About Highland Single Malt Scotch

About Highland Single Malt Scotch
The Highlands consist of the portion of Scotland north of a line from Dundee on the North Sea coast in the east to Greenock on the Irish Sea in the west. Highland malt whiskies cover a broad spectrum of styles. They are generally aromatic, smooth and medium bodied, with palates that range from lushly complex to floral delicacy. The subregions of the Highlands include Speyside; the North, East and West Highlands.

Top Picks for Highland Single Malt Scotch

The Dalmore Select Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
97 points
$499
An especially lovely dram with what seems like a near perfect balance of French wine cask and American oak influence; a Winter dram to appreciate while chilling on a blood red leather chair, devouring the works of Poe, and listening to a little too much Type O Negative.
Oban 15 Year Old Port Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
96 points
$130
Fascinating flavors of white flowers, truffle honey and lavender crown the full bodied base of this warming glass of Scotch; pair with a good book and comfortable chair.
Fettercairn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 28 Years
96 points
$1250
An outstanding Single Malt Scotch that is decadently rich yet ethereal at the same time with a lengthy finish that continues to evolve and fascinate.
Awards: 2025 Best Highland Single Malt Scotch
96 points $1250
The Dalmore King Alexander III Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
96 points
$349
Waves of fudge, caramel, and chocolate on the nose with beautiful complex spices and dried red fruits on the palate; an utterly delightful after dinner dram that will only be enhanced with a cigar.
The Dalmore 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
96 points
$250
There is some serious age here as well as some delightful wine casks; complex and satisfying, this is an excellent cigar Scotch for someone who wants to pair a lighter wrap cigar with something less smoky but that still carries some weight.
Fettercairn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 24 Years
95 points
$650
A superbly rich, deep, and delicious umami-laden Single Malt that is tailor made for contemplative sipping and a fine cigar.
Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
95 points
A careful and complex almost fruit-like distillate with intense spiced pear notes; warming and utterly delicious.
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$239
Layered and complex, with seamless flavors that weave caramel, chocolate and cherries with toasted black bread and roasted salted nuts into a smooth, dry finish.
The Dalmore Select Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$199
Beautiful and complex on the nose as well as the palate, with just a slight burn on the finish; tons of flavors wrapped together that slowly unfold as you keep diving back into this stunning spirit.
The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$190
Rich wine casks and excellent age are required for a Single Malt of this depth, complexity, and quality; a special dram to be savored with friends.