and some of the best single malt scotches are aged for 10 to 12 years. There is, of course, a whole world of pricy, ultra-aged whiskey out there ranging in age from 20 years to close to a century old.

Whisky liqueurs are available through drinks specialists and online. Whisky liqueurs can be drunk over ice or neat as digestifs and are often used in cocktails – the Rusty Nail is the best known.