Best Single Malt Whisky for Beginners
Looking for the best Single Malt for beginners? These community-rated picks combine the character of Single Malt with exactly what you need for beginners.
Single MaltTobermory
Tobermory 12 Year Old
★4.7
$51
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Single MaltBunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
★4.4
$53
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Single MaltArran
Arran 10 Year Old
★4.5
$53
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Single MaltCardhu
Cardhu 12 Year Old
★4.5
$53
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Single MaltAberfeldy
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
★4.3
$50
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Single MaltDalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
★4.3
$57
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Single MaltEdradour
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
★4.4
$56
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Single MaltTobermory
Ledaig 10 Year Old
★4.3
$50
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Single MaltAberlour
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
★4.3
$55
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Single MaltSeaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire 10 Year Old
★4.3
$51
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Single MaltGlenDronach
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old (old bottling)
★4.3
$58
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Single MaltArdbeg
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
★4.1
$50
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What is the best Single Malt for beginners?
The top community-rated Single Malt expressions for beginners are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
Should a whisky beginner start with Scotch or Bourbon?
Bourbon is often easier for beginners — the vanilla and caramel sweetness from new oak barrels is immediately approachable. Avoid heavily peated Islay whiskies until you've built your palate.