Regardless of whether you're a weathered whisky enthusiast or just looking to expand your palate, 2024 is proving to be an exciting year for the world of whisky.

From traditional single malts to trendy innovators - there's a diverse range of options to explore.

Here are our top picks for whiskies worth trying this year.

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Lagavulin 16 Year Old

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Deep amber gold in colour, the Lagavulin 16 Years is a full, rich-bodied single malt scotch. On the palate, the whisky has flavors of peat smoke with a gentle but strong sweetness followed by sea and salt with a dash of wood.

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

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Created in partnership with music legend Bob Dylan, Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon is aged for at least six years in American oak barrels. The result is smooth and lasting with notes of vanilla and baked bread layered over a bed of toasted oak. 

Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

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A nine-year-old high-rye bourbon from Knob Creek, relaunched in 2021 with a brand new presentation and the return of the age statement. Aromas of toasted nuts, sweet cereals, and oak spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of ripe fruit on the palate. 

Nikka From the Barrel Japanese Whisky

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The award-winning Nikka Whisky From The Barrel blend is absolutely full of flavor. Full-bodied and punchy, there is plenty of winter spice and toffee, a little caramel and vanilla, and a good mouthful of fruit. 

The Sassenach Blended Scotch

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The Sassenach is the first whisky launched by Sam Heughan (of sci-fi TV show Outlander). Expect waves of butterscotch, fresh citrus, and warming spices from this tasty blended Scotch whisky. 

WhistlePig 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey

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A high Rye whiskey with a bold, spice-forward profile that offers new layers of flavor with every year of age. Sweet, with hints of caramel and vanilla, followed by rye spice and mint. 

Maker's Mark 46

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A step up from the original Makers Mark. Creamy and soft, before exploding with spiciness which concentrates on the tip of the tongue. Nutmeg, mulled wine spices, allspice, cinnamon. 

Loch Lomond 18 Year Old

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Aged for 18 years and filled with notes of baked apple, grapefruit, honeysuckle, and gooseberries. The finish brings gentle wisps of smoke and hints of rich oak. 

Final Thoughts

We've carefully chosen these whiskies to offer a range of flavours - there's something for every palate.

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