Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof

Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), this Highland single malt is built for easy drinking rather than a wrestling match. The strength keeps everything approachable, and the whisky opens up without needing much coaxing.

Dried fruit sits at the center, sweet and slightly chewy, with vanilla softening the edges around it. Orange peel brightens things up before caramel settles in, and toasted oak gives the whole thing a dry, warm frame. Baking spice lingers quietly underneath. Nothing here shouts; the flavors lean into each other the way a well-made single malt should.

This is the kind of Scotch you keep within reach rather than save for an occasion. Neat is the simplest way to drink it, though it takes an ice cube without falling apart. The 750 mL bottle is a sensible size for a house pour.