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Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast Mother’s day falls at the end of March this year, so why not celebrate with a whisky? Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 30 March this year, and if you’re looking for inspiration for a dram-loving mum or mother figure, there are plenty of new releases and old favourites to consider. From island whisky and lighter Highland drams - plus something a bit different - here are our picks of some of the best whiskies to buy this Mother’s Day. This article contains affiliate links.
We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Tobermory 27 year old from The Hebridean series Tobermory Distillery has recently released the fifth and final expression in its exclusive and collectable annual Hebridean Series release. With only 2,857 bottles in circulation globally, the whisky encapsulates the colourful character and spirit of Mull, paying homage to its rugged island home.
It is now available to purchase globally. Expression 5, inspired by Duart Castle, is a 27-year-old sherried single malt, finished for 12 years in hand-selected González Byass sherry casks. Duart Castle is an iconic part of the Mull skyline, overlooking the Sound of Mull.
It represents the island’s centuries-old connection with the global seafaring community and is one of the last things travellers see as they depart the island. This rich sherried malt boasts signature Tobermory notes of pineapple and toffee caramel with the indulgence of marmalade, cinnamon spice, and the delicate sweetness of fig rolls, blackcurrant, brambles, and honey-roasted nuts. The Tobermory 27 year old is priced at £395 and you can buy a bottle here.
RyeLaw This whisky, which was distilled in 2017, is the result of years of meticulous planning by Inchdairnie distillery founder Ian Palmer. RyeLaw is the only whisky in the world made using rye and distilled in a Lomond Hill still. It's a single grain, Scotch whisky made with 53% malted rye and 47% malted barley, lovingly crafted by InchDairnie Distillery in Fife.
Carefully matured in new oak casks, RyeLaw is a result of traditional techniques blended with cutting edge technologies, creating a balanced whisky with decadent notes of crème caramel, vanilla sweetness, and gentle spice. RyeLaw is available for £109 online at the InchDairnie Distillery, with gifting tin, and a range of stockists including The Whisky Shop, Royal Mile Whiskies, Hedonism, The Whisky Exchange, Berry Bros & Rudd. Buy a bottle at a reduced price of £86 here Scotch Malt Whisky Society Higher Power and Full Throttle Coal Scuttle The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two Taiwanese whiskies that exemplify its mission to give whisky fans surprising flavour adventures, in the run up to the anniversary of their distilling, which happens to be Mother’s Day this year.
The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese whiskies, both from the same distillery, both distilled on 30 March 2018, and both matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. The two whiskies have everything in common - except their flavour profile. Higher Power is light and delicate, with notes of honey, citrus, and soft florals.
Full Throttle Coal Scuttle, in contrast, is boldly peated, bursting with smoky intensity, charred oak, and earthy richness. Both bottles are available for £79.50 each for SMWS members, with non-members able to join the Society to purchase.
Find out more about Full Throttle Coal Scuttle here , and Higher Power here. The Heart Cut 12 Nc’nean whisky The Heart Cut, the award-winning independent bottler, is launching its first Single Malt Scotch whisky in collaboration with Nc’nean, an independent, organic distillery from the West Coast of Scotland. Known for its dedication to showcasing unique, one-off single cask and small batch bottlings, this launch is not only The Heart Cut’s first Scotch, but the brand’s first launch in 2025 and the 12th in its curated portfolio.
Finished in a Madeira Wine cask, and with just 391 bottles coming from the cask, the resulting whisky is classic and refined, with a super juicy, fruity taste, a long finish, and a beautiful amber hue. Bottled at 54% ABV and only 391 bottles available, #12 from Nc’nean will be available to purchase on The Heart Cut's website and select retailers including Master of Malt. Priced at £62.
95 you can buy a bottle here. Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky This whisky has delicate balsamic vanilla notes from the American white oak, which compliment the full-bodied aroma, whilst rich caramel, dried dark fruits and spiced tonality from the European oak add to the depth of flavour. Produced in India’s oldest distillery, this super luxury premium whisky is distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
The malt matures for two-thirds of its life in handpicked American Bourbon Barrels and a third in European Oak Sherry Casks and is then non-chill-filtered. Priced at £56, you can buy a bottle here. Food Drink Recipes Producers Whisky Gin Craft Beer Vodka Rum Announcements Jobs Public Notices Must Read Buy a Photo Directory Reader Shop Conferences The Scotsman Archive.
