Winning 18 awards in the past 12 months, it is the supermarket’s most-awarded range of whiskies yet. Peter Morrell tastes one of the winners

Commemorate the life and work of the great Scottish writer and poet, Robert Burns, with Aldi’s award-winning whisky range this Burns Night on 25th January.

Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl

Having scooped up an impressive 18 awards in the past 12 months – making it the supermarket’s most-awarded whisky collection yet – shoppers looking for Aldi’s classic Scotch tipples this Burns Night needn’t look further, as the supermarket’s line-up of award-winning whiskies are available across stores nationwide:

Glen Marnoch Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£17.99, 70cl)

Boasting a rich nuttiness with smoky, sweet undertones, this multi-award-winning drop is one of only a few drinks to be awarded THREE STARS at this year’s Great Taste Awards – shoppers will be getting into the Scottish spirit with this one!

Glen Marnoch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£17.99, 70cl)

Another SILVER award-winning dram and a ONE STAR winner at The Great Taste Awards, this warming whisky is certain to be a shopper favourite this Burns Night. It offers subtle notes of dried fruits and cinnamon with a mellow but oaky long-lasting finish.

Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£17.99, 70cl)

Traditionally matured in hand-crafted white oak casks for at least three years, the expertly distilled whisky is also of GOLD standard according to judges of the International Spirits Challenge 2024 and won the highest possible rating and sat within the top 2% of highest scorers at this year’s Great Taste Awards.

Highland Black Scotch Whisky (£14.99, 70cl)

This award winner is created using a range of the finest Speyside and Highland Malt whiskies blended expertly together with the grain whisky from Girvan in the Lowlands of Scotland. Winning not only a BRONZE at the IWSC but also TWO STARS at The Great Taste Awards, this whisky is matured for a minimum of eight years, before being selected by a master blender to create the final, award-winning liquid.

Peter Morrell, Editor, comments ‘I have tasted Aldi’s Highland Black 8 year old Scotch Whisky and you really will get a bigger bang for your bucks. This blended Scotch has a complex nose, with fruity aromas mixed with hints of smoke. In the mouth it has a smooth feel created by its length of barrel aging. There are floral and fruity notes together with honey, vanilla, peat smoke and oak. This whisky is ideal for both the occasional drinker and the more enthusiastic imbiber.

‘This is a lovely whisky for sipping or as a base for whisky cocktails, and is incredible value for money without sacrificing quality.’

Aldi’s range of whiskies is available in stores nationwide now.