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.
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.
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.
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.
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
92 points
$65
The sherry influence is evident without having to spell it out as a clear sherry-aged Whisky; just pretty and easily enjoyed by anyone that likes Scotch.
The Dalmore 12 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
92 points
$79
Rich wine cask essence on the nose with a sweet, rich grainy palate and lingering oaky baking spice on the finish.
The Glendronach 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
91 points
$65
A delightfully youthful introductory Highland Single Malt that shows off the elegance and balance achievable using sherry barrels without having to hit you in the face like a sherry bomb.