{"title":"Label 5","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"label-5-scotch-1-75l","title":"Label 5 Scotch 1.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel 5 Scotch 1.75L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV in a large-format 1.75-liter bottle, anchored by a high proportion of Speyside single malt. The blend earned a Gold medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, underscoring its quality relative to its accessible price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Scotland  |  Blended Scotch Whisky (minimum 3 years)  |  Blended by La Martiniquaise (The First Blending Company)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel 5 is produced by La Martiniquaise, a French spirits group that owns the Glen Moray distillery in Speyside — a purchase that gave the company direct control over the single malt at the heart of this blend. The whisky combines grain whisky with a generous proportion of Glen Moray Speyside malt, giving it more single malt character than many blends in the same price range. After distillation and a minimum of three years of maturation in oak casks, the Master Blender marries the malt and grain components, then reduces the spirit to bottling strength before packaging in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet vanilla arrives first, followed by sticky toffee pudding and gentle malt. Underneath, faint green fruit notes — think unripe pear — add a fresh, lighter dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is soft and malty, with baked apple and ripe pear leading into a mid-palate of warm cinnamon and ginger spice. Honey sweetness develops alongside subtle oak and a grassy, almost herbal undercurrent that keeps it from turning cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and moderate in length, with lemon zest brightness lifting into lingering brown sugar. The overall impression is tidy rather than complex, ending on a sweet-dry balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Label 5\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed neat or with a splash of water, Label 5 shows off its Speyside malt sweetness without requiring much coaxing. It also works well on the rocks, where the chill tames the spice and brings forward the fruit. In a \u003cstrong\u003eHighball\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lemon zest finish pairs naturally with soda water and a citrus twist. A \u003cstrong\u003eRob Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from the blend's toffee-and-spice backbone standing up to sweet vermouth. For a simple \u003cstrong\u003eScotch Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e, the honey and apple notes complement fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking a home bar for everyday Scotch cocktails and highballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting gatherings where you need generous volume without sacrificing drinkability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing friends to blended Scotch in a low-risk, approachable format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch-making cocktails for parties or game-day entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Label 5 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Label 5 delivers a sweet, malty profile led by vanilla, baked apple, and honey, with mild cinnamon-ginger spice and a clean, lemon-zest finish. It drinks lighter and fruitier than many blended Scotch whiskies at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Label 5 compare to The Famous Grouse?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are entry-level blended Scotch whiskies, but Label 5 leans sweeter and more fruit-forward thanks to its high proportion of Glen Moray Speyside malt, whereas The Famous Grouse tends toward a drier, slightly more sherried character from its Highland Park and Macallan malt components. The choice often comes down to whether you prefer fruit-driven sweetness or a drier, spicier blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Label 5 good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its clean finish and balanced sweetness make it a reliable cocktail Scotch, particularly in highballs, Rob Roys, and Scotch sours where you want malt character without overwhelming smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Label 5 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Label 5 is blended and bottled in Scotland by La Martiniquaise's First Blending Company, with much of its malt component sourced from the Glen Moray distillery in Elgin, Speyside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Label 5?\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked salmon works well with the blend's malty sweetness. Shortbread or butter cookies mirror its vanilla-toffee notes. Roasted chicken with root vegetables complements the apple and honey character. Mild cheeses like young cheddar or Gouda echo the smooth, sweet profile without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Label 5 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Label 5 is commonly available in 750ml and 1.75L bottles, with the 1.75L format providing significant value for regular use or entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Label 5 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Label 5 positions firmly in the value tier of blended Scotch whisky, and its gold-medal recognition at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition suggests it punches above its weight. 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Blending takes place at The First Blending Company, a fully integrated facility in Scotland, where the Master Blender marries malt and grain whiskies that have been aged a minimum of three years in oak casks. A notable production distinction is the use of vacuum distillation for the grain whisky component — the two column stills operate under vacuum, which produces a cleaner, lighter spirit by lowering the boiling point and reducing heat exposure during distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with a distinct sweetness, leading with vanilla and sticky toffee pudding. 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