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Wise whisky choices

1. A. D. Rattray’s Cask Orkney. When myth and reality blur together... A. D. Rattray celebrates the Neolithic folklore of the Orkney Islands with their new limited edition Cask Orkney, a single malt from Orkney matured for 18 years in superior ex-bourbon casks. Capturing the island spirit, it is deeply engaging and perfectly balanced with a rich range of flavours working in perfect harmony. www.adrattray.com

2. Tomatin 30 Year Old. A new permanent fixture to the Tomatin core range, matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and traditional oak casks. Fresh aromas of fruits, honey and white chocolate with an elegantly rich and creamy finish. Batch released, individually numbered & encased within a premium oak box with numbered certificate. Natural colour & non-chill filtered, the perfect gifting item. www.tomatin.com

3. Berry’s Own Orkney Single Malt 1999 18 Years Old. This whisky is exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown. The nose has lots of coastal notes and toffee brittle. Earthy heathery peat commences the palate... The refill sherry cask adds subtle dried fruits on the palate, sea breeze and salted caramel. Tel: 01340 821097, www.whiskyshopdufftown.com

4. Cù Bòcan 1990 Vintage. This special limited edition Cù Bòcan has been matured in peated Islay ex-Bourbon barrels and was distilled on 17th October 1990. In their past lives, the casks were home to one of Islay’s peatiest potions and hints of the untamed spirit have been working their smoky magic over the years. Natural colour & non-chill filtered, the final creation – smoky, tropical fruits and warm spices. www.cu-bocan.com

5. Bottled for the Good Spirits Co. by the Creative Whisky Co. This four year old peated malt belies its high strength with a sweet fruity backbone. The peat is soft and earthy - no salt or sharp phenolics - and there’s a lovely rounded caramel note. With a long juicy, fruity finish, it’s eminently drinkable at full strength. www.thegoodspiritsco.com

6. Robertsons of Pitlochry. Bottled under the Robertsons brand, two Grand Final bottlings, Tobermory 9yo and 58.97° Latitude 9yo, are both from single casks, are natural colour, non-chill filtered and cask strength. Experience the pure taste of Scotland in their fabulous tasting room at Robertsons of Pitlochry. www.robertsonsofpitlochry.co.uk

7. Usquabae. Be welcomed by over 400 single malts, specially selected for their unique qualities. Matched with a passionate bar team to guide you through every step in true Scottish hospitality. www.usquabae.co.uk