Among those who don’t know it well, Scotch whisky has an intimidating reputation. Five distinct regions. Hundreds of distilleries. A vocabulary that includes words like “peated,” “sherried,” and ...

glasses of Scotch whisky on a stone table - nadianb/Shutterstock If you're new to the world of alcohol, scotch is one of those drinks that might feel like it only really exists in movies to be ordered ...

The Glenlivet 12-year is one of the most recognizable bottles of Scotch, and it's fair to view it as one of the great bottles of Scotch for beginners, especially for anyone interested in single malt.