Which is your favourite from this range of malt whiskies?
Bruichladdich
An Islay malt with a tongue-twister of a name, Bruichladdich (pronounced broo-ich-ladie, with the 'ch' as in loch). Nice fruity flavour with the Islay smoke and peat. Buy Bruichladdich online.
Bunnahabhain
Another Islay malt with arguably even more of a tongue-twister name! Bunnahabhain (pronounced boo-na-ha-vane). Smooth, smokey with a hint of treacle. Buy Bunnahabhain whiskies online.
Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie is less peaty than many Highland malt whiskies, with a lighter taste and a heather honey aftertaste. Buy Dalwhinnie online.
Glendronach
Glendronach distillery is on Speyside. Buy Glendronach online.
Your comments
"Glendronach 18-year old is a huge malt which rivals the greats. 100% sherry casks and at 18 years old - possibly the smoothest and fullest flavoured of anything you will ever taste. It's not easy to find nowadays - be prepared to pay at least £35, but it'll be money well spent. Totally kicks the butt of Macallan!"
Lerxst, Aberdeen
Glenfarclas
Glenfarclas is one of the great Speyside malt whiskies near Ballindalloch. Rich, full of character and flavour. Good visitor centre! Buy Glenfarclas whiskies online.
Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich is one of the best known malts around the world, produced in Dufftown, Speyside just beside the Balvenie distillery. Light and delicate peat, a good malt for beginners. See the range of Glenfiddich whiskies here.
Glengarioch
Probably the closest malt whisky distillery to the City of Aberdeen, Glengarioch is in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. The distillery was "mothballed" for some years but is now back producing excellent malt whisky.
Glenkinchie
Sometimes the peat flavour in Highland, island and Speyside malt whiskies can be a bit over-powering, especially for those who are newcomers to malt whisky. If you are not so keen on that element, try Glenkinchie, a Lowland single malt - it has the classic single malt flavour but without the pungent "peat reek". See the Glenkinchie range of whiskies.
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet is a first-class Speyside malt with a delicate fruity aroma. Check the range of Glelivet whiskies online.
Glenglassaugh
Glenglassaugh restarted production under new owners in November 2008. Check the Glenglassaugh whiskies online.
Your comments
"The Glenglassaugh 1975 28 years old numbered malt is only available in Parkers, Low Street, Banf and is the best by a long way of the not-too-exciting 'Glassas'. It reminds me of sitting ont he beach betweenSandend and the distillery (now closed) when the surf's up and the smell of salt, grass, sand and something lemony hits the senses. This is not cheap, but play your cards right and Mr Parker will give you a taste."
Big Lum, Portsoy - July 20 , 2006
Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie (pronouonced glen m-orangey) has a subtle hint of peat, but fresh tasting with sweetness. Check the range of Glenmorangie whiskies online.
Highland Park
Made in Orkney, Highland Park is full of character and is quite peaty and smokey. Check the Highland Park range of whiskies here.
Lagavulin
A personal favourite, Lagavulin (pronounced laga-voolin) is an Islay malt to graduate to. Robust flavour, quite smokey and pungent. Definite aftertaste of the sea, which laps the island distillery. Check the Lagavulin range of whiskies here.
Laphroig
One of the best known Islaywhiskies, Laphroig (pronounced la-froyg) has a peaty flavour and a touch of sweatness. You can also taste a little of the sea flavour, from its island location.
The Macallan
The Macallan is silky with a smooth aroma and a subtle sherry taste from maturation in sherry casks. Amazing that this outstanding Speyside whisky used only to be used to make blended whiskies! Check the range of The Macallan whiskies here.
Rosebank
A Lowland malt, Rosebank is not so peaty as Highland or Island malts. Rosebank has an intriguing touch of citrus about its aftertaste. Check the range of Rosebank whiskies online here.
Royal Lochnagar
Royal Lochnagar (pronounced loch-na-gahr) distillery is in the shadow of Balmoral Castle, the Queen's residence on Royal Deeside, a full bodied malt whisky with a delicate sweetness. Check the range of Royal Lochnagar whiskies online.
Brown Brothers Everton***
Brown Brothers Everton is an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec blend which offers subtle fruit flavours. Buy Brown Brothers wines online.
Brown Brothers Everton is an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec blend which offers subtle fruit flavours. Buy Brown Brothers wines online.