As Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies at Justerini & Brooks, Tod Bradbury works with both established connoisseurs and those exploring the category for the first time. Photograph by Gary Morrisroe
Tod Bradbury, Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies at leading London wine and spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks recommends five prestige whiskies for LUX readers
For first-time drinkers: Johnnie Walker, Blue Label, Ghost & Rare, Glenury Royal Edition
Johnnie Walker is a name many are familiar with, and it?s a great starting point. This bottling is a limited-edition Blue Label featuring liquid from the now closed distillery, Glenury Royal. It?s the third in the ?Ghost and Rare? series, crafted using incredibly rare whiskies and won?t ever be repeated. A smooth, honeyed dram that will be sure to please. Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine
For whisky connoisseurs: Brora 40-Year-Old 200th Anniversary Limited Edition
Brora is one of those heralded ?ghost? distilleries. No longer producing whisky their stock is finite, which collectors love. In my mind, this bottling from 1978 is, to put it mildly, a magnificent whisky. Hailing from an era that has come to be known as Brora?s ?golden age of peat,? this is a whisky for any serious collector, and one that will never fail to impress.
Best value: Lagavulin, 12-Year-Old, Islay, 2019 Release
If you have had Lagavulin before, you will be sure to remember it. It?s a smoky, peaty, heady whisky. Usually matured for a minimu...