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10 Best Whiskies for Beginners

From Bourbon to Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky and Single Malt Whisky.

Whisky should not feel like a spirit for the experienced drinkers. Novice drinkers think of whisky as a harsh, barrel aged, high alcohol spirit. But different whisky present amazing aromas and flavours that can please the senses.

Picking the right bottle can be tricky as you might have had a bad experience with a particular Bourbon but that doesn’t mean all Bourbons are harsh.

Start with these recommendations to build your knowledge and experience different style of whiskies to see which suits your palate the most.

Do not let someone else tell you which is the best whisky for you. Experiment and learn with your own senses of smell and taste.

We have put together a list of 10 Interesting Premium Whiskies that should give you broad knowledge of different Whisky from around the world.

We recommend using an inexpensive Glencairn Glass at the least on this journey. It is the perfect glass for nosing your interesting whiskies but also its shape contours palm of your hand which allows natural heat of your body to warm the whisky in glass. We would recommend not putting ice in your whisky as it inhibits the natural flavours and smells. A whisky warmed by your body’s will be a lot more tolerable when you sip it neat. As you gain more experience you can graduate towards a more specialized glass like Denver and Liely Whisky Glass.

Here is a list of 10 Interesting Whisky we recommend from around the world in no particular order.

    • Laphroaig Select 700ml
      Laphroaig Select 700ml
      Original price $69.00 - Original price $69.00
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      Laphroaig Select 700ml

      The Select is the latest addition to the famous Islay distillery of Laphroaig's core range. Laphroaig is well known for its very peaty and smoky st...

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      Original price $69.00 - Original price $69.00
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    • Tomatin Legacy Single Malt Whisky 700ml
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      Original price $59.00 - Original price $59.00
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      Tomatin Legacy Single Malt Whisky 700ml

      Country: Scotch Whisky Region: Highland Whisky Alcohol: 43.0% Volume: 700ml When Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897, the isolated and idyl...

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      Original price $59.00 - Original price $59.00
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    • Glenlivet Captain's Reserve Single Malt Whisky 700ml
      Original price $95.00 - Original price $95.00
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      Glenlivet Captain's Reserve Single Malt Whisky 700ml

      An intriguing release from The Glenlivet, been finished in ex-Cognac casks for a ‘raisin-rich’ intensity, along with citrus notes and a creamy smoo...

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      Original price $95.00 - Original price $95.00
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    • Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey 700ml
      Original price $72.00 - Original price $72.00
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      Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey 700ml

      Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of ...

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    • Thomson Two Tone New Zealand Whisky 700ml
      Thomson Two Tone New Zealand Whisky 700ml
      Original price $84.00 - Original price $84.00
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      Thomson Two Tone New Zealand Whisky 700ml

      Silver New Zealand Whisky Awards 2018Silver Outstanding medal winner IWSC UK 2017Gold Medal winner San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2016 Two ...

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      Original price $84.00 - Original price $84.00
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    • Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky 700ml
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      Original price $75.00 - Original price $75.00
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      Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky 700ml

      Toki is a blended whisky from Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. This is a round and sweet blend with a refreshing citrus c...

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    • Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey 700ml
      Original price $72.00 - Original price $72.00
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      Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey 700ml

      Alcohol content :  40 % "Twice charred for a good measure. Black Barrel is a triple distilled blend of rich pot still and grain whiskey that is mat...

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    • Teeling Small Batch Whiskey 700ml
      Teeling Small Batch Whiskey 700ml
      Original price $66.00 - Original price $66.00
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      Teeling Small Batch Whiskey 700ml

      Teeling Small Batch Whiskey + Teeling T Shirt Combo Combo includes: 1 x Teeling Small Batch 700ml & 1 x Teeling T Shirt At checkout in comment...

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      Original price $66.00 - Original price $66.00
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    • Glenrothes 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
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      Original price $84.00 - Original price $84.00
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      Glenrothes 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

      Region: Speyside Strength: 40% Volume: 700ml Part of the new Soleo collection from The Glenrothes disitllery in Speyside, this 10 year old is...

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      Original price $84.00 - Original price $84.00
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    • Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky
      Original price $69.00 - Original price $69.00
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      Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky

      Discover new flavours with Chivas Extra 13 Oloroso Sherry Cask. Selectively ageing* classic Chivas whisky for 13 years in Oloroso sherry casks res...

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      Original price $69.00 - Original price $69.00
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