8 Best Single Malt Brands To Sip On To Welcome 2025

1. Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old

[{"selector":"#anim-c476bdb0-f044-4206-b409-2fa7478d7d5c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6f83a7dc-aaca-4511-85e1-febfe7d90072","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Known as the “World’s Most Awarded Single Malt,” Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old exudes luxury.

2. Macallan Sherry Oak 12-Year-Old

[{"selector":"#anim-8908b8d5-ba0d-4e8f-a974-eb1922f11420","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b1269833-2ef8-47e7-a6b4-2feecdf8fc19","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash For those who appreciate a sweeter malt, this Macallan variant is aged in sherry-seasoned oak casks.

3. Lagavulin 16-Year-Old

[{"selector":"#anim-a5c1218b-9c58-4ab1-82bc-b6eb9e2b52a0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60e5b75c-8e70-4861-874c-63793dc7e96d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Smoky and robust, Lagavulin 16 is an Islay classic, ideal for those who enjoy bold flavours.

4. Yamazaki 12-Year-Old

[{"selector":"#anim-fe2e05f3-2737-42a3-8b4f-0f5122d86193","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4ce5657c-7ebe-49d0-a4ef-26b6c7271ec0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 372.98468%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Japan’s iconic Yamazaki single malt brings an exotic touch to New Year celebrations.

5. Indri-Trini

[{"selector":"#anim-3a0df20a-4534-4c87-a7d6-631f9ed0f0f2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d4e73695-ad1d-4ad7-a47d-cbd61cca561f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Supplied Crafted in the foothills of the Himalayas, Indri-Trini is a triple-cask single malt aged in bourbon, wine, and sherry casks.

6. Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14-Year-Old

[{"selector":"#anim-8d396905-5fbe-4eb7-8e22-20b960c1493a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1c07fc96-8925-4cef-b606-e27ce4100399","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 384.44468%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Aged in rum barrels, this single malt offers a unique tropical twist.

7. Glenmorangie Signet

[{"selector":"#anim-50c34841-82e4-445f-9a44-df79513f1614","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dac56aba-0c96-4509-99ab-02ea5dcb6082","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash For a truly indulgent experience, Glenmorangie Signet combines rare ingredients with deep aging.

8. Amrut Fusion

[{"selector":"#anim-9b818862-39eb-48c9-9aa3-129b5588c618","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6c91011c-8e0a-464c-bf29-cca29a551eb0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 384.44468%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Celebrate with an Indian single malt that’s made waves globally. Credits: Supplied

[{"selector":"#anim-07a36207-a255-4320-b0db-cb5addc6c147","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-604de5a3-24e8-4697-8f03-01958930a157","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 550.44477%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Add a touch of flair to your 2025 celebrations!