Updated: 06 Apr 2026

9 Best single malt scotch whiskies of 2026

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Updated: 06 Apr 2026

#1

Best Choice

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Gift Box, 70cl

9.9

Glenfiddich

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Glenfiddich Small Batch Reserve 18 year old is part of the most awarded single malt Scotch whisky range in the world. Patiently matured for 18 years in hand selected oak casks to create something truly outstanding

Glenfiddich 18 year old single malt whisky has aromas of ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and oak with taste notes of dried fruit, candy peel, cinnamon and dates combined with the depth and complexity of the oak

Aged in sherry and bourbon oak casks throughout its long maturation to create a unique depth and complexity to the whiskey. Luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and date flavours are overlaid with the elegant oak notes
#2

Best Value

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

9.8

Lagavulin

-27%

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Intense, peat rich, sweet and salty

Best enjoyed from a traditional whisky glass, neat or with a little still water

2015 Silver Outstanding Medal Winner - International Wine and Spirits Competition

-27%
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#3

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

9.7

Glenfiddich

-22%

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Matured in fine Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks for 12 years, this special whisky is the perfect example of Glenfiddich's unique Speyside style. Glenfiddich 12 year old makes the perfect gift for any whisky drinker

Glenfiddich 12 year old single malt whisky has a sweet, fruity taste with notes of pear, butterscotch, cream and oak. Followed by a long, smooth, mellow finish

Awarded `Master' (highest honour) at the Global Spirits Masters Awards 2017 and Scotch Whisky Masters 2019 and the best-selling single malt Scotch whisky in the world

-22%
#4

Glenglassaugh Revival, Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 700 ml

9.4

Glenglassaugh

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Stunning Highland single malt with a coastal charm

Single malt scotch whiskey in copper colour

Matured in a balanced mix of ex-red wine and fresh bourbon casks
#5

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Years Old 40.0% Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700 ml

9.3

The Singleton

-28%

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then gives The Singleton of Dufftown its smooth, richly satisfying taste.

are the product of traditional, slow distilling, using pure water in a unique balance of European and American oak

The sweet and fruity notes in this fine malt from Dufftown, at the heart of Speyside,

-28%
#6

The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

9.0

The Balvenie

-22%

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Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla on the nose

Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours with a Long and warming finish

Distinctive character from being matured in two different wood types, each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt whisky

-22%
#7

Aerstone Land Cask 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 70cl

8.9

Aerstone

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Sip, savour and enjoy the taste of this single malt with an initial rush of peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness

Rich and smoky tasting whiskey with a lasting finish. Punctuated with vibrant, zesty citrus starting notes

Aerstone scotch whisky is carefully matured for over 10 years from the lowlands of the Ayrshire coast, of Scotland
#8

Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700 ml

8.8

The Glenlivet

-13%

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Taste: light and aromatic, all notes of the aroma are repeated, medium-weight in the body and very gentle

Perfectly balanced with a lively gold colour

Aroma: floral, fresh and delicate

-13%
#9

GLENFIDDICH 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Limited Edition – Rich & Layered Sweetness – Matured & Married in American Oak Casks – In Partnership with Aston Martin F1® Team – 43% ABV – 750ml

8.7

Glenfiddich

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RICH & LAYERED SWEETNESS: Rich and indulgent notes of maple syrup and caramelised ginger unfold into a smooth, syrupy palate of fruit salad and Chantilly cream, with a long, sweet, elegantly bold finish.

LIMITED-EDITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON MARTIN F1 TEAM: This 16 Year Old Single Malt is a tribute to the Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Team partnership—uniting craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation.

EXCLUSIVE TRIPLE CASK MATURATION: Matured in American oak wine casks, new American barrels and second-fill bourbon casks, this whisky offers deep complexity, mellow sweetness and a silky, refined texture.