Whisky Miniatures
Miniature bottles of whisky are a great gift idea and are always gladly received, perhaps you are considering buying whisky miniatures as wedding favours or just as a whisky miniature gift? Here are some of the most popular and best selling miniature whiskies from the leading on-line retailers.
Cheap Whisky Miniatures
If you are researching to buy whisky miniatures, prices are for single miniatures and quantity discounts may be available.
Bell’s Scotch Whisky Miniatures
Probably the best known brand in the UK, Bells blended Scotch Whisky has a mellow taste which proves acceptable to most.
The Bell’s brand was established in 1825 by Arthur Bell when he started by selling whisky and tea from a small shop in Perth, Scotland. After almost 30 years of experience he discovered that blending a variety of whiskies produced a drink which was more acceptable to most people. Today, Bell’s is produced in the same way, by blending some of the finest malt and grain Scotch whiskies and matured in oak casks to give a distinctive rich but mellow flavour.
- The Drink Shop £1.80
- The Whisky Exchange £1.75
Famous Grouse
A premium blended whisky made from fine malts to create a smooth tasting whisky which appeals to many.
First created 1896 by Matthew Gloag and named after the iconic Scottish bird. The word ‘famous’ was added in 1905 when his blended Whisky had become much sought after.
2 years later the company moved to bigger premises in Perth in order to cope with demand. The company hasn’t looked back and by 2006 they had shipped 3 million cases of The Famous Grouse Whisky throughout the world.
- The Drink Shop £1.67
- The Whisky Exchange n/a
Wild Turkey
America’s premium Bourbon Whiskey, Wild Turkey is aged for 8 years in oak casks and has a distinctive rich taste with a hint of caramel, honey and brown sugar. Bourbon whiskies are produced under strict guidelines which result in their distinctive character.
Wild Turkey is produced in the Ripy family distillery on what is now famously known as Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The distillery has been producing whiskey since 1869.
In 1954 distillery executive Thomas McCarthy took a private supply of special Bourbon to the annual wild turkey hunt. The following year when asked for more of his ‘Wild Turkey ‘ bourbon he had the idea to create what is now a legendary brand.
- The Drink Shop £2.55
Jack Daniels Miniatures
America’s Tennessee whiskey has a strong distinctive flavour and is one of the world’s biggest brands. JD’s Old No.7 is perfect on its own or with your favourite mixer.
Produced at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee; using the original recipe perfected by Jack Daniel himself in 1866. Similar in taste and style to traditional bourbon, JD is filtered through maple charcoal and aged in old barrels which results in a stronger, more whiskey like character.
There are many legends relating to the use of the No7. One theory is that it represents the 7th recipe or trial batch although there is no official record to prove this.
- The Drink Shop £1.81
- The Whisky Exchange £1.75
Glenfiddich
A 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky with a complex taste and unique character.
The first mass market single malt whisky, Glenfiddich was established in 1876 by William Grant and was first produced commercially in 1887. The distillery, set in the heart of the Highlands is still owned and managed by the Grant Family.
Glenfiddich is one of the best selling malt whiskies and accounts for over 30% of single malt sales worldwide.
- The Drink Shop £2.89
- The Whisky Exchange £3.49
Teacher’s Highland Cream
Originated by William Teacher from his business, which he ran with his two sons, providing blended whiskies. Teacher, by this time, had gained many years experience, having started selling whisky from his wife’s grocery store in Glasgow in 1832 and progressing to open his first licensed ‘Dram Shop’ in 1856.
One particular blend became very popular and in 1863 Teacher’s Highland Cream was born.
In 1972 teacher’s achieved UK sales in excess of one million cases and in 1976 the company was sold to Allied Distillers.
Teacher’s is now a major best seller here in the UK and around the world.
- The Drink Shop £1.70
Jameson Irish Whiskey Miniatures
Established in Dublin, Ireland in 1780 by John Jameson and now produced in Cork, Jameson’s Irish Whiskey is renowned for it’s unique pallet and smooth flavour.
The company is now owned by Pernod Ricard but the traditional ethos still holds true that Jameson only use their own ingredients and stick to the single distillery method although the single malt is slightly different to other distillers as the whiskey is produced by combining both malted and unmalted barley which gives Jameson’s its unique taste.
- The Drink Shop £2.02
- The Whisky Exchange n/a
Johnnie Walker Black Label
A unique blend of around 40 different 12 year old whiskies Black Label is a premium, ward winning whisky brand.
The famous Johnnie Walker brand is named after John Walker who started selling whisky in his Ayshire grocers shop. However, it wasn’t until after his death in 1857 that Walker’s brand of blended whisky became popular.
The iconic square bottle was introduced in 1870 and the design has remained to this day. And, although now part of the Diageo empire, Johnnie Walker whisky is still blended in Kilmarnock and is exported all over the world.
- The Drink Shop £2.95
- The Whisky Exchange n/a
Glenlivet
A single malt Scotch, aged in oak casks for a minimum of 12 years, Glenlivet has a mellow, rounded flavour and light colour. Founded in 1824, the distillery in Moray, Scotland has operated almost continuously ever since.
Now owned by Pernod Ricard the distillery produces enough whisky to fill 6 million bottles of malt whisky each year. Although mainly sold as a single malt Scotch, Glenlivet is also used in the production of other brands including Chivas Regal and Royal Salute blended whisky brands.
- The Drink Shop full sizes only
- The Whiskey Exchange n/a
Laphroaig
A connoisseur’s 10 year old malt whisky, from the Isle of Islay, renowned for it’s full flavoured peaty, smoky character. The famous distillery on the Isle of Islay was established in the 1820’s by the Johnson brothers, Donald and Alex. Donald Johnson is perhaps best known for the way in which he met his death in 1847, by falling into a vat of whiskey!
In 1994 Laphroaig was awarded the Royal Warrant of the Prince of Wales and their 15 year old malt is reputed to be the Prince’s favourite tipple.
- The Drink Shop full sizes only
Chivas Regal
Renowned for its smooth taste, Chivas Regal is a blend of the finest single malt and grain whiskies with a distinctive taste and consistent flavour. Originally created by Chivas Brothers of Aberdeen in 1909, Chivas Regal was developed especially to appeal to the North American market and quickly became popular. During the era of prohibition the whisky was often smuggled into the US in order to fulfil the demand and has been a big seller in the US ever since.
In 2001 the company was acquired by Pernod Ricard and is now a major international brand although it is still produced at the Strathisla distillery in Speyside.
- The Drink Shop £3.42
Glayva Whisky Liqueur Miniature
A popular whisky liqueur with a deep gold colour and sweet taste, made with a blend of with the finest aged Scotch whiskies, honey, citrus fruits, heather , almonds and herbs.
Glayva is produced by famous whisky brand Whyte & Mackay.
- The Drink Shop full sizes only