This little-known whisky blend is my Amazon Prime Day recommendation
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If you’re a fair-weather whisky fan like me, you’ll know that big sales like this week’s big Amazon Prime Day event can be a goldmine - or a minefield.
Get carried away and you’ll go overboard on too many ‘bargains’ that don't actually stand up to scrutiny - because the savings they claim aren’t actually that far off what you’ll see most of the time anyway, particularly for the bigger brands.
On the other hand, if you don’t take at least a cursory look you could miss out on a little gem, just like this beauty that I spotted lurking at the bottom of Amazon’s whisky deals.
The Woven Homemade is a blend crafted in Leith using a pairing of two Speyside single malt whiskies and grain sourced from Edinburgh’s North British Distillery, finished in two different types of sherry cask.
The result is easy-drinking enough, while having enough of an edge in the flavour profile to stand out from bigger and better-known branded blends.
Even better, it comes at 20% off the usual price, costing £35.99 - with free delivery for Prime members of course.
Woven Homemade blended Scotch whisky 46.4% ABV, 70cl Bottle. £35.99 - 20% saving.
Here are some other whisky selections to consider in the Amazon Prime event:
Johnnie Walker Green Label
If you’d rather stick to a familiar brand, you can’t go wrong with Johnnie Walker, and while I’d have loved it if the Blue Label was in the sale I’m more than happy to make do with the Green. It’s a go-to sipping whisky as the nights start to draw in, with an elegance that comes from the fruity Speyside notes balanced by some western smokiness and a vanilla woodiness borne of the 15-year maturation.
At 30% off it’s a bargain,
Johnnie Walker Green Label blended Scotch whisky, 43% ABV, 70cl, with gift box. £34.99 - 30% saving
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Of the single malts I’ve seen in the Big Deal sale, this Lagavulin stands out. For under sixty quid, you get a dram that is usually closer to £90 a bottle. Even if smoky Islays aren’t usually to your taste, I’d give this 16-year-old a try at this price.
Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV, £59.99, 28% off
Maker's Mark 46 Kentucky Bourbon Whisky
Everyone needs a bourbon in their drinks cabinet, and Makers Mark is a reliable friend in this regard, especially with this bold ‘46’ expression.
Maker's Mark 46 Kentucky Bourbon Whisky, 70cl, £32.70, 35% saving.
For something a little different the Bunnahabhain 12 year old Islay Single Malt Scotch is an excellent choice. Priced at just £37, the whisky is from Isaly but do not be fooled. This salty, sherry cask whisky is unpeated so replaces the traditional smokey flavour or Islay with salt, spice and even some fruit.