Best Scotch under $50: 9 Bottles to Try
I am busy with a series of posts on the best whiskies. Today, I look at the Best Scotch under $50. This post follows my earlier deep dives into the Best Peated Whisky and Best Irish Whiskey posts.
Diageo
Diageo plc is a British multinational beverage alcohol company, with its headquarters in London, England. It operates in more than 180 countries and produces in more than 140 sites around the world. It is a major distributor of spirits and the world’s largest producer of Scotch whisky.
Brands include:
Scotch whisky: Johnnie Walker, Cardhu, Justerini & Brooks, Bell’s, Black & White, White Horse, Caol Ila, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore, Clynelish, Singleton, Dimple, Glen Elgin, Knockando, Blair Athol, Dailuaine, Glenlossie, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Strathmill, Teaninich.
American whiskey: Bulleit, Seagram’s
Canadian whisky: Crown Royal
Vodka: Smirnoff, Cîroc, Ketel One
Rum: Captain Morgan,
Gin: Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Gilbey’s, Aviation Gin
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Edition Whisky
John has been travelling quite a bit lately and sometimes brings back fun travel retail releases for me to try. A couple of weeks ago, he brought a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Edition whisky.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish Whisky
On my recent trip to Mauritius, I found an interesting bottle of Johnnie Walker whisky in the supermarket. I had not seen the Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish blended Scotch whisky before and bought a bottle to try.