Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky Under $50

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Typically, “scotch” is a whiskey that is produced in Scotland according to a set of guidelines set forth by the Scotch Whisky Association. The main points of those guidelines are that all scotch must be:

• Made in Scotland, on site at the listed distillery
• Matured in oak casks for no less than three years
• Containing no added substances (other than water and caramel coloring)
• Labeled with an age that represents the youngest drop of alcohol in the bottle

This list catalogs all of the single malt whiskey from this region that we have reviewed so far, ordered by rating and price.

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Laphroaig - 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Islay Rating:(5) - $49.99

Tomatin - Highland 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Highlands Rating:(5) - $29.99

Ardbeg - Ten Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Islay Rating:(4) - $49.99

Glenfarclas - 10 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Speyside Rating:(4) - $45.99

Glenlivet - 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Speyside Rating:(4) - $32.99

Glenmorangie - The Original Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Highlands Rating:(4) - $32

Grangestone - Rum Cask Finished Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland Rating:(4) - $29.99

Lismore - Single Malt Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Speyside Rating:(4) - $18

Dalwhinnie - Winters Frost Single Malt Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Highlands Rating:(3) - $40

Aerstone - 10 Year Old Sea Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland Rating:(3) - $34.99

Auchentoshan - Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Lowlands Rating:(3) - $30

Grangestone - Bourbon Cask Finished Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland Rating:(3) - $28.99

Speyburn - 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Speyside Rating:(2) - $25.99

Highland Queen - Majesty Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Single Malt Scotch Whiskey | Scotland, Highlands Rating:(2) - $19.99