15 single malt whisky brands that are not scotch

When we talk of single malt whiskies we more or less think of Scotch single malt because they make up 90% of single malt whiskies. However, other single-malt whiskies taste awesome and you might need to try them. Imagine blindly tasting a single malt and thinking this is the best Scotch single malt you have ever tasted only to find it is a Japanese single malt whisky. These are the four categories of single malt whiskies which might be better than scotch single malt whiskies. They are named according to the country they are produced from.

• Japanese single malt whiskies

• Irish single malt whiskies

• Indian single malt whiskies

• Taiwan single malt whiskies

Today we will be discussing single malt whisky brands from Ireland, Japan, India and Taiwan. We will explore the best 15 single malt whisky brands that are not scotch.

 

Japanese Single Malt Whisky Brands

The Yamazaki

The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. With a range of options from Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 Years Old, all of these prestigious whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.

Yamazaki was born from the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt whisky. Multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas, Yamazaki whiskies are complex and deep. Made at Yamazaki Distillery, the birthplace of Japanese whisky, its signature multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/yamazaki-whisky-brands to explore more Yamazaki single malt whisky brands and prices in Kenya. We stock a vast collection of Japanese whiskies at discounted prices.

 

Nikka Yoichi

Yoichi Single Malt is a range of single malt expressions from the Yoichi Distillery, Nikka's first distillery built in 1934. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose the town of Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky-making.

Yoichi malts are described as bold and strong with refined peaty notes and smokiness brought by the traditional direct coal-fired distillation. Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the whisky during maturation. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/product/nikka-yoichi-single-malt to discover more about Nikka single malt whisky. We offer free and fast whisky delivery services in Nairobi

 

The Hakushu

From Suntory’s mountain forest distillery established in 1973, nestled deep in Mt. Kaikomagatake, Hakushu Whisky is the delicious and gently smoky single malt whisky with herbal notes that is the revelation of Japanese single malts.

Straight from the untouched forests, soft and crisp waters and mountains of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a "green and crisp" whisky. Created by the dream for a new type of whisky of Keizo Saji, the second master blender, the unique taste made in distinct four seasons in high altitude is praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. The Hakushu range of whiskies, with their crisp and vibrant feel, each unique in a single malt whisky, will enliven your palate and liberate your senses. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/hakushu-whisky-brands to find out more on The Hakushu single malt whisky brands and prices in Kenya. You Dial, We Deliver.

 

Miyagikyo

Miyagikyo Single Malt is a range of single malt expressions from the Miyagikyo Distillery. Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru chose a valley in the Miyagi prefecture as the site for his second distillery and started its operation in 1969. He aimed to make a complete contrast between the two distilleries, Miyagikyo and Yoichi, with different natural environments and production methods.

Miyagikyo malts are described as elegant and fruity. Made from light-peated and non-peated malted barley, whiskies distilled in pot stills heated by indirect steam express a signature fruitiness and delicate mouthfeel. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/kiyagikyo to discover more about Miyagikyo single malt whisky brands and prices in Nairobi. We offer whisky home delivers and events deliveries.

 

Irish Single Malt Whiskey Brands

Teeling Whiskey

Through innovative cask maturation and finishing techniques, they have crafted a unique, award-winning Teeling Irish Single Malt Whiskey full of flavour.

Made with Irish Whiskeys distilled from 100% malted barley, matured and finished in casks that impart the influence of five wine casks (Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon). This Irish Single Malt Whiskey delivers a unique fruit-forward flavour profile that is complex, yet balanced and has often been described as “a symphony” of flavour. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/teeling-whiskey-brands to explore more on Teeling single malt whiskey brands and prices in Kenya.

 

Bushmills

Granted a license to distil in 1608, Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. For over 400 years, Bushmills has carried on an ancient whisky tradition. Generations have passed down a handcrafted art, triple-distilling our “smooth and mellow” whiskeys. Made, matured, and bottled on-site. Bushmills is the only place in Ireland that does this. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/bushmills-whiskey-brands to explore the wide range of Bushmills at discounted prices. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/bushmills-whiskey-brands to explore Bushmills brands and prices in Kenya. We stock a wide variety of Irish whiskies

 

The Wild Geese

This is a highly awarded Irish whiskey with six awards the biggest one being the best Irish malt from the world whisky awards.

Nose: The nose is clean, smooth and sophisticated. A wonderful array of layered oak notes. On the higher notes, ripe, summer berries.

Taste & Finish: A finely balanced whiskey, smooth with an excellent body. Peppery and spicy with malty oak and a complex sweetness. A hint of vanilla and lingering earthiness. The finish is long on the palate and very satisfying. Twice voted ‘Best Irish Whiskey’ A timeless whiskey, which should be savoured as slowly and smoothly as the whiskey itself. For the true connoisseur.

Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/wild-geese to explore The Wild Geese single malt whiskey brands at the best prices in Kenya

 

Sexton

Made from 100% Irish malted barley, triple-distilled for smoothness in copper pot stills, aged in oloroso sherry casks.

The Sexton Single Malt Irish whiskey is rich in hue with the perfect balance of dried fruits, subtle oak notes, and a smooth finish that leaves you wanting more. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/sexton to explore Sexton Irish Single malt whiskey at discounted prices

 

Connemara

Unique among Irish whiskeys, Connemara® is the only Irish Peated Single Malt Whiskey widely available today. Inspired by the 18th-century art of drying malting barley over peat fires, Connemara® possesses a distinct peaty flavour and aroma, instilling a delicate smokiness and smooth, sweet taste. Its complex peat flavours and smooth, sweet malt taste make it a truly unique Irish whiskey. Connemara® is a highly decorated Irish whiskey receiving over 20 medals in major spirits competitions since 2012. Visit https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/connemara to know more about Connemara Irish single malt whiskey. We offer free & fast whisky delivery services in Nairobi

 

Indian Single Malt Whisky Brands

Rampur

Rampur single malt whiskies have been in production for over 75 years and have been awarded double gold in the San Francisco world spirit competition. They are the pioneer of legendary spirits in India and abroad. Their master blender has carefully hand-crafted the award-winning collection of Jewels like Rampur PX, Rampur Select, Rampur Double Cask, Rampur Asava and many more. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/rampur-whisky-brands to explore more on these awesome Indian whiskies that you need to try right now.

 

Amrut

Amrut is a brand of Indian single-malt whisky, manufactured by Amrut Distilleries. It is the first single-malt whisky to be made in India. Amrut word can be translated as "nectar of the gods", "nectar of life" or "drink of the gods". The brand became famous after whisky connoisseur Jim Murray gave it a rating of 82 out of 100 in 2005 and 2010. In 2010 Murray named Amrut Fusion single malt whisky as the third best in the world. John Hansell, the editor of the American magazine Whisky Advocate, wrote that "India's Amrut distillery changed the way many think of Indian whisky – that it was, in the past, just cheap Scotch whisky blended with who knows what and sold as Indian whisky. Amrut is making whisky, and it's very good". Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/amrut-whisky-brands to explore more about Amrut single malt whisky brands at the best prices in Kenya.

 

Paul John

Hailing from the tropical shores of Goa, along the west coast of India, comes the Paul John single malts, a golden spirit of brilliance, from John Distilleries.

Established in 1996, John Distilleries grew to be a leading spirit company within less than a decade, not just in India but across the globe. Under the commanding guidance of Mr Paul P John, the company owns a strong portfolio of brands in various categories including whiskies, brandy and wines. Driven by the zest to break conventions, Paul P John, set out to penetrate the highest strata of the world of whisky to create a niche of his own, with the Paul John Indian Single Malts.

From the sultry coasts of Goa, the Paul John Indian Single Malts are made from carefully chosen indigenous ingredients – barley, water and yeast – that together create a radiance of a different kind. Goa’s tropical clime offers the ideal temperature and ambience for the whisky to mature to perfection. A culmination of the graceful union of art with science, the Paul John Indian Single Malts are made from a vigilantly watched process from the mashing of grains, fermentation, distillation, maturation, vatting and finally bottling. Paul John Indian Single Malt is non-chilled filtered and there are no additives. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/paul-john to explore more on Paul John whisky brands online from Nairobi Drinks at the most discounted prices.

 

Taiwan Single Malt Whisky Brands

Omar

Omar single malt comes from the Taiwanese state-owned Nantou distillery. Aged entirely in ex-bourbon casks, this is medium-bodied with an oily texture and notes of vanilla and mandarin. Nantou distillery is surrounded by mountains with pure water, the area is suitable for whisky making and ageing. Therefore, the Nantou distillery was established. They insist on non-chill filtration and without caramel colouring. Present the taste of local terroir and natural golden colour.

They launched the first single malt whisky in single cask strength in October 2013. It’s famous for its tropical fruity flavour and is advocated by whisky lovers. And it was awarded numerous medals in many international spirit competitions, such as ISC, SFWSC, MMA, IWSC, WWA and CMB since 2014. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/brands/omar-whisky-brands to explore more on Omar whisky brands and prices in Kenya

 

Kavalan

Kavalan Distillery has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Yilan County, Taiwan since 2005. Kavalan sources the mineral-rich melt-waters of Snow Mountain and is aged in a unique combination of intense heat and humidity together with sea and mountain breezes. All this combines to create the quality, smoothness, and fruity character for which Kavalan is known.

Kavalan takes Yilan County's old name. A land of blessings, it was here that entrepreneur Mr Tien-Tsai Lee dreamed of a new whisky homeland and a ‘century-old’ distillery to last generations.

Mr T.T. Lee’s ambition to create Taiwan’s first whisky took him across the old world to the sacred distilleries of Scotland and Japan. He knew to compete, Taiwan must be world-class, and this tested every sinew of his resolve.

Kavalan brings together a highly skilled R&D team which takes on the legacy of renowned whisky specialist, the late Dr Jim Swan. It is backed by King Car Group and its more than 40 years of beverage experience and knowledge. Click this link https://www.nairobidrinks.co.ke/product/kavalan to explore more on Kavalan single malt whisky brands and prices in Kenya.

Conclusion

Nairobi Drinks stocks a vast collection of whiskeys from all over the world and offers free and fast alcohol delivery services in Nairobi. Within Nairobi and its environs, we deliver through motorbikes with experienced riders. We also deliver to other parts of Kenya through courier services or PSV services. Dial a drink today for the office, home or event and be sure we will put a smile on your face