Top Ten New Whiskies for 2008 (listed alphabetically)

The Antiquary Blended Scotch, 21 year old ~$100
MA Rating: 94

The Balvenie Vintage Cask, 1976 vintage ~ $800
MA Rating: 94

Black Bowmore, 1964 vintage, 42 year old ~ $4,500
MA Rating: 97

White Bowmore, 1964 vintage, 43 year old ~ $6,000
MA Rating: 94

Brora , 30 year old ~ $400
MA Rating: 95

High West Rendezvous Rye, Batch No. 10 ~ $45
MA Rating: 95

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Irish Whiskey ~$250
MA Rating: 95

The Last Drop Blended Scotch ~ $2,000
MA Rating: 95

Parker’s Heritage Collection Bourbon, 27 year old ~ $200
MA Rating: 96

Willett Family Reserve Bourbon, 25 year old ~ $175
MA Rating: 95

Best Buy of the Year
Ancient Ancient Age Ten Year Old – $15
MA Rating: 85

American Whiskey of the Year
Parker’s Heritage Collection 27 Year Old Bourbon ~ $200
MA Rating: 96

Canadian Whisky of the Year
Canadian Club 150th Anniversary 30 Year Old ~ $150 – $200
MA Rating: 93

Irish Whiskey of the Year
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, 2007 Release ~ $250
MA Rating: 95

Scotch Blended Whisky of the Year
The Antiquary 21 year old ~ $100
MA Rating: 94

Scotch Malt Whisky of the Year
Black Bowmore, 1964 Vintage, 42 year old ~ $4,500
MA Rating: 97