Clan Denny Speyside, 46%

If big smoke and peat don’t float your boat and you’d rather metaphorically skip through a summer orchard while drinking whisky, then the Speyside version of Clan Denny is the full fruit bowl. The mixing of malts means that sherry and bourbon Speysiders get a say, so it’s the complete package, and there’s lots going on. Ultimately, though, it’s not quite as focused as the Islay. Damn close call, though.€36