Best Whiskies of 2026
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Last Updated - 17/02/2026
Last Updated - 17/02/2026
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Bladnoch Samsara | Single Malt Lowland Whisky | 43.4% | 1 x 70cl | Made by Bladnoch Distillery
Main highlights
- Unique Bourbon Cask Maturation: Enjoy the result of careful aging in ex Bourbon and ex Californian red wine casks, which adds depth and complexity to each sip.
- Sensory Delight: From vanilla cream and enticing floral notes on the nose to a rich and refreshing citrus finish, Samsara offers a tantalising experience for the senses.
- Perfect Gift: Whether intended for a seasoned whisky lover to add to their collection or an elegant special occasion, Samsara makes a thoughtful and elegant whisky gift.
- Masterfully crafted by Bladnoch Distillery, the world's oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery; steeped in over 200 years of Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky heritage.
- Exquisite Taste: Samsara Single Malt delivers a rich and deeply satisfying whisky experience with notes of creamy vanilla, zesty citrus, and freshly cut apples.
- Balanced ABV: With its well-balanced 43.4% ABV, each 70cl bottle of Samsara Single Malt Lowland Whisky delivers a remarkably smooth and flavourful profile.
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Brother’s Bond Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 700ml - 50% ABV 100 Proof American Whiskey - Deep Oak and Spiced Finish
Main highlights
- Rich, Structured Intensity - Bottled at 100 proof, this straight bourbon delivers depth, warmth and complexity, offering a bold yet balanced experience for drinkers who appreciate concentration and character
- Extended Oak Aging - Aged for seven years in deeply charred American oak barrels, this bourbon develops layered notes of caramel, dried fruit and spice with a long, warming finish
- Designed to Be Shared - Created with connection in mind, Brother’s Bond reflects a belief that great bourbon should feel welcoming, versatile and made for moments worth enjoying together
- Bottled-In-Bond Standards - Distilled in a single season at one distillery and aged well beyond the required minimum in a federally bonded warehouse, meeting the historic Bottled-In-Bond Act standards
- Born from Shared Values - Brother’s Bond is a collaboration built on friendship, craftsmanship and respect for tradition, bringing people together over a shared appreciation of well-made American whiskey
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GLENFIDDICH 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Rich Complex - Warm Spice, Honey Rich Fruit - Bourbon, Oak & Sherry Casks - Harmonised In Our Solera Vat - 40% ABV - 70 cl (Packing may vary)
Main highlights
- THE PERFECT WAY TO SERVE: Enjoy Glenfiddich 15 Year Old neat, with a splash of water or over ice, and gift it as the perfect choice for a father, grandfather or those who appreciate refinement and the richness of a truly innovative single malt.
- SOLERA VAT MATURATION: Matured in bourbon, new oak and sherry casks before harmonising in our unique Solera Vat, which has never been emptied and has been kept half full since 1998, creating exceptional consistency and depth.
- RICH, COMPLEX WARM SPICE & HONEY FRUIT: Golden with a red hue, this single malt offers aromas of honey, vanilla fudge and rich dark fruits, with a silky palate of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger, and a satisfyingly rich, lingering sweetness.
- HERITAGE MEETS PIONEERING SPIRIT: Born from William Grant’s vision in 1886 and still family-owned today, Glenfiddich embodies passion, determination and innovation, proudly standing as the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- A TRULY INNOVATIVE EXPRESSION: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky embodies our pioneering family spirit, with a technique inspired by Spanish sherry bodegas that creates a whisky of warmth, richness and complexity.
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Scottish Highlands | Smooth & Aromatic | Sweet Flavours & Smoky Warmth | Ideal Valentine's Day Gift | with Gift Box
Main highlights
- VALENTINE’S DAY – Valentine’s Day is about slowing down and enjoying time together. A well-crafted whisky is perfect for savouring and celebrating the moment
- TASTING NOTES - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky's tasting notes include malt, toffee and subtle hints of smoke as well as light citrus notes and dried fruit
- HOW TO ENJOY - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is best served neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water. It can also be served with a mixer for a long drink, or it can be used as the base of a classic whisky cocktail like an Old Fashioned
- AWARDS - The 15 year old Dalwhinnie comes from an award-winning single malt scotch whisky family and was named Best in Class at the 2009 International Wine and Spirits Competition
- ABOUT - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinguished Highland single malt renowned for its smoothness and honeyed sweetness
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Scottish Highlands | Smooth & Aromatic | Sweet Flavours & Smoky Warmth | Ideal Valentine's Day Gift | with Gift Box
Main highlights
- VALENTINE’S DAY – Valentine’s Day is about slowing down and enjoying time together. A well-crafted whisky is perfect for savouring and celebrating the moment
- TASTING NOTES - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky's tasting notes include malt, toffee and subtle hints of smoke as well as light citrus notes and dried fruit
- HOW TO ENJOY - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is best served neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water. It can also be served with a mixer for a long drink, or it can be used as the base of a classic whisky cocktail like an Old Fashioned
- AWARDS - The 15 year old Dalwhinnie comes from an award-winning single malt scotch whisky family and was named Best in Class at the 2009 International Wine and Spirits Competition
- ABOUT - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinguished Highland single malt renowned for its smoothness and honeyed sweetness
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Jameson Original Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey | 40% ABV | 1L | Irish Whiskey with Spicy Wood and Sweet Notes | Blended Irish Whiskey with Signature Smoothness | Triple Distilled in Ireland
Main highlights
- TASTING NOTES - Jameson Original Irish Whiskey has the perfect balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes with hints of sweet sherry and exceptional smoothness.
- RECOMMENDED SERVE - Try this whiskey neat, in the signature Jameson Ginger Ale and Lime, or it can be used as a base for your classic cocktails like a Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned.
- MATURATION PROCESS - It is a triple distilled blend of traditional Irish pot still and fine grain whiskeys, matured for at least four years. The Whiskey is distilled in copper stills to give the whiskey its signature smoothness.
- AWARD WINNING - Jameson Original Blended Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey is the winner of Gold in the 2022 International Spirits Challenge and the Irish Whiskey Masters. Jameson Original also won Silver at The Irish Whiskey Masters 2023.
- ABOUT JAMESON ORIGINAL TRIPLE DISTILLED BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY (1L): Jameson Original is an Irish whiskey produced, distilled and matured in Ireland.
- A GIFT FOR ALL OCASSIONS - Jameson Original Irish Whiskey is the perfect gift to offer for Father's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day other special occasions
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Jura Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl | Fruity and Balanced 40% vol | More than a Whisky, made by a Scottish Island Community | A Fresh, Fruity Single Malt (Packaging may vary)
Main highlights
- TASTE: Jura Bourbon scotch whisky is a bright and fruity single malt with layers of ripe citrus fruit, vanilla and salted caramel.
- SINGLE MALT: Matured in American white oak ex bourbon casks, this whisky showcases Jura’s quintessential character - a special single malt for special moments and a whisky jura is proud of.
- JURA WHISKY: Jura Bourbon Cask is the perfect introduction to our house style, capturing the special moment when spirit and cask come together in harmony to create the perfect malt whisky.
- JOURNEY: It’s the journey, not the destination that shapes us. The Jura journey to be exact. The path from the rebirth of our distillery in 1963 has shaped the character of our community and the whisky we produce.
- BOURBON CASK: Experience the true quality and style of Jura's single malt scottish whisky at its welcoming core with Jura Bourbon Cask. Embrace subtle notes of spice and sweetness in perfect balance.
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Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky With Giftbox, 70 cl
Main highlights
- Winner of the 2024 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) Gold award
- Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect and the spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour
- The 12 year-old is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour's new make distillate is deftly softened by double cask maturation
- Taste: Sherried character and fruity aromas balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness
- Nose: Very soft and rounded with fruity notes of red apples
- Gift this for Christmas, dinners, birthdays, Father's day and other memorable days
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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Double Oak), 70cl with Gift Box, Malt Whisky
Main highlights
- Winner of the 2020 International Spirits Competition (ISC) Gold award
- Speyside whisky double matured in European and American oak casks for a minimum of 12 years
- Perfect gift to offer for birthdays, dinners, Christmas, Father's Day and other special occasions.
- Most excellent enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail
- Deliciously sweet and fruity tasting whisky with a long, creamy and smooth finish
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Cardhu Gold Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 40% vol | 70cl | from One of the Oldest Speyside Distilleries | Notes of Baked Apple & Toffee | Perfect for Gifting | with Gift Box
Main highlights
- UNIQUE FEATURE - Crafted for over 200 years in Speyside, Cardhu Gold Reserve offers a balanced and smooth Single Malt experience
- TASTING NOTES - Rich notes of honey, baked apple, and toffee dance with hints of citrus and spice for a truly complex dram
- SERVE - Enjoy Cardhu Gold Reserve neat to savour its full character
- OCCASION - Elevate any occasion with Cardhu Gold Reserve, perfect for toasting and sharing with friends
- HOW IT'S MADE - Masterfully crafted using specially selected casks, Cardhu Gold Reserve delivers a mouth-wateringly smooth and flavourful whisky
- GIFTING - Beautifully presented, Cardhu Gold Reserve is the ideal gift for any Scotch Whisky lover
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