Isle of Harris Distillery, The Hearach, First Release, Batch 7, Island, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)

Eagerly awaited by whisky enthusiasts worldwide, this breathtakingly beautiful bottle doesn’t disappoint. Designed by top agency Stranger & Stranger, it is certain to be a shortlist contender for packaging-design awards alongside its sibling, Isle of Harris Gin. The taste of this is a delicate marriage of soft peat smoke and Outer Hebridean elegance. Some say it is reminiscent of the white clover abundant on Scotland’s west coast every summer. But for many, the honeycomb, ginger and gentle spice will be the flavour that has them coming back for more.

Sam Phillips, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2023)