We thought it would be helpful to put together a list that, in our opinion, are the best tasting single malt whiskies that have the best ratio between price and value. We collectively thought that $60 was the dividing line between value and pricey.
We tried to choose widely available expressions that hopefully won't break the bank. The prices may vary depending on local retail prices.
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Balvenie 15yr |
$59.99 |
Drawn from a single cask of a single distillation, each cask forms a limited edition of hand-numbered bottles. What makes this expression so special is that each bottle is unique and unrepeatable. This is the best Balvenie for the buck. |
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Bunnahabhain 12yr | $49.99 |
A very versatile whisky with nutty, toffee, vanilla fudge undertones with a hint of brine and smoke. A very comforting whisky that will accommodate many moods and situations. One of the most underated/underadvertised distilleries in my opinion. |
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Dalmore 12yr | $45.99 |
Very smooth with buttery notes. This 12 year expression is a great value and one of my favorites on a day to day basis. Dalmore is a great distillery, but is generally priced higher than most that are similarly aged. You will get the gist of the Dalmore range with this bottle. |
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Macallan 12yr | $47.99 |
This is Macallan’s entry level “sherried” expression. It’s a classic single malt with a strong aggressive sherry presence but still has great depth for a 12 year old. A CLASSIC! |
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Glenrothes Alba Reserve | $59.99 |
A pleasant easy-going dram and perhaps the softest expression from Glenrothes. As a nice break from sherry, this single malt is matured exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. (‘Quercus Alba’ is the Latin name for white oak and ‘Alba’ is the Gaelic word for Scotland) |
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Laphroaig Triple Wood | $59.99 |
Fantastic dram! Essentially this is Laphroaig Quarter Casks finished in Oloroso sherry casks. As a fan of Laphroaig, the sherry finish adds a very welcome addition to an already great whisky. |
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Caol Ila 12yr | $54.99 | Smooth, crisp, and peaty. When I’m unsure what whisky to drink, I often times pour Caol Ila 12 yr. A mainstay for anyone’s range. |
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Benriach 12yr | $44.99 | A Gold Medal winning at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2011, pleasant combination of grain, honey, vanilla, and light sherry. |
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Bruichladdich Rocks | $44.99 |
Whisky contains fruit, floral, with a light peat. Finished in French wine casks. Rocks refers to the water brought up through 1.8 billion year-old Gneiss Rock from which the whisky water is derived. |
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Glenfarclas 12yr | $56.99 |
Superior, sherried dram by Glenfarclas. Palate introduces bread, grain, with a nice light chocolate sweetness and mild spice. Similar to the Glenfarclas 10 year with a sherry finished – this makes a world of difference. Sets a high bar for a 12 yr old sherry variety. |
