Whiskey - Highland single malt Scotch whisky

Core

Highland (Inverness / Perthshire / Aberdeenshire / Ross-shire)

Famous For

Penicillin

Blended scotch, Islay float, honey-ginger, lemon. Medicine never tasted this deliberate.

Rob Roy

Scotch and sweet vermouth stirred to perfection. The Manhattan sailed to Edinburgh.

155 Belmont

Scotch split between two vermouths, a stirred conversation between sweet and dry.

ABV40-58%. Standard at 40-46%.

Sub-styles

Northern HighlandSouthern HighlandEastern HighlandWestern HighlandCoastal Highland

Tasting Notes

Heather, honey, orchard fruit, dried fruit, spice, malt, oak, citrus peel, orange marmalade, light smoke, nutty, floral. Northern Highlands lean maritime and herbal. Southern Highlands are lighter and fruitier. The range is enormous — always taste before generalizing.

Brand Guide

Well

Tomatin 12 ($30)

Call

Glenmorangie Original, Dalmore 12, Oban 14 ($40-60)

Premium

Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, Dalmore 15, Clynelish 14 ($60-90)

Top Shelf

Dalmore 18, Glenmorangie 18, Edradour ($100-250+)

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The Story

Scotland's broadest region. From honeyed Glenmorangie to sherried Macallan, endless range.

Drinks with Whiskey - Highland single malt Scotch whisky(25)

155 Belmont

1.5 oz Scotch Whisky

0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth

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3 Wise Men

0.5 oz Jack Daniel's

0.5 oz Jim Beam

0.5 oz Johnnie Walker

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Affinity

1 oz Scotch Whisky

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

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Antrim

1 oz Irish Whiskey

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.5 oz Scotch Whisky

2 dashes Orange Bitters

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Balmoral

1.5 oz Scotch Whisky

0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

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Blood & Sand

0.75 oz Blended Scotch

0.75 oz Cherry Heering

0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.75 oz Fresh Orange Juice

1 oz Egg White (optional)

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