£40 and under

Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is a blended single malt (aka Vatted malt) containing Glenfiddich, Balvenie and mostly Kininvie. This whisky flies off the shelves all year round and it does so because of its excellent quality and very reasonable price. The whisky’s smoothness makes it an ideal dram for those new to whisky as well as whisky connoisseurs. Value for money there are few that can compete with this.

Big Peat

This Douglas Laing bottling is a blended single malt containing only Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and the closed Islay distillery Port Ellen. Big Peat is an award winning whisky picking up the Best Scotch Blended malt whisky in the Whisky Magazine awards. It’s the perfect dram for that cold winter night in front of the fire - ideal for fans of Islay whisky and exceptional value for money.

GlenDronach 12 year old Single Malt whisky

One of our top selling whiskies and with very good reason. Matured in a combination of the finest Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks this Highland whisky is irrestible to most people.

Arran 10 year old Single Malt Whisky

From the small but perfectly formed Arran distillery comes this elegant whisky with notes of cream soda, citrus, green apples and spice. Beautifully presented and very affordable, this is the perfect dram if you don't know what style of whisky the intended recipient likes.

Tullamore Dew

Tullamore Dew is a very light and subtle Irish whiskey. The nose is floral but delicate, the taste fruity and the finish slightly dry but with hints of fudge. A good bottle for fans of Irish whiskey or those who like their whisky light. Excellent price at £19.99

Balvenie 12 year old Double Wood

The Double Wood has had a double maturation - first in an American bourbon cask and then in sherry cask. The palate is of vanilla from the bourbon cask with fruity tones from the sherry cask. This is my favourite Balvenie.

Benromach Organic

The first organic single malt ever bottled, with the whole process being 100% organic from start to finish. Matured in virgin American oak casks, this whisky is a smooth and sweet dram with strong oak flavours. Something different and something of high quality, just what you want for that perfect present!!

Bruichladdich Sherry Classic

This is an example of the new Bruichladdich single malt, produced after the distillery re-opened in 2001. Matured in American bourbon and finished in sherry cask, this whisky is a multi vintage (so a selection of younger and older whiskies) with the sherry casks being handpicked by Jim McEwan.

£70 and under

Hibiki 12 year old

This Hibiki 12 year old is an excellent introduction to the world of Japanese whisky. It contains single malts ranging in age from 12 years to 30 years as well as some grain whisky. This whisky is a lesson in just how good blends can be.

St Georges Chapter 9

St Georges is the only English malt whisky distillery and this Chapter 9 expression is a peaty/smoky version of their whisky. This is a distillery not many will have tried since it only opened in 2006 and therefore only releasing whisky since 2009. This expression was bottled at 46% abv.

Scapa 16 Year old

One of the most attractively presented whiskies we have and also a great dram. Scapa is the second most northerly distillery in Scotland, being situated on Orkney. The whisky is unpeated, silky smooth and sweet with hints of honey and heather. A must try for whisky lovers.

Canto 6

The Canto range comes from Compass Box and each cask was finished in different new oaks, this particular expression being finished for the last 18 months of its maturation in French Sessile Oak barrels - the finest most expensive sessile oak you can buy for cooperage usage. Only 252 were ever bottled and this makes it a perfect present for collectors and drinker alike.

Springbank 15 year old Single Malt Whisky

We both love this whisky. Slightly briny and lightly peated in style, a malt in a class of it's own that is very much a product of it's environment. Medium to full bodied, with lots of character this is a dram that brings a smile to your face.

Lagavulin 1994 Distillers Edition

This distillers edition Lagavulin, like its predecessors, is bourbon cask matured with a Pedro Ximenez finish. This is a great example of Islay whisky, being rich in texture and flavour. A peated whisky and a great buy for fans of Islay.

Auchentoshan 18 Year old

Auchentoshan is the only distillery in Scotland that triple distils all of its whisky, and this gives the whisky a light and delicate taste. The 18 year old is floral with hints of ginger and a nutty finish with oak towards the end. A great lowland whisky at a very affordable price.

£100 and under

Balvenie 21 Year old Port Wood

Initially matured in American bourbon but finished in a Port wood cask. A full bodied whisky with a creamy but smooth taste and hints of honey and spices with a long nutty finish. A great Speyside malt.

North of Scotland 1974 35 Year old

Not a single malt but a single grain. This whisky shouldn’t be dismissed because of any preconceptions you may have about grain whiskies as this is a fabulous example of just how great they can be. If you want something different and of great quality then this is the whisky you’re after.

Ardbeg Supernova 2010 release

This release of Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever! The peat and salt flavours are strong with peppers, chocolate and chilli coming through. The finish is long and powerful. This limited edition bottle is a must for Islay drinkers and collectors.

Compass Box Double Single

Compass Box are boutique whisky makers who produce some fabulous and unique drams through the art of blending. Only using best quality, handpicked casks all of their whiskies are small batch production and their style is rich and smooth. This Double Single is a Cask Strength Blend of two whiskies - one a single malt (Glen Elgin) the other a single grain (Port Dundas) therefore a Double Single.

Dalmore 1995 Castle Leod Single Malt whisky

Dalmore is a Highland distillery and the whisky is rich and luscious in style. This beautifully presented Dalmore 1995 Castle Leod is the second in a series of limited edition special releases. Created by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Castle Leod, the historic seat of Clan Mackenzie for the last 500 years, it would make a very special present.

Whisky and Whisky related gifts - £10 to £30

20Cl Bottles of whisky

We have a great range of 20cl bottles perfect for the low budget present or that stocking filler. Our range varies in price and style so we’re sure there is something for all Scotch fans and in particular we’d recommend the Ardmore, Big Peat and St George’s Chapter 6.

Show them that quality really is better than quantity! Prices start at around £11.

Gift Packs

These gift packs give the person a chance to try several different whiskies without having to buy bottles that they may not be too keen on. A perfect present for those always open to new distilleries or those just getting into whisky. We have a good range, in particular the Benriach miniature packs are excellently presented.

Glencairn Whisky Glass

Great malts deserve a great glass and they don’t come better than this.

Used by us in store and for tastings so we know how good they are. An ideal small present and only £4.00!!

Whisky Books

There is more to the whisky world then how the whisky tastes; we stock books that allow you to know more about the distilleries and also books to help pick out future purchases. I’d highly recommend the Bottled History for whisky lovers and the whisky year book for both beginners and the more experienced. There is always more to learn and for prices starting at £9.99 there is no reason not to.