Single Malt Whisky

The third edition in the series of "Work in Progress" whiskies from Kilkerran, Springbank's name for the whiskies that they make at Glengyle. You can tell it's the third one by the pale green label.

The fourth limited release of Springbank's Glengyle distillery's Kilkerran "Work in Progress" single malt whisky, although the tasting notes make it sound like they may be almost there, especially after it won the 'Best Natural Casks' award in the Daily Drams category at the 2012 Malt Maniacs Awards.

Aberlour is always a good choice - one of the best value Speyside malts around. This double matured version is a mix of traditional oak and sherry casks and is rich and fruity with delicious Christmas cake notes.

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.

Clynelish is the successor to the now-silent Brora, built opposite the original distillery and producing a top-quality rich, smoky dram. One of the best entry-level proprietary bottlings available from any distillery.

A distilery bottling of eight year old whisky from Glen Moray, bottled in the 1990s.

Long known as 'the gentle dram' Tomintoul 16yo is soft and nutty, with a pleasant richness. A Gold Medal winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), this is a cracking dram for the money.

Launched in 2004 this is the main official bottling of Tormore, part of the Chivas Brothers portfolio of distilleries.

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.

Glen Elgin 12yo is a top-quality malt, highly sought-after for blends. This is a little-seen single malt expression that represents great value for money.

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.

Released in Spring 2010, this Glenfiddich Rich Oak has spent 14 years in ex-bourbon casks in the traditional way, before two separate finishes of 12 weeks in new European oak and six weeks in new American oak before bottling. We like the sound of this.

A litre bottle of Auchentoshan's formerly travel retail exclusive Select, the young and fresh precursor to their ever-popular Classic.

A Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Royal Brackla from Gordon & Macphail. This was distilled in 1997, the year that the distillery received an influx of funds for refurbishment and improvements.

A youngish one from Hazelburn, Springbank's triple-distilled, unpeated single malt. A more Lowland-esque dram than its Campbelltown origins might suggest.