Collection: Single malt

In our online shop, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of the finest single malt whiskies. Here are some of the best-known and most prestigious brands whose products you can find here:

• Glenfiddich: One of the world’s best-known distilleries, famous for its excellent single malts with complex and multi-layered flavours.
• Macallan: This brand is synonymous with high-quality single malts, matured in sherry casks, which give them their distinctive aromas of dried fruit and spices.
• Lagavulin: Known for its intense, smoky whiskies with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for lovers of robust flavours.
• Glenmorangie: This distillery produces smooth and floral whiskies, the result of long maturation and meticulous craftsmanship.
• Ardbeg: One of the smokiest and peatiest whiskies from the Isle of Islay, prized for its deep and complex flavour profiles.

Single malt whiskies offer an impressive variety of flavours, which vary from distillery to distillery. Typical aromas include malt, fruit, honey, vanilla, spices and, at times, peat and smoke. This diversity makes single malt whisky particularly appealing to connoisseurs and newcomers alike, as there is something to suit every taste.

The origins of whisky date back to the 15th century, when monks in Ireland and Scotland began producing alcoholic distillates from grain. Originally known as ‘Aqua Vitae’, whisky evolved over the centuries into a distinctive spirit enjoyed worldwide. In the 18th and 19th centuries, legal regulations, technological advances and the invention of the Coffey still led to industrial production and a clear distinction between different types of whisky.

In the 19th century, the foundations were laid for today’s diversity: single malt whisky, produced exclusively from malted barley in a single distillery, initially gained prominence amongst connoisseurs. With the ability to produce grain whiskies efficiently in the Coffey still, blended whisky emerged – a mixture of single malts and grain whiskies. This combination resulted in a milder, more consistent flavour and made whisky accessible to a wider audience. Today, both single malt and blended whisky represent distinct worlds of flavour and play a defining role in modern whisky culture.

Alongside the traditional whisky-producing nations of Scotland and Ireland, international whiskies are gaining increasing prominence. Countries such as Japan, Taiwan, India and Australia have successfully established themselves on the global market thanks to innovative production methods and regionally distinctive flavours. Japanese whisky in particular is now highly regarded for its precision, elegance and harmonious balance – influenced by Scottish tradition, yet with a style all of its own. Taiwanese whisky, led by brands such as Kavalan Whisky, delights with its tropical, rapid maturation and intense fruity notes, which lend it a unique aroma.

This international diversity greatly enriches the range of whiskies available and demonstrates that top quality no longer comes exclusively from Scotland or Ireland. Indian whiskies surprise with powerful, spicy notes, whilst Australian distilleries create new taste experiences through local grain varieties and experimental cask maturation. In our online shop, you can discover international whiskies to suit every taste – ideal for curious connoisseurs and anyone looking to rediscover whisky.

Single malt whisky is produced exclusively from malted barley and water at a single distillery. Strict production standards and traditional craftsmanship ensure high quality and an unrivalled taste experience. Every single malt whisky is unique and reflects the individual characteristics of the distillery and its surroundings.