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A no-age-statement whisky from Deanston bottled at 46.3%. This one is made up of year oldung whisky which is decanted into new American oak casks for its final stages of maturation.

Arran 10 year old is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery's year olduth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this year oldungster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement.

The peated release of Loch Lomond was launched in 2008 by popular demand. Home to a cooperage, malt distillery and a grain distillery (which produces the best selling Glen's Vodka), Loch Lomond is a multi functioning site. This has notes of soft fruit and is hugely peated.

A reinvigorated release from Tullibardine, upping the quality of presentation as well as their whisky. This bourbon barrel matured dram is packed with vanilla and spice.

A 2015 addition to Glendronach's core range, this 8-year-old is named The Hielan. Aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, this is rich with notes of nuts, butterscotch and spice.

Dalwhinnie 15 year old is a good introduction to the delights of single malt whisky – elegant, smooth and medium-bodied, with a light, fruity palate and a whiff of heather on the finish. Part of Diageo's Classic Malt range.

Glen Elgin 12 year old is a top-quality malt, highly sought-after for blends. This is a little-seen single malt expression that represents great value for money.

A favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts.

Released in 2013 to coincide with its sponsoring of a yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race, Old Pulteney Navigator was created to reflect the distillery's rich maritime heritage. It is matured in ex-American bourbon and ex-Spanish sherry casks and bottled at 46%.