Best Scotch Under €100
A one-hundred bill opens up the Scotch world for you to explore gorgeous Single Malts and Blended Whiskies from all Whisky regions.
We’ve curated a list of drams that will take you on a flavourful trip to Scotland without spending a fortune. The diverse characters of the Highlands, the softness of the Lowlands, the saltiness of the Islands, the smoke of Islay, and the complexity of Speyside - we bet you’ll find your next most-cherished Scotch.
Will it be The Glenlivet, Aberlour, Glenmorangie, Bruichladdich, Johnnie Walker, Glenfiddich, Highland Park, Glenkinchie, The Dalmore, Laphroaig, Chivas Regal, Wolfburn, The Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Tullibardine, Bunnahabhain, Dewar’s, or something completely different? Your choice!
The first five bottles on the list are Flaviar Community Favourites, so if you’re looking for a certified €100-gem, these are bulletproof. They are followed by a vast selection of fantastic Scotch Whiskies that will surely match your taste.
By the way, if you are a true Scotch connoisseur: Flaviar offers Scotch-themed subscription boxes, including high-end and rare Scotch Whisky brands! Moreover, we also prepared a selection of the best Scotches under €50 for you!
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Top 5 Best Scotch UNDER €100
Smokehead
Smokehead Rum Rebel Single Malt Scotch WhiskyA smokin' rebel to give your taste buds the complexity they deserve. Smokehead is a peat project of Ian Macleod Distillers, a family company that has been producing different Whisky for three generations. The identity of the exact distillery is unknown and the mystery to this almost cult brand has...
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Appearance / Color
Light amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Peaty, sweet, and warm.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Fiery peat and sweetness with burnt marshmallows, pineapple, and banana are followed by briny and oily smoke taking over, supported by honey and lemon.
Finish
Slightly fruity with smoke and some toasted oak notes.
Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker Red LabelThe famous Red Label is the core of the Johnnie Walker lineup and the best-selling Scotch in the world. Johnnie Walker is one of the most recognized Whisky names in the World. The brand was established in 1860 by John “Johnnie” Walker, when he started blending Whiskies from...
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Warm Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The scent leads with citrus zests along with hints of toasted oak and vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is solid and spice-forward wit notes of cracked black pepper and cinnamon over vanilla fudge and menthol.
Finish
The finish is medium to long with a light smokiness.
Ardbeg
Ardbeg 10 Year OldOnce the Whisky of the Year. The Ardbeg distillery is arguably one of the greatest distilleries on Earth. It produces one of the most peated Scotch Whiskies. The distillery was started in the early 18th century on the south coast of the isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, and is...
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Deepest gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Intense smoky fruit, zesty lemon, bold menthol, black pepper, tarry ropes, crispy bacon and smoked fish.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
An explosion of crackling peat, sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee, creamy cappuccino, toasted marshmallows.
Finish
Long and glorious.
Glenmorangie
X by GlenmorangieHow’s for every bartender’s wet dream? Glenmorangie has been standing firmly on the east coast of the northern Highlands since 1843 when William Matheson and his wife Anne founded the distillery near Tain. Now, there’s a couple of things you...
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Appearance / Color
Orange
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Sweet and rich
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Vanilla, pear, orange, honeysuckle, and chocolate fudge
Finish
Short and sweet
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet Founder's ReserveAn homage to Scotch. In 1824 George Smith made a daring move and got a license to legally produce single malt Whisky. Needless to say the neighboring smugglers weren’t all too happy about it, so for protection he had to carry not one, but two guns at all times....
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