We might be clinging onto what's left of the festive season today, but Scots and poetry aficionados alike have already got one eye on the next major calendar event. On Saturday the 25th of January, we’ll be back around to Burn’s Night, a celebration of esteemed 18th Century poet Robert Burns.
Traditionally, celebrations include a plate full of haggis, neeps and tatties before washing it all down with some drams of Scotland’s most famous liquid export: whisky. If you’re in need of stocking up, Amazon’s got you covered with a wide range of fantastic deals.
Whatever your taste - from peated, smoky drams to crisp Speyside offerings - Amazon has something for everyone. Let’s take a look at some highlights:
Tamnavulin Single Malt German Pinot Noir Edition 70cl
Available for £28.10 down from £32, the much-loved Tamnavulin whisky hails from the Scottish whisky heartland of Speyside and has a rich flavour profile featuring vanilla, peach flan, ginger spice, glacé, succulent figs and liquorice. “As a Scotsman with a fondness for a decent single malt whisky I have to say I enjoyed the subtle flavours enhanced by the Pinot Noir barrels it was matured in,” said a five-star customer review. “This is a budget single malt, but definitely has a depth of flavour and aroma that appeals. I would definitely recommend it.”
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Johnnie Walker Red Label
Cut to £18 from £24.50, Johnnie Walker Red Label is another big-name whisky with a budget price tag. Blended with as many as 35 carefully-selected whiskies, this bold and vibrant scotch is a sensation of fresh fruit, while pepper bursts and crisp apple that’s perfect on the rocks, neat, or mixed into a cocktail. “Great whiskey for the price,” said a five-star review. “Nice depth of flavour. A great all round back up to the more expensive amber liquid in the collection.”
A less-effusive review said: “As a 'cheap' blended scotch it isn't special enough to be a super-duper gift but it is surprisingly tasty. Don't buy it for someone you need to impress, buy it for yourself.”
Talisker 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This award-winning whisky is currently £30 down from £49.99, and it punches well above its price range for flavour and smoothness. Distilled with maritime traditions typical of coastal whiskies, Talisker is aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks before bottling. It has a rich, peaty flavour, a peppery aftertaste, and a warm, subtle smokiness. It bagged its fourth Double Gold on the bounce at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020 too, which is no mean feat. “One of the best you can get,” raved one review. “Peaty, flavoursome, an essential for any whisky shelf.”
Some connoisseurs haven’t quite had their standards met, however: “Over the years I've come to appreciate a range of tastes and styles, and one thing I've learned during that time is that good whisky is good whisky. Talisker 10 is by no means a bad one - it just doesn't quite hit the mark.”
Elsewhere, the Red Silkie Irish Whiskey for £24.95 at Wowcher is an absolute steal. You also can’t go wrong with a bottle of Jack, and right now you can grab a litre of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey at Asda for £23.
For the biggest range and the heftiest discounts, be sure to sure browse the selection at Amazon.
