"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Single-malt Scotch is one of the most popular styles of whisky around the world, but the term is still ...

Two single malts. Two age statements. One prestigious honor: The world’s best single malt scotch whiskies were awarded Spirit Trophies by the International Wine & Spirit Competition. At the 2025 ...

When there are more than 2,000 single malt Scotch whiskies on the market, chasing medals can feel like chasing smoke. Every year, dozens of distilleries claim “world’s best” status, backed by a ...

The World Whiskies Awards has crowned its Best Single Malt for 2025, with one of Scotland’s few independently owned and operated distilleries taking the top spot for the second time in five years.

David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, writer, entrepreneur, and Tony-nominated producer. A Kentucky native, Kentucky Colonel, and Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker, his passion for drinks ...

If you’re new to the whisky world, you should know one thing: Like any spirits category, the single malt Scotch whisky landscape is dominated by big names. Even if you aren’t an avid whisky drinker, ...

Produced at Islay’s oldest licensed distillery, the whisky was matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, then finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry–seasoned oak. David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based ...

Whether you're hosting a full tasting session or treating yourself to one very good drink, here is your curated guide to the ...

Rosebank’s 31-Year-Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch earned four top honors at the 2025 Top Shelf Awards, including Best in Show Whisky, distinguishing it as the competition’s highest-performing spirit.