Scotch Whisky Price in USA

What Is Scotch Whisky?

Scottish regulations govern the production of Scotch whisky, more commonly referred to as Scottish . It has to be made from malted barley (or other grains), distilled in Scotland, and aged in oak casks for no less than 3 years. Scotch is one of the most respected and complex whiskies globally, treasured for its wide range of flavors including rich and strong peat, sweet smoke, and smooth fruit tones.

There are five main Scotch-producing regions: Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown – each famous for distinctive flavor profiles.

History of Scotch Whisky

As far back as 1494, Scotch whisky’s roots can be traced back where monks in Scotland were recorded to have distilled alcohol. A local craft there gave rise to several whisky making industries overtime and by the 18th to 19th century, Scotch whisky was known to the world, mainly after Coffey still was invented. This device produced cleaner, consistent grain whisky leading to wider acceptance.

Scotch whisky can only be classified as such if the following requirements are met:

• Produced in a Scotland-based facility.
• Barrel-aged for an aggregate period of three years.
• Distilled to an ABV of less than 94.8%.
• Bottled at 40% ABV.

Currently, over 180 countries export Scotch as a traditional symbol of quality and craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes of Scotch Whisky

Scotch Type	Nose	Palate	Finish
Single Malt	Floral, fruity, oak	Rich, complex, sometimes smoky	Long, layered
Blended Scotch	Vanilla, spice, grain	Smooth, light, approachable	Soft, mellow
Islay Scotch	Peat smoke, iodine, sea salt	Smoky, intense, earthy	Bold, lingering
Speyside Scotch	Honey, apple, nutmeg	Delicate, sweet, creamy	Gentle, smooth

Official Variants of Scotch Whisky

Distinctive features delineate each of the five official categories of Scotch whisky.

Scotch whisky comes in five official categories, each with its own character:

Type	Description
Single Malt Scotch	Made from 100% malted barley in one distillery. Ex: Glenfiddich, Macallan
Single Grain Scotch	Made from grain (like corn/wheat) in one distillery
Blended Malt Scotch	Blend of multiple single malts from different distilleries
Blended Grain Scotch	Blend of grain whiskies from more than one distillery
Blended Scotch	Mix of malt and grain whiskies. Ex: Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal

Scotch Whisky Price Table

🇺🇸 Scotch Whisky Prices in the USA

Brand & Variant	Type	Avg Price (USD)	Available States
Glenlivet 12 YO	Single Malt	$43 – $55	Nationwide
Glenfiddich 12 YO	Single Malt	$45 – $60	Nationwide
Macallan 12 Double Cask	Single Malt	$70 – $85	Most States (CA, NY, TX)
Johnnie Walker Red Label	Blended	$22 – $28	All 50 states
Johnnie Walker Black Label	Blended	$35 – $45	Nationwide
Chivas Regal 12 YO	Blended	$35 – $45	All 50 states
Laphroaig 10 YO (Islay)	Single Malt	$55 – $65	Select States
Talisker 10 YO	Single Malt	$60 – $70	NY, CA, WA, FL

Store markup, bottle size, and state liquor tax dictate the price.

Global Scotch Whisky Price Comparison (750 ml Bottles)

Country	Entry-Level Single Malt	Avg Price (USD)
UK 🇬🇧	Glenlivet 12 YO	$40
India 🇮🇳	Glenfiddich 12 YO	$60 – $70
UAE 🇦🇪	Macallan 12 YO	$90
Australia 🇦🇺	Chivas Regal 12 YO	$55 – $65
Canada 🇨🇦	Johnnie Walker Black	$40 – $48

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