Put your feet up and enjoy a good bottle of whiskey this Christmas…
Whiskey can be a complex subject, with so much on offer and so much opinion surrounding it. We however, want to make your life a lot easier, here is a list of five whiskies which we have tried and loved…
Lagavulin 8 Year Old
Praised by many, the Lagavulin is a fine Whiskey to be admired by experienced drinkers. Full of depth and character you will taste the sweet, citrus flavours with a smokey finish. Perfectly balanced, the clean and smooth texture makes it perfect to be drunk on its own. Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston, this is a must have whisky for Christmas.
Shop here: For the Lagavulin aged 8 years £52.95 Link
The Naked Grouse
If you are looking for a perfect introduction to whisky, you have the well blended Naked Grouse. Great neat or as a classic “Old Fashioned” the Naked Grouse is a just the thing when starting your adventure with whiskies. Its smooth texture and the fine flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg and dark chocolate, allow for a whiskey is sure to put a smile on anyone face this Christmas. Appearing with a deep amber glow in an embossed bottle, this drink also looks great on the shelf.
Shop here: For The Naked Grouse £29.99 Link
Aberlour (12 Year Old)
If you want a whiskey which not only tastes great, but goes will with your Christmas dessert, then the Aberlour is the perfect option! A full bodied whiskey, which is warm with a rich and fruity flavour, topped off with some hints of cinnamon, offers an exciting alternative to your everyday whiskies. Best served neat, you can enjoy this whiskey when relaxing in the evening.
Shop here: For the Aberlour aged 12 years £36.95 Link
Springbank (15 Year old)
Different to many whiskies, the Springbank offers an array of flavours with notes of dark chocolate, figs, marzipan, brazil nuts and vanilla. Complex and well balanced, you will taste the richness of this whiskey, as well as the sweet nutty texture which comes from the marzipan and brazil nuts above. This is a beautiful whiskey which is appreciated by expert and novice whiskey drinkers alike.
Shop here: For the Springbank aged 15 years £57.95 Link
The Haig Club
Appearing in a luxurious blue bottle, the haig club (Perfect for first time whisky drinkers) is a unique whiskey which is ideal over ice or as a cocktail. Full of quality, the whiskey is smooth and light with some great elements to it. Admittedly it’s not for the experienced whiskey drinkers, but it’s a perfect start to anyone wanting to get into whiskey.
Shop here: For The Haig Club £40.95 Link (Free Tumbler included)
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