To be considered a single malt scotch, the whisky must be distilled from a mash bill of 100 percent malted barley at one distillery and aged for a minimum of three years in wooden casks.

Though it can be quite expensive, the 25-year-old is an excellent example of how good a whisky can taste when matured for nearly three decades. With a style out there for everyone, here are the best single malt scotch whiskies available in a range of categories.Furthermore, we may (without prior notice and without giving reasons) change, delete or alter any Contributions, whether in whole or in part, that in our sole judgment and discretion violates these Terms, is unlawful, is in any way harmful to you, Members, us, the Service or any third parties. This 12-year-old expression from Glenfiddich, one of the biggest names in scotch whisky, is both affordable and readily accessible.

Nose: Rich and beautiful with a little aeration just a few mins and I found sweet red fruits in the way of berries and raisins, slightly drying floral notes, spicy oakiness and sticky sweet caramel.

Being a lover of all things sherry I can’t believe I’m saying this but… I want more ex-Bourbon cask Aberlour in my life.