Speyside

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.

Aberlour is always a good choice - one of the best value Speyside malts around. This double matured version is a mix of traditional oak and sherry casks and is rich and fruity with delicious Christmas cake notes.

Benromach Peat Smoke distilled in 2007 is part of the small number of batches of peated whisky produced at the Speyside distillery. With a level of 62ppm, this is seriously smoky with notes of liquorice, orange (without water) or grapefruit (with water).

Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is an innovative bottling from Diageo. Made using whisky distilled in the cold Scottish winter, it is intended to be served from the freezer, delivering richness and sweetness as the glass warms up. Honeyed with a hint of peat.

A revitalised Tamdhu launched at the Spirit of Speyside festival in 2013. Sherry cask matured and full of all the sweet, rich and creamy flavours you'd expect.

Released in Spring 2010, this Glenfiddich Rich Oak has spent 14 years in ex-bourbon casks in the traditional way, before two separate finishes of 12 weeks in new European oak and six weeks in new American oak before bottling. We like the sound of this.

Cardhu Amber Rock is finished in American oak ex-bourbon casks, adding notes of vanilla and spice while retaining the brand's trademark soft and easy-drinking style.

A young Macduff from Hunter Laing's Hepburn's Choice series. Aged in a refill hogshead for weight years, this is fruity and spicy.