Whisky labels are full of jargon, but the core ideas are simple. In short: a single malt Scotch is made only from malted barley at a single distillery in pot stills and aged at least three years in oak; a blended Scotch mixes malt and grain whiskies from several distilleries; bourbon is American whiskey made from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels.
Whisky styles at a glance
| Style | What it means | Try at 5mara |
|---|---|---|
| Single malt Scotch | 100% malted barley, one distillery, pot stills, 3+ years in oak | Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenmorangie, Talisker |
| Blended malt | Single malts from several distilleries, no grain whisky | Monkey Shoulder, Johnnie Walker Green Label |
| Blended Scotch | Malt and grain whiskies blended for a consistent style | Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, The Famous Grouse |
| Bourbon | USA, at least 51% corn, new charred oak barrels | Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Woodford Reserve |
| Tennessee whiskey | Bourbon-style, charcoal-filtered before ageing (Lincoln County Process) | Jack Daniel’s |
| Irish whiskey | Often triple-distilled and smooth; includes single pot still | Jameson, Teeling, The Pogues |
| Canadian whisky | Light, smooth blends | Crown Royal |
What does the age on the bottle mean?
An age statement – 12, 15, 18 years – refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle. Older usually means smoother and more complex, but not automatically “better”; it’s about the style you enjoy.
Scotch regions in one minute
- Speyside: fruity and elegant – Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Macallan, Aultmore.
- Highlands: varied, from honeyed to rich – Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Royal Brackla, The Deveron.
- Islay: smoky and peaty – Ardbeg, Lagavulin.
- Islands: maritime and peppery – Talisker from the Isle of Skye.
Single malts to try
| المنتج | الحجم | نسبة الكحول | السعر (د.أ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 75cl | 750 ML | 40% | 85 |
| Glenfiddich 15 Year Old 75cl | 750 ML | 40% | 125 |
| Glenfiddich 18 Year Old 75cl | 750 ML | 40% | 200 |
| Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve 75cl | 750 ML | 40% | 70 |
| Macallan 12 YEARS OLD | 750 ML | 40% | 100 |
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old 70cl | 700 ML | 40% | 80 |
| Glenmorangie Quinta Ruben 14yrs 70cl | 700 ML | 46% | 115 |
| Dalmore 15 Year Old Whisky | 750 ML | 40% | 125 |
| Talisker 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky | 700 ML | 45.8% | 85 |
| Ardbeg 10 Year Single Malt Scotch | 700 ML | 46% | 85 |
| Lagavulin 8 Year Old Whisky 75cl | 750 ML | 48% | 115 |
| Lagavulin 16 Year Old Whisky 70cl | 750 ML | 40% | 135 |
| Glen Moray Elgin Classic Whisky 75cl | 750 ML | 40% | 55 |
| Aultmore 12 Years 75cl | 750 ML | 46% | 80 |
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Blends and blended malts
| المنتج | الحجم | نسبة الكحول | السعر (د.أ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt | 700 ML | 40% | 49 |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label _ ريد ليبل ويسكي | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 500 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 13–38 |
| Johnnie Walker Black Label | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 20–59 |
| Chivas Regal 12 Years | 1000 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 22–60 |
| Ballantine's Finest Whiskey | 1000 ML, 700 ML, 350 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 12.5–34 |
| The Famous Grouse Whisky | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 350 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 11–37 |
| Whisky J&B Rare | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | 40% | 10–36 |
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Bourbon, Tennessee, Irish and Canadian
| المنتج | الحجم | نسبة الكحول | السعر (د.أ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 - جاك دانيلز | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | — | 15–48 |
| Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey | 1000 ML, 750 ML, 375 ML, 200 ML | — | 15–48 |
| Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack | 750 ML | — | 48 |
| Buffalo Trace Bourbon whiskey 70cl | 700 ML | 40% | 45 |
| Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey | 750 ML | 45% | 65 |
| Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1L | 1000 ML | 40% | 58 |
| Benchmark Old No.8 | 1000 ML, 750 ML | 40% | 18–22 |
| Jameson Irish Whiskey 1L | 1000 ML | 40% | 48 |
| Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 75cl | 700 ML | 46% | 65 |
| Teeling Single Grain Whiskey 70cl | 700 ML | 46% | 65 |
| Pogues Single Malt Irish Whisky | 1000 ML, 700 ML | 40% | 42 |
| Crown Royal Canadian Whisky | 750 ML | 40% | 65 |
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Which style is right for you?
- New to whisky: a smooth blend (Chivas 12, Black Label) or Irish whiskey (Jameson).
- Sweet tooth: bourbon or Tennessee – vanilla, caramel and toffee.
- Fruity and elegant: a Speyside single malt like Glenfiddich 12.
- Smoke lover: Talisker, Ardbeg or Lagavulin.
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Sources: Single malt Scotch – Wikipedia.
Whisky styles FAQ
What is the difference between single malt and blended whisky?
Single malt is made only from malted barley at one distillery; blended whisky combines malt and grain whiskies from several distilleries for a consistent, usually lighter style.
Is single malt better than blended?
Not necessarily. Single malts show the character of one distillery, while good blends are smooth and balanced – it depends on taste and occasion.
What is the difference between bourbon and Scotch?
Bourbon is American, made from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak, so it tastes sweeter; Scotch is made in Scotland, mainly from malted barley, often in used casks.
Is Jack Daniel’s a bourbon?
Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee whiskey: made like bourbon but filtered through maple charcoal before ageing (the Lincoln County Process).
What does 12 years old mean on a whisky?
It means the youngest whisky in the bottle spent at least 12 years ageing in oak casks.
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