10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025
Here’s our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025.
This is a selection of whiskies that are setting the standards, turning heads, and redefining the whisky scene for 2025.
We’ve got experimental mash bills. Far-flung distilleries. Interesting production processes. East-meets-West blends. Every whisky in this list tells a story and demonstrates how the whisky world is evolving.
Whether you’re here for the taste, the craftsmanship, or even the eye-catching bottles, there’s something on this list to pique your interest. Ready to dive in? Let’s take a look.
Teaninich 10 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich often flies under the radar, but this Highland distillery is quietly turning heads thanks to its unusual production techniques. For example, it uses a mash filter instead of a mash tun for crystal-clear wort. As well as getting a little geekier, details like this are more and more appreciated. We bottled this 10-year-old single cask ourselves and are mighty proud to have done so. It shows off orchard fruits and delicate spices with a waxy texture.
Ten-second tasting note: Crisp green apple, lemon zest, and a subtle gingery warmth.
Bluegrass 5 Year Old Rye Whisky
The wider whisky renaissance is embracing grain and how important it is. It’s not all about the casks these days, baby. Rye is leading the charge and Bluegrass is showcasing it in all its glory with a bold mash bill of 95% rye. This grain-forward approach creates a rich, spicy character with a hint of toasted oak and demonstrates that in well-made rye whiskey, America has a signature sipping style to rival single malt.
Ten-second tasting note: Clove-studded orange, vanilla bean, and a whiff of toasted bread.
JJ Corry The Heart Cut 11
Irish whiskey’s comeback is unstoppable, and JJ Corry is at the forefront of this charge. As it celebrates a decade, the Louise McGuane-led brand demonstrates the Irish art of whiskey bonding has a bright future, while Georgie Bell-led bottler The Heart Cut shows there’s still room for innovation in independent bottling.
Ten-second tasting note: Juicy pear, dried mango, and a pop of white pepper.
Douglas Laing India & Scotland Double Barrel
A whisky collab you wouldn’t have even imagined not too long ago. This Douglas Laing blend marries bright, citrusy, oaken single malt from India with richly peated Scotch single malt. It’s a meeting of minds and malts that not only shows the size of the whisky globe, but how connected it all is too.
Ten-second tasting note: Sweet vanilla, warming spices, and a whisper of coconut.
Bivrost Yggdrasil 2024
Whisky from corners of the world mostly unexplored by the wider public will continue to fascinate in 2025 and it doesn’t get more intriguing than the Arctic Circle. There Bivrost, the world’s northernmost distillery is pushing boundaries with its lightly peated whisky made under the northern lights from Nordic malted barley and glacial meltwater and aged in a Viking longhouse. Yggdrasil offers a fascinating glimpse into whisky from uncharted territory.
Ten-second tasting note: Honeycomb, dried apricot, and a breath of coastal air.
Benromach Contrasts Organic 2015
Benromach proves you don’t need flashy marketing to make waves. This organic-certified gem is all about sustainable production and small-batch charm, delivering a satisfying dram with a conscience.
Ten-second tasting note: Creamy toffee, roasted nuts, and a touch of oak char.
Glasgow 1770 Original Cask Strength
Getting more geeky about whisky also means digging into the nuances of cask types. While people usually think of that meaning more exotic previous fills in the barrel, toasting and charring also have a significant effect on the final product. If you want to know how heavily charred casks impact a cask-strength Scotch whisky, the Glasgow Distillery has a single malt for you. This whisky balances smoke, spice, and sweetness beautifully.
Ten-second tasting note: Charred oak, caramelised banana, and a lick of black pepper.
Wire Works Rum Cask Finish
English whisky has well and truly arrived by 2025 and White Peak Distillery is making it count. Using its brewing roots and ageing this single malt in rum casks that aged its own rum bottling, this full-circle dram is a testament to craft in the truest sense of the word.
Ten-second tasting note: Tropical fruit, molasses, and a touch of dark chocolate.
Invergordon 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Single grain whisky will get more appreciation from people looking for new flavours and bargain prices. Rich and approachable, it’s perfect for curious whisky drinkers exploring beyond single malts.
Ten-second tasting note: Vanilla fudge, coconut cream, and a gentle nutty edge.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Snake
The Year of the Snake edition wraps the legendary Johnnie Walker Blue Label in stunning, limited-edition artwork inspired by the Chinese Zodiac. It’s a perfect example of how whisky branding embraces its artistic side and tries to appeal to collectors and casual drinkers alike. Whisky as a global drink? This bottle says it loud and clear.
Ten-second tasting note: Silky smooth, with whispers of dried fruit, smoky embers, and elegant spice.
There you have it – our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025. A little snapshot of the whisky world in 2025. Whether you’re exploring the whisky world or just like seeing what’s trendy, these bottles have you covered.
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