SINGLE MALT WHISKIES

I don’t drink as much whisky around the house as you’d think these days, but there is no denying the appeal of a finely crafted, complex, delicious spirit to sip and savour quietly in the wee hours, or to share a dram or two with a like-minded enthusiast. This year, we saw some solid representation from Alberta distillers bringing their A-game, but also still seeing some Scottish producers showing that whisky making is definitely in the blood for the Scots. On this page – a lovely selection to explore. Tom Firth