Whisky distilled in Scotland, usually from malted barley, and aged a minimum of three years.  It is broadly divided into two types: blended and single malt.   Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Origin: Scotland   Silver Medal -International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007 There's a seaside peatfire potency with a hit of menthol and medicine at the first whiff, and a citrus zip as well. It tastes at first both sweet and smoky, with a soothing vanilla cream laid on top of the smoked meat and spice opening. At the finish, chocolate and licorice appear, with some herbal edges, a bit like Fisherman's Friend lozenges, but more dessert-like, and then the long ash-edged finish. For the smoke-eaters among whisky lovers, a new favorite, and one which might win over those stuck in Speyside.   Ballantine's Finest Scotch Origin: Scotland   8 1/2 (10) -Michael Jackson (Whisky Magazine) Nose: Perfumy. Very fragrant smokiness. Palate: Soft and light. Silky, oily peaty. A therapeutically medicinal relaxant. Finish: Lemon-honey. Some late sweeetness. Late surge of gentle warmth. Comment: Very gentle, but a precise clarity of flavours. Drink while listening to Vivaldi. -Michael Jackson: Whisky Magazine   Buchanan 12yr Scotch Origin: Scotland   Double Gold -San Francisco World Spirits Competition Fruity nose carries some floral tones with soft texture. Spice and vanilla add to big mouth yet grainy, delicate finish. Gentle hint of smoke lingers in the background.   Chivas Brothers Royal Salute 21yr Blended Scotch Origin: Scotland   96-100 Points -Wine Enthusiast Double Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2006   "Medium amber color. Backward during the first nosing, the aromas opened up incrementally over the next three passes into a fetching, mature breath of Speyside—that magically refined, floral, beautifully structured, finesse-filled bouquet of the world’s greatest whisky district. Decadent, satiny on the tongue, with splendidly balanced flavors of dried fruit, lightly peated malt, old oak, and dry cereal at entry, then at midpalate a succulent, candied sweetness and embers-like warmth mesmerize and bedazzle the tastebuds. The aftertaste is luxurious, sweet, and wonderfully refined. An ideal marriage of maturity, elegance and quiet power." -Wine Enthusiast LIMITED SUPPLY. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CHECK AVAILABILITY.   Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky Origin: Scotland   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005 "Gold/amber color. The enchantingly sweet and delicate nose is soft and refined, emitting mature, bountiful aromas of pears, apricots and heather. The palate entry is smoky, then the roasted, peaty, qualities accelerate in the throat where  they seem to cascade in a complex, vanilla, butterscotch aftertaste that lingers. The intricate flavors are beautifully melded and somehow keep evolving at the rear of the tongue. Chivas’s top-notch character is at once powerful and understated. "  -Wine Enthusiast   Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky Origin: Scotland   8 (10) -Michael Jackson (Whisky Magazine) "Palate: Very light-bodied, but with interesting flavours. Coconut. Pistachio nuts. Rosewater. Finish: Hessian, cedar and oak. Salt, very definitely. Seems to lift in the finish."  -Michael Jackson: Whisky Magazine   Dewars 12 Year Reserve Scotch Origin: Scotland   Double Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2004 89 Points -Wine Enthusiast 87 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Silver Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Very light amber in color. The nose on this Scotch bears honey/peat aromas along with a dash of old leather. The body is medium, leaning toward full, and the palate has lots of character even though it’s lacking in the complexity department. Notes of leather, dark berries, a dash of peat, and a hint of honey are all there, and they are nicely woven..." -Wine Enthusiast   Dewars Scotch Whisky Origin: Scotland   8 (10) -Michael Jackson (Whisky Magazine) Nose: New leather upholstery. Polished oak. Beeswax. Hint of pine. Palate: Firm body. Fresh, crisp,toast. Very spicy. Ginger-dusted melon. Finish: Vanilla. Oak. Slightly piney again. Resiny Decisive, cleansing and refreshing."  -Michael Jackson: Whisky Magazine   Duggan's Dew Scotch Origin: Scotland   85-89 Points/Best Buy -Wine Enthusiast "Flat, amber/gold color. The nose is more a middleweight than a heavyweight and is exceedingly pleasant, echoing more of a grassy, clean Lowland malt style than Speyside, Highland, or island. In the mouth, the taste sweet and offers subdued, but complementary background flavors of chocolate, honey, and sweet oak. The finish is clean, gently sweet, and surprisingly long. Best Buy." -Wine  Enthusiast   Grants Scotch Origin: Scotland   Silver Medal -International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007 The nose is unmistakably Speyside with fluting malty notes. A clean aroma with a sweetish fruity edge. Intriguingly and deliciously structured. It has a firm mouthfeel with banana/vanilla sweetness balancing sharper malty notes. Clean but very complex. A long, smooth, lingering finish.   House of Stuart Blended Scotch Origin: Scotland   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Silver Medal -International Review of Spirits 2006 Best Value Blended Scotch under $15 "Old gold color. Buttery toffee and peppery spice aromas. A soft, supple entry leads to a dryish medium body of caramel, glycerin, and mild spice flavors. A toasty oak, nut, and peppery spice fade. A very pleasant Scotch." -Beverage Testing Institute   J&B Scotch Origin: Scotland   Silver Medal -International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007 Reminiscent of honey, herbs, hay. Delicate aromas reveal a subtle, rather gentle style. Smooth entry with a soft, rounded palate showing faint sweet impressions.   Johnnie Walker 12 Year Black Label Scotch Origin: Scotland   85-89 Points -Wine Enthusiast Double Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Deep amber color with copper highlights. The salty, pungent Talisker imprint comes out in the nose and carries with it the unflappable confidence of age. The medium-bodied, slightly salty  flavor has loads of refinement, much more than the Red Label. On the palate, it begins dry and peaty but ends semisweet in a long, ripe-apple, grapy and malty aftertaste." -Wine Enthusiast   Johnnie Walker 15 Year Pure Malt Green Label Scotch Origin: Scotland   Double Gold -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Subtle and beautifully balanced. A sophisticated drink which will ease blend drinkers into malts – and vice-versa. -Dave Broom: Whisky Magazine   Johnnie Walker 18 Year Gold Label Scotch Origin: Scotland   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition   "Light amber orange color. The malty bouquet emits mature, evolved scents of cocoa, buttered nuts, soft fruit and paraffin. The oily mouth presence is exceptionally velvety at entry; at midpalate, sweet, estery flavors of ripe pears, grain mash and oak enchant the taste buds. Aftertaste is peppery and candied.  What makes this whisky so sublime is the backbone malt whisky from the Clynelish Distillery. The finest Johnnie Walker in the marketplace." -Wine Enthusiast   Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Origin: Scotland   Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition Nose: Direct and fresh aromas, hints of vanilla and a deep, smoky malt. Palate: Smooth and quite sweet, with lots of smoky malt balanced by sweeter vanilla edges and hints of spice. Finish: Full and appetizing, with a memorable and distinctive burst of spicy warmth.   Lauders Blended Scotch Origin: Scotland   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Silver Medal -International Review of Spirits "Golden amber color. Smoky peat, melted brown sugar, and white pepper aromas. A round entry leads to a dry medium body of charred nut, peat, and dark, dry caramel flavors. Finishes with a long, slightly hot, pepper and brown spice fade. Will work nicely on the rocks." -Beverage Testing Institute   McIvor Blended Scotch Origin: Scotland   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2007 Silver Medal -International Review of Spirits "Deep golden amber color. Roasted nut and toffee aromas. A soft delicate entry leads to a round, dryish medium-bodied palate with sweet buttery caramel, delicate spices, dusty minerals, and white pepper flavors. Finishes with some lean mineral and petrol notes with a touch of caramel and dried heather." -Beverage Testing Institute   Old Smuggler Blended Scotch Origin: Scotland   85-89 Points -Wine Enthusiast "The initial whiffs find soft, biscuit and sugar cookie scents; aeration adds deeper aromas of cereal, honey, yeast and light caramel. Fat and creamy at palate entry, then toffee on the mid-palate. Finishes up mildly spicy and oaky. A terrific bargain that first became fashionable during prohibition." -Wine Enthusiast   Pinch The Dimple 15 Year Scotch Origin: Scotland   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast   "Once on the palate, voluptuous tastes of smoke, iodine, and soft peat come together in a graceful, well-coordinated dance of flavor. It ends rather smokily with a sweet, toffee tail. No question but that the 15 years of aging really makes the difference in this medium- to full-bodied Scotch, as the various components complement each other..." -Wine Enthusiast   Teacher's Highland Cream Scotch Origin: Scotland   90-95 Points/Best Buy -Wine Enthusiast "Amber/harvest-gold hue. The nose opens up after a couple of minutes of air contact with subtle notes of bittersweet chocolate, dark toffee and bacon fat; further aeration adds nuances of heather and marzipan—a compellingly harmonious bouquet. The palate entry is marked by sweet Sherry-like tastes; the midpalate offers chewy flavors of malt, light peat, light oak, pepper, and toffee. The aftertaste is medium long, creamy, and may be likened to oloroso Sherry. One of the best values in all of whisky. Best Buy." -Wine Enthusiast   The Famous Grouse Malt Scotch Whiskey Origin: Scotland   88 Points/Best Buy -Beverage Testing Institute Gold Taste Award -American Tasting Institute 2002 Silver Medal -International Review of Spirits "Light copper color. Sweet toffee and roasted nut aromas. A rich entry leads a supple medium-to full-bodied palate with sweet dried fruit, peat, butter roasted nuts, and brown spices. Finishes with a smooth, sweet toasty fade and a nice brush of rancio." -Beverage Tasting Institute   White Horse Scotch Origin: Scotland   90-95 Points/Best Buy -Wine Enthusiast "Warm honey/gold color. The sweet, fruity nose leans to smoky peat more so than any other major production blend. A meaty, fleshy, substantial whisky that’s semisweet on palate and  ends with a ripe fruit, sweet oak, and mildly peaty aftertaste that leaves a comforting imprint of warmth. One of Scotch whisky’s greatest all-around values. Best Buy. " -Wine Enthusiast   Note: Items subject to availability at each location.  Vintages may vary at either location.  Not responsible for typographical errors.