The Whisky Drinker’s Guide To Value Tipple

The popularity of whiskey has grown and grown over the last ten years, in almost every country. In fact, it is the second fastest growing drink in Japan, just behind French wine. That said, whiskies are often not cheap as other drinks as they cost a lot to store for 10+ years and the processes of refinements are often quite specialised. Some whiskies have price tags than range well into the thousands.Here are five whiskies that give you the best value for money. So put your wine glasses away, and dig out that tumbler.

1.)    The Dalmore 12 ($20-$30). Along with some subtle honey undertones, this whisky boasts some great complex flavours that allow it to often be considered in the same league as some much more expensive drinks.  It isn’t a very known whisky, which is why the price isn’t huge.

2.)    Glen Garioch 10 ($20). This whisky is the youngest of the list and what it lacks in strength it makes up for in smooth drinking. You definitely wouldn’t give this a price tag of if you didn’t know any better

3.)    Old Pulteney 12 ($20-$30). Found in bottles that look like crystal vases, this malt is truly value for money. Often thought of as a sea side drink, due to its salty and sweet flavor, making it a favorite of sailors and sun worshipers alike.

4.)    Aberfeldy 12 ($35-$40) One of the darker whiskies out of the five, this everyday drink has been produced for hundreds of years and is still as popular as ever. The price tag isn’t the cheapest of the lot, but on this occasion you get what you pay for. You’ll need decent whisky glasses to do this one justice.

5.)    Coal Lla 12 ($40-$45) This is most expensive whisky out of this selection, but again its worth every penny.  This one really can hold its own with the world class whiskies, and its brilliantly smoky body and powerful notes make it a favorite with the seasoned whisky drinker. If you get a chance to try one whisky out of this lot, make it the Coal Lla.