Aldi's most acclaimed, award-winning whisky is the Glen Marnoch Highland Single Scotch Whisky (£18.49), frequently honored with gold medals at the International Spirits Challenge for its quality. Other top-rated, budget-friendly contenders often recognized include the smoky Glen Marnoch Islay Single Malt and Highland Black 8-Year-Old Scotch Whisky.
Aldi's own-label Glen Marnoch Islay Single Malt Whisky has taken home a top accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2024. Scoring the highest star rating - 3- Stars, when it put to the test in the world's biggest food and drink awards, the Glen Marnoch Whisky beat a host of pricier competitors within its category.
ALDI's exclusive Highland Scotch Whisky range (from $36.99) was put to the ultimate test by over 300 spirit enthusiasts, winning a remarkable Platinum medal and two Gold medals. Experts assessed more than 1,300 spirits across various categories, meticulously judging them based on aroma, taste, and finish.
While Queen Elizabeth herself was more of a gin drinker, The Famous Grouse was one of her favourites, with it receiving a royal warrant from her in 1984. While the Queen might have enjoyed a dram, it was Princess Margaret who really loved this blended whisky.
Ben Bracken Islay Single Malt has 40% ABV and has been aged for 3 years. It won Silver in 2020 at the International Spirits Challenge and Gold in 2020 at The Scotch Whisky Masters - The Spirits Business.
Opened Whisky has a shelf life of between six months and two years. What happens in the bottle during that time? First alcohol evaporates and the taste of the Whisky becomes smoother. Furthermore, the air in the bottle contains active gases that slowly react with the flavour substances of the Whisky.
Distillers, whiskey experts, and bartenders have been advising whiskey consumers for decades to add a bit of water to their whiskey, whether by a splash or by an ice cube. The reason behind this advice is that distillers claim a touch of water allows the flavors to open and improves the taste.
From celebrated brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, The Macallan, Johnnie Walker, & Jameson, discover the exceptional quality of our luxury whisky range.
We'd recommend Jameson Irish Whiskey, especially for beginners looking to get to grips with drinking whiskey straight. Jameson Irish Whiskey is known for its smooth finish, thanks to the triple distilling method we use, so it's a great go-to for those just getting started or those who know and enjoy their whiskey.
The Aldi 2p rule is a policy at the supermarket, which is designed to keep it ahead of the retail pay curve. This was seen at the beginning of September 2025, when the pay for UK store assistants went up to £13.02 an hour, when it was originally expected to be £13.
