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Speyside Single Malt
Honeyed, orchard-fruited, endlessly polite — the diplomat of Scotch.
How to order it: Glenfiddich, Macallan, Balvenie. Sherry casks bring the dessert notes.
Flavor profile
Sweetness5
Bitterness2
Strength9
Freshness2
Richness7
Sparkle0
Daring5
The proper serve
- 2 oz, neat
- Glencairn or copita
- Drop of water opens the honey
- Room temperature
- Pair with quiet
Adjacent pours