e.g. ARDBEG - 4 ace!

Against each distillery profile we have placed a taste rating of between 1 and 5 this is not a qualitative score, there's more information in our Browse & Buy section.

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(as 'colon'+rating, eg. ':3' - 1 for light, 5 for big / peaty)

1 - the most lightly flavoured and smooth; too delicate for some palates, perfect for many.

2 - maybe subtle hints of smoke or peat? Includes the softer Speyside malts. Glenfiddich fans at home here

3 - mid point, rich malts where there are bold elements influencing the overall taste. Glenlivet fits here.

4 - richer, fuller but not wholly overpowering.

5 - the big whiskies that so many love-and so many donât; an unguided missile unless you know they like Laphroaig or another Islay malt.

- ace! the great whiskies (in the opinion of LFW.CO.UK)