Seven of Scotland's top whiskies you can buy for less than £50
A list of Scotland's"top whiskies" that can be purchased for less than £50 has been shared. The roundup includes whiskies from distilleries such as Benromach and Tobermory.
When it comes to buying whisky, prices can vary wildly. While it is possible to purchase a bottle for a low price, rarer and more unique malts can easily fetch hundreds—if not thousands—of pounds.
Retailer Whisky-Online Shop has shared a list of its picks for the "top 10 whiskies under £50". The Daily Record has rounded up seven of these, including more information about each one and where they can be purchased.
Whisky-Online Shop website.
1. Tobermory 12 Year Old
The Tobermory 12 Year Old, which was matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, features a strong fruity and spicy character. It includes aromas of vanilla, oranges, and flowers, and tasting notes of apples, tropical fruits, toffee, and honey.
The whisky is available to buy for £41.95 from The Whisky Exchange. It can also be purchased from Master of Malt for £44.99.
2. Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish
This whisky was made with heavily peated barley and was matured in ex-bourbon casks, before being finished in specially-selected Spanish Rioja casks. It includes notes of smoke, spice, grape, and sweet berries, as well as a lingering saltiness.
Customers can order the Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish from The Whisky Exchange for £38.25. The whisky can also be picked up from Royal Mile Whiskies for £37.96.
3. Ledaig 10 Year Old
Meanwhile, the Ledaig 10 Year Old is another peaty whisky from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The whisky features aromas of soft peat and gentle smoke, as well as tasting notes of spice and black pepper.
The Whisky Exchange is currently selling the Ledaig 10 Year Old for £40.75. Elsewhere, it can be purchased from Master of Malt for £40.75.
4. Benromach 10 Year Old
The Benromach 10 Year Old was made with a mix of 80 per cent ex-bourbon casks and 20 per cent ex-sherry casks, and was aged for nine years before being finished for a further year in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. It offers a toffee and spice sherried character, including notes of peat, citrus, and apple.
At the moment, Royal Mile Whiskies stocks the Benromach 10 Year Old for £40.95. Shoppers can also order it for £41.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
5. Caol Ila 13 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range
This whisky comes from Islay, and features the island's typical notes of sweet fruit and dark peat smoke. Particular flavours include apricot, banana, pineapple, and vanilla.
The Caol Ila 13 Year Old is currently being sold by The Whisky Exchange for £48.95. It can also be purchased for the same price from Master of Malt, though the whisky is currently out of stock.
6. Orkney (HP) 2010-2025 | 14 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 38
The Orkney (HP) 2010-2025 | 14 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 38 was aged in a mixture of Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon hogsheads. It features aromas of dark berries and sea salt, as well as tasting notes of sherried fruit, honeyed malt, and peat.
Currently, Royal Mile Whiskies is selling the product for £48.95. The Whisky Exchange is also selling the Orkney (HP) 2010-2025 | 14 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 38 at a price of £48.75.
7. Tomatin 12 Year Old
Finally, the Tomatin 12 Year Old was finished for between six and nine months in Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled. Nose notes include butter, cooked apple, and raisin, while among the tasting notes are vanilla, mint, and ginger.
Shoppers can order the whisky from Master of Malt for £35.90. Elsewhere, it is in stock at The Whisky Exchange for £40.95.
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