Cragganmore 12yr Old is a Peated Single Malt from the Speyside region in Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George MacPherson-Grant. What makes Cragganmore unique is the shape of the stills as they have a flat top and are relatively short. The still shape has a definite effect on the taste and aroma of the whisky. The whisky has been aged in 2nd fill bourbon barrels for 12 years, and is lightly peated.

On the nose the Cragganmore 12yr Old Single Malt, has some honey and fruit aromas, such as pears and melons. There are also some aromas of nuts and heather. The palate has notes of dried cherry, honey nuts, with some smoke and leather notes are evident. There is a nice mix of smoke and tobacco on the finish.

Glengoyne 10 year old Single Malt gives a real insight into the style of whisky this distillery produces. They produce Single Malt whisky from 100% Un-peated Malt and age solely in ex-sherry casks made from American and European Oak.

The palate of Glengoyne 10 year old Single Malt is a joyous mix of toffee, green apple, lemon, and nuttiness, balanced by some black liqourice and buttery popcorn textures.

Clynelish 14 year old Single Malt is a floral and spicy entry to the market from the Clynelish Distillery. The complexity of this Malt whisky is clear from the onset, with floral barley notes and sweetness throughout the palate. It is consistently balanced with a light hint of peat smoke.

This is one of the very best entry level whiskies from any distillery across the Highlands. Replacing the now silent Brora distillery on the same site, it is clear that Clynelish 14 year old Single Malt has confirmed there is a future of great whiskies in the area.

Scapa Skerin Single Malt is a 2015 release from the Scapa Distillery on the island of Orkney. It is matured exclusively in 1st fill bourbon casks and is now the flagship of the range.

In typical Scapa style, it has those green apple notes, soft spices, and mellow honeyed sweetness. The palate opens open with some shortbread biscuity texture, turning to a caramelised apple bite. Scapa Skerin is a well balanced and smooth Orkney whiskey.