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Scotland's 'top seven' whiskies for July 2025 including limited edition drams
The best Scottish drams of the month have been named.
Scotland's top whiskies for July have been named. Bottles from distilleries such as Glenmorangie and Laphroaig are featured on the roundup.
When it comes to purchasing whisky, it can be difficult to know where to start. Unless you are a seasoned expert, it is easy to overspend if you are not sure what the right whisky is for you.
Retailer Master of Malt has shared its list of the top 10 whiskies of July 2025. The Daily Record has rounded up all of the Scottish whiskies featured on the list.
Read on for the top seven Scottish whiskies for July 2025, according to the experts. The full list of the top whiskies around the world this month can be found on the Master of Malt website.
1. Kinglassie Raw
This limited-edition peated single malt is among the first releases from the InchDairnie distillery in Fife. Matured in bourbon barrels for eight years, it features scents of heather and caramelised banana and tasting notes of black pepper, smoked bacon, and salted toffee.
The Kinglassie Raw Whisky is available to buy for £78.95 from Master of Malt. Elsewhere, it can be purchased for the same price from The Whisky Exchange.
2. Old Perth Manzanilla Limited Edition
The Old Perth Manzanilla Limited Edition is another limited-edition, this one being a blended malt whisky matured in manzanilla sherry casks. There are notes of buttery almond croissants on the nose, while tasting notes include amaretti biscuits and candied almonds.
At the moment, the whisky can be bought from Master of Malt for a price of £58.95. It is also stocked by The Whisky Exchange, for £58.95 as well.
3. Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo
This is the fourth release as part of Glenmorangie's 'Tale of' series, and is unique for being partially aged in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Among the notes are sandalwood, incense, dried cherries on the nose and citrus, marzipan, and fennel on the palate.
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo is currently in stock at Master of Malt for £66. Buyers can also find the whisky for sale on The Whisky Exchange for £73.95.
4. Secret Wigtownshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Elevenses
The Secret Wigtownshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Elevenses comes from Edinburgh-based cask broker and independent bottler Keeble Cask Company. Distilled in 2018 and matured for six years, nose notes include pancakes and lemon peel and tasting notes include lemon sherbet and fruit sorbet.
The Secret Wigtownshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Elevenses can usually be purchased from Master of Malt for £49.95, though it is currently out of stock. Elsewhere, it can be picked up from Royal Mile Whiskies for a price of £48.95.
5. Laphroaig Elements 3.0
The newest release in Laphroaig's Elements series, this one-of-a-kind whisky was distilled under fire before being fully matured in American oak bourbon casks. Unsurprisingly, it features an intense smoky and peaty character—as well as notes of cocoa beans and tangy fruit.
At the moment, Master of Malt is selling Laphroaig Elements 3.0 at a price of £169.95. The whisky can also be purchased from The Whisky Shop for £170.
6. Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
This whisky comes from the Dailuaine Distillery in Charlestown-of-Aberlour, and was bottled for the exclusive Master of Malt collection. There are notes of apple pastries, shortbread, and vanilla on the nose, giving way to a palate of banoffee, candied mango, and overripe fruit.
The Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2008 Single Cask is available to purchase for £69.95 from Master of Malt.
7. Glencadam 10 Year Old
Finally, the Glencadam 10 Year Old is a multi-award-winning whisky aged exclusively in American oak bourbon barrels. Neither coloured nor chill-filtered, its notes include wood and vanilla on the nose and tart fruits and cut hay on the palate.
Those interested in a bottle of Glencadam 10 Year Old can find it for a price of £39.90 on Master of Malt. Elsewhere, Glencadam 10 Year Old is sold by The Whisky Exchange for £44.75.
