At Oscars Pub, single malt scotch is a big deal. we’re Scottish owned, so we like to think we know a thing or two about it!
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine (1991)
This hails from a small distillery on the isle of islay. Bruichladdich have turned out an impressive list of limited edition bottlings, this one inspired by the discovery of a lost yellow submarine off islay’s coast. A malty & wine scotch it has aromas of melon & freshly cut grass. The finish is short, simple & clean, w/ some licorice.
Tullibardine (1993)
This distillery draws its water from the same source which fed the first public brewery in Scotland, from where king james iv purchased beer to celebrate his coronation in 1488. this scotch has an intense, malty & grassy flavour which then shifts to bakery aromas of almond & pear tart.
Oban (14 Year Old)
Perhaps the oldest distillery in continuous operation, this is salty & cereal w/ honey & malt notes, slightly abrasive, grainy texture, notes of caramel. A lot of toffee & some warmth in the finish.
Macallan (12 Year Old)
Sometimes referred to as the “rolls-royce of single malts”, this is exclusively matured in sherry oak casks that are imported from Jerez, Spain. these specially-selected casks give a rich golden color & a complex taste that includes hints of dried fruits, spice, & chocolate orange.
Lagavulin (16 Year Old)
At one time, as many as ten illegal stills stood on the site where the Lagavulin distillery now stands. its primary taste starts sweet w/ hints of nougat & finishes w/ a dark flush of coal smoke. plenty of peat & briny notes.
Glenmorangie (10 Year Old)
The most popular single malt in Scotland, this has flower & spice hints w/ some vanilla & wood notes. a delicate honey taste follows w/ a subtle nuttiness.
Glenkinchie (10 Year Old)
An excellent introduction to single malts for the beginner, this one has a good balance of primary flavours. Fresh & clean w/ a hint of sweetness, overall dry w/ a hint of ginger in the finish.
The Balvenie (10 Year Old)
The Balvenie Distillery is unique in that it grows its own barley, does its own floor maltings, has its own cooper maintaining the barrels & its own coppersmith taking care of the stills. this single malt is mouth-warming & sweet, becoming oily. very smooth w/ a balanced flavour. becoming dry w/ chocolate & caramel in the finish.
Glenfiddich (12 Year Old)
Popular within Scotland & around the world due in part to its pioneering marketing efforts, this one is smooth & curiously mouth-drying. the flavours are light, w/ a hint of chocolate, fruit flavours, subtle pine & a hint of peatiness w/ a lingering aftertaste.