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
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.
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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Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask WhiskyA sweet, rich, and peaty Single Malt. William Grant opened his first distillery in Scotland in 1887 with the help of his seven sons and two daughters. William Grant surely knew a thing or two about a good workforce. George Grant...
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Appearance / Color
Orange
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rich and punchy peat with coal tar, damp bonfire smoke, and zesty citrus notes.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness. Spice and ripe fruits are supported by smoke.
Finish
Long and smoky.
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark ProhibitionHot chicks, fast ships, and whisky… some things never change… and at nearly cask-strength, this blended Scotch has flavor to spare. Cutty Sark has been around a long time… since 1923. But they are a Whisky produced by The Edrington Group, which as been around in various forms...
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