Launched in late 2008 to replace the previous 12 year old, this single malt from the Dalmore distillery is a toasty, coffee-rich dram with beautifully spice notes and a thick mouthfeel. Very rich for...

It is still finished in rum casks for four months, but now has a more elegant presentation, as befits its position towards the top of the distillerys regular range.

The benchmark Irish single malt, this has a far greater depth of flavour than standard Irish blends. A previous winner of the Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey in the World at the World Whiskies Awards.

An elegant nose, faintly sweet, scented with apple and wood. Glenfiddich 18 years is a robust and full-bodied single malt whisky, yet remains remarkably soft, rounded and long lasting.

This 18 year old has always been one of the best of Glenmorangie's core range and, in common with all Glenmo's offerings these days, it really looks the part. Picked up the top prize in its category...

A Gold award winner in the European Single Malt Premium category of the Whiskies of the World Masters 2015, Myth is a recent addition to the Penderyn range. It is a 41% whisky matured in a range of...

The clean, heather flavours call for a neat serve, and perhaps a little still spring water. Makes an ideal gift as an introduction to Dalwhinnie and Single Malt Whiskies.

The opening salvo of the Glenlivet range, named in honour of the distillery's founder, George Smith. It's classic Glenlivet, with a creamy and fruity character bolstered by the use of first-fill...

Dewar's 12 is a perfectly balanced marriage of carefully selected 12 year old malt and grain Scotch whiskies.

A dense, heavily-sherried dram from a distillery now producing again after a six-year layoff. A malt best suited to after-dinner sipping.

Talisker 10 Year Old is a powerful single malt whisky, with a famously rich peat-smoke flavour. Enjoy neat or on the rocks to appreciate the appetizing sweetness and long finish that leaves you with...

A fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is an excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of...

Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with woodsmoke and spice. Described by F Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as simply...

The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but...

Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban was upgraded in late 2010, and is now sporting a 12yo age statement where previously there was none.

Monkey Shoulder uses only malt Scotch whisky from three of Speysides finest distilleries. Crafted in small batches of just 27 casks, Monkey Shoulders smooth and and rounded taste has accents of malty...

A single malt distilled in the Northern Highlands combining highland and maritime flavours. Sweet floral fragrances and maritime flavours with a light, dry finish.

It was named as Best Spirit in the World; Pacult wrote: After 25 years experience, it fits my profile of what makes a perfect whisky, which is to say its totally in harmony, there are no rough edges...

Distilled in the Dufftown distillery of Speyside, where fine Single Malts have been produced since 1896. Toasted nuts with rich fruits aroma. On the palate hints of blackcurrant, brown sugar and...

Superb combination of rich sweetness, smoky dryness and appetising spice. Best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a little cool spring water. Slow distillation in small stills, cooled in worm...

Rich and full bodied, sweet sherry notes of dried fruit and spice, balanced with fruits of the forest, creamy sweet malt, nuts, dark chocolate and espresso

One of the classic after-dinner malts, Balvenie Doublewoods extra complexity and richness are a result of a second maturation in fresh sherry casks. Great stuff.

The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour's raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation.

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.

Yamazaki 12 year old is a pioneering malt in Japan, for which Suntory deserve great credit. In its early days, it was rounded and delicate, now it is more intense, confident and elegant. 8/10 Michael...