The Whisky Alternate presents world supply and a variety of greater than 9,000 whiskies and tremendous spirits. Its whisky ambassador, Billy Abbott, makes his case for one of the best whiskies you may take pleasure in all through 2023.
January | The Whisky Alternate Christmas Whisky (£84.95)
The festive season could also be over, however a bottle of The Whisky Alternate’s wealthy Christmas Whisky is the present that retains giving – till the bottle is empty. Wealthy and warming, with all of the flavors of Christmas. Simply the factor to maintain you heat because the nights attract.
February | Compass Field Flaming Coronary heart (£126)
The festive season could also be over, however a bottle of The Whisky Alternate’s Christmas Whisky is the present that retains giving – till the subsequent vacation comes alongside. Wealthy and warming, it’s nice for the winter season. Simply the factor to maintain you heat because the nights get shorter once more.
March | Glenkinchie 12-12 months-Outdated (£41.95)
One of many few remaining springtime whiskies on the market. It’s a lighter and extra floral model that has disappeared through the years.
April | Bruichladich Basic Laddie (£45.45)
All of the whiskies from Islay, the island of peat, are smoky? Aren’t they? April Idiot! This model is a wealthy and creamy dram, simply the factor to show the tables on those that assume they know all about whisky.
Might | Strathisla 2000 15-12 months-Outdated (Unique to The Whisky Alternate, £135)
Might is a month that sits between two stools and deserves a flexible, all-rounder whisky that may match any temper – it suits the invoice completely, with mild, darkish, and spicy notes all backed up by a punchy batch energy that fortunately takes some water.
June | Caol Ila Moch (£56.95)
Summer time is breaking, and it’s time to dare to move exterior with a dram. Moch is a lighter tackle Islay smoke and works properly in a highball by a courageous bbq or in a glass by a backyard heater by itself.
July | Port Askaig 100 % Proof (£55.75)
Now’s the time for lengthy drinks, and Port Askaig 100 is a punchy, smoky dram that swims very properly – summer time is all about highballs for me, and that is the king. And if you’d like one thing contemporary and zingy after dinner, it’s the proper patio whisky.
August | Lagavulin 8-12 months-Outdated (£59.95)
Blasphemy alert: Lagavulin could also be a sacred cow for whisky drinkers, nevertheless it tastes nice when combined with Coke. The Lagavulin 8-year-old is the standard addition, however the eight-year-old does a good higher job for me, with a contemporary and feisty aspect that balances the darkish sweetness of the mixer.
September | Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment (£42.95)
It is perhaps passed by subsequent September, so top off now – a basic autumn whisky, layering all of the orchard fruit on high of Glenfiddich’s already fruity spirit.
October | Benromach 15-12 months-Outdated (£65.95)
Autumn is upon us; for me, it’s all about bonfire smoke and Benromach 15. Softly smoky with layers of fruit and chocolate, it’s the proper late autumn/early winter dram.
November | Benriach The Smoky 12-12 months-Outdated (£47.45)
Whereas the islands are the standard house of smoky drams, Speyside has secretly made them for years. This wealthy, darkish, smoky whisky from Benriach is a basic instance of blending well-rounded regional richness with a touch of peatiness.
December | Caol Isla 2010 (£120)
I like one thing massive to have fun Christmas, and this distinctive single-cask bottling of closely sherried Caol Ila suits proper in. Chewy, darkish, and smoky with savory notes balanced in opposition to sticky cherries and fruit cake, it’s simply the factor for darkish and chilly nights.