It’s National Scotch Day! Here are 13 of my favorite Scotch whiskies for golfers
Enjoy a nice dram of whiskey on National Scotch Day
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When it comes to national days, National Scotch Day is up there for me. Mostly because it means I can enjoy a nice glass of scotch a nice glass of whiskey guilt free on a Monday in celebration, but also because it gives me an opportunity to share a few of my favorite whiskies with you, the good people of GOLF.com.
So, without further adieu, here are a few whiskies that I’ve enjoyed recently that my fellow golfers might be interested in …
The Glendronach 12-year-old original
$67.00A rich and creamy scotch that’s the product of the sherry casks its aged it, is a decadent treat at a non-exorbitant price point.
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The Macallan 12 Year Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$75A creamy, orangey, oaky scotch that’s a classic expression that’ll never steer you wrong.
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky
$229This one is a real treat, but it’s a beautiful blend with just enough smoke to make it a beautifully well-rounded treat for the most special occasions.
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The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$80The rum casks it’s aged in give it an added toffee sweetness that is a sweet treat after a hot round.
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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$65The bottle itself stands out nicely on the shelf, and the whiskey itself is creamy and wholly complex, given that it’s an unpeated whiskey.
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Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky
$29.99The budget whiskey of choice for so many. It’s a barley-forward whiskey and makes for easy sipping at every occasion.
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Ardbeg 10-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$53.99Lots of campfire smoke combined with ocean water, it’s one of my favorite whiskeys ever and somehow tastes better after a rainy round.
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Ardbeg Wee Beastie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$52.99For a whiskey that’s just 5 year’s old, it was genuinely delicious, boasting a one-two punch of smoke and citrus.
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Lagavulin 16 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$85.99You won’t find many better rounded whiskies than this, with dry smoke and sweet caramel in perfect harmony.
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Laphroaig 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$49.99A briny, wetter-smoke option than some off the other peatier options at a more affordable price point.
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Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky
$24.99An affordable whiskey that is a great base for a mixed drink or one to throw in a flask and enjoy on the couse.
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Buchanan’s 12 Year Scotch
$37.99A similarly affordable whiskey with a slightly smokey note to offset the orange sweetness.
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Dewar’s Double Double 21-Year-Old
$75The 21-year-old whisky was ranked #2 on Whiskey Advocate’s best whiskies of 2020 (Use code DewarsGOLF for an additional $5 off + free shipping)
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