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Is Aldi Highland Black 8 Year Old the best whisky in the world?

Betteridge’s Law of Headlines states that if an article is titled with a question, the answer to that question is ‘no’. Spoiler alert: that’s the case here. However, the question has been asked frequently over the past few days and I thought I’d better address it.
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Billy A. is drinking a Stratosphere by Burnt Mill Brewery at BrewDog Ealing November 20, 2021
Kat time I was told it was a sour IPA and was disappointed. This time Id forgotten I’d tried it and was sold it as a sour, which it is. Pickled onions and malic fruitiness. Solid.
Billy A. is drinking a Tier 3 by Windswept Brewing Co. at BrewDog Ealing November 20, 2021
Thick, dark chocolate and Marmite-tinged nose leading into a balanced minty palate and lots of dark malt notes. Rich but not too rich with a bit of a weird herbal vibe.
Billy A. is drinking a Hazy Jane Guava by BrewDog at BrewDog Ealing November 20, 2021
Nice tropical fruitiness until it turns into air freshener on the finish.
Billy A. is drinking a Rainbow Grind by WarPigs Brewpub at BrewDog Shepherd's Bush November 20, 2021
Dry as a bone with a solid bitter backbone and core of hay, straw and grass. Soft but bitter finish. Old school.
Billy A. is drinking a Tuck Shop Mafia by Hope Beer at BrewDog Shepherd's Bush November 8, 2021
Stewed lemons and a bit of sherbet.