The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World

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16. if you like Mac 18, try Glenfarclas 25 Year Old

its less expensive and more complex (both are Speysides, my favourite region)

best 25yo scotch value on the market atm (or close if not the best)


Glenfarclas 25 Year Old

https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/glenfarclas+25+old+single+malt+scotch+whisky+speyside+scotland

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/2072/glenfarclas-25-year-old

An all-time classic, Glenfarclas 25yo is the epitome of long-aged sherried Speyside, gorgeously smooth and silkily-textured, with rich, generous flavours of fruitcake, hazelnuts, dried fruit and a hint of dark chocolate and coffee. A thoroughly delightful dram.




https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glenfarclas-25-year-old-whisky/



also a Highland whisky with a very complex profile


The GlenDronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glendronach/the-glendronach-21-year-old-parliament-whisky/

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/15308/glendronach-21-year-old-parliament-sherry-cask

https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/the+glendronach+21+year+old+-+parliament

A 21 year old Glendronach released in 2011, and aged in a mix of sherry casks (Oloroso and sweet Pedro Ximenez dessert sherry). The result is really very good indeed. Interestingly enough, this whisky has no political associations. It is, in fact, named "Parliament" after the collective term for a group of rooks - and there is a Parliament of Rooks living in the trees near GlenDronach...

Nose: Soft smoke and lemon juice, cedar wood, apple peel, toasty oak, soft earth, date and walnut cake and a hint of freshly made espresso.

Palate: Golden syrup, soft, juicy raisins, tangy oak notes, peach, cherry blossom, cocoa and honeydew melon.

Finish: Sherry tones lead the finish, with a hint of sulphur, chocolate, luscious fruit and pepper.