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Old Pulteney Navigator (70cl, 46%)
What’s that we spy off the starboard side? It’s a new single malt whisky from Old Pulteney! The Navigator is a maritime malt aged in a mix of ex-sherry and bourbon casks in celebration of the distillery’s history with the ocean and the old sea dogs that sail it.
Glencadam 19 Year Old Ororoso Sherry (70cl, 46%)
A 19 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Glencadam distillery up in the Highland region, which has been treated to an Oloroso Sherry cask finish before bottling at 46% ABV with no additional colouring or chill-filtration. A limited edition release of 6,000 bottles.
Glencadam 18 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
An 18 year old Glencadam bottled at 46% with neither chill filtration nor artificial colouring. It can be recognised by its green packaging.
Glencadam 17 Year Old Triple Cask Portwood Finish (70cl, 46%)
A limited edition 17 year old expression from the Glencadam distillery, initially matured in bourbon casks before being transferred over to a trio of specially selected Portwood hogsheads to finish for a number of years. It was then bottled without chill-filtration or additional colours at 46% ABV.
Balblair 1999 2nd Release (70cl, 46%)
The second release of 1999 vintage Balblair single malt Scotch whisky replaces the 1997 vintage in their core range. The ace Highland whisky was matured in a combination of American ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish ex-Sherry butts from 1999 (the year people love to party like) until 2014.
Balblair 2005 1st Release (70cl, 46%)
This is the first release of 2005 vintage Balblair single malt Scotch whisky (which is replacing the 2003 vintage in their core range). An enjoyable expression from the Northern Highlands distillery, matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and of course is presented in Balblair’s very recognisable bottles.
BenRiach Peated Cask Strength Batch 2 (70cl, 60%)
Peated Cask Strength: Batch 2 , the latest release from the BenRiach, is a single-malt Scotch whisky that will test the intestinal fortitude of the heartiest hooch drinkers. Weighing in at a whopping 121.2 proof, this husky dram is struck through with heavy smoke and wood flavor and dense vegetal notes. Think of the biggest, brightest bonfire you’ve ever seen, and then try to imagine all that white-hot intensity being bottled for consumption. No doubt there are people out there who enjoy drinking whisky as powerful as this neat.
BenRiach Peated Cask Strength Batch 1 (70cl, 56%)
The first release from BenRiach’s Peated Cask Strength series (in the same vein as their unpeated Cask Strength releases) is made with whiskies drawn from Oloroso Sherry casks and bourbon barrels.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza Peated (70cl, 46%)
Distilled and bottled by BenRiach, this 22 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky is finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks, which imparts a rich, fruity sweetness to the robust, peated BenRiach flavour profile.
Albariza Peated is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, and this Speyside beauty was bottled at 46% ABV. Albariza itself is a white marl composed of calcium, clay and sea fossils that is used to grow grapes for the production of Sherry in the Andalucia region of Southern Spain. The more you know.
BenRiach 21 Year Old Tawny Port Cask Finish (70cl, 46%)
This 21 year old malt is part of BenRiach’s Wood Finish or Cask Finish range, where whiskies mature in refill American oak casks before spending a finishing period in a more active wine or fortified wine cask. In this case, it has been finished in ex-Tawny Port hogsheads!
BenRiach 17 Year Old Septendecim Peated Malt (70cl, 46%)
From BenRiach’s peated range comes Septendecim (seventeen in Latin) – a 17 year old Speyside whisky made in the styles of Speyside whisky from yesteryear – more robust and muscular.
BenRiach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish (70cl, 46%)
Initially matured in refill American oak barrels, this 17 year old from BenRiach spent a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts from Jerez de la Frontera.
BenRiach Cask Strength Batch 2 (70cl, 60.6%)
For the second batch of BenRiach Cask Strength, the distillers in Speyside have combined whisky matured in bourbon, oloroso sherry and virgin oak casks. Intensely flavoursome stuff.
BenRiach 25 Year Old (70cl, 46.8%)
BenRiach 25 year old is aged in a combination of three different cask types: Oloroso, bourbon and virgin oak. Now bottled “at the preferred strength of 46.8%”.
BenRiach 21 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
BenRiach have long been a distillery to keep your eye out for if you’re interested in whiskies with inventive maturation periods, and here’s a perfect example! This 21 year old has been drawn from a mixture of four casks – bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks, Pedro Ximenéz Sherry casks and red wine casks.
Glenglassaugh Torfa (70cl, 50%)
We’ve seen the Revival and the Evolution, and now Glenglassaugh are adding a peated expression to their range. The Torfa (which refers to the Old Norse word for turf or peat) has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels and weighs in at 20 PPM. We love to see that Glenglassaugh is back up and running again after being closed for over 20 years, and they’ve even got enough momentum to try new things, as this is their first peated single malt Scotch whisky!
Glenglassaugh Pedro Ximenéz Sherry Wood Finish (70cl, 46%)
The Glenglassaugh distillery launched their Wood Finishes series in late 2017, marking the first time they’ve ever released cask-finished expressions. Very exciting stuff! This particular bottling was initially aged in bourbon casks before being moved over to Pedro Ximenéz for up to two years.
GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival (70cl, 46%)
The Revival has been revived! The GlenDronach’s 15 Year Old Revival was a much-loved expression, though was sadly discontinued in 2015 by the distillery, citing lack of maturing stocks. However, stocks have been replenished and The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival has returned to our shelves! Matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, this stuff is hugely flavoursome, aromatic and complex.
Penderyn Legend Sample (2cl, 41%)
Penderyn Legend is a Welsh single malt whisky firstly matured in bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Madeira casks before it’s bottled, imparting an intriguing touch of vibrant sweetness. It has been bottled at 41% ABV, slightly lower than the Welsh distillers’ other Madeira-cask-finished single malt.
Penderyn Myth Sample (2cl, 41%)
Single malt whisky from the Penderyn distillery of Wales, which has been fully-matured in ex-bourbon casks. Should make for a great tasting partner with Penderyn’s Legend single malt, which is matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in ex-Madeira casks. Myth & Legend – get it?
Penderyn Celt Sample (2cl, 41%)
A 2015 addition to the Penderyn range of Welsh single malt whiskies! This is the Penderyn Celt, which enjoys a finishing period in peated casks, resulting in a subtle, elegant wisp of smoky peat coming through…
Glenlivet 12 Year Old First Fill 2018 Sample (2cl, 40%)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A more recent release from the Auchentoshan distillery, replacing the previous staple 10 year old, this 12 year old bottling launched at the same time Auchentoshan had a dramatic rebrand back in 2011.
Notice: the label can be other or as shown in the pictures
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.
Auchentoshan Springwood (1L, 40%)
Auchentoshan’s Springwood expression, which spends its maturation resting in American oak bourbon casks, was released for travel retail. Rich in vanilla and orange, this is a flavoursome Lowland single malt, from a top distillery that triple distils its whisky.
Auchentoshan Heartwood (1L, 43%)
Released for travel retail, the Auchentoshan Heartwood is made with triple distilled single malt Scotch whisky which has been matured in both Oloroso Sherry casks and bourbon casks, resulting in a very well balanced expression from the Lowland distillery.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old (Old Bottling with Presentation Tin) (70cl, 40%)
This is an old and rare bottling of Glenmorangie 10 Year Old which comes with its original presentation tin. A handsome relic of yesteryear.
This is an older bottling of the best-selling 10 year old. Proof that you don’t fix what isn’t broken, the packaging barely changed for nearly four decades before being rebranded as The Original in the relaunch of the core range in 2007.
Cotswolds Founder’s Choice Whisky (70cl, 59.1%)
Another year, another tasty Founder’s Choice expression from the Cotswolds Distillery! Like its predecessor, the 2019 edition Founder’s Choice spent its time maturing in American oak red wine casks that were shaved, toasted and re-charred, following a process that was created by Dr. Jim Swan. Following maturation, this tasty treat gets bottled up at cask strength, letting all those malty, fruity, toasty flavours sing. 2,500 bottles were released in this batch.
Cotswolds Signature Single Malt (70cl, 46%)
A sweet and fruity English single malt from Cotswolds Distillery that is matured in a combination of STR ex-red wine casks and ex-bourbon casks. The palate offers notes of honey, Seville orange, marmalade and dark red fruits that linger in the finish.
Penderyn Portwood (70cl, 46%)
After a number of excellent single Port cask releases (and a 41% release), here’s single malt from the Welsh distillery’s core range which is initially matured in ex-bourbon casks and then in Portwood casks following that!
Penderyn Peated (70cl, 46%)
Around 5,000 bottles will be released annually. A peated Welsh whisky, the peat comes solely from the cask the whisky matured in.
Penderyn Sherrywood Finish (70cl, 46%)
Penderyn Sherrywood is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks – a change from their classic expression, which is finished in Madeira casks.
Penderyn Madeira Finish (70cl, 46%)
The core expression at the heart of the Penderyn range, this was finished in Madeira casks. A beautifully packaged Welsh whisky.
Penderyn Celt (70cl, 41%)
A 2015 addition to the Penderyn range of Welsh single malt whiskies! This is the Penderyn Celt, which enjoys a finishing period in peated casks, resulting in a subtle, elegant wisp of smoky peat coming through…
Penderyn Myth (70cl, 41%)
Single malt whisky from the Penderyn distillery of Wales, which has been fully-matured in ex-bourbon casks. Should make for a great tasting partner with Penderyn’s Legend single malt, which is matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in ex-Madeira casks. Myth & Legend – get it?
Penderyn Legend (70cl, 41%)
Penderyn Legend is a Welsh single malt whisky firstly matured in bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Madeira casks before it’s bottled, imparting an intriguing touch of vibrant sweetness. It has been bottled at 41% ABV, slightly lower than the Welsh distillers’ other Madeira-cask-finished single malt.
Benromach 10 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
The newly released 10 year old from Gordon and MacPhail’s Benromach distillery. This was matured for the first nine years in 4/5 bourbon and 1/5 sherry casks before a year in sherry casks.
Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A straightforward, nutty and malty single malt from Speyside, the Singleton of Dufftown was released to replace the Singleton of Auchroisk. It’s aged in a high proportion of European oak casks.
If you’re looking to use this little stunner in a cocktail, then you could do a lot worse than making a classic Highball. You can find a recipe for one right here.
Highland Park The Valhalla Collection Loki 48.7%, Thor 52.1%, Freya 51.2%, Odin 55.8% 4x70cl
Highland Park Valknut (70cl, 46.8%)
Another Viking Legend has arrived from Highland Park! The second release in the series created in partnership with Danish designer Jim Lyngvild is Valknut. The spirit used for this single malt features a small portion of Orkney-grown Tartan barley, and was matured predominantly in American oak sherry seasoned casks. Slightly smokier than your standard Highland Park whisky, so if you like a peaty treat, you’ve found a great option right here.
Highland Park 17 Year Old The Dark & The Light (70cl, 52.9%)
Together with THE DARK, THE LIGHT shares the story of the noble Viking warriors who are our ancestors, of our contrasting island seasons and of the intense balance of our whisky.
Light and dark are concepts that exist in opposition, yet together create a perfect balance. One cannot exist without the other; as one appears, the other disappears; together they create something greater than themselves – in nature, a perfect, continuous cycle.
In THE DARK – a special release of only 28,000 bottles – we celebrate autumn and winter on Orkney; a time to escape from the wild weather outside and gather together with friends and family, sharing long nights of conversation and laughter around the table, around the fire.
Presented in a beautifully embossed black glass bottle, the serpent dragon design takes its inspiration from the great Norse sagas and embraces both the high sun of summer solstice and the low sun of winter solstice – the polar opposites of our island seasons – while the runic writing reflects the ancient carvings of our Viking ancestors, here on Orkney.
Names then gave they to noon and twilight, morning they named, and the waning moon, night and evening, the years to number.
In THE LIGHT– a special release of only 28,000 bottles – we celebrate spring and summer in Orkney; a time to emerge from our winter’s hibernation, renewed and refreshed with a spring in our step, ready to embrace the warm bright days of summer. Presented in a beautifully embossed green glass bottle, the serpent dragon design takes its inspiration from the great Norse sagas and embraces both the high sun of the summer solstice and the low sun of the winter solstice – the polar opposites of our island seasons – while the runic writing reflects the ancient carvings of our Viking ancestors which can still be seen today, here in Orkney.
Names then gave they to noon and twilight, morning they named, and the waning moon, night and evening, the years to number.
Glenfiddich Experimental Series Winter Storm (70cl, 43%)
For our third experiment, Malt Master Brian Kinsman travelled to Canada to meet a renowned winemaker in Niagara. There he learned how the grapes had to be picked by moonlight at -10˚C to produce the intensely sweet Icewine. Upon his return to the Glenfiddich Distillery Brian started experimenting with several French oak Icewine casks from the Canadian winery, filling them with different Glenfiddich aged malts for up to six months. Only the rarer whiskies, those aged for 21 years, could cope with the extra Icewine intensity. The taste is a perfect combination of both pioneering liquids, the heightened candied sweets and oakiness of Glenfiddich are complemented by mouth-watering tropical fruit notes and a luscious sweetness from the unique Icewine cask finish. First released in October 2017, the long-awaited second batch is now available.
The third release in their experimental series utilises French Oak “Ice Wine” casks from the freezing vineyards of the renowned Peller Estates winery near Niagara, Canada.
Experimental Series: No 3
Winter Storm
Bottled: 2017
Age: 21 Years Old
Cask Type: Canadian Ice Wine Cask Finish
43% ABV / 70cl
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Old Bottling (70cl, 40%)
This classic Speyside from Glenfiddich was the Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition, aged for 12 years in American and European Oak casks.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Old Bottling (1L, 40%)
This classic Speyside from Glenfiddich was the Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition, aged for 12 years in American and European Oak casks.
Macallan Quest 1L, Lumina 70cl, Terra 70cl & Enigma 70cl Travel Retail Set
This Discovery Experience range was exclusive to travel retail.
Quest
Cask Type: European and American Oak
40% ABV / 1 litre
Lumina
Cask Type: American & European Sherry Oak & Macallan Hogshead
41.3% ABV / 70cl
Terra
Cask Type: First Fill European & American Sherry
43.8% ABV / 70cl
Enigma
Cask Type: Sherry
44.9% ABV / 70cl
Edradour 10 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Edradour is one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries and at the heart of the range, this 10 year old Eastern Highlander is a rather unique single malt, a decidedly rum-like dram with a thick mouthfeel. The distillery’s methods of production remain virtually unchanged in the last 150 years, and we can see why. If it ain’t broke and all that. This single malt’s decade of ageing was spent in a combination of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. This is one sherry monster and we love it.
Glen Grant 10 Year Old (1L, 40%)
A great beginner’s whisky right here from the Glen Grant Distillery, produced in tall pot stills. This 10 year old Speyside single malt, having spent a decade in bourbon casks, boasts oodles of light, malty notes. A top dram for warmer weather.
Tobermory 12 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
Released in early 2019, this 12 year old single malt from Tobermory was launched in celebration of the distillery returning to life after a two year break! This expression slumbered peacefully in American oak casks for a dozen years before being bottled at 46.3% ABV. What a way to get back in the swing of things!
Ardmore Legacy (70cl, 40%)
Released in 2014 to take the place of the Ardmore Traditional, the Legacy brings a lightly-peated, wood spice-led flavour profile to the table. At its core, the Ardmore Legacy is made with 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt.
Scapa The Orcadian Gift Pack (70cl, 40%)
Skiren is part of the Scapa range, which has been distilled in Scotland’s only remaining working Lomond Still. Initially matured in first fill American oak casks. The name Skiren derives from the Old Norse word for “glittering bright skies”.
Glenfarclas 10 Years Old (70cl, 40%)
Glenfarclas 10 Years Old is a superb combination of creamy roundness, malt biscuits, with floral notes and peat flavours. Light, delicate and velvety, this Speyside Single Malt is quite complex and satisfactory.
Talisker Dark Storm (1L, 45.8%)
Originally released for the Travel Retail market, Talisker’s Dark Storm is matured in heavily charred oak casks, imparting yet more smoke and spice to the already intensely smoky whisky. A fantastic release from the distillery on the Isle of Skye.
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.
GlenDronach Traditionally Peated (70cl, 48%)
As you may have guessed from the name of this expression, GlenDronach is going back in time with Traditionally Peated. More specifically, about 200 years back, to the year 1826 when the distillery was founded, and it was common practice in the Highlands to burn peat in the kiln towards the end of the barley malting. For the whisky, the distillery has kept its traditional sherried style, marrying liquid from a range of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry and Port casks, all bottled up at 48% ABV.
Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban Port Finish (70cl, 46%)
A full-bodied, silky-smooth single malt from Glenmorangie, finished in a Quinta Ruban port cask, creating a rich chocolate flavour. Gentle aromas of Seville oranges and walnut build into rich dark chocolate, sandalwood and spicy pepper. The palate initially offers notes of mint chocolate, walnuts and orange develop into Greek delight and summer flowers.
Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak (70cl, 40%)
This whisky has been called a lot of things in its time: smooth, fruity, complex, sophisticated, entertaining, classic. The Original Malt Whisky Almanac says: “A first-class malt. One of the most popular malts in the world – deservedly so.” Representing The Glenlivet’s signature style, this classic malt is first matured in traditional oak, before spending time in American oak casks which impart notes of vanilla and gives the whisky it’s distinctive smoothness. The mineral-rich water that comes from Josie’s Well helps form the flavours during mashing and fermentation, whilst the specific height and width of the copper stills add a delicate yet complex character. Keep a bottle on hand for every occasion.
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.
Glenlivet 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
This is an old edition of the lovely Glenlivet 12 year old. Aged in a mix of casks, this is a classic Speyside dram with oodles of honey and orchard fruit. Beautiful.
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Macallan 12 Year Old Trible Cask Year Of The Rat Lunar New Year 2020 2x (70cl, 40)
Behold, a limited edition twin pack of The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask, released to celebrate Chinese New Year 2020, the Year of the Rat! The whisky itself is drawn from a combination of European sherry seasoned casks, American sherry seasoned casks and American ex-bourbon casks. Housing two bottles of the Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask, the ornate packaging was inspired by decorative knots which represent longevity.
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
After maturation in 100% American oak casks, this Auchentoshan 18 years is a significant step up in quality and complexity from the Classic.
Released in 2008, Auchentoshan 18 year old offers a sublime rich complexity of flavours. Triple distilled, this single malt whisky has aromas of chocolate, vanilla, oak and hints of grass. Vanilla and chestnut flavours are finished off with barley for a satisfying selection.
Auchentoshan American Oak (70cl, 40%)
From the Auchentoshan distillery in the Scottish Lowlands comes a triple distilled single malt Scotch whisky aged entirely in first fill American oak casks. A light, bright whisky with plenty of vanilla sweetness at its centre – great as an aperitif dram.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Lasanta (70cl, 43%)
Macallan 10 Year Old Sherry Oak (70cl, 40%)
This expression from the renowned Macallan distillery in Speyside has been matured exclusively in sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, for a full decade before bottling. Now discontinued, this expression has become highly sought-after by collectors.
Macallan Aurora (1L, 40%)
Edrington Group has collaborated with Ever Rich and other Taiwanese duty free retailers to exclusively release a new Scotch whisky in the Taiwanese duty free market.
The Macallan Aurora Scotch, which will be sold in 1-litre bottles and stocked by Ever Rich and Tasa Meng from September, has been matured in four different types of hand-picked European and American oak casks
Edrington Asia Travel Retail Managing Director Marcelo Colombo commented: “The launch of Aurora exclusively in Taiwanese duty free is a natural progression for The Macallan Quest Collection, given the line’s resounding success in travel retail and the brand’s popularity in Taiwan. Aurora is the perfect complement to the existing Quest Collection and underlines our commitment to delivering differentiation and excitement within the channel.”
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Ancient Reserve Gold Decanter (70cl, 43%)
This ceramic decanter has been handcrafted by Spode to the same high standards that have won them six Royal Warrants. It is crafted with 23 carat gold ceramic and the filigree highlights have been done by hand. 18 year old Glenfiddich presented in a Gold Spode ceramic decanter. Complete with original box
Age: 18 years old
43% ABV / 70cl
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Ancient Reserve Blue Decanter (70cl, 43%)
There have been a number of iterations of the Glenfiddich 18 year old over the years, the Ancient Reserve was launched in 1998 and produced until 2007 when the distillery’s core range was repackaged.
The 18 year old is patiently matured in the Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, before being married in small batches to create an extraordinarily smooth, rich and mellow single malt.18 year old Glenfiddich presented in a blue Spode ceramic decanter. Complete with original box
Age: 18 Years Old
43% ABV / 70cl
Crabbie’s Yardhead With Free Glass (70cl, 40%)
A no-age-statement single malt from Crabbie’s! John Crabbie’s original premises were at Yardheads in Leith, hence the name of the whisky. As the brand new distillery gets up and running, Crabbie’s has released this single malt from an undisclosed distillery for us to enjoy! A brilliant spirit to try out some whisky cocktails with – may we suggest a Highball?
Crabbie 8 Year Old With Free Glass (70cl, 46%)
At some point in the 1970s, John Crabbie & Co stopped producing their whiskies – but in early 2018, they returned to the fray! As their own distillery in Edinburgh gets up and running, they released a pair of single malt whiskies from undisclosed distilleries, including this 8 Year Old expression . It’s based around their original 8 Year Old Blend produced long ago, but intriguingly a bit different…
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…
Macallan Concept No.2 2019 Music (70cl, 40%)
Macallan Concept No. 2 is a no-age-statement single malt from the Speyside distillery matured in Sherry-seasoned American oak casks.
Whisky maker Steven Bremner used his passions for blending malts and mixing house music as his inspiration for the release.
He said: ‘Music has inspired many aspects of my life, both creatively and practically, as has whisky, so the creation of Concept Number 2 allowed me to look at my two passions through a different lens.
‘Creating a track and crafting a single malt can take a similar path. Beginning with the layering of sounds just like the layering of different flavours from specific cask types.
‘Each different cask brings its own influence to the character of the liquid, like each instrument, or sound, adds depth to a track. In both cases, we can alter each different element to play up or down particular sounds or flavours.’
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery
Bottling Bottled 2019
Cask type Sherry-seasoned American oak
casks Strength 40.0 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Deveron 18 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
This is The Deveron 18 Year Old, launched in September 2015 (alongside a 12 Year Old expression, too). This relaunch came complete with new frosted glass bottles and ‘The’ at the start of its name.
Craigellachie 17 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
It used to be a rather rare sight to see an official bottling of Craigellachie single malt. Well after years of waiting, in 2014, four turned up all at once! The 17 year old expression really shows off the meatiness of this Speysider’s spirit – top stuff.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
One of the three official Craigellachie bottlings released in 2014, their 13 year old single malt Scotch whisky handsomely shows off the bold, robust character of the distillery’s output. Oodles of dynamic fruit notes with a distinctive current of smoke running through the middle. Single malt Craigellachie hasn’t been seen much outside of indie bottlings recently, so this is an ace return to our glasses from the distillery!
Speyburn Hopkins Reserve (1L, 46%)
Hopkins Reserve from Speyburn was created as a tribute to John Hopkins, founder of the distillery. The single malt was aged in American oak bourbon casks which had also previously held peated whisky, imparting a subtle smokiness. The whisky endeavours to celebrate all things Speyside, and has been made using fresh spring water from the Granty Burn. The one litre bottle was released for the Travel Retail market.
Speyburn 10 Year Old (1L, 46%)
A big old one litre bottling of this classic, easy drinking Speysider.
Speyburn 10 was, until 2008, the only Speyburn official bottling readily available. This dram, which hits the lighter side of the flavour map, will appear to many as the epitome of a Speyside whisky, with plenty of honeyed cereal, vanilla, light oak, floral and toffee’d notes.
A perfect daily drinker, this is a great tasting, great value whisk
Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve (70cl, 40%)
The 15 year old release of Glenlivet, matured in French Limousin Oak casks.
Limousin Oak is very commonly used for the maturation of Cognac.
This is a rare item.
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Glenfiddich Centenary 1987 (75cl, 43%)
Limited edition, numbered release to commemorate Glenfiddich’s 100th anniversary.
Bottled: Christmas Day 1986.
This was specially bottled to celebrate 100 years of Glenfiddich. It was bottled on Christmas Day 1987, presented in a handsome case. A limited edition bottle from a release of 12,000. Very rare.
Bottled: Christmas Day 1986.
Bottle Number: 02182/ 12000
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.
Macallan Classic Cut 2019 Release (70cl, 52.9%)
The third edition in the limited annual series, The Macallan Classic Cut – 2019 Edition has an ideal ABV of 52.9% to bring forth the full character of the single malt. This has been chosen by the Whisky Maker Polly Logan as the optimum strength to reveal a dominant sweetness and the well balanced flavours of this whisky. To truly appreciate the complex flavour dimensions, pour and allow it to breathe for 10-15 minutes for an intensified experience. After this time, heightened flavours of orange, sweet ginger and vanilla come to the forefront, combined with a satisfyingly long finish. Classic Cut 2019 is a truly indulgent single malt whisky.
Glenfiddich Experimental Series Fire & Cane (70cl, 43%)
Let the great experiment… Continue! Glenfiddich has added a new expression to its Experimental Series, unveiling Fire & Cane in mid-2018. Malt master Brian Kinsman has given some of the distillery’s peated single malt a three-month finishing period in rum casks – but not just any old rum casks. He’s selected rum casks from a variety of South American countries to finish this whisky, which ought to play nicely with the burly peat notes at its core.
Isle of Jura 1988 Rare Vintage 2018 (70cl, 53.5%)
Single malt from the Jura distillery on the eponymous island, released as part of the Rare Vintage series. This one is a 1988 vintage, bottled in 2018 following a finishing period in tawny Port casks (which we’re rather fond of here at MoM Towers). 1,406 bottles were produced.
Isle of Jura 1989 Rare Vintage (70cl, 53.5%)
A 1989 vintage single malt which hails from the Isle of Jura! After it was distilled, it was laid to rest in American white oak bourbon barrels, where it stayed until 2019. After that point, it was bottled at 53.5% ABV for the Rare Vintage series, with the limited 1,500 bottles accompanied by a very classy presentation box. Did you know that on Jura there are more deer than people? What a terrifying prospect.
Isle Of Jura Seven Wood (70cl, 42%)
You may have guessed it already from this expression’s name, but the Isle of Jura Seven Wood is made with whisky drawn from seven different types of cask. There’s American white oak, and six other French oaks, Limousin, Tronçais, Allier, Vosges, Jupilles, and Les Bertranges. Intriguing stuff, this.
Isle of Jura 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
From the Jura distillery’s core range relaunch in 2018 comes a 12 year old single malt, matured in a combination of American oak casks and Oloroso sherry butts. A great example of Jura’s delicious malts.
Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask 2019 Xmas Gift Edition (70cl, 40%)
Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask 2019 Xmas Gifting Edition (70cl, 40%)
Mortlach 15 Year Old Six Kingdoms Game of Thrones (70cl, 46%)
Behold, the very final bottling in the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection! We present to you Six Kingdoms, a beasty 15 Year Old Mortlach. Those of you who are all up to date with Game of Thrones lore (and if you aren’t, beware of spoilers ahead!) will remember that there were in fact, seven kingdoms in Westeros, but in the season finale the North became independent, taking the number down to six. The Speysider was matured in first-fill sherry casks, with a finish in American oak bourbon casks. The limited edition single malt is bottled at 46% ABV, presented in a metallic gold presentation tube, decorated with a pen and ink drawing of the mysterious three-eyed raven (aka Bran the Broken). The show may be over, but long may it live in the form of delicious whisky!
Singleton 12 Year Old of Dufftown Flask Plastic (20cl, 40%)
A straightforward, nutty and malty single malt from Speyside, the Singleton of Dufftown was released to replace the Singleton of Auchroisk. It’s aged in a high proportion of European oak casks.
If you’re looking to use this little stunner in a cocktail, then you could do a lot worse than making a classic Highball. You can find a recipe for one right here.
Macallan Aera Sherry Exclusive Release to Taiwan Bottled 2018 (70cl, 40%)
The Macallan Aera, Royal Black, an exclusive limited edition.Released only to Taiwan.Matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned oak casks.Another attractive presentation from Macallan where the bottle is distillery wrapped and sealed with The Macallan Elchies House sticker.
This release for the Taiwanese market was matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks. Tasting notes are said to be associated with dried fruits, honey and citrus.
Cask Type: Sherry
40% ABV / 70cl
Highland Park 18 Year Old (old bottling) (70cl, 43%)
A superb 18 year old from the Highland Park distillery and a winner of a Gold Medal at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Gift Pack (70cl, 40%)
The heart and soul of Highland Park, VIKING HONOUR is a perfect harmony of aromatic smoky peat, sweet heather honey and rich fruit cake.
STORY
VIKING HONOUR reflects the unique culture of our remote island home here on Orkney. Part of Scotland yes, but originally belonging to a vast Viking kingdom. At Highland Park, we honour the spirit of our Viking ancestors, sharing their pride, integrity and fierce independence, and we distill our award-winning whisky to the same exacting standards introduced in 1798 by our founder, Magnus Eunson, a descendant of those early Viking settlers.
I am a reflection of my ancestors and values. I keep them close and continue to learn, to pass on those values to future generations. My name is all I truly have. Let it be a legacy of honour.
Old Viking Saying
Isle of Jura 10 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Part of the new core range of whiskies launched by Isle of Jura in early 2018, this 10 year old expression takes the place of Jura Origin. It’s initially aged in American white oak bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period in Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 40% ABV. It has the subtle smoke characteristic of Jura’s excellent Island single malts, with robust vanilla and an intense kick of sherried sweetness underneath.
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Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or (70cl, 46%)
Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or is a rich and spicy whiskey with a unique finish in Sauternes casks. Bill Lumsden was one of the pioneers in the use of barrels of wine in the maturation of his whiskeys, especially with this edition that brilliantly bears his name.
This legendary edition of the Glenmorangie range renews its packaging in 2019 to highlight the special know-how of the
Highland Park Valfather (70cl, 47%)
The final bottling from the Viking Legend series, Valfather was named after the Norse god Odin. It’s the most peated whisky to date from Highland Park, a style designed to mimic Odin’ power. Valfather was matured in refill casks in order to balance the peatiness and also because the brand supposedly wanted to mirror the ethereal and lighter feel of Valhalla, Odin’s hall. It was bottled at 47% ABV without any additional colouring.
Danish designer Jim Lyngvild returned to help create the distinctive packaging, the inspiration of which was the ancient picture stones from Stora Hammars in Gotland, Sweden.
Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour (70cl, 40%)
The heart and soul of Highland Park, VIKING HONOUR is a perfect harmony of aromatic smoky peat, sweet heather honey and rich fruit cake.
STORY
VIKING HONOUR reflects the unique culture of our remote island home here on Orkney. Part of Scotland yes, but originally belonging to a vast Viking kingdom. At Highland Park, we honour the spirit of our Viking ancestors, sharing their pride, integrity and fierce independence, and we distill our award-winning whisky to the same exacting standards introduced in 1798 by our founder, Magnus Eunson, a descendant of those early Viking settlers.
I am a reflection of my ancestors and values. I keep them close and continue to learn, to pass on those values to future generations. My name is all I truly have. Let it be a legacy of honour.
Old Viking Saying
Macallan Concept No.1 2018 Art (70cl, 40%)
A bright and funky limited edition bottling of The Macallan, Concept No.1 is the first in the series released for the Travel Retail market, inspired by surreal art. The single malt is crafted from whiskies matured for equal time in both sherry oak and bourbon casks, with the series aiming to imaginatively explore the many choices of maturation. The packaging is sure to provide some surreal food for thought while you sip this intriguing dram.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery
Bottling Bottled 2018
Cask type Sherry Cask, Ex-Bourbon
Cask Number of bottles 84000
Strength 40.0 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
The folks at Glenfiddich clearly enjoy exploring new cask types for their whisky. Whether it’s peaty whisky in rum casks, or making good use of icewine casks, the distillery certainly has some experimental flair. And if experimental flair is what you’re after, Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old is the perfect thing. This single malt initially ages in American and European oak casks, before being moved over to rare French cuvée oak casks. The influence these casks has had on the whisky is fantastic, lifting the palate with notes of baked goods and fresh fruit.
Macallan Estate (70cl, 43%)
Released in 2019, The Macallan Estate is an intriguing expression that contains spirit distilled from barley grown on Macallan’s very own Easter Elchies estate. Hence the name. Growing on the banks of the River Spey, this barley is only distilled over the course of one week each year. It’s a pleasingly well-sherried dram, and comes handsomely presented in box which has an inlay of slate, representing the Scottish landscape that the distillery calls home.