Hellyers Road’s oldest whisky to date — the American Oak 22 Year Old, limited to just 80 bottles, and recently claimed a World Whiskies Award. But how does it compare to the more accessible American Oak 12 Year Old? I tasted both side by side to find out.
Discover the Morris Family Durif Single Barrel, a rare Australian single malt aged in a single Durif wine cask from Rutherglen. This rich, decadent whisky captures the region’s bold character with layers of chocolate, biscuit, and dark fruit.
Named Best Australian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025, the Hellyers Road Peated 21 Year Old is a rare milestone release. This 52.5% cask strength whisky is limited to just 300 bottles. Complex, balanced, and subtly smoky, it showcases the heights Tasmanian whisky can achieve.
Explore Scotland’s unofficial whisky region – the Islands. Discover its diverse styles, rich maritime influence, and the distilleries that give each dram its distinctive character.
Explore Islay, Scotland’s “Whisky Island.” Discover its rugged history, distinctive smoky and briny, smoky flavour profile, that makes this small island one of the most influential whisky regions in the world.
Explore Campbeltown, once hailed as the “Whisky Capital of the World.” Discover its rise and fall, its three surviving distilleries, and the bold drams that keep its spirit alive today.
Explore Speyside, the heart of Scotch Whisky. Discover how its fertile lands, pure water, and long history of innovation created a distinctive fruit-forward style, and the distilleries bringing it to life today.
Explore the Highlands, Scotland’s largest whisky region. Discover its sub-regions, rich history, and the diverse flavour profiles that range from light and floral to bold and peated.
Explore the Lowlands, Scotland’s southernmost whisky region. Learn about its rich history, how it shaped the signature light and floral style, and the distilleries keeping this tradition alive today.
Whisky doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In this guide, I’ve rounded up five affordable whiskies for 2025 that deliver great flavour without breaking the bank. From reliable Scottish staples to new Australian releases, these drams prove you can sip quality on a budget.
