And at just an hour from Baltimore, Easton is easily reached by car.

Another offering, from Speyside, is the award-winning Glen Grant from the 1950s.

If you’re new to Scotch, Tapken says, The Stewart is still a great destination for you.

The Stewart’s scotch bar best for rare scotches

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John Farrell

With so many Scotch styles to choose from here, theres no clear customer favorite.

6 from the Scottish Highlands.

I focus on the Scotch more than the Champagnes and wine, he says.

A bowl of ice and a glass of scotch at The Stewart’s scotch bar, best for rare scotches

Scott Suchman

I want to stay true to The Stewart, which started as a single-malt Scotch bar.

He also incorporates the spirits into the dishes themselves.

For instance, on Wednesday burger nights, Kneller mixes Ardbeg 5-Year Wee Beastie into the mustard.

Fireplace at The Stewart’s scotch bar, best for rare scotches

John Farrell

Its a flavor journey in the best possible way, Kneller says.