Islay whisky is Scotch whisky made on Islay one of the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay is one of five whisky distilling localities and regions in Scotland whose identity is protected by law. There are nine active distilleries and the industry is the island’s second largest employer after agriculture. Islay is a centre of “whisky tourism”, and hosts a “Festival of Malt and Music” known as Fèis Ìle each year on the last week of May, with events and tastings celebrating the cultural heritage of the island.
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The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe (70cl, 41%)
The Black Axe is a blended malt from The Gladstone Axe, combining whiskies from the Highland and Islay regions of Scotland. There is a portrait of former prime minister of the United Kingdom, William Gladstone on the label, wielding an axe! It is said that in his spare time, he took great pleasure in cutting down trees.
The Gladstone Axe American Oak (70cl, 41%)
The Gladstone Axe is a blend of Highland malt whiskies, selected from 14 different distilleries and matured in American oak. The label has a portrait of William Gladstone, posing with an axe, because as well as serving four terms as prime minister of the United Kingdom in the 1800s, he apparently had a passion for tree felling!
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Advent Calendar Edition 24X3cl 72cl, 49.1%
Smokehead Sherry Bomb (70cl, 48%)
A Sherry and peat go toe to toe with Smokehead Sherry Bomb! It’s a well-peated single malt from an undisclosed Islay distillery, matured in Oloroso sherry casks, boasting smoke and dried fruit by the truckload. It’s a powerfully flavoursome dram, and unashamedly so.
Smokehead Rum Riot (70cl, 43%)
When rich, peaty, salty Smokehead from Islay collides with spicy, sweet Caribbean rum casks, carnage is inevitable. There’s a spirited flavour fight going on and you’ve got a front row seat.
Smokehead High Voltage (70cl, 58%)
A high-ABV variation on the classic Smokehead Islay single malt, Smokehead High Voltage is described as an “all-out attack” on your senses by its producer. Which, y’know, sounds pretty intense. If you’re a fan of heavily-peated whisky, you’re in for a treat.
Also, yes, it was incredibly hard to resist making an Electric Six reference when writing this bottling note.
Smokehead Extra Rare (1L, 40%)
A heavily peated Islay single malt from Ian Macleod, Smokehead Extra Rare is a travel retail exclusive, and offer tons of flavour…
Smokehead Extra Rare (1L, 40%)
A heavily-peated Smokehead that’s a rowdy riot of unexpected flavours. Newly designed 1L packs feature bold typography on a smoked background, and our iconic skull embossed on a distinctive copper tin. Global Travel Retail exclusive !
Smokehead (70cl, 43%)
Smokehead is a superb, cult single malt from Ian MacLeod. Just a massive, thick peat smoke rich dram. Plenty of great south Islay character.
Sheep Dip Islay Blended Malt (70cl, 40%)
A variation of the wonderful Sheep Dip Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, made with malt whiskies from the island of Islay. Plenty of classic Islay character runs through its core, and it’s still adorned with the picture of a sheep on the label, so all’s good here! The name Sheep Dip comes from the olden days when people in the West Country used to make their own whisky and hide it in barrels marked “SD” to avoid paying taxes on it.
Sheep Dip Blended Malt (70cl, 40%)
A great whisky made from 16 malt whiskies aged from 8 to 21 years. Jim Murray describes Sheep Dip as “young and sprightly”. Great retro packaging too. The only thing is, the picture of the sheep on the bottle doesn’t actually look like a sheep, it actually looks like an angry spaniel with horns.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire 10 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
This right here is a 10-year-old single malt from an undisclosed distillery on Islay, with 25% of it having been finished in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, and bestowed the decidedly descriptive name Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire. If those four words (and three ampersands) aren’t quite enough of an explanation of what this expression is all about, here are a few more: stripped-back, smoky, complex, a bit sherried, balanced, coastal. Yeah, that should do it. Great for people who love uncompromising Islay whisky and sans-serif fonts.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sherry Casks 10 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Peat and sherry is a great combo, though sometimes it can be a bit like a shouting match between a foghorn and a washing machine full of pots and pans. Thankfully, this one shows off a welcome harmony between the two. It’s a marvellous variation of Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire, featuring the same smoky 10 year old Islay single malt, though instead of just 25% of it being finished in sherry casks, the entirety of the whisky was finished in them. The powerfully peaty notes at its core are mellowed by just enough sherry sweetness, making for a superbly well-balanced flavour profile.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (70cl, 54.6%)
A senior member of the Seaweed & Aeons family, this is a cask-strength edition of its heavily peated 18-year-old Highland single malt. Bottled at a hearty 54.6%, it’s a big, bold sipper. With a good portion matured in sherry casks, it boasts softly sweet notes of stone fruits and toasted nuts among vibrant layers of herbaceous coastal peat smoke, and dense, meaty malt.
Whether you’re a fan of the younger age statements in this range and looking to explore older whiskies, or you’re interested in cask strengths, this is one for you! Also, a fab find if you’re looking for a gift for a member of some kind of ampersand appreciation society.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 06) Whisky (70cl, 55.6%)
After batches one, and two, and three, and four, and five, it’s time for a sixth batch of the superbly delicious Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old! Hailing from an undisclosed Islay distillery, 25% of this single malt enjoyed a stay in sherry casks, imparting a satisfying sweetness to the robustly smoky, earthy whisky. Weighing in at 55.6% ABV, there’s plenty of added depth and intensity to be found in this full-bodied cask strength expression… you might like to punctuate with a dash of water or a cube of ice to open up all that flavour.
Port Ellen 1978 24 Year Old 2nd Release (2002) Bottle No.10164 70cl, 59.35%
The first Port Ellen Annual Release goes for much more these days, but for many people (including at least one TWE staff member) the second release, bottled at 59.35% in 2002, remains at the top of the pile for official PE. A magnificent whisky.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (70cl, 45.8%)
An 8 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, bottled for Speciality Drinks’ Port Askaig range. Enjoyably smokey and elegant – a neat introduction to the range.
Port Askaig 28 Year Old 70cl, 45.8%
Port Askaig 28 Year Old was bottled by Elixir Distillers, from a small, specially selected batch of refill American oak hogsheads. Complex, coastal and peaty, this Islay single malt has herbal aromas of mint, smoked tea leaves and pine, alongside almonds, tropical fruits and vanilla. The palate offers notes of orange peel, custard and cinnamon, alongside salty, savoury notes.
Category Single Malt
Bottler Elixir Distillers (ElD)
Bottled 2019
Stated Age 28 years old
Cask type Refill American Oak Hogsheads
Number of bottles 3000
Strength 45.8 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Port Askaig 100° Proof (70cl, 57.1%)
Launched in 2015, the Port Askaig 100° Proof is a big, smoky single malt Scotch whisky from an undisclosed Islay distillery. This is bottled at 57.1% ABV – which is 100° Proof in a traditional system of alcohol content measurement (different from 100 proof, which you’re much more likely to see on American bottlings).
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 47.8%)
A 10-year-old Octomore – the beloved peated single malt from Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery. This one finished its maturation with a stay in an oloroso sherry octave, custom-made for the folks at indie bottler Darkness. An intriguing combo of sweet baked goods, salted nuts and coastal smoke make this a superbly complex sipper.
Laphroaig The 1815 No Box 70cl, 48%
Notice this bottle it is without original box.
A single malt created by distillery manager, John Campbell, to honour the master craftsmen who have shaped Laphroaig over the past two centuries. This single malt was first left to rest in first-fill, over-charred ex-bourbon barrels, before being transferred to large, new European oak hogsheads – which have never been used by Laphroaig until now.
The 1815 combines notes of peat smoke, toasted fruits and oiled wood.
Laphroaig Select (70cl, 40%)
This Laphroaig is created from carefully selected casks of each of our key styles. Mostly, these are historic styles, with one notable addition: the heart of the spirit is drawn from a final maturation in American oak casks rarely used for scotch whisky.
With spirit selected by our master distiller from Quarter Cask, our PX Cask and Triple Wood (Oloroso sherry) and a final addition of 10 Year Old, it represents a subtle blending of peat, oak and sweetness.
Bottled at natural colour, the result is an exquisite Laphroaig with our trademark peat reek matched by an additional layer of complexity and depth brought about by the fusion of the maturation styles and different oaks.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask (70cl, 48%)
This expression offers an irresistible doubling of flavour due to the double maturation in two casks made of American oak.
Still-maturing whisky from our standard ex-bourbon barrels is transferred to quarter casks and left to rest in our warehouse just a stone throw from the Atlantic shore.
This process represents Laphroaig breathing new life into a once-defunct tradition: the use of the smaller cask size, which ensures increased contact with the oak, creating a soft and velvety edge to complement Laphroaig distinctive peatiness.
On the nose the sensation is toffee and caramel, caused by the vanillas and tannins of the American oak, plus a dryness from the wood oil.
The finish is long and alternates between this sweetness and smoke.
Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Edition 2023 (1L, 48%)
Laphroaig Oak Select (70cl, 40%)
For the Laphroaig Oak Select, the Islay distillery has taken whisky from a number of different types of cask, including oloroso sherry butts, white American oak, Pedro Ximenez seasoned hoggies, quarter casks, and first-fill bourbon casks. Quite a selection, wouldn’t you say? A laid-back addition to the Laphroaig core range of single malts.
Laphroaig Matchbox 1937 GMC Van 11cm X 5cm
Laphroaig Matchbox 1937 GMC Van 11cm X 5cm
Laphroaig Lore (70cl, 48%)
Created by Distillery Manager John Campbell, Laphroaig Lore is said to be the richest ever Laphroaig! Named after the skills passed down over the generations, this permanent addition to the range is matured in a combination of casks including first fill Sherry butts and quarter casks and is said to contain some of their “most precious stock”.
Laphroaig King Charles III Trilogy Coronation Edition 18, 23 and 26 Year Old No.15 3 x 70cl
A ROYAL TRILOGY
Duncan Taylor launches Laphroaig collection for King’s coronation
Limited to 150 sequentially numbered sets, this special release will surely be a jewel in the crown of any whisky collection.
The trio of Laphroaig whiskies is intended to celebrate the Islay distillery, which was awarded a Royal Warrant by His Majesty in 1994
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited are proud to present The Coronation Edition, an exceptional trilogy of aged Laphroaig whiskies, each expression finished insherry casks in celebration of King Charles III. Laphroaig is of particular significance for His Majesty, having awarded the distillery a Royal Warrant, the only single malt distillery to have received this honor.
Aged 18 Years: 53.3%
Aged 23 Years: 46.7%
Aged 26 Years: 41.7%
Laphroaig King Charles III Trilogy Coronation Edition 18, 23 and 26 Year Old No.14 3 x 70cl
A ROYAL TRILOGY
Duncan Taylor launches Laphroaig collection for King’s coronation
Limited to 150 sequentially numbered sets, this special release will surely be a jewel in the crown of any whisky collection.
The trio of Laphroaig whiskies is intended to celebrate the Islay distillery, which was awarded a Royal Warrant by His Majesty in 1994
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited are proud to present The Coronation Edition, an exceptional trilogy of aged Laphroaig whiskies, each expression finished insherry casks in celebration of King Charles III. Laphroaig is of particular significance for His Majesty, having awarded the distillery a Royal Warrant, the only single malt distillery to have received this honor.
Aged 18 Years: 53.3%
Aged 23 Years: 46.7%
Aged 26 Years: 41.7%
Laphroaig Four Oak (1L, 40%)
First released for the Travel Retail market, Laphroaig Four Oak features a marriage of whisky matured in a quartet of casks, namely ex-bourbon barrels, quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and European oak hogsheads. Somewhat following on the theme from their popular Triple Wood expression…
Laphroaig Chevrolet Van Lledo Collectibles The Bygone Days Of Road Transport Model Vehicle
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NOTICE THE FROND CORNER ROOF IS A BIT DAMAGE
Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 (70cl, 43%)
Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is a well-peated single malt from Islay, matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. If you’re a fan of rather savoury whiskies that boast heavy wafts of TCP, smoked meats and sea breeze, this is one you need to pay attention to.
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling Vintage 2002
Bottled This 15 year old was distilled in 2002 and released in 2017 exclusively to Friends of Laphroaig.
Stated Age 15 years old
Cask type 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Casks
Strength 43.0 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Laphroaig Brodir (70cl, 48%)
Laphroaig’s Brodir single malt Scotch whisky was originally released to the Travel Retail market. You can probably guess what ‘Brodir’ means in ancient Norse – of course, it’s ‘Brother’.
For this expression, the Islay distillers first matured the whisky in ex-bourbon barrels before transferring it over to casks which previous held Ruby Port. The combination of Laphroaig’s classic coastal peaty gorgeousness with the elegance of the Ruby Port finish make Brodir a very handsome dram indeed.
Laphroaig An Cuan Mòr (70cl, 48%)
An Cuan Mòr is one of the selection of Laphroaig single malt Scotch whiskies released for the Travel Retail market. For the An Cuan Mòr, which means ‘Big Ocean’ in Gaelic, the whisky is initially matured in first-fill American white oak bourbon barrel and then finished in European oak casks.
Laphroaig 33 Year Old 2021 The Ian Hunter Story Book 3 70cl, 49.9%
INTRODUCING THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE IAN HUNTER STORY
A COLLECTIBLE SERIES OF LAPHROAIG® AGED WHISKIES
Introducing the third release in our Ian Hunter series: a 33-year-old non-chill altered whisky with creamy liquorice notes, fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels so that Laphroaig‘s characteristic peatiness shines through.
The third release of the Ian Hunter Series is to celebrate the legacy of the last of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig® distillery, and his fight to protect the Kilbride Stream. This is a story of uncompromising guardianship and a battle between neighbours, over every distillery’s essential lifeblood, its source of water.
The third release of the Ian Hunter Story is a 33 Year Old single malt that has been matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon casks, allowing the iconic Laphroaig peatiness to shine through. Aromas of pears, peaches, honey, rose petals, nutmeg and ashy peat smoke fill the nose, complemented by notes of stewed apples, aniseed, creamy liquorice and acrid peat throughout the palate.
A limited edition Laphroaig 30 year old part of the Ian Hunter Story, this is Book 3 – Source Protector.
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Ian Hunter Story – Book 3
Vintage 1987 Bottled 25.01.2021
Stated Age 33 years old
Cask type Refill Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Number of bottles 4800
Strength 49.9 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Label Book 3 : Source Protector
Laphroaig 28 Year Old Bot.2018 (70cl, 44.4%)
Released in 2018, this 28 year old Laphroaig single malt Scotch whisky was drawn from a selection of cask varieties and then married in sherry casks for 12 months before bottling. Well-aged Laphroaig is a thing of beauty, so all you Islay whisky enthusiasts should be very intrigued by this one…
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Limited Edition
Bottled 2018
Stated Age 28 years old
Cask type Quarter Casks, Bourbon Barrels, Sherry Butts
Strength 44.4 %
Vol.Size 700 ml 750 ml
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength Bot.2017 (70cl, 48.9%)
A marriage of spirit aged in bourbon casks with that aged in second-fill oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at cask strength after 25 years of maturation, this is a complex mix of sweet, creamy bourbon influences and rich, oaky sherry influences, all intertwined with Laphroaig’s signature flavours.
Laphroaig 18 Year Old pre-2013 Old Bottling (70cl, 48%)
An older style bottling of Laphroaig’s 18 year old single malt Scotch whisky, boasting a neat label and presentation tube.
Laphroaig 18 Year Old (70cl, 48%)
The hotly anticipated Laphroaig eighteen year-old. This expression replaced the fifteen year-old and comes at a higher strength. This is a much more exclusive affair with a powerful punch. Awesome stuff.
Laphroaig 16 Year Old (70cl, 48%)
Originally a limited edition to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary, Laphroaig 16 is now a small-batch occasional release. It takes the distinctive medicinal, seaside character of Laphroaig’s spirit and gives it a few extra years to mellow out and calm down, creating a rich and smoky whisky with more complexity and an elegance that’s not often seen elsewhere in the Laphroaig range – spicy peat smoke with well-worn leather and soft, sweet vanilla.
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2019
Age 6 years old
Cask type 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Number of bottles 11500
Strength 48.0 % Vol.
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 70cl, 43%
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Stated Age 15 years old
Strength 43.0 % Vol.
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 200th Anniversary 70cl, 43%
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie 200th Anniversary
Stated Age 15 years old
Strength 43.0 % Vol.
Laphroaig 10 Years Cask Strength Red Stripe Bot. (70cl, 55.7%)
The pictures are from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
NOTICE THE LEVEL IS ON THE SHOULDER
This very rare and highly sought-after 10 year old Laphroaig Cask Strength Red Stripe Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky comes from the famous cask strength series and is the successor to the legendary Laphroaig Cask Strength Green Stripe. Bottled in the year 2005-2007 at cask strength 55.7% abv, this terrific single malt is one of the legendary whiskies from Laphroaig, where the rough Atlantic climate around the island of Islay is literally felt on the tongue. The oak casks used in the production of the 10 years Laphroaig cask strength scotch whisky are lightly fired before filling to impart the slightly sweet vanilla-nuttiness of the oak. The Islay single malt whisky is then matured in Laphroaig s warehouses for a period of 10 years before being bottled at cask strength (straight from the wood).
This exceptional and multiple award-winning Laphroaig Islay single malt scotch whisky was rated 92 points by whiskyfun.com (Serge Valentin), is hard to find today and a special highlight for enthusiasts, investors and whisky-collectors of extraordinary Scotch whiskies!
Distillery Laphroaig
Bottling serie Red Stripe
Age: 10 years old
Year bottled: 2005
Cask Wood Type: Bourbon Casks
Alcohol ABV% 55.7 – Cask Strength
Bottling Series: 10 Years Cask Strength Red Stripe
Bottle Size 70cl
not coloured / not chill filtered
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 016 Bot.2022 (70cl, 58.5%)
Our Original Cask Strength is the purest way to experience the taste created by the land, sea and air of Islay. Aged 10 years, it’s barrier-filtered from the cask to remove unwanted char particles – and that’s all that comes between you and the real Laphroaig.
We don’t chill-filter our Original Cask Strength, and we don’t reduce its natural strength. So, what you pour is what we draw from the barrel — the heart of charred seasoned oak barrels, our blue peat smoke and nutty barley, in a truly natural experience.
Batch 16 is our most powerful expression within the Cask Strength family, characterised by a 58.5% proof point and notes of vanilla and sea salt intermingled with hints of freshly ground black pepper and pork crackling. A dram poured neat will fill the nose with aromas of sweet apples and caramelised pastry, underpinned with a tang of cereal and tanned leather notes. The finish, a mixture of gentle spice, charred oak and smoked mackerel with an oily mouthful.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 015 Bot.2021 (70cl, 56.5%)
The only thing between you and the full, uncompromising expression of our most powerful cask strength whisky is the cork. Our Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength is the purest way to experience the taste created by the land, sea and air of Islay. Once removed from the barrel after a decade, the spirit is barrier-filtered to remove unwanted char particles. Then, this cask strength single malt goes straight to the bottle.
The result is a bracing, full-bodied 56.5% vol whisky delivering renowned smoke with a particular rugged character and depths of sweet and spicy flavour. A dram poured neat is lively on the nose with hints of vanilla, pipe tobacco and leather while overwhelming the palate with toffee, fudge and cinnamon. Splashing in a couple drops of water draws out additional peat smoke and notes of sea salt.
The latest batch (#15, no less) of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength demonstrates that the Islay distillery is no danger of running out of peaty powerhouses for us to enjoy. This has all the smoky, medicinal, and sweet notes you’ve come to expect and at 56.5% ABV, those flavours don’t exactly hide.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Our 10 Year Old is the original Laphroaig, distilled the same way today as when Ian Hunter invented it more than 75 years ago. It is the foundation of all other Laphroaig expressions.
In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavour.
Those enjoying the 10 Year Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. This full-bodied variant is the foundation of all Laphroaig expressions and comes with a long finish.
This whisky was also named 2019 Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Years & Under by Jim Murrayâ Whisky Bible.
Lagavulin 9 Year Old Game of Thrones House Lannister (70cl, 46%)
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you… drink delicious whisky! Part of the exciting Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection, this 9 year old whisky was distilled by the Islay-based Lagavulin distillery. It has been exclusively matured in 100% fresh ex-Bourbon casks, giving it a gorgeous light golden colour. If a Lannister always pays his debts, perhaps they could do so next time with a bottle of this Lagavulin.
Lagavulin 8 Year Old Gift Set Saveurs D’écosse (70cl, 48%)
Originally launched as a limited edition to make the distillery’s 200th anniversary, the Lagavulin 8 Years Old was so successful that it had to be added the permanent range. In this gift box, the bottle is joined by two tasting glasses. What a great gift idea!
Lagavulin 8 Year Old (70cl, 48%)
Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston in 1816, this eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet spice that becomes apparent with a drop of water. Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard to the distillery in the 1880s when he tried an ‘exceptionally fine’ eight-year-old from the distillery, this is a fitting tribute for the milestone.
Lagavulin 8 Year Old – 200th Anniversary Edition (70cl, 48%)
Notice the level is low, to the shoulder
Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston in 1816, this eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet spice that becomes apparent with a drop of water. Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard to the distillery in the 1880s when he tried an ‘exceptionally fine’ eight-year-old from the distillery, this is a fitting tribute for the milestone.
Lagavulin 1994 26 Year Old Sherry Cask Special Releases 2021 70cl, 44.2%
Distilled in 1994, this 26-year-old Lagavulin single malt has been matured in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, before being bottled as part of Diageo’s 2021 Special Releases. Aromas of linseed oil, polished mahogany, dried seaweed, baked figs, butterscotch, tarry rope and engine oil fill the nose. The palate offers notes of salt and pepper, sweet peat smoke, mushrooms, vanilla and hints of dried fruit that linger in the finish.
Lagavulin 26 year old
Style: Single malt scotch
Origin: Scotland (Islay)
Age: 26 year old
ABV: 44.2%
Release: Autumn 2021
Availability: Limited (7,542 bottles)
Cask type: PX/Oloroso seasoned first-fill casks
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 70cl, 43%
A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that’s typical of southern Islay – but also offering richness and a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting tipple. The 16 year old has truly become a benchmark Islay dram from the Lagavulin distillery.
If you’re looking for a food pairing for this beauty, try intensely flavoured salty blue cheeses, which complement the intense, peat rich, sweet and salty character of this Lagavulin wonderfully.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2022 (70cl, 57.3%)
Flames of the Phoenix’ is an appropriate theme for the 2022 Special Release bottling of Lagavulin, as it was designed to be the most phenolic Lagavulin yet. Fans of the distillery will know that means a truly peaty customer, with lots of spice and power amplified by the virgin oak casks this heavily peated Lagavulin was aged in, alongside American oak refill casks.
Kilchoman Small Batch Release (70cl, 48.7%)
The excellent Kilchoman Small Batch Release is a limited edition whisky that uses the finest casks available for maturation. This exclusive small batch release includes some whiskies matured in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and STR casks.
STR casks are an innovation not found in many distilleries and were created by the late Jim Swan. The abbreviation stands for ‘shaved, toasted and recharred’.
Each cask previously contained red wine, and to tame some of the overpowering red wine flavours, the casks are shaved on the inside to expose the active wood. This is then toasted to break down the harder oak elements such as cellulose. The barrel is then charred to create an active charring layer that improves the interaction with the maturing spirit.
The bottles were bottled at 48,7 % alcohol and no chill filtration or colouring was used in the production process. The whisky is presented in a gift box.
Kilchoman Sanaig (70cl, 46%)
Originally released in France, Sanaig was given a wider release in 2016. Aged in a combination of oloroso-sherry and bourbon casks, this shows excellent balance between peat smoke and sweet citrus flavours.
Kilchoman Machir Bay (70cl, 46%)
Kilchoman’s ongoing Machir Bay is a vatting of whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks for around six years, married and then finished in oloroso sherry butts before bottling.
Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2023 Release 70cl, 46%
The 2023-release of Kilchoman Loch Gorm single malt has been matured in a combination of 20 first-fill oloroso sherry casks and two refill oloroso sherry casks for at least eight years, before being bottled in 2023. Aromas of sweet pipe smoke, ripe strawberries, candied lemon peel, orange blossom, toffee and clove fill the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, tobacco smoke, caramel, dates, liquorice, earthy peat smoke and cinnamon throughout the palate.
Kilchoman Fino Sherry Cask Matured 70cl, 50%
Something you don’t see everyday, an Islay single malt entirely aged in fino sherry casks. Kilchoman founder Anthony sourced 20 fino sherry butts from Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin in Jerez to mature his whisky in. This release spent a minimum of five years ageing before bottling in 2023 at 50% ABV. Fino, the lightest and freshest style of sherry, imparts quite different flavours to the more commonly seen oloroso or PX. So there will be no dried fruit or big spices here, thank you very much. Instead think of fresh apples, almonds and a salty note that perfectly compliments the smoky Kilchoman character.
Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured 2023 Release 70cl, 50%
unusual release from Kilchoman, this isn’t a finish, instead it’s entirely matured in 300 litre Cognac casks which come from Tonellerie Bossuet. Kilchoman used a 50ppm heavily-peated new-make spirit, which then went into 32 300 litre French oak casks for a minimum of six years. The result was bottled at 50% ABV with no colour or chill-filtering.
Kilchoman Casado 70cl, 46%
A limited-edition single malt from Kilchoman, Casado takes its name from the Portuguese word for marriage. Initially matured in 38 first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, it was then married in a pair of Portuguese red wine vats for two years before it was bottled. Aromas of intense campfire smoke, ripe plums, cherries, peaches, marzipan and sea spray fill the nose, complemented by notes of black pepper, salty peat smoke, apricot, lemon, stewed plums, apricot jam and rich smoke throughout the palate and lingering in the finish.
Islay Whisky 8 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (70cl, 45.8%)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company has over a decade of independently bottling single cask, small batch, limited edition whiskies under its belt, and now it’s time for some Boutique-y “core” releases to join the collection.
And no need to check your eyesight, this new range are all in 70cl bottles!
This impressive eight-year-old Islay single malt packs plenty of peaty punch, with waves of citrus, stewed fruit, and vanilla supporting pungent, earthy smoke.
Islay Single Malt 29 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 50.9%)
Hailing from an undisclosed Islay distillery, this single malt matured for a generous 29 years, including a finish in a custom-made oloroso sherry octave cask. You know what that means? It was bottled up by Darkness! The sherry cask brings rich notes of dates, stewed fruits, and tinned peaches to the coastal, tarry smoke at its core.
Islay Mist Blended Whisky 70cl, 40%
A very good value, Islay based blend which is said to be chock full of Laphroaig. A great gift for someone who loves smoke, particularly as the price of smoky single malts keeps rising.
Islay Mist was created on Islay in the 1920s using whisky from the Laphroaig Distillery as well as choice Speyside distilleries. Initially blended for the 21st birthday celebration of the son and heir of the then Lord Sargadale, this gold-medal winning whisky still carries the seal of the Lord of the Isles.
Staying true to the founding recipe, Islay Mist remains the original peated blend with characteristic balanced smoky and peaty tones between layers of mellow oaky maltiness.
Islay 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 57.7%)
Hailing from an undisclosed Islay distillery, an intensely sherried single malt from Darkness! Matured for 13 years, there’s plenty of coastal peat smoke and classic bonfire character here, coupled with layers of fruity sweetness thanks to a finish in an oloroso sherry octave.
Islay #3 13 Year Old – Batch 7 That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 58.1%)
Distilled on Islay, this single malt spent 13 years maturing, with a portion finished in oloroso sherry octaves by the team at That Boutique-y Whisky Company before they bottled it up. Followers of previous Boutique-y releases may recognise the familiar artwork on the label, and the true whisky Columbos out there might even see it as a clue as to the origin of this pungently peaty single malt.
Batch 7 is a release of 572 bottles.
Ileach Peaty (70cl, 40%)
The Ileach Peaty (pronounced Eee-luhk) is a young and peaty single malt whisky from a secret Islay distillery, independently bottled by the Vintage Malt Whisky Company. Ileach is what the Islay natives call themselves, and this whisky is Islay through and through. There’s no mucking about here, this is one peaty dram. Of course, it says so in the name.
Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl, 40%)
Get a taste of classic Islay peated whisky with this Hamiltons bottling. It’s a blended malt made with whiskies produced on the famous Inner Hebridean isle. The Hamiltons range explores four regions of Scotch whisky – Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside and Islay.
Game Of Thrones Whisky Set (560cl, 43.6%)
House Lannister is represented by Lagavulin, known for its powerful smoky flavours, House Stark is represented by Dalwhinnie, whose whiskies are forged in the cold of the North, and House Targaryen is represented by Cardhu, whose history boasts strong female leaders in a male-dominated society. House Tully is represented by Glendullan, who used the power of water to create stunning whisky, House Tyrell is represented by Clynelish, whose floral tones and smoky kick represent the Golden Rose of House Tyrell, and House Baratheon is represented by Royal Lochnagar, whose reign outlived that of the Baratheons, but whose whisky just as lively and full of character as the fallen House. House Greyjoy is represented by Talisker, an island distillery which faces the harsh seas and survives, and the Night’s Watch and represented by Oban, who face the barren seas between the West Highlands and the Islands of Scotland.
Game Of Thrones Whisky All 9 Bottles Complete Set (630cl, 43.9%)
House Lannister is represented by Lagavulin, known for its powerful smoky flavours, House Stark is represented by Dalwhinnie, whose whiskies are forged in the cold of the North, and House Targaryen is represented by Cardhu, whose history boasts strong female leaders in a male-dominated society. House Tully is represented by Glendullan, who used the power of water to create stunning whisky, House Tyrell is represented by Clynelish, whose floral tones and smoky kick represent the Golden Rose of House Tyrell, and House Baratheon is represented by Royal Lochnagar, whose reign outlived that of the Baratheons, but whose whisky just as lively and full of character as the fallen House. House Greyjoy is represented by Talisker, an island distillery which faces the harsh seas and survives, and the Night’s Watch and represented by Oban, who face the barren seas between the West Highlands and the Islands of Scotland.
Drinks By The Dram Whisky Explorer Advent Calendar 24x3cl 72cl, 42.7%
Drinks By The Dram Whisky Advent Calendar Edition 24X3cl 72cl, 44.3%
Behind each of the 24 windows, you’ll find a different 30ml wax-sealed sample dram of Scotch whisky from a host of top distilleries and producers, spanning a variety of lip-smacking flavour profiles. Old favourites, new discoveries, world-famous releases – all in one snazzy Advent Calendar!
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Bowmore 15 Year Old
Dalmore 15 Year Old
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old
Glenfarclas 105
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera
Glengoyne 10 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old
Ledaig 10 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
The Glenturret Triple Wood
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask
Highland Park 12 Year Old – Viking Honour
Isle of Jura 18 Year Old
Fettercairn 12 Year Old
Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke
Berry Bros. & Rudd Speyside – The Classic Range
Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old – The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Darkness 8 Year Old
Crabbie’s Yardhead
Tamdhu 12 Year Old
Benriach The Twelve
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) – Drinks By the Dram Exclusive
Size 72cl ABV / Strength 43.8%
Drinks By The Dram Whisky Advent Calendar Edition 24X3cl 72cl, 43.8%
Drinks By The Dram The Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar 24x3cl 72cl, 46.6%
This Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram contains 24 of the finest smoky whiskies that money can buy and showcases peated whisky from around the world – not just Scotland.
A roaring fire paired with a warming Whisky is a rite of passage during the colder months, and peated Whiskies embody this sentiment perfectly. But being sourced from different locations, not all peat imparts the same flavours. From powerful peat monsters packing in plenty of medicinal, earthy notes, to lightly smoked sippers with just a whisper of those flavours, this calendar is just the place to learn all about the magic of peat.
- 24 different, handmade 30ml wax-sealed drams
- Explore whiskies from across the globe
- Award-winning whiskies from famous distilleries
(44.5% abv, 72cl)
Crabbie 12 Year Old With Free Glass (70cl, 43%)
12 year old single malt from an undisclosed distillery, released by John Crabbie & Co. as its distillery gets set up. According to the label, this is a lightly peated Island single malt, so we’ll leave you to try and figure out which distillery it came from…
Caol Ila Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition Release 2022 70cl, 43%
Part of Diageo’s Distillers Edition range comes a 2001 vintage single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila, which has been matured in American oak and finished in Moscatel wine casks. A limited edition release.
Caol Ila Moch (70cl, 43%)
Taking its name from the Gaelic for ‘dawn’, Moch is a wonderful newcomer from Caol Ila and is a must-try for fans of this outstanding distillery. Lighter in style than the standard 12yo expression, Moch is a fantastic easy-drinking dram.
Caol Ila Moch is the first single malt from the distillery to be selected entirely on the basis of its taste, rather than age, cask wood, strength or finish.
The nose is creamy and lemony, before a silky-smooth medium-bodied palate that still packs a peaty punch. The finish is dry, sooty and very more-ish.
Moch was available initially only to the Friends of the Classic Malts exclusively from The Whisky Exchange. We think it’s the best FOCM release in years and a very exciting addition to the Caol Ila family.
Caol Ila 25 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
Introduced in 2010, after cask strength versions in 2004 and 2005, this is the first officially-bottled Caol Ila 25yo to be bottled at 43%. It’s nice to see growing recognition for this excellent distillery, and this is a very welcome addition to the official range, with a rich, gentle mouthfeel and restrained, coal-esque phenols.
Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition (70cl, 43%)
The 2021 Distillers Edition Caol Ila single malt was distilled in 2009 and double matured in ex-Moscatel wine casks, creating aromas of rich fruit, aromatic peat smoke and warm spice that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of ripe orchard fruit, tart plums, rich waves of peat smoke and smouldering bonfires that linger in the finish.
Caol Ila 2007 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 59.1%)
This whisky was distilled on 28/09/2007 and has been matured in sherry cask #08 before being bottled by Signatory Vintage on 15/10/2020.
Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland’s most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.
One of 686 bottles.
Distillery Caol Ila
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
28/09/2007 Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 08
Number of bottles 051 / 686
Strength 59.1 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 55.5%)
This Caol Ila single malt has been given the sherry cask treatment, courtesy of the crew at Darkness! Matured for 14 years, the whisky was treated to a finish in an oloroso sherry octave resulting in heaps of citrus and spice to support the earthy, peaty salinity at its core.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old (1L, 43%)
This 12 year old is the entry level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002 this expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke.
Bunnahabhain Toiteach a Dhà (70cl, 46.3%)
If the movie industry has proven anything (apart from Tom Hanks being a treasure), it’s that people love a good sequel. Well, that idea is coming over to the whisky world – this right here is Bunnahabhain’s Toiteach a Dhà, which means “Smoky Two” in Gaelic. It’s the sequel to their popular peaty treat Bunnahabhain Toiteach, featuring a much more up-front core of sherried spice shining out between the smoky plumes.
Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair (70cl, 46.3%)
Bunnahabhain’s Stiùireadair single malt pays homage to the distillery’s shoreline on the north-east coast of Islay. They used whisky matured in first and second fill Sherry casks, with a leaning towards deliciously coastal malt.
Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine (1L, 46.3%)
Notice: the label can be other or as shown in the pictures
Bunnahabhain’s Eirigh Na Greine was originally released for the Travel Retail market, with its name meaning ‘Morning Sky’ in Gaelic. A portion of this single malt was matured in red wine casks, resulting in juicy berry notes throughout, blending well with the wafts of sea salt and orchard fruit.
Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona (1L, 50%)
Cruach Mhóna is gaelic for a pile of drying peat bricks and follows on from Toiteach (gaelic for smoky) as a peaty offering from Bunnahabhain. Although Islay is famed for its peat, Bunnahabhain’s spirit is unpeated (this being an exception that proves the rule).
Bunnahabhain An Cladach (1L, 50%)
Released for the Travel Retail market, An Cladach from Bunnahabhain is a sherry-driven expression with enough spiced backing it up to balance the sweetness handsomely. The name means “The Shore” in Scots Gaelic – apt, considering Bunnahabhain’s location on the north-east coast of Islay.
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 2018 Release 70cl, 41.9%
Four long decades have crawled by as this precious whisky slowly and silently matured within our warehouses by the sea. Indeed, the casks that this whisky was maturing in were all but forgotten, until our blending team discovered them whilst reviewing the warehouse ledgers. Sourced from the legendary wines and spirit merchant, J.G Turney, these casks have been home to this stunning whisky for the past forty years.
This unique 40 Year Old is as rare as it is prized – if you’re ever lucky enough to hold one, be gentle, you’re holding a piece of history! As with all our single malt whiskies, this is non-chill filtered and natural colour.
The pinnacle of the Bunnahabhain range, aged for 40 long years: a piece of distillery history. A combination of casks ‘found’ in the warehouse by the master blender (as is so often the case), these long-aged whiskies were vatted to create this rich, deep and complex dram. A showcase of the best of Bunnahabhain.
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 2018 Release (70cl, 41.9%)
Four long decades have crawled by as this precious whisky slowly and silently matured within our warehouses by the sea. Indeed, the casks that this whisky was maturing in were all but forgotten, until our blending team discovered them whilst reviewing the warehouse ledgers. Sourced from the legendary wines and spirit merchant, J.G Turney, these casks have been home to this stunning whisky for the past forty years.
This unique 40 Year Old is as rare as it is prized – if you’re ever lucky enough to hold one, be gentle, you’re holding a piece of history! As with all our single malt whiskies, this is non-chill filtered and natural colour.
The pinnacle of the Bunnahabhain range, aged for 40 long years: a piece of distillery history. A combination of casks ‘found’ in the warehouse by the master blender (as is so often the case), these long-aged whiskies were vatted to create this rich, deep and complex dram. A showcase of the best of Bunnahabhain.
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 70cl, 46.3%
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
In what will be seen as a positive move to whisky connoisseurs, Bunnahabhain have decided to bottle the 25 year old without chill-filtration and without colouring. Presented in smoked oak glass bottle and aged label design.
Bunnahabhain 1986 21 Year Old Islay Fest 2008 No.471 70cl, 46.7%
Bunnahabhain’s bottling for the 2008 Islay Festival is a vatting of two Spanish oak sherry hogsheads from 1986, aged 21 years. Just 512 bottles of this were produced.
Distillery Bunnahabhain
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008
Vintage1986
Bottled 17.04.2008
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type 2 Ex-Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 471/512
Strength 46.7 % Vol.Size 700 ml
A 21-year-old Bunnahabhain 1986 bottled in 2008 as a special edition for the Islay Festival (Feis Ile).
This 1986 Bunnahabhain 21-year-old was a limited edition of just 512 bottles yielded from a pair of traditional Spanish oak sherry hogshead casks released without colouring or chill filtration at its natural cask strength of 46.7%. A wonderful old school sherried Bunna that packs a surprisingly intense melange of rich fruit flavours.
Bunnahabhain 1986 21 Year Old Islay Fest 2008 No.335 70cl, 46.7%
Bunnahabhain’s bottling for the 2008 Islay Festival is a vatting of two Spanish oak sherry hogsheads from 1986, aged 21 years. Just 512 bottles of this were produced.
Distillery Bunnahabhain
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008
Vintage1986
Bottled 17.04.2008
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type 2 Ex-Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 335/512
Strength 46.7 % Vol.Size 700 ml
A 21-year-old Bunnahabhain 1986 bottled in 2008 as a special edition for the Islay Festival (Feis Ile).
This 1986 Bunnahabhain 21-year-old was a limited edition of just 512 bottles yielded from a pair of traditional Spanish oak sherry hogshead casks released without colouring or chill filtration at its natural cask strength of 46.7%. A wonderful old school sherried Bunna that packs a surprisingly intense melange of rich fruit flavours.
Bunnahabhain 1986 21 Year Old Islay Fest 2008 No.310 70cl, 46.7%
Bunnahabhain’s bottling for the 2008 Islay Festival is a vatting of two Spanish oak sherry hogsheads from 1986, aged 21 years. Just 512 bottles of this were produced.
Distillery Bunnahabhain
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008
Vintage1986
Bottled 17.04.2008
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type 2 Ex-Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 310/512
Strength 46.7 % Vol.Size 700 ml
A 21-year-old Bunnahabhain 1986 bottled in 2008 as a special edition for the Islay Festival (Feis Ile).
This 1986 Bunnahabhain 21-year-old was a limited edition of just 512 bottles yielded from a pair of traditional Spanish oak sherry hogshead casks released without colouring or chill filtration at its natural cask strength of 46.7%. A wonderful old school sherried Bunna that packs a surprisingly intense melange of rich fruit flavours.
Bunnahabhain 1986 21 Year Old Islay Fest 2008 No.263 70cl, 46.7%
Bunnahabhain’s bottling for the 2008 Islay Festival is a vatting of two Spanish oak sherry hogsheads from 1986, aged 21 years. Just 512 bottles of this were produced.
Distillery Bunnahabhain
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008
Vintage1986
Bottled 17.04.2008
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type 2 Ex-Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 263/512
Strength 46.7 % Vol.Size 700 ml
A 21-year-old Bunnahabhain 1986 bottled in 2008 as a special edition for the Islay Festival (Feis Ile).
This 1986 Bunnahabhain 21-year-old was a limited edition of just 512 bottles yielded from a pair of traditional Spanish oak sherry hogshead casks released without colouring or chill filtration at its natural cask strength of 46.7%. A wonderful old school sherried Bunna that packs a surprisingly intense melange of rich fruit flavours.
Bunnahabhain 1986 21 Year Old Islay Fest 2008 No.259 70cl, 46.7%
Bunnahabhain’s bottling for the 2008 Islay Festival is a vatting of two Spanish oak sherry hogsheads from 1986, aged 21 years. Just 512 bottles of this were produced.
Distillery Bunnahabhain
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008
Vintage1986
Bottled 17.04.2008
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type 2 Ex-Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 259/512
Strength 46.7 % Vol.Size 700 ml
A 21-year-old Bunnahabhain 1986 bottled in 2008 as a special edition for the Islay Festival (Feis Ile).
This 1986 Bunnahabhain 21-year-old was a limited edition of just 512 bottles yielded from a pair of traditional Spanish oak sherry hogshead casks released without colouring or chill filtration at its natural cask strength of 46.7%. A wonderful old school sherried Bunna that packs a surprisingly intense melange of rich fruit flavours.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
In what will be seen as a positive move to whisky connoisseurs, Bunnahabhain have decided to bottle the 18 year old without chill-filtration and without colouring.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
This entry level Bunnahabhain bottling comes in a redesigned bottle. This 12 year old is lightly peated for an Islay single malt and consequently is a light, fresh dram. Now at the higher strength of 46.3% – for more complexity and flavour.