Top 10 Collection Of Single Malts that Every Whisky Lover Must Have

Single malt whisky is one of the original whiskies of Scotland that is made from barley, yeast, and water in pot stills or copper by a batch process. Each distillery that produces single malt whiskey is unique as it depends on many factors such as size and style of the stills, length of the fermentation time, the way they are operated, and the type of condensers used.

There has been a tremendous growth of single malt whiskies consumption globally since the 1980s. There are many single malt whiskies that you must try when you are in New Zealand. Although everybody has their own choice of favourite single malt whiskey, here are some of the best single malt whiskies in New Zealand.

Top 10 Great Collection Of Single Malt Whiskey

	Glenlivet XXV - This is the brand for those who want to enjoy neat or best with the water. This single malt is exquisitely crafted by the experts, for all special occasions. You just can't wait to open this bottle on a cold special evening. The smooth yet rich flavour tastes sweet, rich, silky, for all those whiskey lovers out there.
	Glenfiddich - The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in the year 1886 in Dufftown, Scotland by William Grant at the Glen of the River Fiddich. This single malt whiskey was so amazing even the prohibition in the year 1923 couldn't kill it. Glenfiddich is matured in different types of tasks such as bourbon whiskey, sherry butts, and rum casks. Glendfiddich is named after a valley and a deer. This is one of the most awarded single malt scotch whisky, which was awarded at the International Spirits Challenge and one of the world's best-selling single-malt whiskies.
	Glenmorangie Lasanta - Glenmorangie Lasanta is full of pleasant surprises well known as a mouthwatering odyssey. A great whiskey to have in your collection indeed. Before being moved to Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks and Oloroso for a finishing period, it first matures in the bourbon casks. It is full of fresh honey and dried fruit with dark chocolate. in Gaelic, Lasanta refers to the 'Warmth and Passion”.
	The Macallan Fine Oak 12 Years Old - This whiskey is triple cask aged going through a series of maturation in American oak bourbon barrels, American oak sherry, and Spanish oak sherry. This whiskey is matured in a pleasant combination of bourbon and sherry casks. This single malt impresses both on the nose and palate.
	Lagavulin 16 Year Old - You will love every drop of the bottle and your non-whiskey drinking friends will envy you. This single malt whiskey is peaty, smoky rich, and flavourful. Lagavulin 16 Year Old tastes great with a salt-heavy blue cheese.
	Monkey Shoulder - Monkey Shoulder, a blended malt scotch whiskey focuses on a new generation of whiskey drinkers and made especially for mixing and plethora of cocktails such as old-fashioned, monkey splash, ginger monkey to just name a few. It is famously known as mixmaster which is filled with richness with fruit aromas and always perfect for mixing. This is very well known for sweet, smooth, and off course very simple to drink.
	Dalmore 15 Year Old - This 15 year-whiskey is just smooth and elegant. It will surprise you with its first and pleasant impressions. The finish is just smokey and malted barley expresso.
	Talisker 10 Years Old - It is produced at one of the oldest distilleries on the isle of Skye. Every sip of Talisker 10 Years Old is a taste of the isle of Skye which is one of the remote and aesthetic landscapes in Scotland. With a signature peppery finish, and a sea-salty nose, and smokey sweet character this single malt has a rich peat-smoke flavour. It is one of the most awarded single malt scotch whiskies in the world and this single malt is for adventurers.
	Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - This single malt whiskey is rich in iodine and really smokey. This popular Single malt is also known for its medicinal malts and one of Scotland's most cheerful dramas. It is smooth, easy and comforting for the soul, and just fabulous. This can become your new favourite single malt whiskey of all times.
	Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old - It is one of the iconic whiskies and it is just as smooth and perfect as ever. You appreciate it as it is filled with pleasant experiences. It's all about tranquility and Epiphany. This single malt blended scotch whiskey is well known for delicacy and serendipity - the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance. Imbibe in the sweet flavours of honey, vanilla, and spice dried fruit oloroso sherry.