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Whisky to some people is old hat. A stuffy category of drink with a conservative attitude that is consumed by one kind of person. It\u2019s a gross simplification, of course, as whisky is really a wide and varied world with all kinds of personalities and perspectives. Naturally, this leads to the creation of some truly interesting, unusual products.<\/span><\/p>\n

The weird and wonderful, you might say. Whiskies that are celebrated for their distinct characteristics, making them a must-try for any adventurous whisky enthusiast or a newbie who wants to try something unexpected. Here\u2019s a starter for ten for you, lovely reader. Enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our top 10 seriously weird and wonderful whiskies<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. <\/b>Seaweed & Maple Syrup & Butterscotch & Christmas Cake Whisky<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

This ampersanded creation is the result of a collision between several expressions in the &Whisky catalogue, with the final blend comprised of malt whisky from Islay and Speyside, grain whisky, and Canadian corn whisky.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Abasolo

The superb Abasolo Mexican Corn Whisky<\/p><\/div>\n

2. <\/b>Abasolo Whisky<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

All the way from Mexico comes Abasolo. What makes this whisky interesting is that it\u2019s made using 100% Mexican Cacahuazintle corn, a portion of which goes through nixtamalization, an ancient cooking technique. You can <\/span>read more about the story behind Abasolo<\/span><\/a> here but suffice to say, you\u2019ve never tried a whisky like this before.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Whisky<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

A fascinating one from Ardbeg, Heavy Vapours was distilled without using Ardbeg\u2019s purifier, which processes the whisky\u2019s heavier elements and elevates a floral fruitiness that balances the spirit’s powerful peat. That\u2019s absent here and it resulted in a truly individual and divisive expression which you have to taste for yourself to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/b>Mackmyra Svensk R\u00f6k<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Swedish single malt maker Mackmyra doesn\u2019t do anything typically, with its vertical distillery and a range of expressions crafted in odd but awesome ways. Svensk R\u00f6k, for example, was made with locally grown barley and juniper-smoked malt, giving the spirit a distinctive blend of smoky and herbal notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The

Octomore releases are always terrific news for peated whisky fans<\/p><\/div>\n

5. <\/b>Octomore<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Known as the world’s peatiest whisky, Octomore\u2019s single malts are made at the Bruichladdich Distillery which ramps up the intense smoky flavours by ensuring the whisky boasts the highest PPM (parts per million) of phenols of any around. To the brand\u2019s credit, the spirit retains a fruity, creamy element too making it more balanced than simply a boisterous bonfire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. <\/b>High West Campfire Whiskey<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Ever had a blend of bourbon, rye, and peated Scotch whisky? That\u2019s what High West made with Campfire, a whisky that possesses an array of sweet, spicy, and smoky elements in an unconventional mix.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. <\/b>Westland Garryana<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Westland is another distillery that does things its own way, like its range of American single malts aged in \u2018Garry oak\u2019 barrels, a rare species of oak from the Pacific Northwest. The Garryana series always throws up intriguing spirits, like the 6th edition, which also included whisky aged in second-fill Pedro Xim\u00e9nez butts, Calvados casks, and barrels that previously held American grape and apple brandies.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Glenmorangie

The remarkable Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest<\/p><\/div>\n

8. <\/b>Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Ever experimental,\u00a0 Glenmorangie\u2019s director of whisky creation Dr Bill Lumsden made this single malt with barley kilned with botanicals. This used to be a common practice and Glenmorangie revived it here with juniper berries, birch bark, and heather flowers, as well as a little peat used.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. <\/b>Hakushu Distiller\u2019s Reserve\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Another whisky you really need to taste for yourself to truly appreciate. In fact, I\u2019d rather you sampled it without reading about it and knowing what to expect first, so singular is the profile of Hakushu. The Japanese single malt from the forests of Mount Kaikomagatake has this unique fresh, herbal, and lightly smoky character, typified by notes of mint, cucumber, and green tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. <\/b>Balcones Brimstone Whiskey<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

American craft distiller Balcones are also relentless innovators and while we could have shouted about its delightful <\/span>Pot Still Bourbon<\/span><\/a>, Brimstone takes the weird and wonderful prize for us. A Texas whisky made from roasted blue corn, it\u2019s made by smoking the whisky itself rather than the grain with Texas scrub oak, delivering intense smoky, spicy, and earthy flavours.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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