![]() ![]() You’ll notice flavors of vanilla, green apples, and honey amongst other layers of complexity. Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie BruichladdichĮvan Hosaka, lead bartender of The Dorsey at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegasīruichladdich’s Classic Laddie comes in at 50% ABV, 6-7 years in age, and offers a great non-peated style not typical of the Islay region. I chose this because I do prefer peated single malts, but the subtle flavors and layers of this whisky would be lost in a peated whisky. ![]() This is a unique Solera style approach, combining the aging cask character of sherry, new oak, and bourbon barrels. There are so many good non-peated single malts out there, but I would probably go with Glenfiddich 15-year. Stephen George, director of outlets and bartender at 20 | Twenty Grill in Carlsbad, California It’s a terrific warmer for those cool autumn nights. It’s buttery and peppery without the deep peat stink. GlenGoyne Cask Strength is a delicious, sherry cask Scotch. ![]() GlenGoyne Cask Strength GlengoyneĮmily Lawson, bartender and owner of Foxhole Public House in Bentonville, Arkansas While I generally prefer a peated malt whisky, the delicate chocolate and warm, toasty vanilla notes would be surrendered to smoke in this expression. Jessica King, master mixologist at Brother Wolf in Knoxville, TennesseeĪlthough it’s a bit pricy, the Auchentoshan 18 year is a favorite. Most notably for its bright smoothness and distinctive fruity pear note, this whisky sips easily and offers a bit of complexity on the back end from its aging in sherry casks. I truly appreciate everything that Glenfiddich makes from the 12-year to the 25-year, but for the price, the Glenfiddich 12-year is an absolute gem. While I generally enjoy my Scotches heavily peated, there is so much variety and beauty in the depth of a good single malt scotch peated or not. Joshua Duncan, beverage manager at Adrift Tiki Bar in Denver, Colorado It’s medium-bodied and has notes of cinnamon, jelly, and hints of cocoa nibs. It is a 14-year-old non-peated scotch, finished in Ruby port casks. I love Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask Finish. Robbie Robinson, sommelier and mixologist at The Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask Finish Glenmorangie It’s a really smooth Scotch smoked in an oak barrel, great for sipping to savor the cherry and vanilla flavors combined with a nutty sweetness and cinnamon spice. Petersburg, Floridaįor me, it’s The Balvenie Doublewood 12. Rachel Stidham, bartender at Paul’s Landing in St. Yet it remains sweet and filled with notes of caramel, sherry, and dried fruits. It’s also cask strength, bold, and un-filtered. Hayden Miller, head bartender of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in MiamiĪberlour A’bunadh. It’s rich, sweet, flavorful, and warming on a cool fall evening. ![]() If you are looking to be more adventurous, I love to enjoy Glenkinchie 12 single malt Scotch. That would be the big name that consistently delivers a high-quality product. The standard answer here is The Macallan. Along with the centerpiece chocolate decadence, is oak, but very subtly, along with a golden brown baked pie crust and just a hint of red fruit.Įric Heinel, certified sommelier and beverage director for David Burke in New York City It’s a NAS, but the care that has gone into crafting this masterpiece is evident. The Signet has a depth of flavor that will impress literally anyone with its chocolatey intensity. If you’re celebrating, no matter if you’re with experienced Scotch drinkers or newbies, there’s no better widely available non-peated dram than Glenmorangie Signet. Joan Percival, bartender at Proof Whiskey Bar in Omaha, Nebraska We asked a few of our favorite bartenders to name their go-to unpeated single malts that they’ll be sipping from now until spring.Ĭheck them all out below! Glenmorangie Signet Glenmorangie To find these expressions, we turned to the professionals for help. Instead, we’re talking about single malts that are unpeated yet flavorful enough to grab your interest. That’s why, today, we’re going to highlight Scotch whiskies from various regions (even Islay) that aren’t peaty, smoky, medicinal, or otherwise ridiculously bold in flavor. These “peat bombs” are for an experienced palate and (even after years of drinking) aren’t for everyone. Most whiskies from Islay, on the other hand, are known for their campfire-like, robust, briny, peat-smoked notes. If you’ve only tried one or two and they’ve both been from the Highland region, there’s a decent chance you’ve tasted flavors like heather, honey, and gentle smoke. Single malt Scotch whisky beginners might not realize just how different whiskies from the various regions can be. ![]()
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