spain, choosing the right oak trees, and creating casks out of them, the flavour of the Macallan whisky is created. It’s known for its long line of successful bottles and its 12-Year-Old might just be the top choice of them all. This whisky offers the gold standard when it comes to drinking Scotch, with a “heather-honey” flavoring and a wonderful nose.

India now accounts for almost one in every two bottles of whisky sold in the world. The planet’s most populous country also recently leapfrogged France to become the world’s biggest market for Scotch. One of the main differences between single malt and double malt whiskey is the flavor. Single malt whiskey is made in one distillery, which means that the flavor is consistent from batch to batch. Double malt whiskey, on the other hand, is made in two distilleries and blended together, which can result in a more complex and varied flavor profile. There are a number of expressions out there, but perhaps the most loved is A’Bunadh, a 100% Sherry-matured, cask strength single malt released in batches since the year 2000 – a no-age-statement success story from the days before NAS cynicism set in. Oban’s Distillers Edition Single Malt is finished in Fino sherry casks, which elevate the sweetness of the spirit. It’s a must-try from the brand, especially with the relatively low price tag. Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2018) and Gold Award at the International Spirit Challenge (2017)That said, it does exist in marketing terms. But because there is no legal definition, “double malt” could really mean anything. (It’s genesis was likely to avoid less-prized phrases like “blended.” But, of course, I can’t say for certain.) In its simplest explanation, whisky is a distilled spirit made from cereals, water and yeast. The legal definition of Scotch, specifically, includes a requirement that each single malt whisky undergoes a maturation period of at least three years in Scotland. Blended Scotch (which makes up roughly 90 per cent of the market) is simply a blend of single-grain and single-malt whiskies. How is Scotch whisky made? Technically, there’s no such thing as double malt, the actual term for double malt is blended malt whisky, as it is a blend of two single malts from more than one distillery. Main Differences History & Origin