Top Blended Whiskies You Need To Try In 2025

In a world dominated by big brands, big marketing, and big opinions, here are some recommendations for incredible blended styles of whisky to not miss out on. 
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There are some incredible bottlings coming from the world of blended whiskies. Some of them even give the bigger brands a run for their money. But in a world dominated by big brands, big marketing, and big opinions, here are some recommendations for incredible blended styles of whisky to not miss out on. 

All bought and enjoyed by me. It’s a hard life. One of us has to do it. 

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Living Souls 15 Year Old Solera

BUY NOW: £49.95 (~$62) 

This bottler came out of nowhere, slapped me around the face, and then gave me some of the best bottles of whisky I’ve tried in ages. Drinking the Living Souls 15 Year Old Solera matured blend is like sitting at a Tapas table being surrounded by all of the wonderful smells and tastes you’d expect. There are bright notes of sherry and cider vinegar, deli meats, earthy herb aromas, sweet notes from vanilla, and decadent sherry. All of that for £50/$60 a bottle is truly amazing. 

I’ve bought two bottles of this and have already drained one in the space of two weeks. Outside of the incredible liquid inside, of which I’m unsure what the ingredients are, the bottles are so simply designed and put together. A classic old Armagnac-style bottle with the simplest label. A literal breath of fresh air. 

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blend

BUY NOW: £124.95 (~$155) 

From a 15 Year Old blend to a 40 Year Old blend! How often do we see any style of whisky bottled at this age that didn’t break the bank account? I hear some of you shouting “grain whisky” at me, and that’s fair. But, most of those are single casks, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. 

However, this is a batch one release so I’m hoping there will be more in the future, and it is one of the most layered, complex, and affordable old products to hit the market in a decade. Maybe more. 

I got everything from tropical fruit to waxiness, a little touch of smoke, and a delicate but long finish that kept bringing back all of those flavors. Again, ingredients are unknown in this one, but in terms of a great drink for not a lot of money, jump on this while you can.

Compass Box Orchard House Blended Malt

BUY NOW: $45

It would be very difficult to have this list without mentioning Compass Box. The company has ruled the world of blends and blended malts for so long. This is one of Compass Box’s most recent additions, Orchard House.

A combination of Highland and Speyside malt whiskies, with a little bit of Caol Ila thrown in for good measure. As the label says, it is a bevy of orchard fruits and fresh grassy notes, with a tiny touch of smoke lingering in the back for extra depth. A great purchase from a great company. 

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

BUY NOW: $50

A blended malt of all Campbeltown whiskies? Yes. It was a surprise to me when I saw the latest batch still hanging around on shelves. Put together by the folks at Springbank and something that saw incredible demand when it was relaunched a few years ago. This is a perfect summary of Campbeltown whiskies, all in one bottle. 

The first re-release saw people going nuts over a £40/$50 bottle of whisky, but now the hype from collectors has died down, and everyone has realized that this is something to drink and enjoy. It’s well-priced, full-flavored, and as you’d expect with every batch, a little different every time. 

Writer’s Tears Irish Whiskey

BUY NOW: $44

There have been some big events in Irish whiskey over the last few months, but luckily this brand is holding steady and doing what it does best. 

The Walsh Distillery produces both Writer’s Tears and The Irishman Single Malt. The recipe for Writer’s Tears is a combination of single malt and single pot still whiskeys. So, it’s neither a single malt, or a single pot still, or a blend – it is simply an Irish Whiskey. 

As a result of this recipe, you have wonderfully rich, creamy Irish whiskey that is decked out with apricot, mango, toffee, and caramel flavors. You get a little added element of gentle, peppery spice from the single pot still influences, but overall it’s a perfect pour for any time of the year, and one of my favorite Irish bottles on the market. 

The brand also offers a cask strength release, released yearly. A more expensive bottle, but something pretty fun at the same time.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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