UK Pricing into 2026 | Updated December 16, 2025 Prices shown are UK listings observed December 16, 2025 and intended as a guide into early 2026; I update monthly to keep this accurate. Kilchoman Machir Bay Review: Quick Verdict Distillery: Kilchoman, IslayABV: 46% | NCF: Yes | ...

Last Updated: December 16, 2025 | Author: Pasito Tola, Best Whiskey Guide Kilchoman Sanaig Review: Quick Verdict What it is: Islay Single Malt | 46% ABV | Non-Age Statement | 70% Oloroso Sherry, 30% Bourbon Current UK Price: £47.95-£58 | My Rating: 8.5/10Best for: Fans of sherried peat ...

Reviewed by Pasito Tola, whisky writer with 3+ years experience reviewing 200+ expressions. Bottle code: L2325; purchased from Amazon UK in November 2025. Tasted neat and with water over three sessions in December 2025. Contents: At a Glance | Tasting Notes | Price & Value | Where to ...

Quick Navigation: Tasting | Price | Comparisons | Who Should Buy | FAQ Hatozaki Pure Malt review Quick Specs & Verdict AttributeDetailsType100% Malt Whisky (World Blend)Also Known AsHatozaki Small BatchABV46% (Non-chill filtered)Age5-6 yearsCasksEx-bourbon, Sherry, Mizunara oakUK ...

Quick Verdict Box Distillery: Hakushu (Suntory), Southern Japanese AlpsStyle: Japanese single malt whiskyABV: 43% | Age: 12 yearsUK Price Range: £149–£196 My Rating: 8.4/10 | Value Rating: 7/10 The Verdict Hakushu 12 is exceptional Japanese whisky with a unique forest-fresh profile ...

My Score: 7.8/10 | Excellent whisky, borderline value at £70 TL;DR japanese whiskey hibiki Harmony Review Is Hibiki Harmony Worth £70 in 2025? Yes, if: You value elegance and refinement over bold power You're buying a premium gift under £100 You want your first Japanese ...

Quick Verdict Distillery: Dufftown (Diageo)Region/Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyABV: 43%Age: 21 YearsCask Type: Trinity Cask Harmony (Pedro Ximénez Seasoned, Oloroso Seasoned, Refill Ex-Bourbon, finished in European Oak)Price Range (UK): £179.95–£198.95Colour/Filtration: Natural ...

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Review Quick Specs & Verdict Distillery: Aberfeldy, Perthshire | Region: HighlandABV: 40% | Cask Type: Sherry, Bourbon, Re-fill, Re-charColour: Deep gold (likely E150a added) | Chill Filtration: YesPrice: £32–£46 (USD $40-58, EUR €38-52)Awards: Double Gold + ...

Dewar's Ilegal Smooth 8 Year Old is one of the boldest experiments in modern blended Scotch. As the world's first mezcal cask-finished whisky, it splits opinion right down the middle. You'll either love the vegetal, peppery character or find it completely baffling. I picked up a bottle at ...

I'll be honest—when I picked up my bottle of Dewar's White Label for £26 from the official Dewar's shop, I wasn't expecting much. Another entry-level blended Scotch whisky promising smoothness and awards. But after spending a week putting it through blind tastings, water tests, and mixing it into ...

Kiyokawa Nobushi Pure Malt Review (46% ABV): Worth £76 in the UK? Testing Period: 3 weeks (September-October 2025) | Bottles Purchased: 4 (retail price) Editorial Note: This review uses whisky purchased at retail price. See our review methodology and affiliate disclosure policy. TL;DR: ...

Quick Verdict: Buy or Skip? Overall: 8.3/10 | Tested: Sept 28 - Oct 9, 2025 | Sessions: 18 tastings WhatRatingContextValue7/10 at ~£100-1076/10 at £120+ 9/10 at auction (£55-75)Price-dependent buyComplexity8/10Four-cask blend surprises for NASSmoothness9/10Zero burn at 43% ...

I'll never forget my first proper Suntory whisky experience. I was in a small Japanese restaurant in Coventry—nothing fancy, just one of those hidden gems you stumble across—when a friend ordered me a Toki highball. I'll be honest, I was skeptical. Whisky with soda water? Seemed like a waste. ...

In 1799, George Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey—one of the largest outputs in early America. Yet many drinkers still ask: Is rye a type of whiskey? This guide answers that clearly, then shows you how to taste, buy, and mix with confidence.

Look, I'll be honest with you – when I first saw Jameson 18 Year Old priced at £145, I rolled my eyes. Hard. I mean, this is Jameson we're talking about. The whiskey your mate Dave orders with Coke at the pub. The bottle that sits behind every bar in Britain looking ordinary and familiar. ...

When I first held a bottle of The Springbank 12 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition, I knew I was handling something special. This wasn't just another whisky release it was a celebration of nearly two centuries of independent Scottish distilling heritage. After tasting dozens of Campbeltown ...

The Isle of Jura distillery produces some of Scotland's most accessible single malts, but which expression offers the best value? After extensive tasting and analysis of the core range, the Jura 12 Year Old stands out as the sweet spot - offering enhanced complexity over the entry-level ...

Bottom Line Up Front: Jura whisky offers Highland elegance with subtle maritime influence, creating an accessible yet distinctive range that serves as an excellent gateway to island whiskies. While the 40% ABV core expressions divide opinion among enthusiasts, higher-strength releases showcase the ...

The Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond 2006 11 Year Old represents everything collectors and enthusiasts expect from Heaven Hill's premium wheated bourbon line. After spending considerable time with this £900 expression, I can confidently say it delivers on both heritage and quality—though at a price ...

After three months of testing and comparing Bushmills Original against four major competitors, I can confirm it delivers heritage authenticity at an accessible price point, though with notable limitations that became apparent during my blind tastings. Bushmills Original delivers heritage ...