Burns Night Whisky Roundup: Five Distinct Scottish Drams

A Burns Night guide selecting five Scottish single-malt whiskies across regions: Glenmorangie (Highland) offers light, fruity notes with its The Original 12-year, plus a spice-forward A Tale of Spices; Tullibardine (Highland) presents approachable options like Artisan (12-year) and Marquess Collection; Auchentoshan (Lowland) showcases delicate, vanilla-driven drams such as the 12-year and Three Wood; Glengoyne (Highland/Lowland blend) features the 10- and 12-year expressions and White Oak, highlighting a mix of profiles from fruit-forward to oak-forward; Ardbeg (Islay) brings peat-smoked complexity with the 10-year and An Oa. The piece emphasizes flavor notes, cask finishes, and the Burns Supper pairing potential, guided by whisky veterans including Dr. Bill Lumsden.