So we wait for friends to break out the good stuff. Plan a tasting for an upcoming bachelor party or pencil it in for your next poker night. Make sure, however, that you know what you're doing and that you have the right equipment. We've outlined the tools, vocabulary and process you'll need to make it memorable. If you remember nothing else, you should know the distinction.
Single malts come from one distillery.
There may be many barrels used and many bottles produced, but this is like a pure strain. The best-selling single malts include Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and the Macallan. Popular blends include Chivas Regal, Dewar's, Johnnie Walker and Cutty Sark. Scotch snobs have historically preferred single malts, but there are plenty of good blends to be found. All rights reserved.