WHAT DEFINES QUALITY OF A SCOTCH?!

The quality of the scotch that you taste or purchase is traditionally derived from the barrel that the scotch is aged in; in conjunction with the amount of time that the scotch is aged for.

The longer that the scotch is aged, the more flavors that the scotch "picks up" from the original barrel (typically a wine barrel). Thus, the price of the scotch usually goes up with the duration of aging (7 year scotches are cheaper than 12, and 12 cheaper than 15 year, and so on).

It often isn't necessary to "buy the best" scotch; considering that just like bourbon - you can get a decent scotch with plenty of flavor. Ideally, it is good to know "what to stay away from".
Things to avoid include any scotch with a "peaty" or "alchol burn". Even in this case, the ether's might be able to broken up a little with 1 or 2 ice cubes and a gentle stirring.

I might recommend the following two:
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or - This Scotch is a sweet "Dessert"
Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt (12 Years): This is more balanced, softer ; but still has a unique flavor profile

The defining quality of a scotch whiskey comes dowm to a matter of the drinkers taste. Some scotch drinkers prefer a strong smokey taste which is associated with the distilleries on the Isle of Islays. Others like the smooth taste that is achieved by the aging process that can take onward of 18years . Quality boils down to individual preference.

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It should be malt whisky. Some of the other stuff contains corn liquor. Corn is imported from places like India as it does not grow in Scotland.

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