The 10 Most Legendary Wines And Whiskeys In The World
Wine and Whiskey; like so many other things in the world are a matter of taste and preferences. People prefer both of them depending upon their purposes and taste. Apart from taste, they are also consumed for their medicinal properties. In this respect, both wine and whiskey can prove to be sovereign liquor provided that if it is orderly and moderately taken.
Now if we specifically talk about wines then have you ever tried wondering what makes a wine legendary? Is it the popularity or the exclusivity or the price or the net sales of the wine? Well, the term legendary in the context of a wine is not subject to anyone attribute or characteristic; instead, it is the indistinct combination of all the four above mentioned features.
Whiskey, on the other hand, is something that you can be snobby about how superior and good it is. Whiskey has a great history and tradition. That is why whiskey distilleries make the most of the tourist attraction point of the liquor world. Now let us emphasize and discuss in detail about the ten most legendary wines and whiskeys in the world-
1.) MONKEY SHOULDER BLENDED MALT SCOTCH
Monkey Shoulder Scotch is one of the finest blended malt whiskeys from William Grant and Sons Ltd. It is made with single malts Balvenie, Kinivie, and Glenfiddich from three famous distilleries in Speyside in Scotland. It has a smooth, malty and fruity character. Furthermore, like irresistible and alluring brandy cocktails, Whiskey Sommeliers believe there are many ways to have this whiskey. Still, the most preferable or solid match is made from 50 ml Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, 10 ml 1:1 Sugar syrup, two dashes Angostura Bitters with orange zest. Monkey Shoulder was known as best selling Scotch whiskey among the world’s top-notch bars.
It contains 40% Alcohol by volume. It averagely costs near $36 for a 750 ml bottle.
2. LAGAVULIN 16-YEAR-OLD SCOTCH WHISKEY
Lagavulin is one of the world’s best whiskeys, presuming you have a fondness for peat. It is a single malt Scotch whiskey aged for about 16 years. It has a typical peaty and smoky character. It is produced in Islay-based distillery of Scotland which has mastered the art of single malt Scotch. It is the strongest of all Islay malts. It is a perfect blend of richness and dryness, making it a super exciting tipple.
Also, in the International Whisky Competition of 2015, it secured 1st Place in the category of Best Single Malt Scotch 13-17 Years and another 1st Place in the category of Best Peated Whiskey.
It consists of 43% Alcohol by volume. Its price is almost $69 for a 700 ml bottle.
3. REDBREAST 12-YEAR-OLD IRISH WHISKEY
Redbreast is one of the largest selling single pot still Irish whiskies in the world. It is a product of John Jameson and Son. Aged for about 12 years, it is considered to be one of the most decorated Irish whiskey in the world. This whiskey has a character of complex flavours and a great creamy mouth-feel. It is made from the mash of both malted and unmalted barley and then distilled in a traditional copper pot still for at least three times.
In a prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition of 2019, Redbreast 12 won the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy 2019 and Gold Outstanding.
It contains 40% Alcohol by volume. Its value is around $54 for a 700 ml bottle.
4. GLENFIDDICH 12-YEAR-OLD SCOTCH WHISKY
Glenfiddich is one of the best-selling single-malt Scotch whisky brands because it is one of most consistent, trustworthy and moderately affordable brands. Aged for almost 12 years in the American and European Oak casks, it has a sweet and subtle oak character. It is a single malt Scotch whisky. It is a product of William Grant and Sons in Speyside in Scotland.
Along with this, it is a winner of a Gold Medal in the category of Distillers Single Malts 12 years and under-2019, at International Spirits Challenge.
It comprises 40% Alcohol by volume. Its average cost is $39 for a 700 ml bottle.
5. ARDBEG 10-YEAR-OLD SCOTCH WHISKY
Ardbeg has an array of wondrous expressions. Ardbeg 10 Year Old is mostly the favourite of many Islay connoisseurs. It is one of the highest-quality entry-level single malt Scotch whisky in the market. Aged for 10 Years, it has peaty and complex malty flavours.
In the International Whisky Competition, Ardbeg 10 Year secured 1st Place in the category of Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Years- 2015.
It contains 46% Alcohol by volume. It costs nearly $51 for a 700 ml bottle.
6. BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2012
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 is a red wine from the region of Brunello di Montalcino in Italy. Produced in the winery of Biondi-Santi it is made from Sangiovese Grapes. It is an Italian Brunello Red Wine matured for almost 3 Years in a Slavonian Oak Barrel. It has a pleasant aroma of cherry, moss and pine. It is a high-level quality production with an elegant texture. It has a delicate balance between softness and acidity level. This outstanding wine is generally preferred with Beef, Lamb or Poultry.
It has 13.5% Alcohol by volume. A 750 ml bottle averagely costs near $617.
7. ALBARIÑO 2017
Lagar de Costa Albariño 2017 is a white wine from Rias Baixas in Spain. It is made in the winery of Lagar de Costa from 100% Albarino Grapes. It is a sophisticated wine with the well-balanced flavours of citrus, white peach, strawberry, and green apple. It has a strong acidity level with a silky texture. It has a dominant aroma of citrus and salt. Precisely, it is a brilliant, crisp, versatile wine with good intensity.
It is a Spanish Albariño wine most commonly paired with Pasta, Shellfish, and Lean fish.
Its alcohol content is 13.5%. Its approximate cost is $21 for a single bottle.
8. SOLDERA TUSCAN RED 2006
Soldera Case Basse Sangiovese Toscana 2006 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy. It is made in the Winery of Soldera in Brunello di Montalcino from 100% Sangiovese Grapes and has whirl-winding flavours of sandalwood and sweet cherry.It is a Winner of Vivino’s 2019 Wine Style Awards under the category of Tuscan Red.
It has an Alcohol Content of 13%. A single bottle of this wine costs around $475.
9. TAYLOR'S PORTUGUESE PORT 1968
Taylor’s Very Old Single Harvest Port 1968 is a fortified wine from Porto, Portugal. It is made in the winery of Taylor’s from 100% Touriga Nacional Grapes.It acquires a complex and well-balanced texture along with outstanding quality. It has a fine aroma of walnut, raisin and caramel and is paired with the Beef, Mature and Hard Cheese.
It has 20.5% Alcohol by volume. A bottle of this wine costs nearly $250.
10. MASSETO TUSCAN RED 2005
Masseto Tuscan Red 2005 is a wine from the region of Toscana in Italy. It is made in the winery of Masseto from 100% Merlot Grapes.This wine is known for its elegance and fine texture with an immense finish. It has a smooth, velvety and a balanced character and is paired with Poultry, Beef, and Lamb.
It has an alcohol content of 14.5%. Its price is $699 for a single bottle.
CONCLUSION
It is a tough job to segregate Legendary Scotch whiskeys and best wines in a definitive list because the smaller producers keep some of the best liquor in the world at their distilleries making it quite hard to come by.
In the world around many corners, numerous classic whiskies and wines are being produced, making it nearly impossible to search for the best Scotch and wines.
But that nowhere stops you from trying them all. All we are emphasizing is consider the aforementioned list of legendary beverages as a starting point and not a final destination and keep enjoying the world of liquor.
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