10 Best Top 20 Single Malt Whisky in the UK
Tested and Reviewed: Top 10 Top 20 Single Malt Whisky deals with expert ratings from 8.1 to a perfect 10
August 2025 Edition
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Talisker
Talisker Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 45.8% vol | 70cl | Smoky Flavour | Citris Bursts
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Editor's bottom line:
“This top 20 single malt whisky is the best one we tested. In terms of quality, brand and price, we couldn't ask for more.”
Main Highlights
- Made by the sea on the rugged Isle of Skye, Talisker Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky is well balanced and approachable, with a lively interplay between sweetness, smoke and spice
- The Talisker family all have a peated, smoky flavour. This quality comes from the peat burned during the malting process and carries on it the salted smoke of an island battered by wind and waves. Beneath the smoke youll find soft fruits and cereal notes, with a distinctive peppery finish
- Skye is a fresher, brighter cousin to the Talisker 10 Year Old, with fresh citrus bursts and underlying sweetness, matured in a combination of refill and toasted American oak casks for depth of flavour. To learn more and for a guided tasting experience, just ask Alexa open Talisker tasting
- Talisker is a highly awarded family of single malt whiskies, with Skye receiving Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2015
- Founded by the intrepid MacAskill brothers in 1830, Talisker is a whisky for adventurers, those happiest close to nature. It makes the perfect gift for adventurous wild spirits looking for a good way to start exploring smoky island whiskies
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Tomatin
Tomatin Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Double Cask Highland Single Malt Whisky Matured in Bourbon & Sherry Casks, 40% Alc/Vol 70cl, Glass Bottle in Gift Box
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Main Highlights
- SMOOTH AND FRUITY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY - Made in the Highlands from tender Scottish barley and pure spring water from the Alt-na-Frith burn, this exquisite malt whiskey is distilled in tall copper stills and matured to perfection
- MATURED IN BOURBON AND OLOROSO SHERRY CASKS - Tomatin's stillmen monitor the spirit as it flows off the stills and personally choose the cut points to showcase this Double Cask single malt whisky in its most natural form
- AWARD-WINNING FLAVOUR Indulge in the rich, candied sweetness of this single malt, complemented by enticing aromas of smooth vanilla and freshly baked fruits. A sweet and spicy finish lingers on the palate, making every sip truly unforgettable
- A GREAT SCOTCH WHISKY GIFT Anyone who enjoys a wee dram will appreciate this smooth and decadent Scottish whisky, presented in a glass bottle with embossed script lettering that reflects the heritage of this unique Highland distillery
- MADE IN THE VILLAGE OF TOMATIN SINCE 1897 - An idyllic, isolated spot in the Scottish Highlands, Tomatin is one of the few distilleries to provide homes for its master craftspeople, and is also pioneering new ways to lessen the environmental impact
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Aberlour
Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky With Giftbox, 70 cl
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Main Highlights
- The 12 year-old is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour's new make distillate is deftly softened by double cask maturation
- Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect and the spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour
- Nose: Very soft and rounded with fruity notes of red apples
- Taste: Sherried character and fruity aromas balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness
- Winner of the 2024 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) Gold award
- Gift this for Christmas, dinners, birthdays, Father's day and other memorable days
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Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie The Original 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, Aged in Bourbon Casks, Gift Box, 70cl
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Main Highlights
- Founded in 1843 in the Royal Burgh of Tain, in the far north of Scotland, Glenmorangie is Scotland's Favourite Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- ON THE EYES: Bright pale gold
- ON THE NOSE: Scents of citrus and ripening peach are softened by notes of vanilla and crème brûlée.
- ON THE PALATE: Vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness
- PERFECT SERVE: Enjoy neat, with a little water or 2-3 large rocks of ice
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Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl | 46.3% vol | Fruity, Nutty, Spicey, Unpeated Islay Whisky | Islay Single Malt Whisky
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Main Highlights
- HARD TO SAY. EASY TO LOVE. Pronounced {Bunn-na-ha-venn}. Hard to say? No. It just takes practice. Easy to love? Most definitely. Unpeated single malt, the finest sherry casks and an unwavering dedication to excellence since 1881.
- HOW IT TASTES - Creamy mouth feel with a dried fruit influence, sea salt, creamy caramel with hints of nuts and a gentle spice
- HOW IT'S MADE - First and Second fill sherry casks married to construct a dram that embodies our classive sherry influence and coastal nature of Bunnahabhain
- WHEN TO ENJOY - Enjoy neat or try in a cocktail. Try Stiùireadair with a few drops of water to reveal subtle fruit notes, ideal for easy conversation at a cozy gathering
- PERFECT GIFT - Hard to say, but easy to gift. Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair marks lifes simple joys, like a friends dinner party or a warm welcome home.
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The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, with Giftbox
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Main Highlights
- ABOUT THE GLENLIVET FOUNDER'S RESERVE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY (70CL): The Glenlivet Founders Reserve single malt scotch whisky has been matured in selected traditional and american first-fill oak casks. Selective use of these casks provides a smooth, creamy sweetness that mingles harmoniously with the delicate flavours and complex fruity tones already present
- TASTING NOTES: This Speyside Whisky has notes of zesty orange, pear and toffee apples to give a long, cream and smooth finish
- RECOMMENDED SERVE: Enjoy the single malt whisky neat or use to make cocktails such as hot toddy, carnivale and the last king
- A GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky with giftbox is a perfect gift to offer whisky lovers for birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas and other special occasions
- AWARD WINNING: The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the winner of the 2024 International Spirit Challenge (ISC) Gold award.
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Jura
Jura Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl | Fruity and Balanced 40% vol | More than a Whisky, made by a Scottish Island Community | A Fresh, Fruity Single Malt
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Main Highlights
- JURA WHISKY: Jura Bourbon Cask is the perfect introduction to our house style, capturing the special moment when spirit and cask come together in harmony to create the perfect malt whisky.
- SINGLE MALT: Matured in American white oak ex bourbon casks, this whisky showcases Juras quintessential character - a special single malt for special moments and a whisky jura is proud of.
- BOURBON CASK: Experience the true quality and style of Jura's single malt scottish whisky at its welcoming core with Jura Bourbon Cask Embrace subtle notes of spice and sweetness in perfect balance.
- TASTE: Jura Bourbon scotch whisky provides aromas of vanilla and coconut, followed by apricot and creamy toffee with poached pear, cinnamon and cocoa to finish A bright and fruity single malt.
- JOURNEY: Its the journey, not the destination that shapes us The jura journey to be exact The path from the rebirth of our distillery in 1963 has shaped the character of our community and the whisky we produce.
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Penderyn
Penderyn Legend, Single Malt Welsh Whisky, Dragon Range, - 40% ABV,70 cl, Great for Birthdays and Christmas, Made at Penderyn Distillery with Water from Brecon Beacons, Complete in Premium Gift Box
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Main Highlights
- Penderyn Legend is a no-age-statement single malt Welsh whisky matured initially in American oak bourbon barrels before a secondary finish in ex-Madeira casks. Bottled at 40 % ABV in a 70 cl presentation, this expression is non-chill-filtered, carries a Kosher certificate, and forms part of the Dragon ranges recent packaging updatenow featuring a lighter bottle and reduced-weight carton for enhanced sustainability.
- TASTING NOTES Nose, Aromas of fresh apples and bright citrus fruits intermingle with rich cream fudge and sun-dried sultana raisins, creating a complex yet clean and well-balanced introduction to this Madeira-finished malt.
- TASTING NOTES Palate, incredibly smooth, unveiling layers of succulent dried fruitssultanas and apricotswith delicate sweetness balanced by a whisper of gentle bitterness that keeps each sip refreshing.
- SERVE - Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped or Glencairn glass at room temperature to fully appreciate its layered aromas and flavours. A few drops of spring water will open up additional citrus and oak nuances, while a single large ice cube will soften the profile and highlight its sweeter elements.
- AWARD WINNING - 2024 New York World Spirits Double Gold. 2022 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters Gold. 2021 The Fifty Best World Whiskies - Double Gold. 2018 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial Gold. 2018 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters Gold. 2015 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters Gold.
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Pulteney
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% ABV, 70cl, Distilled & Matured by the Sea, Aged in Ex-Bourbon Casks, Multi-Award-Winning Maritime Malt, Highland Coastal Flavour
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Main Highlights
- Deep amber red golden (with a slight pink hue) sparkling with a copper glow
- Dry medium bodied and smooth redolent of honey and cream faintly salty with a slight sherry note and a long lasting warm finish
- Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks
- It was awarded Gold medal by 2006 International Spirits and Wine Competition (IWSC) and 2006 San Francisco World Spirit Competition and double gold medal by 2007 in San Francisco World Spirit Competition.
- 2015 Silver Medal Winner - International Wine & Spirits Competition
- Item display volume: 700.0 milliliters
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Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
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Main Highlights
- From the worlds most awarded single malt Scotch whisky range
- Rounded, complex taste
- Harmonised to full intensity in a pioneering Solera Vat
- A uniquely inventive single malt whisky ideal for gifting
- A perfect gift for a Father or Grandfather
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