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.


1.

Johnnie Walker Red Label

Johnnie Walker

· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Johnnie Walker Red Label

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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€20,58
Johnnie Walker Red Label 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.


2.

About X by Glenmorangie (700mL)

How’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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€41,21
X by Glenmorangie (700mL) Tasting Notes
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· 700ml · 40% ABV

About The Famous Grouse Smoky Black

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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€24,72
The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 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

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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€34,45
Finlaggan The Original Peaty 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


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· 700ml · 43% ABV

About Tomatin 12 Year Old

Sweet and awarded Highlander. Not far from Inverness, there's a small village of Tomatin. The name means "hill of juniper" in Gaelic and has nothing to do with tomatoes. Rumor has it, Whisky has been made here since the 1500s, but the establishment called Tomatin Spey Distillery was...

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€42,33
Tomatin 12 Year Old Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Amber gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fruity and spicy nose with notes of cinnamon, green apple and nutmeg.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Honey-forward palate with hints of citrus, caramel and sherry. Quite sweet, too.

Finish
Short finish with a Sherry and Rye outro.