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The Best 18 Year Old Whiskies (And Why They're Worth the Wait!)

1 minutePublished Mar 19 2025
Written by Kelly Bews - Whisky Expert
Written by Kelly Bews - Whisky Expert
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When it comes to whisky, age is more than just a number — it’s a reflection of patience, craftsmanship, and the magic that happens inside the cask. And for many whisky lovers, 18 years is that sweet spot where bold flavours and smooth complexity meet.

In our latest video, we count down some of the finest 18-year-old whiskies that deserve a spot on your shelf. Whether you prefer something rich and sherried or lean towards peaty, smoky expressions, there’s a dram in this lineup for every palate.

The whiskies discussed in the video are: 

Jura - 18 Year Old (Red Wine Cask Finish)

Talisker - 18 Year Old

Glenrothes - 18 Year Old

Dalmore - 18 Year Old

Yamazaki - 18 Year Old 

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Kelly is one of Still Spirit's in-house whisky experts, regularly featuring on the Still Spirit YouTube channel and one of the earliest team members involved in the launch of Whisky Hammer (the online whisky auction). Kelly's experience started as Tour Manager at The Glenlivet distillery, followed by a number of years improving her knowledge of 1000s of bottles of old and rare whiskies catalogued at Whisky Hammer.

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