Blended Scotch Whiskies
Filed under: Spirits
Forbes released an article telling us the detailed background on
the history of blended Scotch and what to look for in the crowd this year. Master blenders recognize the right
components to harmoniously marry single malts to grain whiskies which give us blended Scotch whiskies. An
Edinburgh merchant was probably the first to do so in 1853 when he mixed the malt whisky from The Glenlivet with other
whiskies to be labeled as Old Vatted Glenlivet, O.V.G. The merge proved to be less aggressive and soothing then
the challenging drink of single malts. This and other blends corroborated that two styles of Scotch whisky was more
attractive to the general consumer than when sold separately. Even though some of us snobs might refuse to consider
Scotch blends, I suggest you give a try from the short list of current respected blends. When a single malt is not
around, from the list, I personally enjoy Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year and the 12 Year, Johnnie Walker Gold 18 Year, and
Dewar’s Special Reserve 12 Year. What are your favorite blended Scotch whiskies?
