Yesterday I mentioned how the Whyte & Mackay 13 year old can be very good as a starter whisky but what about other brands and blends?

For example, The Glenlivet and Glenmorangie are two of the world’s most famous whiskies and both light in style with hints of orange which work perfectly well with a light starter of Parma ham and fresh melon.

Then there’s the delicious trio of smoked salmon, capers and lemon are brilliantly matched with The Macallan or a Jura Superstition, which is the lightly peated malt from the Jura collection, bringing out a cornucopia of delight on the palate. 

Another favourite of mine is Springbank – which is one of the last remaining distilleries in Campbeltown – as it has guts and glamour and is heavily influenced by its maturation close to the Atlantic ocean, which means its a perfect partner to whitebait, prawns and lobsters. 

The collection of Springbank malts will always have a special place in my heart as it was one of the distilleries I grew up near whilst training to become a Master Blender, as readers of Goodness Nose will know.

But what about you lads and ladies? What whisky and starter combo’s do you like?