THIS week we round up the best wee drams to celebrate St Andrew’s Day on November 30.
The northern Highlands are home to rare vintage malts such as Balblair Vintage 1999 2nd Release Highland Single Malt (£69, 70cl, whiskyshop. com). We can try the rich, honey aromas, fruit cake and spice on the palate with notes of toffee apple, vanilla and a gentle, warm, spicy finish.
A classic Speyside malt that’s light and fruity, Glen Moray Single Malt 10 Year Old Chardonnay Cask (£25, 70cl, Sainsbury’s) is aged in ex-chardonnay casks which used to hold Chablis.
A Speyside malt named after a peat harvesting tool, Ancnoc Cutter (£55, 70cl, Oddbins) is the latest release from Knockdhu distillery. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, it has a woody, vanilla, toffee nose, with savoury smoky notes.
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