The entry level BenRiach bottling with no age statement, named for the distillery's location in Elgin in Moray at the heart of Speyside. A fresh, youthful whisky with a distinct countryside note.

Nose: Fresh. Cut hay, acacia honey. Damp earth, spicy.

Palate: Rounded smoothness. Marmalade. Gentle smoke, earthy peat somewhere in the substrata.

Finish: Peppery oak develops

Country : Scotland, Speyside

Distillery : Benriach

Alcohol by volume : 40%

www.benriachdistillery.com

Glenglassaugh Evolution is created by maturing the whisky in a unique combination of the finest hand-picked ex-Tennessee first-fill whiskey barrels. This expression shows great depth of character and finesse, a harmonious combination of whisky and oak. Bottled at 50%, natural colour and non chill filtered, Evolution represents the heart of Glenglassaugh’s distinctive personality, and indeed the landscape in which it is set.

Colour: Crisp harvest gold.

Nose: A luscious syrupy combination of sweet barley, delicate pineapple and waves of soft buttery vanilla. Deeper oak spices and caramelised pear develop and warm the nose.

Palate: Robust, white peppery oak floods through crisp green apple and freshly cracked barley. A gentle salted caramel emerges alongside hints of ripe banana and fruit salad syrup.

Finish: A vibrant combination of classic oak spices and delicate soft fruits surrounded by fragrant waves of vanilla pod

Country : Scotland,

Distillery : Glenglassaugh

Alcohol by volume : 50%

www.glenglassaugh.com

You may have guessed it already from this expression's name, but the Isle of Jura Seven Wood is made with whisky drawn from seven different types of cask. These include casks made with American white oak, limousin, tronçais, allier, vosges, bertranges and jupilles. Intriguing stuff, this.

Tasting Notes :

Nose: Nutmeg, strawberry jam on toast, Brazil nuts.

Palate: Lemon peel, sawdust, apricot and cooked peach.

Finish: Heavy vanilla. A hint of smoke develops.

Country : Scotland, Islay

Distillery : Jura

Alcohol by volume : 42%

www.jurawhisky.com