A selection of Scotch Whiskey encountered in Scottish Bars

I recently visited Scotland.

The trip wasn’t centred around whisky – although it was enjoyed.

The hotel bar stocked a limited selection of Scotch – most of which I’d sampled before – so a pleasurable peater in the guise of Highland Park 12 was chosen.

The smoke gently enticed on the nose in a balanced mix of flavours.

A more bolder peat hitter – Talisker Skye – was encountered in The Golf Hotel in Crail. I also noticed their ‘bar pour’ was a double of Scottish Leader – also possessing a smoky element – which I politely declined.

One new Scotch I stumbled on was Naked Grouse.

A soft kiss of smoke wrapped up in a warm hug of a whisky gave an easy drinking & finely balanced dram with a little bite on the rear.

Turns out it’s a blended malt with additional ageing in sherry casks & happened to be ‘whisky of the week’ at my hotel.

I happily accepted the suggestion this time round!

Sláinte

Bottle images courtesy Celtic Whiskey Shop here & Whisky Exchange here.

The Golf Hotel Crail website here.