Whisky of the Year 2012

[Onefortheditch]

What is the best whisky you have had in 2012? For me it’s Benromach Hermitage Wood Finish and it only costs around £30. When I bought it at the distillery, I was told the wine taste was not very noticeable – but I think it is. It is delicious, I hope to get more.

[Ganga]

Most of the whiskies that I have tried were available in prior years. There were some really terrific ones in there. I would have to really think about what is new to the market over the last year. I did like the Benriach 20 I got in July.

[dramtastic]

Well I couldn't pick just one so here's a few,

The Hakushu Single Malt Sherry Cask #9O 50021 1989 TWE 62%
Yamazaki 1984 43%
Nikka Taketsuru 35YO 43%
Yoichi Single Cask 1988 23% #100129 Warehouse 15 61%
Mars Komagatake Single Cask Vintage 1989 23YO 63.5% Cognac Limousin Cask #1060
Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Port Pipe 2009 3YO

[Ganga]

Ok, given it some thought. I'll go with the Balvenie Tun 1401 batch 6