GlenAllachie 12 Year Old named world’s best single malt 2025 – and it’s under £55

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One of the world’s best whiskies right now doesn’t cost hundreds of pounds. It’s not locked behind velvet ropes. It’s GlenAllachie 12 Year Old, it’s just been named World’s Best Single Malt 2025, and you can buy it online today for just £52.

This isn’t a typo. A dram that’s being talked about in the same breath as Macallan is still available at regular retail prices – but probably not for long. You can pick up a bottle for £52 from Loch Fyne Whiskies, or pre-order from Royal Mile Whiskies for even less - although we don’t know when they will have it in stock.

Hailing from Speyside – the spiritual home of Scottish single malts – GlenAllachie has quietly been building a reputation since legendary whisky-maker Billy Walker took over the distillery in 2017. The 12 Year Old is the distillery’s flagship bottle, and this latest win puts it centre stage.

Matured in a mix of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso and virgin oak, it’s rich, full-bodied and layered with dark fruit, spice and sherried depth. It’s bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and free from added colour – a proper enthusiast’s dram.

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Expect notes of treacle, heather honey, mocha and cinnamon, alongside orchard fruits, sticky raisins and a touch of nutmeg. One sip and you’ll understand why it beat out far more expensive rivals.

With this kind of profile and global applause, it’s honestly a surprise the price hasn’t already jumped. But right now, you can still buy GlenAllachie 12-Year-Old online from these trusted retailers:

 • Loch Fyne Whiskies – But it here for £52.00 UK delivery (£5.99 or free over £99), or free Click & Collect from shops in Inveraray and Edinburgh

 • Master of Malt – Available for £53.94 (delivery from £4.95, or free over £99)

 • Amazon UK – Not in its Spring Sale, but available at £54.99 (Prime eligible in some regions)

 • Royal Mile Whiskies – Pre-order only for £47.95 (2024 edition)

It’s rare for a World Whiskies Awards winner to remain this accessible. Stocks are already shifting – and let’s face it, a price rise feels inevitable.

For whisky fans who lean towards Macallan’s sherried styles, GlenAllachie 12 Year Old hits a similar sweet spot – but at a third of the price. And while Macallan has long been a luxury staple, GlenAllachie is bringing the same depth and drama without the premium markup.

Add to that the distillery’s hands-on approach to cask management and Billy Walker’s expert blending, and you’ve got something seriously special in your glass.

Let’s be honest: world-beating whisky at £52 is not going to stay a secret for long. Whether you’re stocking up for future gifting, filling your shelf with a modern classic, or just want to see what the fuss is about – now’s the time to buy.

Because once GlenAllachie becomes a household name (and at this rate, it will), this might just be the last time you see it under £60.