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Difference between a Single Malt Scotch and Blended Scotch?

A single malt scotch is made from malted barley aged over the years in Casks or Barrels. A single malt doesn't mean that the whiskey is from a single barrel. It is still a blend of lots of whiskeys from a single distillery. The age represents the age of the youngest whiskey in the blend.

A blended scotch whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys. Grain can be of wheat or corn.

By law, all scotch whiskeys MUST mature in Oak casks for at least 3 years for them to qualify for a Scotch Whiskey.

Difference between Sherry and Bourbon Casks?

The oak used to make Bourbon casks is sourced from North America, this white oak - Quercus Alba - imparts light colour and softly sweet flavour to the whiskey.

The sherry casks are sourced from Spain. Whiskey matured in these European casks - Quercus robur - tends to have a deeper colour and a richly sweet, spicy flavour.

My memorabilia of whiskeys that I have owned

For the record, I am not an alcoholic but an 'aspiring to be' connoisseur of whiskey. Below is the list of whiskeys that I have had my hands on so far and the list will hopefully grow (under strict surveillance of my better-half). Please drop a note, in case you want to discuss or know more about the world of whiskeys.

Scotch Whiskeys (Single Malt)

Scotch whiskeys are mainly produced in five different parts of Scotland - Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay and Campbeltown. Each one of them have their unique taste and aroma. I have tried and classified my collection in each category.

Speyside Whiskeys

1. Glen Devron (16 Years)

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2. Cardhu (Gold Reserve)

 

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3. The Glenlivet (Master Distiller's Reserve)

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4. Shieldaig (No age travel exclusive)

Nose: Blood orange, malt flour, cream sponge and sweet cinnamon.
Taste:  Smooth and elegant, buttery with soft fruit and a gentle sweetness.
Finish: Gentle with delicate spice.

5. The Glenrothes (Manse Reserve)

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6. Glenfiddich, 12 Years

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7. Aultmore, 12 Years

    

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8. Glenfiddich Distillery Edition

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9. Tamnavulin - Double Cask

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10. The Glenlivet - Founder's Reserve

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11. Glen Keith - Distillery Edition

Highland Whiskeys

1. Glengoyne (Cask Strength, Batch - 04)

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2. Glenmorangie (12 Years, Port Cask Finish)

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3. Dalmore (15 Years)

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4. Royal Brackla (12 Years)

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5. Balblair (12 Years)

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6. Loch Lomond Original

7. Old Pulteney (12 Years)

6. The Macallan - Quest

https://www.themacallan.com/en/the-macallan-quest-whisky

Lowland Whiskeys

1. Auchentoshan American Oak

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Campbeltown Whiskeys

1. Glen Scotia (15 Years)

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2. Glen Scotia (15 Years)

Islay Whiskeys

1. Ardbeg (10 Years)

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2. Jura (Superstition)

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3. Taliskar Storm

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4. Bowmore - Aston Martin (15 Years)

5. Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Classic Laddie

6. Jura Journey

7. Talisker (10 Years)

8. Laphroaig (PX Cask - Triple Matured)

https://www.thewhiskyworld.com/laphroaig-px-cask-triple-matured-1-litre-p271/

9. Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair

Unpeated Islay Whiskey

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/38715/bunnahabhain-stiuireadair

Single Grain Scotch

1. Haig Club Clubman

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Scotch Whiskeys (Blended)

Grant's Family Reserve

Chivas Regal 12 Yrs
JW Double Black	JW Green Label
JW Swing	Ballantines 12 Yrs
Teachers 12 Yrs	Dewars 15 Yrs
JW Red Label	JW Black Label

Welsh Whiskeys

1. Penderyn

2. Penderyn Sherrywood

Irish Whiskeys

1. Jameson

2. Tullamore Due

3. Teeling Single Grain

3. Sexton

Japanese Whiskeys

1. The Chita (Single Grain Whiskey)

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2. Suntory Whiskey "Toki"

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Indian Whiskeys

1. Rampur (Vintage Select Cask)

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2. Amrut Single Malt Whisky

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1. Black Dog
2. 100 Pipers
3. Jack Daniel
4. Signature

References

1. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/about-whisky/making
2. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/about-whisky/blending
3. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/about-whisky/terms
4. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/about-whisky/whisky-or-whiskey
5. http://whiskyanalysis.com/index.php/background/scotch-style-whiskies-single-malts-vs-blends/
6. https://www.whiskyinvestdirect.com/about-whisky/difference-malt-grain-whisky
7. https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/scotch-whiskey/single-malt-single-grain-whisky/
8. http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/media/12744/scotchwhiskyregguidance2009.pdf