Scotch Ratings and Reviews

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Coach614 3/21/23

One of the better scotch's I've had at this price

good lightly peated scotch that is exceptionally smooth and warm without overpowering. Great flavor. Will be keeping on hand

McClelland's Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Black Campbell 2/26/23

Inexpensive, but decent

This is usually running about $30 in my local stores, and it's a solidly good cheap dram. There's a bit of peat and a hi t a spice.

Ardbeg Arrrrrrrdbeg! Committee Release 2020 Scotch Whisky

An outstanding single malt with the peat level to please all Islay enthusiasts. Grab one while you can and enjoy.

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Unique Solera Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Great straight up or on the rocks

Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky

I don't like a scotch that has too much of that peaty taste. And this one doesn't. It just tastes like a smooth whiskey with just the right amount of bite. Light flavor notes of cream and caramel. Very very nice for sipping. Just skyrocketed into one of my top 5 favs, along with Dewar's 15 and Hibiki.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Worst Swill Ever Labeled as Scotch

I saw the great reviews while shopping among my usual favs (Royal Salute 21, Dewars Double Double 32, etc).

Those MUST be fake! This stuff is a slsp in the face to ANY decent dram aficionado. No body, flavor, smoke, or any of the make-believe characteristics you read about in the snob taster notes. It is light in color, burns like this morning’s grain, and hurts your wallet like a fake Picaso. I’m warning anyone else before they fall into the same pothole I did. I even spent my reward points! What a waste. I will not trust anymore reviews here again - they are as bad as Amazon.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

My personal favorite of any and all readily available scotch.
The tasting notes combine like a symphony. Nothing too overpowering, everything complimenting each aspect of this fine Islay. It’s elegant. Superb.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

purchased this as a gift

I purchased this as a gift for my son in law. His family is from Scotland. They liked it! His father who is very, very, very picky loved it! So I can highly recommend it!

Highland Park 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ron Heinrich 1/28/23

Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Good Whisky. I enjoy drinking it every time I have it.

Dewar's Double Double 32 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Its masterfully smooth - just too expensive

When I think scotch - I want a rich complex bouquet of flavors that I can sip neat, with a splash, or a few rocks.

The arsenal of top shelf winners are this one, the Royal Salute 21 YO by Chivas, and perhaps the Dewars double-double 27 YO.

But these Dewar Double-Doubles should be called “half-halves”. The 375 ml diamond-shaped bottles are just too little for too much. It’s damn good scotch, but in a half-bottle, at twice the price - I just can’t do it.

The Royal Salute may be pricey too - but at least its in a 750ml bottle, and it is also great to drink and baby hiny smooth.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Outlander got me started on brown liquor

I bought this initially as a gift for a friend who turned me onto Outlander. They insisted I try it with them. I had always felt scotch tasted like liquid fire but I knew something was different with my first sip is Sassanach. Now, have my taste buds matured or is this scotch this good? Votes are still out. But now having tried several other recommended scotches, whiskeys and bourbons, I can say unequivocally that Sassanach is my favorite hands down. It’s smooth, low on the peat (I’m guessing that’s the mossy taste others have) and not sweet. Just don’t let me have more than two or I might fight ya.

The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I have added this to my list of favorites. This is one of the few I have bought repeatedly.

Mackinlay's Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

I heard about Shackleton from the Legal Vices youtube channel. After how he explained the story and the notes of the liquor, I had to order it! Surprisingly hard to find so I'm extremely grateful to Caskets for carrying it. Shackleton's has quickly become my favorite (sorry Jameson!) and I'm ordering more ASAP.

Oban 18 Year Old Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Very smooth & just goes great with good food!

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Awesome peated scotch

I love it! :)

Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Bought naked malt scotch whisky

I bought this item for my oldest son who likes scotch. I was unsure if this was the type he liked so I took a chance and bought it . Turns out, he really enjoyed it. He tasted it when it arrived, and then invited his friends over to help celebrate his birthday.
I would highly recommend this item if you are a scotch fan, and I will probably buy this again. The price , quality, value are all a 5 star for me.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

This one came highly recommended and now I know why. Very nice blend indeed! I too can now highly recommend.

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Best Scotch If You Like Them Peaty

My wife bought me this a a couple of years ago and I just got my second bottle. Very peaty and smokey. Probably the best scotch I have ever had. Made me a big fan of Lagavulin. A must have for your collection. Your scotch loving friends will thank you for sharing.

Smokehead Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I loved this but not for the weak of heart.

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

My son and I bought this to sip with steak or while enjoying a cigar. My review? Awesome!

Lismore 21 Year Old

Ride the smooth vanilla waves in this one!

The Macallan Lalique 62 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Macallan Lalique 62 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Nicholas 10/27/22

Youd be hard pressed to find a better scotch at this price point. Incredible value. Buying one for each family member this christmas. If you're looking for a secret santa gift, look no further. Thanks Caskers!

Glen Moray 25 Year Old Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This was so good. I am in mourning that I cant find any more. I am down to last two bottles.

GlenDronach 12 Year Old Original Scotch Whisky

Viking Dust 6/8/22

One of my favorites of all time

It's up there with Oban 14. Fantastic if you love Single Malts with Sherry casked finishes.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Avery nice blended scotch

This is a very balanced, flavorful scotch. It isn’t too smokey for those that do not like Islay scotch, but it does have some nice, smokey tones. It isn’t overly sweet. Its just a very nice whisky to enjoy. The price is a bit high for. Blended scotch, and that may keep it from being a regular go-to whisky, but its well worth buying a bottle to enjoy.

Dimple Pinch 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Most underrated whiskey on the market, pleasant nose and nearly no burn on the way down. I feel that if it was entered into the right category, it could become the next pappy van winkle. Well worth the money, wish I could find it on store shelves.

The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Disappointing and overpriced.

"Rich, luxurious aroma of pine, raisins and sandalwood. Notes of brown sugar, walnuts and honey on the palate, that are well-complemented by notes of dried fruits, Christmas cake and baking spices. Finish is long and sweet, with a hint of chewy leather, ginger and oak". Quite a list of 'tastes' that are not apparent nor discernible. Fruit, Christmas Cake and spices, walnuts, brown sugar, pine, honey, raisins, sandalwood, ginger, oak and a 'hint' of chewy leather. Snobbish trash talk for all the hints I gather is chewy leather with the typical Scotch aroma predominant. I will say it is smooth and the finish does linger a bit and that's the best I can do.. I'm not new to Scotch Whiskey blended or single malt and I've been imbibing for over 60 years. Whiskey is NOT wine. Trying to give it all these superlatives like a well aged bottle of vintage wine is an exercise in futility. I had my first bottle of Glenlivet 12 year old, back in '75. The taste has never been the same since. Back then, Single Malts were not the 'in' thing to drink and describing all the 'hints' of flavors contained therein would have made whiskey drinkers laugh. Quality, to my mind and taste has gone down hill due to mass production and demand. I was expecting something very special with this 21 year old Scotch. It's not much different then an ordinary bottle of 12 year old. In short, if you are thinking of spending 25 thousand dollars for a bottle of 50 year old, I suggest you demand a wee dram prior to your purchase.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

A little bit of peat, a little bit of smoke, and lots of complex flavor. Look, I am not the guy who can tell you, "....this has notes of vanilla, apricot and fresh cherries". I simply lack the ability to differentiate flavors like some people can. What I can tell you is this is a very nice whisky. It has a light body and a very pleasing aftertaste. A friend of mine said it was "too sweet" for his tastes, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I do believe the price is a little high, but that didn't keep me from ordering two more bottles.

Enjoy!

The Macallan Double Cask Gold Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Not one of their best expressions !

I have enjoyed every Macallan whisky that I have ever tasted besides this one. Certainly does not taste like Macallan whiskey!! I honestly can't think of a beginner or experienced whisky drinker who would actually enjoy this dram !!

Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Very good: a whisky with special qualities. a solid, well-made whisky. people should give this baby a try

Highland Park Valfather Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Valfather is their most peated whisky to date and matured entirely in refill casks to ensure that all that peat is balanced with subtle layers of flavour and character. You’ll taste sweet apple, fragrant pear, crème brûlée, toasted cedarwood and smoked paprika, hence the term ‘stickysmoke’. I'd give the peat factor at Islay caliber with maybe 60% of the smoke I'd compare to lagavulin 16.

The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2020 Release

This is one great whisky ! I have a dram of this every night to end my day. I have had all of the 18 year olds from all of the different distilleries in Scotland and the only one that comes close is the Dalmore 18. If you enjoy great scotch you owe it to yourself to at least have one bottle of this. If you have the budget the Macallan 25 yr is absolutely amazing !

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Great value for the price. Smooth tasting scotch with a hint of oak and fruit. Good balance with nice subtle flavors overall. At this price you can't go wrong. If you are looking to get into Scotch Whiskey this a a good place to start.

Highland Park Fire Edition 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Gary the Pict 3/14/22

Dang! This might be a high end scotch, but it sure delivers in spades! Beautiful, warm nose, with port rising up in a no nonsense manner, followed with cinnamon and bitter chocolate. On the palate, delightfully dry and sweet with the port decidedly forward, plum and lightly charred oak wrapped up in a malty vanilla. Oh that I could die with this malt in my hand, my face would have a grin as wide as the Pentland Firth! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Single malt for bourbon fans

This is a really complex whisky with big, bold flavors. There's smoke, sweet, caramel, oak - it's a single malt that I pour for die hard bourbon fanatics. This is my second bottle and I'll be sure to not let this one run dry again...

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The price was great and the shipping was incredible so you get 5 stars just for that. I recently had a baby and had been waiting to have my first drink in over a year so I wanted something that was worth the wait and oh my goddess, this was the bottle to have my first glass from. The adventure starts with that first sip where you're subtlety eased into a soft butterscotch embrace, followed by the mighty oak, but wait for that beautiful almost velvety aftertaste that will release all the tension you've been feeling like it never existed. It's sublime and obviously I recommend it.

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Unfortunately I can only afford one bottle of this every few months but it is an incredible whisky! It is incredibly smooth and tastes amazing ! It is worth buying despite the price. I am definitely not a whisky expert but it is by far the best whisky I have ever had and I have had many.

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This scotch is great. So smooth and flavorful it is hard to stop sipping. Definitely not your “same old scotch”. A true value. Blindfolded I would estimate the cost over $500.00. I’m reordering NOW.

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This scotch is great. So smooth and flavorful it is hard to stop sipping. Definitely not your “same old scotch”. A true value. Blindfolded I would estimate the cost over $500.00. I’m reordering NOW.

Tomintoul 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This is my husbands favorite scotch! Thankfully I found it at Caskers! It’s so hard to find in Illinois. I love the smooth taste myself and I’m a wine drinker.

Chivas Regal Mizunara Scotch Whisky

Mizunara was everything in the description

re is definitely a hint of sweet and hazelnut. It's just a great blend with what you're use to with the great flavor of Chivas. I have had the 12 yr blend, 13 yr blend, 18 yr blend and the 25 yr blend and this blend is just another great accomplishment.

Wolfburn Langskip Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A very nice dram but...

From I book i got at Christmas, I found the newly (as of 2011) opened Wolfburn distillery. Bought the Aurora as it sounded most in my taste zone (partial sherry cask), liked it LOTS and figured I'd try the distillery's flagship Langskip. Aurora is 3 years old; Langskip is 6, and cask strength. It is twice the price of the Aurora, but not twice as good. Takes rather a bit of water, and the flavors are good, but not rocking. No peat, no smoke, a nice dram, but I like the Aurora better both for taste and for price.

Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Great for the price and a beautiful Highland dram

I'd read about the brand-new (as of 2011) distillery in a book I'd gotten for Christmas, and started browsing around to see what was available. Nothing on the market when the book was printed, so it was a blind hope. Caskers delivered promptly when another site failed to come up with a bottle. A VERY clean taste - no peat, no smoke. The sherry partial casking is noticeable, but barely so. Takes a bit of water, but only a bit. Lingering flavors (for a 3-year-old no less!!) with a nice burn, even with the water. At the price, I've moved it into rotation of my everyday whiskeys. I've tried the Wolfburn Langskip (cask strength 6-year-old) now at twice the price, and I like the Aurora better. More than worth a try at the price.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of The Tiger Blended Scotch Whisky

Pineylurker 2/19/22

Reserving this for my grandson. I hope to be around to share with him in 21 years.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of The Tiger Blended Scotch Whisky

Cracked_Glass 2/18/22

This is my wife's year and she loves tigers. May never open it, but I don't care. She loved the bottle design, and it's easier to take care of than flowers.

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Scotch Whisky

Cracked_Glass 2/18/22

Perfect for the price.

This is one of those bottles I will hate to finish and have to get again when it runs out. For me this is rich, and is a better deal than the 15 year.

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Willy too 2/17/22

This single malt is incredibly smooth with just enough of the peat Islay single malts are known. The Trump tariffs make this Scotch hard for me to find. Thanks Caskers for making my liquor cabinet whole again. I love this Scotch.

Johnnie Walker The White Walker Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnny Walker White Walker

I love this Scotch Whisky. Smooth and love the taste. Wish it wasn't just a limited offer.

Aberlour Abunadh Alba Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aberlour didn't let me down

Have always been a fan of Aberlour Abunadh, so I had to try Abunadh Alba. Glad I did. Not overly hot for a cask strength, so it's a dram that can be enjoyed neat. Poured over an ice ball, it wakes up even more and is just a pleasure.

All Scotch reviews

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

McClelland's Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Ardbeg Arrrrrrrdbeg! Committee Release 2020 Scotch Whisky

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Unique Solera Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Highland Park 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dewar's Double Double 32 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Mackinlay's Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Oban 18 Year Old Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smokehead Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Double Charred Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lismore 21 Year Old

The Macallan Lalique 62 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Moray 25 Year Old Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

GlenDronach 12 Year Old Original Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

Dimple Pinch 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky

The Macallan Double Cask Gold Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Highland Park Valfather Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2020 Release

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Highland Park Fire Edition 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tomintoul 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Chivas Regal Mizunara Scotch Whisky

Wolfburn Langskip Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of The Tiger Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of The Tiger Blended Scotch Whisky

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Scotch Whisky

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker The White Walker Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky

Aberlour Abunadh Alba Single Malt Scotch Whisky