7 Bottles Every Whisky Newbie Needs To Try

1 minutePublished Jun 16 2025
7 Bottles Every Whisky Newbie Needs To Try

If you’re new to whisky, you’ve probably experienced that moment of standing in front of a whisky shelf, feeling completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of bottles, brands, and flavour profiles, we’ve all been there!

In our latest YouTube video, we’re here to help you navigate the world of whisky with ease. We’ve put together a list of whiskies that we believe are the perfect starting point for beginners. Whether you’re building your first collection, looking for something new to try, or just curious about whisky, we’ve got you covered. 

Whiskies discussed in this video: 

Arran 10 Year Old

Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Balvenie 12 Year Old

Aberlour 12 Year Old

Highland Park 12 Year Old 

Deanston Virgin Oak

Craigellachie 13 Year Old

About the Author
Kelly is one of Still Spirit's in-house whisky experts, regularly featuring on the Still Spirit YouTube channel and one of the earliest team members involved in the launch of Whisky Hammer (the online whisky auction). Kelly's experience started as Tour Manager at The Glenlivet distillery, followed by a number of years improving her knowledge of 1000s of bottles of old and rare whiskies catalogued at Whisky Hammer.
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