5 Scotches to Try Before the End of Summer

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The warm months are coming to an end, and it’s harder to sit out in your backyard and sip scotch. If you want to toast an end to summer, you might want to do it with a scotch you haven’t tried before in your Glencairn glasses etched with your monogram and name. Whether it’s a scotch that has won numerous awards or you just want to feel like Ron Swanson, this list should have something for you. Here are some scotches you should try before the cool months set in. 

Lagavulin 16 Year

The Lagavulin 16 year is a legendary bottle popularized by fan-favorite Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation. It’s peaty and reminiscent of a campfire, aggressive and savory. It’s like brisket on a hot summer day, making it the perfect scotch to put in your custom whiskey glasses in the waning days of summer. While more expensive than the average scotch, it is also widely available. If you only get one scotch from this list, Lagavulin 16 Year is a frontrunner.

The GlenDronach Revival

This Highlands scotch has notes of cedar, chocolate-covered cherries, honey, and pecans, with a spiced fruit nose. The flavor is constantly evolving and concludes with a very long finish. The GlenDronach Revival is aged in Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks and is perfect for drinking neat with an aged cheese platter. Or, drop in an ice cube, wait a few seconds, and enjoy.

Glenfarclas 25 Year

Are you looking for an aged scotch to grace your custom engraved glasses? Try the Glenfarclas 25 Year. It’s citrusy, with the main notes being chocolate and orange with nuts. It’s made with spring water that runs down heather-covered hills in Speyside and aged in oloroso casks. That gives it the nutty taste while imparting a sherry finish.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt

Do you love peaty scotches? Try the Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt scotch. The brand itself admits this scotch has divided opinions since 1815, thanks to its pronounced peaty flavor. The scotch is aged for a decade in ex-bourbon barrels, giving it a hint of vanilla that highlights the rich smokiness.

Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride

The Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride is aged in sherry-seasoned European casks located in the mild climate of an island off the northern tip of Scotland. While there are plenty of variants, it’s the 18 Year that has won a laundry list of awards, including Spirit Journal’s Best Spirit in the World - twice. It offers gentle peat on the palate, joined by soft toffee, honey, and floral notes.

About Crystal Imagery

 Eric Schuchart started making custom engraved glasses as a fun hobby in 2000, not knowing it would later become much more. Crafting deeply engraved gifts for friends and family was merely the fledgling step in the creation of Crystal Imagery. Schuchart’s work was well-received, which encouraged him in 2013 to incorporate Crystal Imagery. He was joined by Sherri Blum, an interior designer for celebrities, as a business partner and co-founder. The deep-carving technique Crystal Imagery uses on glass makes it stand out in the industry. It creates a 3D relief in the glass, adding a depth you can feel and creating a shadow. The results can’t be matched by typical rotary and laser surface etchings. Products Crystal Imagery offers include personalized whiskey glasses, flasks, Nick and Nora glasses, beer mugs, champagne flutes, and more glassware. Indulge yourself and add a touch of personalized elegance to your home bar with Crystal Imagery.

 Get custom etched glasses to celebrate the end of summer from Crystal Imagery at https://crystalimagery.com/

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