Travelling soon and not sure which travel retail whiskies to buy? We’ve put together a collection of recent and not so new releases in the one place.
Here are 8 of the best travel retail whisky. Click on the individual links for a detailed review.
1. Bowmore Black Rock
Bowmore Black Rock is a sherried no age statement expression, bottled at 40% ABV and available in 1 litre bottle. Read our review of Bowmore Black Rock.
2. Laphroaig QA Cask
QA stands for Quercus Alba or American oak and Laphroaig QA Cask is a softer style and an entry level travel retail expression. Read our review of Laphroaig QA Cask.
3. Ardmore Triple Wood
Ardmore Triple Wood is aged in American oak barrels, quarter casks and puncheons, bottled at 46% ABV and is non chill filtered. Read our review of Ardmore Triple Wood.
4. Laphroaig An Cuan Mor
Laphroaig An Cuan Mor bridges the gap between Laphroaig PX and the Laphroaig QA. It comes in at 48% ABV and is aged in ex bourbon and European oak casks. Read our review of Laphroaig An Cuan Mor.
5. Auchentoshan Heartwood
Auchentoshan Heartwood is rich in flavour and exhibits a delicious nuttiness with a long, oaky finish. Read our review of Auchentoshan Heartwood.
6. Jim Beam Kentucky Dram Whiskey
Jim Beam Kentucky Dram Whiskey is not bourbon and it’s not Scotch but this hybrid is delicious. Read our review of Jim Beam Kentucky Dram Whiskey.
7. Laphroaig PX Cask
A Laphroaig that is triple matured and finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Read our review of Laphroaig PX Cask.
8. Talisker Dark Storm
Talisker Dark Storm is the smokiest single malt produced by the isle of Skye distillery. Read our review of Talisker Dark Storm.