Courtesy of Edrington-Beam Suntory
Like with all occasions to celebrate with style, World Whisky Day is no different. This World Whisky Day on Saturday 15 May, why not explore a little further and find a whisky that represents exactly who you are. As with any considered purchase, the time taken in making a selection is more often than not rewarded later and with selecting the right whisky it is no different.
Toki
Meaning ‘time’ in Japanese, Toki brings together old and new – the House of Suntory’s proud heritage and its innovative spirit. A blended Japanese whisky that is both ground-breaking and timeless, the finish is subtly sweet and spicy with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.
RRP: £35
Stockists: Tesco and Master of Malt
Highland Park 10 YO
Highland Park 10 YO is matured predominantly in sherry seasoned European and American oak casks. This particular whisky has notes of oranges, vanilla cream and smoky heather peat.
RRP: £44.95
Stockist: Master of Malt
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask has been aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg.
RRP: £55
Stockists: The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
Bowmore 12 YO
Bowmore is Islay’s oldest distillery, and home to the world’s oldest whisky maturation warehouse, the No. 1 Vaults. The most perfectly balanced 12 Year Old which embodies Bowmore’s signature style. Bowmore 12 YO is both complex and perfectly balanced, with Bowmore’s trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish.
RRP: £38
Stockist: Waitrose
Laphroaig Lore
By maturing the liquid in small batches in five unique casks, Laphroaig has created a liquid that is rich, complex, varied and above all, storied. Laphroaig Lore uses different aged liquids ranging from 7 to 21 years, which allows the richest possible flavour. As the name suggests, this offering from Laphroaig is inspired by the knowledge and traditions passed down from generation to generation of its distillery managers, blenders and craftsmen.
RRP: £70
Stockists: The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
The Famous Grouse
First produced in 1860, The Famous Grouse has been the No.1 whisky in Scotland since 1980. The Famous Grouse is a nicely balanced, malty blend with notes of toffee apples and hints of biscuity barley. The blend was awarded a Royal Warrant and represents great value for money.
RRP: £18.50
Stockists: Tesco and Master of Malt
