Scotch Whisky reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 145 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Scotch Whisky brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whisky, r/whiskey, r/Scotland, r/canadawhisky, r/Costco_alcohol. Top-rated brands include Scotch (4.2/5), Glenlivet (4.2/5), Lagavulin (4.3/5).
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Reviews145
Subreddits13
Posts21
Brands76
Products47
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#1
Scotch
4.2
(17)
"The flavor hits, then disappears, then comes back."
"If you have drambuie the Rusty nail is awesome too."
"Well, you can never go wrong with a penicilin."
"It's always the next one for me. The whole point of Whisky is to try as many as you can."
"Calgary is the best Scotch town in Canada by far."
"Whiskeys in Fair Park. The list is so large it kinda lags my browser"
"Any steakhouse will have a good scotch selection"
"I like the Churchill."
"College Heights Liquor store by walmart has a good selection too."
"I've currently got over 14 times as many bottles of Scotch as Irish."
#2
Glenlivet
4.2
(9)
"A rum drinker, I frickin love Glenlivet."
"Glenlivet 18 is best bang for your buck."
"Glenlivet 12 is a good starter and still one of my go-to scotches."
"For your wedding I would go with the Glenlivet. Only because it’s widely known and easy drinking."
"Both the Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are pretty basic introductions to single malt scotch."
"I’d just go Glenlivet."
"I'd opt for the Glenlevit, personally."
"Glenlivet and whatever decent Bourbon they carry in a similar price range would be perfect IMHO."
"Maybe try glenlivet 12, glenfiddich 12, or glenmorangie 10 for good sweet intro scotch."
#3
Lagavulin
4.3
(8)
"Lagavulin 16, king of scotches."
"Lagavulin 16 year old"
"Sold out very quickly and from what I hear their second best in the series after the never to be found Guinness cask one."
"Something different that he might not have tried yet."
"Lagavulin if you'd like to try something peaty."
"Laphroaig...Lagavulin...perhaps one of those."
"Lagavulin 16, Bunnahabhain 12 or 18 & Dalwhinnie 15 are my favourites of the moment."
"If I want to treat myself I go for Lagavulin 16."
#4
Monkey Shoulder
4.5
(6)
"I also have a bottle of monkeys shoulder open. Lovely smooth and sweet, comforting dram"
"Monkey Shoulder are just my favorite!!"
"I'm on the last few pours of my first bottle of Monkey Shoulder (first real bottle of Scotch as well). Won't be my last that's for sure. I found it to be quite a pleasant sipper."
"A good blended scotch which is inexpensive is Monkey Shoulder. Will set you back 30 or less and makes great cocktails if you decide you don't really like scotch."
"Depending on where you are you might try something like an Aberlour or Monkey Shoulder"
"I’ve got Glen Moray, Monkey Shoulder and Buffalo Trace on my drinks trolley right now. Enjoyed them all."
#5
Glenfiddich
4.0
(6)
"Glenfiddich might be a good choice, or a blend, to get yourself used to actual whisky."
"I like glenfiddich 12 which isn't pricey and is readily available"
"Maybe try glenlivet 12, glenfiddich 12, or glenmorangie 10 for good sweet intro scotch."
"Glenfiddich 18 and Highland Park 18 are both very good."
"Glenfiddich 18 -- Looks good, tastes good, has popular appeal."
"My grandfather, a life-long Whisky drinker, heartily recommends a dram of Highland Park or Glenfiddich 12-year."
#6
Balvenie
4.6
(5)
"Balvenie is awesome though, have to agree with you. I always keep the double cask 12 and sometimes the rum cask 14."
"Balvenie is one of the three whiskies used in Monkey Shoulder so that would seem a sensible next purchase."
"If you like Monkey Shoulder, you may like Speyside malts. I recommend Balvenie 12 Double Cask."
"I'd also recommend Balvenie Week of Peat as a very gentle introduction in to peated whiskies"
"For normal drinking I really like Knockando (12 or 15, both are great) or Balvenie Doublewood."
#7
Bunnahabhain
4.2
(5)
"As a very tasty and approachable scotch."
"Is one of the better values on the market 100%."
"Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair is also a pretty decent starter whisky"
"Easiest intro options. Bunnahabhain 12"
"Bunnahabhain 12 is one I really like"
#8
Aberlour
4.5
(4)
"Is a great option under $100."
"Aberlour 12 was the first whiskey I really fell in love with - very much a Christmas drink for me (tastes like Christmas pudding)."
"Depending on where you are you might try something like an Aberlour or Monkey Shoulder"
"Currently enjoying Abelour 12. Seems to my fairly unrefined palate as a well-rounded, inoffensive single malt."
#9
Laphroaig
4.3
(4)
"Laphroaig's peaty taste and slightly stingy feel is awesome."
"I like to keep a bottle of the Laphroaig 10 on hand as it is an excellent scotch."
"Is quite impressive at a great price point $100 and is just different enough to be special"
"Laphroaig...Lagavulin...perhaps one of those. I have Laphroaig and it’s way too peaty for my taste, but it’s definitely got fans here!"
#10
The Still
4.7
(3)
"The Still, hands down. Especially for Scotch."
"The Still for sure. The owner is a big bourbon/scotch aficionado."
"I've had good luck at the Still on 3rd"
#11
Highland Park
4.3
(3)
"Highland Park all day"
"Highland 12 year is a nice choice, cardhu is another personal favourite both very smooth"
"Highland Park 18. I've had their 15 and it's incredible."
#12
The Sassenach
5.0
(2)
"Rhe Sassanach is the best scotch I've ever had and I'm not a big scotch drinker....it's very smooth.....and it's very pricey but worth the cost....169.00$ a bottle....well worth the price"
"Try the Sassanach if you like a very good scotch... I'm not a scotch drinker at all but.....it's very smooth and there isn't the burn......it's very pricey but it's worth it"
#13
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
5.0
(2)
"Lots will recommend lagavulin 16"
"Lagavulin 16 year old"
#14
Glendronach
4.5
(2)
"The best I've ever come across would be the Glendronach 18."
"If you like unpeated with a nice sherry flavor, try Glendronach 18."
#15
Kensington Wine Market
4.5
(2)
"Is the best I've seen."
"Kensington Wine Market usually has a pretty good selection as well."
#16
Old Pulteney
4.5
(2)
"Got me a bottle of single sherry cask old pultney and it is the dogs bollocks."
"I’m not a fan of peaty whisky but Old Pulteney has a salty character that I like."
#17
Glenfarclas
4.0
(2)
"Easiest intro options. Glenfarclas 12"
"Depending on how much you can find it for, I’d recommend Glenfarclas 12."
#18
GlenAllachie
4.0
(2)
"Nice bottle, safe purchase for most Scotch drinkers."
"Easiest intro options. Glenallachie 12"
#19
Caol Ila
4.0
(2)
"I ordered Caol Ila 12, Clynelish 14, Laphroag Quarter Cask, Ardbeg 10, and Arran 10."
"Are good options if you can find them."
#20
Ledaig
4.0
(2)
"Are good options if you can find them."
"Scotch - something from Ledaig"
#21
Johnnie Walker
3.0
(2)
"Johnny walker red"
"Blue Label - it’s a good pour, but not a great value."
#22
Scotch Whisky
5.0
(1)
"Check the list from Forbes website, which was published few days ago."
#23
Jameson
5.0
(1)
"Is a steal at $45."
#24
Clynelish
5.0
(1)
"My favourite at the 100 mark."
#25
Arran
5.0
(1)
"Is superb if not looking for smoke."
#26
Wally's
5.0
(1)
"If you make it to Cardiff then check out Wally's, and while you're there go and drink in Dead Canary, Pennyroyal and Lab 22."
#27
Milroy's
5.0
(1)
"Milroy's in Soho has a great selection (and a tasting bar)."
#28
The Whisky Exchange
5.0
(1)
"The Whisky Exchange has a few branches in London."
#29
Republic Texas Tavern
5.0
(1)
"Will present you with an amazing selection limited on by the max you can charge on your credit card."
#30
The Celt
5.0
(1)
"The Celt in McKinney has won international awards for its selection."
#31
Whisky Bar on Osbourne
5.0
(1)
"You buy by the dram. Those would be two options with tasting opportunities."
#32
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
5.0
(1)
"Whatever Jim Murray says is the best"
#33
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
5.0
(1)
"Most enjoyable i've had in a while was a Bunnahabhain 12 the other day"
#34
Bowmore 15 Year Old
5.0
(1)
"Personally my favorite at this time of year is Bowmore 15yo, the darkest."
#35
Macallan
5.0
(1)
"30yr macallan is the best I've ever tasted."
#36
Glenkinchie
4.0
(1)
"Easiest intro options. Glenkinchie 12"
#37
Te Bheag
4.0
(1)
"Te bheagh. Blended scotch from Ireland. For under 50 bucks, you would be hard-pressed to find a better tasting scotch"
#38
Springbank
4.0
(1)
"Springbank"
#39
Ardbeg
4.0
(1)
"Try a Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Auchentoshan, Campbeltown, Jura."
#40
Auchentoshan
4.0
(1)
"Try a Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Auchentoshan, Campbeltown, Jura."
#41
Campbeltown
4.0
(1)
"Try a Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Auchentoshan, Campbeltown, Jura."
#42
Jura
4.0
(1)
"Try a Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Auchentoshan, Campbeltown, Jura."
#43
Dewar's White Label
4.0
(1)
"I'm an absolute Dewar's White Label stan"
#44
White Horse
4.0
(1)
"White Horse is my favorite blended Scotch. It's made with mostly Islay malts and has a peaty flavor profile much like Johnny Walker Black at about 1/3 the cost."
#45
Cardhu
4.0
(1)
"Highland 12 year is a nice choice, cardhu is another personal favourite both very smooth"
#46
Port Charlotte
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a Port Charlotte too, I’ve heard people specifically mention salty, smoky notes in those."
#47
Glen Moray
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got Glen Moray, Monkey Shoulder and Buffalo Trace on my drinks trolley right now. Enjoyed them all."
#48
Buffalo Trace
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got Glen Moray, Monkey Shoulder and Buffalo Trace on my drinks trolley right now. Enjoyed them all."
#49
Aberfeldy
4.0
(1)
"I’d also recommend Aberfeldy. Both thoroughly enjoyable."
#50
Kilchoman
4.0
(1)
"Are good options if you can find them."
#51
Glen Grant 10
4.0
(1)
"Glen Grant 10"
#52
Jack Daniel's
4.0
(1)
"The JD single barrel bourbon or rye are much better and much cheaper"
#53
Bulleit
4.0
(1)
"Pick whatever is cheapest that’s not jack. Usually bulleit, makers mark, knob creek, Elijah Craig….."
#54
Maker's Mark
4.0
(1)
"Pick whatever is cheapest that’s not jack. Usually bulleit, makers mark, knob creek, Elijah Craig….."
#55
Knob Creek
4.0
(1)
"Pick whatever is cheapest that’s not jack. Usually bulleit, makers mark, knob creek, Elijah Craig….."
#56
Elijah Craig
4.0
(1)
"Pick whatever is cheapest that’s not jack. Usually bulleit, makers mark, knob creek, Elijah Craig….."
#57
Grant Park
4.0
(1)
"Grant Park has a great selection and they do offer tasting and education evenings."
#58
Wholesale Liquor
4.0
(1)
"The scotch selection at wholesale liquor by Costco is unbelievable"
#59
Highlander
4.0
(1)
"Highlander in Marda Loop is pretty good, but Kensington has the best selection I know of."
#60
Vin Room West
4.0
(1)
"Vin Room West has scotch flights - a great way to sample scotches before buying a whole bottle."
#61
Center Street North Liquor
4.0
(1)
"Center Street North Liquor (CSN mentioned by someone else) has a good selection of pretty much everything."
#62
Vine Arts
4.0
(1)
"Vine Arts downtown always go out of their way to pick up interesting Whisky."
#63
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
4.0
(1)
"They are a bit pricey, but if you are looking for something unique this is it."
#64
CSN Wine & Spirits
4.0
(1)
"They have a pretty good Scotch selection as well."
#65
Oakridge Co-Op
4.0
(1)
"Has a great selection."
#66
Olympia Liquor
4.0
(1)
"We got an inexpensive single malt, but it was fantastic."
#67
Kirkland 12 Year Old Scotch
4.0
(1)
"I like the Kirkland 12 year Scotch it's very good for the price."
#68
Dalwhinnie
4.0
(1)
"That you can regularly buy? Dalwhinnie 15."
#69
Knockando
4.0
(1)
"For normal drinking I really like Knockando (12 or 15, both are great) or Balvenie Doublewood."
#70
Mortlach
4.0
(1)
"Currently liking Mortlach."
#71
Dalmore
4.0
(1)
"The Dalmore 18 is quite nice."
#72
Oban
4.0
(1)
"If you like the Oban Little Bay, I would recommend the Oban Bay Reserve (GOT edition). It is a solid whiskey."
#73
Talisker
4.0
(1)
"If you like peat, try Talisker 18."
#74
Queen Margot
3.0
(1)
"Queen margot 8yo blended whisky"
#75
Ballantine's
3.0
(1)
"For blended Scotch, try a Ballantynes or Dewars."
#76
Dewar's
3.0
(1)
"For blended Scotch, try a Ballantynes or Dewars."
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