What are the best whiskies?
Honestly, all these whiskies are fantastic in my view, so it really comes down to your budget and the style of whisky you (or your gift recipient) enjoys. They’re all a little bit different from your standard supermarket whisky, too, so they all stand a chance of eliciting curiosity and excitement.
I personally have my favourites, with the strongest contender being Nc’nean. You’re not just purchasing an incredibly delicious whisky (I’ve poured this at many a tasting and it’s a real crowd pleaser), you’re supporting a small company that’s making the world a better place. That’s a double-win in my eyes, and a gift anyone would be honoured to receive.
How I taste-tested the best whisky
I approached tasting each whisky as I would in any blind tasting competition. The samples were poured in order of their style and strength (lightest to strongest), and assessed for the complexity and character of their aroma, flavour and finish. I prefer to assess whisky first thing in the morning, before food, with only sips of water between samples to cleanse the palate.