And if you’re thinking that an Aldi own brand whiskey doesn’t sound great, consider this: it won multiple gold medals at the Spirits Business Scotch Whiskey Masters. Fair play.

We’ve scoured the aisles of your favourite supermarkets to find the best value whiskey, so you can join the drinking elite without selling a kidney. Some findings: For a guaranteed hit that makes a change from JD, we’re big fans of Jim Beam — 4 years aged in a white oak barrel leaves every drop as smooth as the last. This liquid gold is mellow as anything, perfectly suited as the base of your manhattan or old fashioned, and just as good on its own. Get your next bottle for less by choosing your supermarket wisely: Supermarket A harbinger of quality and taste, a bottle of Bells in the cabinet is a sure sign of a home with true class. But this delicious tipple doesn’t have to cost you the earth, especially if you shop around, as our comparison of Bell’s Original Blended Scotch across different supermarkets shows: Supermarket For nabbing the big names without overspending, ASDA is a clear winner, though a big shout out goes to Morrisons with the joint-best branded scotch and bourbon varieties. The UK's Best Price Whiskey from Supermarkets If you’ve got a special preference, remember you’d do well to shop around as prices can vary more than you might think (even with our supermarket offers).