Scotch Whisky

Discover Scotch whiskies selected by the chefs and sommeliers of Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants. A curated selection made by credible, legitimate professionals so you can find your favorite Scotch whisky.

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Best Scotch whiskies

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Rely on the opinion of chefs, sommeliers and bartenders from Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants around the world to discover the best Scotch whisky brands. A ranking and comparison of the Scotch whisky brands and bottles most valued by fine-dining restaurants, curated by high-gastronomy experts.

Scotch, the whisky of Scotland

To understand the history of Scotch whisky you need to go back several centuries. The earliest trace of Scottish whisky is a mention in an official document dated 1494, suggesting the precious eau-de-vie had already been produced on Scottish soil for many years. Scotland, alongside Ireland and its whiskey, is among the birthplaces of whisky. Today the whisky industry directly employs more than 10,000 people in Scotland, and more than 40,000 people across the United Kingdom contribute to the development of Scotch whisky.

A distilled spirit made from fermented grain mash, worked, distilled and aged, whisky belongs to the family of eaux-de-vie. Each Scottish distillery has its own recipe, its own tools and its own production methods, often handed down over generations. Every Scotch whisky has its own taste and its own terroir. Scotland counts roughly a hundred distilleries across its territory, of varying production sizes.

Though Scotland is the sole producer of Scotch, it is not the main consumer. Scotch whisky is a drink that travels the world. Among the leading consumer countries you will find the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Singapore, India, Brazil, Taiwan and South Africa. Scotch also remains very popular with locals and is one of the most consumed alcoholic drinks in Scotland. The most popular Scotch category is blended whisky, made by blending malt whiskies with grain whiskies.

To qualify for the "Scotch whisky" designation, the spirit must come from Scottish soil, specifically from one of five regions: Speyside, the Highlands, the Lowlands, the Scottish islands and Campbeltown. The Scotch Whisky Act also requires the whisky to be aged at least three years on Scottish territory.

The word "scotch" is mainly used by insiders of the whisky world; casual drinkers tend to say "Scottish whisky". On Bestwine • Online, you will only find Scottish whiskies with the Scotch designation.

Scotch whiskies selected by Michelin-starred chefs and sommeliers

Around the world, Scotch whisky is served as an aperitif or a digestif. The finest Scotch brands and bottles are found on the lists of Michelin-starred restaurants, where chefs and sommeliers build their cellars with experience and exacting standards. Scotch whisky, an emblematic drink of Scotland, includes some of the finest brands and bottles in the world, and top restaurants ensure they present the very best to their guests.

Which professionals can credibly select the best Scotch whiskies? Chefs and sommeliers are the most trustworthy guides. Michelin-starred restaurant lists feature the finest Scotch bottles because these establishments serve excellence in food and drink. That is why I created Bestwine • Online: so that anyone can find and buy a good bottle of Scotch whisky online, whether they know the category well or not. With Bestwine • Online, you can trust high-gastronomy specialists to help you choose an exceptional Scotch. I am myself an enthusiast — though not an expert — and I rely on Bestwine • Online whenever I want to be certain of buying a good bottle. Bestwine • Online is neither a ranking nor a strict comparison; it is a directory of the Scotch brands and bottles featured by the finest addresses in high gastronomy. Every day, the list is refreshed so you benefit from new recommendations, and we point you to the most attractive online retailers.

Gwendal, founder of Bestwine • Online and lover of fine Scotch whisky.

An authentic ranking to choose a Scotch whisky

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How are Scotch whiskies selected on Bestwine • Online? Bestwine • Online lists Scotch whiskies found on the wine lists and in the cellars of the world's most famous gourmet restaurants — references praised by the greatest chefs and sommeliers. Only Scotch whiskies available online are shown, so you can purchase them easily.

How is the directory updated? The directory of the best Scotch whiskies is updated daily with new references from the wine lists made available to us, and we refresh commercial offers so you can buy quality Scotch at the best price.