In Grand Cayman, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is where residents and tourists “near me” go to buy whiskey of all types and brands. We pair online orders with free delivery, and we provide seven different liquor store locations for in-person shopping.
Shop with us for stellar customer support, expert guidance, and budget-friendly pricing on an inventory full of beer, wine, and spirits – both favorites and uniquely selected brands.
Whiskies come from a plethora of regions, and the features of the spirit depend on where it’s made. Let’s explore the various whiskies, their characteristics, and the best ways to enjoy them.
Scotch Whisky
- Region – Scotland
- Made from water and malted barley
- Aged a minimum of three years
- Best enjoyed neat, post-dinner
- Suggested bottles:
- Johnnie Walker Black Label – 40% ABV, aged in oak casks for at least 12 years
- Macallan 12 Year Old (Sherry Oak) – Single Malt, 40% ABV, aged in sherry seasoned oak casks
- Johnnie Walker Red Label – 40% ABV, notes of spicy cinnamon and black pepper with a long and smoky finish
- Johnnie Walker Double Black – 40% ABV, notes of raisins, apples, and orange with creamy vanilla, aged in oak
- Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt – Single Malt, 45.8% ABV, aged 10 years, notes of strong smoke and dried fruit
Irish Whiskey
- Region of Origin – Ireland
- Made of water, unmalted or malted barley, and cereal grains
- Aged a minimum of three years
- Best served neat, on ice, as a shot, or in a cocktail
- Suggested bottles:
- Jameson – 40% ABV, triple distilled and aged in oak casks for at least four years, balanced notes of nuts, spice, and vanilla
- Teeling Small Batch – 46% ABV, unconventionally aged first in used bourbon casks and then rum casks for up to a year, notes of vanilla, spice, and rum
- The Pogues Irish Whiskey – 40% ABV, made in England, small batch production of malt and grain whiskey, notes of citrus, spice, dark fruit, and cracked pepper
- Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey – 46% ABV, made of 95% corn and 5% malted barley that is triple distilled and aged in French oak red wine casks, dry notes of red fruit
- Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 46% ABV, made of ½ malted and ½ unmalted barley that is triple distilled and aged in American Virgin Oak, Bourbon, and Sherry casks
American Bourbon Whiskey
- Region – United States
- Made of at least 51% corn, distilled at a maximum of 160 proof, and stored in new oak barrels at a max of 125 proof.
- No minimum age requirement, fewer than four years require age statement, aged at least two years to be straight bourbon
- Best served neat, on ice, with a splash of water, or in a cocktail
- Suggested bottles:
- Bulleit Bourbon – made in Kentucky, 45% ABV, blend of rye, corn, and barley malt
- Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey – made in Tennessee, 40% ABV, blend of finest corn, rye, and barley malt
- Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon – 45.2% ABV, notes of spice, fruits, and florals
- Makers Mark – 45% ABV, Kentucky whiskey, made of soft red winter wheat
- Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey – 35% ABV, hints of honey and a smooth finish
The place where you should go to buy whiskey “near me” while in Grand Cayman is Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
