Annual Awards · 2017

Best Whiskies of 2017

Our annual awards for the best whiskies released in 2017, sorted by budget tier. An independent selection — no advertising, no sponsorship.

Best under 60€

#1

Caol Ila 2005

Gordon & MacPhail · 12yo · 54%

#2

Laphroaig 2011

Creative Whisky Company · 6yo · 58.7%

#3

Bunnahabhain 2005

Distillery bottling · 12yo · 52.4%

Best 60€ – 100€

#1

Glenlivet 2007

Signatory Vintage · 10yo · 66.6%

#2

Bruichladdich Br7

Elixir Distillers · 16yo · 60.4%

#3

Kilkerran 2004

Cadenhead · 13yo · 54%

Best 100€ – 150€

#1

Glenturret 1988

Signatory Vintage · 28yo · 53.2%

#2

Port Charlotte 2002

Malts of Scotland · 15yo · 61.9%

#3

Glenfarclas 2000

Distillery bottling · 60.1%

Best 150€ – 200€

#1

Glendronach 1993 Single Cask

Distillery bottling · 24yo · 60.4%

#2

Port Charlotte 2001

Blackadder · 15yo · 58.6%

#3

Glenfarclas 2001

Distillery bottling · 57.9%

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