Under £50 winners

1 Hebridean Journey Series

Judges scores 4, 3.8, 4, 3.6, 2.5, 3.25, 3.9, 4.3, 4

Overall score 26.85

Tasting notes from Gillian

Nose: Gammon joint, studded with cinnamon. Touch of Arbroath Smokies too. Palate: Mint Humbugs and charred BBQ. Soft but a smokey heavyweight.

Finish: Lingering and pleasing.

2 Whisky Row Batch 2 Rich & Spicy

Judges scores 4.7, 4.2, 4, 3.9, 3.75, 2.75, 4.1, 3.9, 1.75 Overall score 26.6 Original score 33.05

Tasting notes from Robin

Nose: Orange zest, hot melting chocolate and light oak.

Palate: Beautifully balanced – chocolate and orange cheesecake, stewed plums, Ogen melon and muscovado sugar. Finish: Long, sweeet and satisfying.

3 North Star Spirits (Secret Speyside)

Judges scores 3.7, 3.5, 4.2, 4.1, 1, 3, 4.1, 4, 4.25

Overall score 26.6 Original score 31.85

Tasting notes from Matthew

Nose: A light nose with foam bananas and tropical fruit.

Palate: Creamy and tropical with foam bananas, pineapple.

Finish: A lovely gentle fruity dram.

This year's line up features a mix of rich single malts, ryes and blends