Golden spirit...

A round-up of delightful drams, experiences and gifts

THREE STILLS

Some say there’s nothing new in Scotch whisky. Three Stills says, think again. Borders Malt & Rye is the first blended Scotch whisky to leave the region since 1837, and the first of the Workshop Series from the Borders Distillery. Bottled without filtration. 63.8% single grain, 36.2% single malt. 40% ABV. Drink responsibly. Tel: 01450 374330 www.thebordersdistillery.com

ISLE OF RAASAY

The signature Isle of Raasay single malt whisky is lightly peated and balanced with rich dark fruit flavours. A flavour profile inspired by older style smoky Hebridean single malt whiskies. Every drop of spirit is distilled, matured and bottled on the Scottish island using water from the Raasay Distillery well. Tel: 01478 470 178 www.raasaydistillery.com

ANNANDALE DISTILLERY

Give award-winning Scotch whisky this Christmas – Annandale Distillery’s STR Tasting Pack includes 6x5cl bottles showcasing their award-winning range of single cask, single malt. Buy online – £39.95.

Tel: 01461 207 817 www.annandale distillery.com

WHISKY CELLAR

Brig O’ Perth, established by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896 and originally vatted and bottled in the basement of the family grocery shop on Atholl Street, Perth, is Blended Scotch Whisky in the traditional Highland style. With an uncommonly high malt content and bottled at a premium strength of 46.7% alcohol with no chill-filtration, this is a harmonious balance of weight and finesse, sweetness and spice. www.whiskycellar.co.uk

JOHNNIE WALKER

Johnnie Walker Princes Street is the landmark eight-floor visitor experience for the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky featuring immersive tours, world-class food and drink, retail and so much more. Tel: 0131 376 9494 johnniewalker.com/en-gb/visit-us-princes-street