10 Year Old Whisky

An official bottling of 10yo single malt from the Macduff distillery. Previous bottlings of Glen Deveron have been vintage releases - perhaps the dropping of the vintage statement indicates that bigger batches are being created, which might suggest that demand for this neglected malt is going up.

New packaging for Tobermory 10 in 2011 and a modern look for this Mull distillery that also produces the peaty Ledaig.

Glengoyne is one of the only Scottish whiskies to be distilled from unpeated malt - the malt is allowed to dry naturally before fermentation and distillation begin, resulting in an elegant, medium-bodied style.

A 10 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled at the Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort. It's an old brand of whisky, produced since 1874, and the 10 year old is a rich and complex expression in their lineup.

A lightly peated version of Finlaggan's secret distillery Islay single malt, aged for 10 years.

A tiny distillery in Perthshire is home to Edradour, one of Scotland's most endearingly different malts. Delicious honey notes complimented by an oily mouthfeel and a really stylish finish.

The replacement for the old 12yo as the distillery's standard bottling, Glenturret 10yo has a deliciously rich, fruity character. You can see why Famous Grouse is so successful with Glenturret as its backbone.

A smart packaging job for this distillery-bottled expression of Benromach 10yo, which has been a big hit since its introduction in late 2009. Well done to G&M for making the standard release strength 43%.

Arran 10yo is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery's youth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this youngster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement.

Laphroaig 10yo is a full-bodied, smoky gem, with a residual sweetness and a hint of salt amidst the seaweedy, peaty characters before a long warming finish. A classic dram.
IWSC 2012 - Gold Medal - Whisky - Scotch

A massive success as the island representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malts' series, Talisker 10yo's profile keeps increasing as more fans discover its intense coastal spicy, peaty character. A truly elemental malt.
Malt Maniacs Awards 2010: Best Natural Cask Award 2010 (Daily Drams)

A Gordon & Macphail bottling of 10yo Balblair, one of the Highland's finest distilleries.

A top-quality bourbon from Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10yo is outrageously smooth and deliciously fragrant and woody. Has to be one of the best bargains available in this price range.
IWSC 2012 - Gold Medal - Whiskey - USA

The 2011 revamp of Ledaig, with new packaging and a solidly peaty whisky. Good work from Tobermory.

An eye-catching 2013 relaunch for Campbeltown's only distillery not owned and operated by Springbank. Glen Scotia's house style is generally medium-full with wisps of smoke and brine, but this 10 year old is at the more boisterous strength of 46%, the same as Springbank. The distillery has had to suffer being in the shadow of its famous neighbour for many years now - one suspects that this image overhaul will certainly attract attention.

A delicious sherry-finished Aberlour, with just the right amount of sherry to enhance the profile of the standard 10yo, without letting the wine take over. Previously only available in France, we think this will be a hit.

A long awaited whisky from Bruichladdich - a 10 year old comprising solely of unpeated spirit produced since Murray McDavid took over the distillery at the turn of the century. A landmark in their production and the beginning of a new age for the distillery.

An old presentation of the Glen Grant 10 year old. We estimate that this was bottled some time in the 1990s.

Springbank 10's relatively light colour belies its richness of character. The nose moves from citrus fruits to pears and a hint of peat, while the palate shows touches of smoke, vanilla essence, nutmeg, cinnamon and the salty tang characteristic of the distillery. A winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

For peat-lovers, Ardbeg 10yo is probably the highest-quality 'entry-level' single malt on the market, and the distillery many Islay connoisseurs would choose as their favourite. A whirlwind of peat and complex malty flavours.
Whisky Bible Awards 2012: Best Single Malt Scotch of the Year, 10 Years and Under