Best Scotch Under €50

Best Scotch Under €50

With €50 to spend, you should be able to buy yourself a nice Scotch. To help you with the decision, we've compiled a list of best-rated Scotch Whiskies - from Single Malts to Blended Whiskies, loved by the members of the Flaviar Community.

A flavourful trip to Scotland doesn't need to cost a fortune. For €50 bucks, you can explore 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 Scotch treasure.

Will it be Ardbeg, Balvenie, Johnnie Walker, Highland Park, Glenlivet, Caol Ila, GlenDronach, 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 under-£€50-gem, these are bulletproof. They are followed by a vast selection of fantastic Scotch Whiskies that are the perfect fit for both beginners and veterans of taste.

Tempted for more? You can also check out our selection of best Scotch Whisky under €100 or kill not just two, but three birds with one shot by buying one of our Scotch Whisky Tasting Boxes.

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Top 5 Best Scotch Under 50

Below, we take you through our top choices for the best Scotch.



· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Johnnie Walker Red Label (700mL)

The 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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€20.62
Johnnie Walker Red Label (700mL) Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
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.



· 700ml · 40% ABV

About The Famous Grouse Smoky Black (700mL)

A brilliant entry point for smoky Scotch blends.   The story of the Gloag Family goes back tot he early 1800s when Matthew Gloag had a grocery store in Perth, Scotland — importing wine and purchasing local Whiskies to resell. Two generations later, his grand-nephew — also named Matthew —...

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€21.23
The Famous Grouse Smoky Black (700mL) Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Tarnished Brass
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The wet and musky aromas arrive first, followed by a light peat smoke and distant apples.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate has the smoked oak that you are looking for, but lightly and followed by dried fruits and baking spices.
 
Finish 
Longer than most and smooth, with more smoke and a dash of sea-salt.


· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Finlaggan The Original Peaty (700mL)

Can you guess where this Islay beauty is from? Don’t bother, that’s not even the point. The point is in the flavor. The Vintage Malt Company is based in Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded in 1992 by Brian Crook and have...

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€30.94
Finlaggan The Original Peaty (700mL) Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Yellow

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Distinctly peaty

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich and creamy with earthy notes, smoked fish, sweet malt, peat, and a hint of fruits.

Finish
Lingering and sweet



· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Auchentoshan American Oak (700mL)

The All-American Auchentoshan.   Antique records from the year 1800 mention an illegal Duntocher distillery, which may have been a predecessor to the legal Auchentoshan distillery. A license for distillation was obtained in 1823. It is the only Scottish distillery left employing a true full-time third distillation. This makes for...

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€32.26
Auchentoshan American Oak (700mL) Tasting Notes

Color
Golden.
 
Nose
Vanilla, ripe fruit, citrus zest.
 
Palate
Light, slightly sweet, mild spice, pepper, nuts.
 
Finish
Medium, light spice, cinnamon.



· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Monkey Shoulder The Original Blended Scotch Whisky (700mL)

OK… I’ll say it… Monkey Shoulder doesn’t monkey around, so if you like Highland malts, this Speyside Trifecta is for you.   Monkey Shoulder has nothing to do with actual monkeys… which might be a little disappointing, right? I mean, how cool would a Scotch-drinking monkey be? "Angus!  Your monkey got...

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€34.34
Monkey Shoulder The Original Blended Scotch Whisky (700mL) Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color  
Burnished Copper   
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell  
Spicy wood, floral vanilla, and orange zest.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate 
Mexican vanilla and mulling spices.  
 
Finish   
The finish is smooth with lingering notes of fruit and oak.