Fancy a wee dram, but not sure which one? Here's a cribsheet on some of the best bottles today

The Balvenie Thirty

Rich, smooth and with distinct honeyed overtones, this mellow Scotch malt has spent over 30 years relaxing in European oak sherry and oak whisky casks

Glenfarclas 21

Produced at a family-run distillery, a full-bodied Speyside Scotch with hints of nutmeg, tropical fruit and almonds on the nose, and a pleasant smoky finish

Talkisker Single Malt

Talkisker is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and they're proud of their connection to the sea. Watch out for the 'lava of the cuillins' - a chilli pepper catch in your throat

Ancnoc 16 Year Old

Pronounced 'a-nock', this is a malt whisky that describes itself as having a mind of its own. Look forward to zesty fresh flavours, spice and a 'stick to your teeth' toffee

Redbreast 15 Year Old Whiskey

One of the few remaining 'pure pot still' Irish whiskeys, its fans say it tastes of sugar-coated fennel seeds, cinnamon and, um, children's cough medicine

Hibiki 12 Year Old

A Japanese blend partly matured in plum liqueur barrels and charcoal filtered through bamboo. Boasts an exotic nose, a smooth vanilla-rich taste and a generously long finish