Best Single Malt By Flavor

For those who would like to explore different expressions by taste, consider the following list. Since the peaty-smoky malts can be quite powerful, a numerical scale is also provided: 1 = mild; 6 = intense. You may also search the our Tasting Notes by typing in your favorite flavour (e.g., sherry, honey, nutty, salty, toffee, etc.). Then, consult our Best By Region List to find our five star ratings by expression.

If you prefer malts that are:

Light, Flowery, Sweet and Salty, then try:

Expression	Region
Littlemill	Lowland
Bruichladdich	Islay
Bunnahabhain	Islay
Glen Scotia	Lowland
Glenkinchie	Lowland

Fruity and Woody, then try:

Expression	Region
Glenmorangie	Highland
Balvenie	Highland
Aberlour	Highland
Macallan	Highland

Peppery and Spicy, then try:

Expression	Region
Caol Ila	Highland
Clynelish	Highland

Smoky and Peaty, then try:

Expression	Region	Strength
Dalwhinnie	Highland	1
Cragganmore	Highland	2
Oban	Islay	3
Talisker	Highland – Isle of Skye	3
Bowmore	Islay	4
Lagavulin	Islay	5
Laphroaig	Islay	6