Eight award winning Scottish whiskies you can buy for less than £100
You don't have to shell out a fortune for a quality dram.
Scotland features countless whisky distilleries. Each one has its fans, but sometimes it can be tricky to know which is the right whisky for you.
Unless you are a seasoned expert, you will pretty much be flying blind when it comes to choosing a whisky to buy. If you are stuck, it is always a good idea to see which whiskies have received official awards.
Retailer The Whisky Shop has put together a list of all the Scottish whiskies for sale that have been recognised with an award. From iconic distilleries to newer and lesser-known ones, it makes for a great jumping-off point when deciding which whisky to purchase.
Read on for eight award-winning whiskies you can buy for less than £100. The full list can be found on The Whisky Shop website.
1. Isle of Raasay Single Malt
The Isle of Raasay Single Malt is the flagship whisky of Isle of Raasay distillery. The dram is a mix of peated and unpeated spirit, matured separately in first-fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak, and first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks—giving it flavours of dark fruits and spices.
The whisky won a Silver award at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024. It can be purchased for £62 from The Whisky Shop, or £50.95 from Royal Mile Whiskies.
2. Arran Barrel Reserve
The Arran Barrel Reserve is a non-age-statement expression that was matured in ex-bourbon barrels. It features a sweet and fruity flavour profile, with notes of orchard fruit, apple, pear, and vanilla.
The whisky, which was awarded the Gold prize at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024, can be bought for £37 from The Whisky Shop. Elsewhere, you can order it for £36.50 from Master of Malt.
3. Glen Scotia Double Cask Rum Cask Finish
This double cask dram pays tribute to Campbeltown's amazing history, featuring Glen Scotia spirit matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished off in ex-Demerara rum barrels from Guyana. The result is a strong and exotic whisky that won the Single Malt 12 Years & Under Gold Medal at The W Club Members' Choice Awards 2023.
If you want a bottle of Glen Scotia Double Cask Rum Cask Finish for yourself, it is available for £61 from The Whisky Shop. It can also be purchased for £47.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
4. InchDairnie RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky
The striking-looking InchDairnie RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky is the first release from the InchDairnie Distillery in Glenrothes. Known for its unique rye spice flavour, the whisky consists of 53 per cent malted rye and 47 per cent malted barley and was matured in newly charred oak casks.
Claiming the Alternate Mash Bill Gold Medal at the The W Club Members' Choice Awards 2024, the InchDairnie RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky can be purchased for £99 from The Whisky Shop. You can also buy it for £86.95 from Royal Mile Whiskies.
5. Glenglassaugh Portsoy Single Malt
This heavily peated maritime malt was matured in a mix of sherry, bourbon, and port casks. Named after the harbour village of Portsoy near Glenglassaugh, it features notes of tropical fruit, liquorice, sea kelp, dark chocolate, and charred mango.
The Glenglassaugh Portsoy Single Malt previously won the Silver prize at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024. It can be purchased for £75 from The Whisky Shop or the same price from Master of Malt.
6. Glengoyne 15 Year Old
The Glengoyne 15 Year Old, which received the Gold prize at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024, took inspiration from North America. It was matured in a combo of first-fill bourbon casks and virgin American oak, and features notes of vibrant oak, vanilla, bright citrus, and sponge cake.
At the moment, the Glengoyne 15 Year Old can be bought for £64 from The Whisky Shop. It is also available from Master of Malt at a price of £85.
7. Lagg Corriecravie
The Lagg Corriecravie is known for being bottled in only limited amounts each year. First matured in bourbon barrels before Oloroso sherry hogshead casks, it was made with concerto barley and water from Lagg's own borehole.
Winning a Silver prize at the World Whiskies Awards 2024, the whisky is being sold for £69 by The Whisky Shop. Elsewhere, it is available to purchase for £62.95 from Royal Mile Whiskies.
8. Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Finally, the Port Askaig 8 Year Old is an Islay single malt that has been matured in American oak barrels and bourbon barrels. Winning a Gold award at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024, its flavour profile includes notes of charcoal smoke, lemon oil, and pine—as well as heather honey and ginger snaps.
The Port Askaig 8 Year Old is available for £55 by The Whisky Shop. You can also pick it up for £48.45 from The Whisky Exchange.
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