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Macallan The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow 70cl, 44.2%
The third limited annual release in The Harmony Collection series, The Macallan took inspiration from natural Scottish grasslands to create a single malt Scotch whisky that would be reminiscent of warm meadows and mature barley fields, with a rich, citrus-scented finish. It was created using a mixture of sherry-seasoned oak and bourbon casks
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2023
Cask type Sherry Seasoned Oak
Strength 44.2 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Third Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Fine Cacao 70cl, 40%
THE HARMONY COLLECTION FINE CACAO
A single malt whisky characterised by a milk chocolate profile, which pairs in perfect harmony with the finest chocolates for a rich tasting experience.
The Harmony Collection derives from the fusion of our inherent curiosity with our principles of innovation and creativity. The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner immersed himself in the art of coffee, exploring the process from field to cup and uncovering the distinct flavour profiles at each stage.
The Macallan Harmony Collection Fine Cacao is part of the first Global Travel Retail edition in a new limited annual release series, which shines a spotlight on our sustainability journey and intrinsic connection to nature. Created using natural materials, the simple and beautiful packaging is 100% recyclable and is made using 100% green energy.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Macallan Harmony Collection Fine Cacao will be available in The Macallan Airport Boutiques and from Singapore Changi Airport Lotte Duty Free shops from May 2022, before being introduced more widely to global travel retailers from June 2022. Please note this will be subject to availability at the time of your visit.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2022
Cask type Sherry
Strength 40.0 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Travel Exclusive Second Release.
Macallan The Harmony Collection Green Meadow 70cl, 40.2%
THE HARMONY COLLECTION GREEN MEADOW
This travel exclusive single malt was created in collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney to celebrate the lush, fertile lands of Scotland which connects all those who have stood upon them for generations.
The Harmony Collection Green Meadow continues to embrace the re-use of natural materials in its packaging, creating beauty from resources at the end of their natural lives. To mark this deep connection with the land, discarded meadow cuttings have been given new life in this presentation box and bottle labels.
The side of each presentation box also features a photograph of The Macallan Estate, captured by Mary McCartney.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2023
Strength 40.2 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Travel Exclusive
Macallan The Harmony Collection Guardian Oak 70cl, 44.2%
Guardian Oak was a travel retail exclusive which has been matured in a combination of first-fill sherry-seasoned European oak casks and refill sherry casks.
As with all Harmony Collection releases, the bottle is presented in a 100% recyclable and biodegradable box, this time produced from oak chippings leftover from the production of casks.
The Macallan The Harmony Collection, an exquisite single malt from the prestigious Macallan distillery in Speyside, Scotland, represents the essence of Scottish distillation. The bottling in 2024 promises exceptional quality, reinforced by an alcohol strength of 44.2%. With a bottle size of 700ml, this fine drop is perfect for aficionados who appreciate the depth and complexity of Speyside whiskies. The character of this whisky is characterised by a harmonious balance that is the result of careful maturation and selection. For connoisseurs and collectors of Macallan whiskies, this single malt from the Harmony Collection is an indispensable highlight in any collection.
Two brands dedicated to constant innovation, this collaboration is inspired by a shared respect for creativity and reverence for the natural world.
For this release, we focus on our own area of expertise and mastery which is represented by oak. Oak runs through every facet of The Macallan and our exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks are the single greatest contributor to the outstanding quality, distinctive aromas and flavours of our whisky.
The Macallan continuously draws inspiration from nature. The Harmony Collection, Guardian Oak is a reminder of the importance of both the connection with our natural environment and of preserving it.
This latest Harmony release reflects the influence of sherry seasoned oak
casks to our whisky mastery. Over time, our new make spirit matures in the
cask to create a liquid that is reflective of our deep connection with nature,
drawing both natural colour and flavour from its interaction with the oak wood.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2024
Cask type Sherry Seasoned Oak
Strength 44.2 % Vol. Size 700 ml
The fourth release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired By Intense Arabica 70cl, 44%
The second edition in our limited annual release series, this special single malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate, and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.
The second release in the limited annual series continues to draw inspiration from our deep rooted connection to the natural world. Each release in the collection unveils distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life.
A SENSORY JOURNEY
This special single malt is inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica bean. Ethiopia is claimed to be the birthplace of coffee as the Arabica bean was the first species of coffee to be cultivated.
With a distinct coffee flavour, this whisky exudes notes of espresso, dark chocolate and sweet oak. The intensely flavoured single malt invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory journey through flavour and aroma.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection Bottled 2022
Cask type Sherry seasoned oak
Strength 44.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml & 750 ml
Label Second Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired By Intense Arabica 75cl, 44%
The second edition in our limited annual release series, this special single malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate, and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.
The second release in the limited annual series continues to draw inspiration from our deep rooted connection to the natural world. Each release in the collection unveils distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life.
A SENSORY JOURNEY
This special single malt is inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica bean. Ethiopia is claimed to be the birthplace of coffee as the Arabica bean was the first species of coffee to be cultivated.
With a distinct coffee flavour, this whisky exudes notes of espresso, dark chocolate and sweet oak. The intensely flavoured single malt invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory journey through flavour and aroma.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection Bottled 2022
Cask type Sherry seasoned oak
Strength 44.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml & 750 ml
Label Second Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao 70cl, 44%
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Crafted from a harmonious combination of European and American oak casks, this rich single malt whisky pairs in perfect harmony with fine chocolates for an elevated tasting experience.
A collaboration with renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca of three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, this release brings the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life. To create the first limited edition whisky in a new annual release series, The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain, where she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering the distinctive flavour profiles at Casa Cacao.
Polly worked with Jordi Roca, owner of the famed chocolate boutique and hotel, Casa Cacao and the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers. As part of the exploration, she also spent time with master chocolatier of Casa Cacao, Damien Allsop.
In homage to its chocolate influence, The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is presented in a 100% recyclable gift box, made using discarded husks from cacao pods.
A by-product in the chocolate-making process, these husks would have been sent to landfill or destroyed but have now been reborn with a renewed purpose.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection Bottled 2021
Cask type Sherry seasoned European and American Oak
Strength 44.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml & 750 ml
Label First Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao 75cl, 44%
Crafted from a harmonious combination of European and American oak casks, this rich single malt whisky pairs in perfect harmony with fine chocolates for an elevated tasting experience.
A collaboration with renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca of three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, this release brings the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life. To create the first limited edition whisky in a new annual release series, The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain, where she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering the distinctive flavour profiles at Casa Cacao.
Polly worked with Jordi Roca, owner of the famed chocolate boutique and hotel, Casa Cacao and the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers. As part of the exploration, she also spent time with master chocolatier of Casa Cacao, Damien Allsop.
In homage to its chocolate influence, The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is presented in a 100% recyclable gift box, made using discarded husks from cacao pods.
A by-product in the chocolate-making process, these husks would have been sent to landfill or destroyed but have now been reborn with a renewed purpose.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection Bottled 2021
Cask type Sherry seasoned European and American Oak
Strength 44.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml & 750 ml
Label First Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Set 7 x 70cl
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Macallan The Harmony Collection Set 7 x 70cl Rich Cacao, Fine Cacao, Intense Arabica, Smooth Arabica & Amber Meadow, Green Meadow and Guardian Oak
Macallan The Harmony Collection Guardian Oak 70cl, 44.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Green Meadow 70cl, 40.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Fine Cacao 70cl, 40%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow 70cl, 44.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Smooth Arabica 70cl, 40%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired By Intense Arabica 70cl, 44%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao 70cl, 44%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Set 8 x 70cl
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Macallan The Harmony Collection Set 8 x 70cl Rich Cacao, Fine Cacao, Intense Arabica, Smooth Arabica & Amber Meadow, Green Meadow, Vibrant Oak and Guardian Oak.
Macallan The Harmony Collection Guardian Oak 70cl, 44.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak 70cl, 44.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Green Meadow 70cl, 40.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Fine Cacao 70cl, 40%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow 70cl, 44.2%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Smooth Arabica 70cl, 40%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired By Intense Arabica 70cl, 44%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao 70cl, 44%
Macallan The Harmony Collection Smooth Arabica 70cl, 40%
The second edition in our limited annual release series, this special single malt exudes flavours of ground coffee, hazelnut and vanilla, and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.
INSPIRED BY THE BIRTHPLACE OF COFFEE
This unique single malt was inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica bean. Ethiopia is claimed to be the birthplace of coffee as the Arabica bean was the first species of coffee to be cultivated.
Exuding notes of ground coffee, hazelnuts, sweet raisin and vanilla, this special whisky will transport you into a world of flavour and texture, awakening all of your senses.
THE PROCESS
The Harmony Collection derives from the fusion of our inherent curiosity with our principles of innovation and creativity. The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner immersed himself in the art of coffee, exploring the process from field to cup and uncovering the distinct flavour profiles at each stage.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2022
Cask type Sherry Seasoned Oak
Strength 40.0 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Travel Exclusive Second Release
Macallan The Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak 70cl, 44.2%
The fourth release in the Harmony Collection has been created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil to tell our oak story in an imaginative, visual and innovative way.
The whisky, created by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, is matured in a combination of first fill sherry seasoned American oak casks and refill sherry casks.
These have been carefully selected to deliver the classic American oak flavours of vanilla, citrus and sweet oak, naturally derived from the cask during maturation, with a medium, sweet finish that delicately lingers.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Harmony Collection
Bottled 2024
Strength 44.2 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Travel Exclusive
Macallan Time Space Mastery 200th Anniversary 70cl, 43.6%
Embracing 200 years of heritage, TIME : SPACE Mastery is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.
TIME : SPACE Mastery took inspiration from past whisky masters and the variety of different casks styles available to create layers of complexity with incredible depth of aroma, texture and flavour.
Housed in a uniquely crafted circular vessel symbolising the circle of life and the ongoing journey from the past to the future, TIME : SPACE Mastery is a testament to The Macallan’s enduring legacy of excellence.
Macallan Time:Space 200th
To commemorate 200 years of history, The Macallan introduces TIME: SPACE Mastery. A tribute to the whisky masters of the past, the current creators selected each cask at its peak maturation, selecting both European and American oak. The European oak, predominantly seasoned with sherry, imparts depth, dried fruits, and gentle spice, while American oak adds balance, offering a rounded sweetness to the profile. TIME: SPACE Mastery was bottled at 43.6% ABV, and presented in a bespoke, one-of-a-kind circular decanter, symbolizing the circle of life. It is presented in an extraordinary box featuring 200 spikes, inspired by traditional origami techniques
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2024
Strength 43.6 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Bottled for 200th Anniversary Macallan
Macallan Travel Series 1920s Decades Twenties (50cl, 40%)
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The Macallan Decades consists of four whiskies that were created to recreate the style of single malt produced as the distillery in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Thankfully their reference material for these was more reliable than the 19th century examples used to create their infamous Replica series.
One of four bottles released by the Macallan which depicts the style of The Macallan from the 1920’s to 1950’s. Each release has an illustration with of-the-era artwork featuring classic modes of transport from each decade.
To re-create the style of The Macallan in the 1920’s, their master distiller has sampled bottles of The Macallan from that decade and matched their aroma and flavour with more recent distillations taken from the casks maturing in their warehouses.
During the 1920’s, most of The Macallan produce was sold to whisky blenders as a “top dressing” single malt for their blended whiskies. The few remaining casks continued to mature their contents for longer, resulting in a whisky that was slightly drier and less toffee sweet than modern day Macallan.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2004
Cask type Sherry Cask
Strength 40.0 %
Vol. Size 500 ml
Macallan Travel Series 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s All Decades (4x50cl, 40%)
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A full set of Collectable Macallan Travel series edition, which depicts the style of The Macallan from the 1920’s to 1950’s. Each release has an illustration with of-the-era artwork featuring classic modes of transport from each decade.
To re-create the style of Macallan in the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, their Master Distiller sampled bottles of The Macallan from that decade and matched their aroma and flavour with more recent distillations taken from the casks maturing in the warehouses.
This contains the compete Travel Series from The Macallan.
This range was created by The Macallan’s Master Distiller to re-create the style of whisky produced at the distillery throughout the decades. Each bottle represents a different decade, from the 1920s when The Macallan was mainly used for blends, to the 1950s which saw sherry casks become available again following World War II.
This Macallan Travel Series Twenties, Thirties, Forties, Fifties
Part of a series launched for the Travel Retail market by Macallan in the late 1990s/early 2000s, this expression was created to reflect the flavours of their whiskies produced in the 1920s up to 1950s. A creamier, more bourbon-cask-influenced Macallan than the heavily-Sherried Macallan you’ll likely be familiar with, and with a particularly pronounced peaty hint.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2001-2004
Cask type Sherry Cask
Strength 40.0 %
Vol. Size 500 ml
Macallan Travel Series 1930s Decades Thirties (50cl, 40%)
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This bottle was created to mirror the style of Macallan from the 1930s, which is described as being of ‘intriguing depth’ and with a subtle hint of peat.
Part of a series launched for the Travel Retail market by Macallan in the late 1990s/early 2000s, this expression was created to reflect the flavours of their whiskies produced in the 1940s. A creamier, more bourbon-cask-influenced Macallan than the heavily-Sherried Macallan you’ll likely be familiar with, and with a particularly pronounced peaty hint.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2001
Cask type Sherry Cask
Strength 40.0 %
Vol. Size 500 ml
Macallan Travel Series 1940s Decades Forties (50cl, 40%)
Part of a series launched for the Travel Retail market by Macallan in the late 1990s/early 2000s, this expression was created to reflect the flavours of their whiskies produced in the 1940s. A creamier, more bourbon-cask-influenced Macallan than the heavily-Sherried Macallan you’ll likely be familiar with, and with a particularly pronounced peaty hint.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2001
Cask type Sherry Cask
Strength 40.0 %
Vol. Size 500 ml
Macallan Travel Series 1950s Decades Fifties (50cl, 40%)
This bottle was created to mirror the style of Macallan from the 1950s, which is described as being of ‘intriguing depth’ and with a subtle hint of peat.
Part of a series launched for the Travel Retail market by Macallan in the late 1990s/early 2000s, this expression was created to reflect the flavours of their whiskies produced in the 1940s. A creamier, more bourbon-cask-influenced Macallan than the heavily-Sherried Macallan you’ll likely be familiar with, and with a particularly pronounced peaty hint.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2001
Cask type Sherry Cask
Strength 40.0 %
Vol. Size 500 ml
Macallan Tumbler Glass
Macallan branded whisky glass
10cm Tall
Mackmyra 9 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 46.8%)
This single malt from Sweden’s Mackmyra distillery was treated to a rather intriguing cask finish, ending its nine-year maturation in a cask seasoned with Hojicha Green Tea! Unlike traditional Japanese green teas, Hojicha is roasted after the leaves are steamed. Along with removing all bitterness, the roasting process gives Hojicha its signature earthy aroma, its reddish-brown color, and its unique smoky taste. Subtle notes of earthen spice compliment fresh, tropical layers of fruit and vanilla here, and it makes a splendid addition to the Cinema Series from That Boutique-y Whisky Company.
Batch 3 is a release of 442 bottles.
Mannochmore 2008 Octave 12 Year Old Bot.2021 70cl, 52.1%
A 2011 vintage Glenallachie as part of Duncan Taylor’s Octave series. Finished in a small sherry cask, which are only 100 bottles in 2021.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Mannochmore
Bottler Duncan Taylor (DT)
Bottling serie The Octave
Vintage 2008 Bottled 2021
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask type 12 years in Oak Casks, 5 months in Octave
Cask number 11128469
Number of bottles 06/64
Strength 52.1 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Meikle Tòir The Chinquapin One (70cl, 48%)
From the first series of whiskies by Meikle Tòir, a peated whisky brand made at GlenAllachie Distillery with the assistance of expert whisky maker Billy Walker, whose influence can certainly be seen here with this innovative cask profile. The single malt Scotch whisky, peated to 35ppm (using mainland St. Fergus peat, a sweeter variety than its coastal counterparts) and fermented for a lengthy 160 hours fermentation, was aged in American oak bourbon barrels followed by Chinquapin virgin oak casks, a bold barrel that imparts big, sweet, and rich flavours.
Meikle Tòir The Original (70cl, 50%)
The Meikle Tòir range (meaning ‘big pursuit’ and pronounced mee-kuhl tor) comprises peated whisky made at GlenAllachie Distillery with guidance from legendary master distiller Billy Walker. The Original is a single malt made with mainland peat from St. Fergus, a sweeter, grassier variety than found on the coast. The barley was peated to 35ppm and then the whisky was aged in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, American virgin oak casks, and rye barrels. It was bottled at 50% ABV without chill-filtration or additional colouring.
Milk & Honey Apex Cognac Cask (70cl, 58.6%)
This small batch of single malt whisky reveals the finest flavors of 400-liter, French Limousin oak casks, previously used to mature superb Cognac. A vatting of carefully selected, ex-Bourbon and ex-Cognac casks.
Milk & Honey Apex Dead Sea (70cl, 55.5%)
This single malt from the Milk & Honey Distillery in Tel Aviv, which has been matured at the lowest place on Earth – the Dead Sea, where the temperatures can reach as high at 50°C. That’s quite a claim to fame for a whisky! It boasts big, intense notes of toasty spices and powerful vanilla, making for a distinctive flavour profile that you’re unlikely to forget.
Milk & Honey Apex Ex-Rye Cask (70cl, 56.7%)
Milk & Honey Apex Mouton Red Wine Cask (70cl, 56.7%)
This single malt whisky was fully matured in grand cru red wine casks from one of the world’s most prestigious wineries in the Bordeaux region. Deep and comforting, it is a rare expression in more than one sense.
Milk & Honey Apex Pomegranate Wine Cask Finish (70cl, 57.4%)
A wonderfully fruit-forward single malt whisky from Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey Distillery and its Apex series. This expression was initially aged in ex-bourbon casks, but before being bottled, it was treated to a six month stay in pomegranate wine casks. As you might expect, some of the familiar tangy, sweet, juicy notes of pomegranates have made their way into the whisky, making for a fascinating expression.
Milk & Honey Apex Rum Cask (70cl, 57.1%)
This single malt whisky from Israel’s Milk & Honey Distillery was released as part of its Apex collection, which specialises in exceptional casks and select batches of distinction. This bottling was matured in ex-rum casks from Jamaica and Cuba and is positively brimming with rich, tropical fruity character!
Milk & Honey Art & Craft (70cl, 55.7%)
This single malt whisky has been fully matured in ex- stout beer casks from the creative Malka Brewery, one of the major craft breweries in Israel.
Milk & Honey Classic Single Malt (70cl, 46%)
Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey Distillery has released its very first single malt! Called the Classic expression, it was matured in bourbon and virgin oak casks as well as red wine-seasoned STR (shaved, toasted and recharred) casks. There’s a wonderful balance of hallmark honey notes alongside malt sweetness and rich chocolate. We can’t wait to see what else is to come from the team in Israel!
Milk & Honey Elements Series Peated Cask (70cl, 46%)
This is a subtly smoky single malt all the way from Tel Aviv, produced by the Milk & Honey Distillery. This expression was released as part of the Elements Series, which shows off the impact that cask choices can have on a whisky’s flavour profile. For example, this one was aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Islay whisky casks, the latter of which imparted that aforementioned subtle smokiness.
Milk & Honey Elements Series Red Wine Cask (70cl, 46%)
This is one of three expressions from the Milk & Honey Elements Series, which sees the Tel Aviv-based distillery’s whisky aged in a variety of casks, imparting a medley of flavour profiles. This one in particular was aged in bourbon casks and red wine casks (which also came from Israel), bringing some ripe berry notes to the single malt.
Milk & Honey Elements Series Sherry Cask (5cl, 46%)
The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky—According To The 2023 World Whiskies Awards
The Elements Series from Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey Distillery is a range of single malt whiskies exploring the variety of flavours that different types of casks can impart. This particular expression was drawn from a combination of bourbon, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, resulting in a whisky brimming with spiced fruit and chocolate notes. Marvellous evening dramming awaits you with this one.
Milk & Honey Elements Series Sherry Cask (70cl, 46%)
The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky—According To The 2023 World Whiskies Awards
The Elements Series from Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey Distillery is a range of single malt whiskies exploring the variety of flavours that different types of casks can impart. This particular expression was drawn from a combination of bourbon, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, resulting in a whisky brimming with spiced fruit and chocolate notes. Marvellous evening dramming awaits you with this one.
Millstone 4 Year Old – Batch 8 That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 54.1%)
Dutch single malt from Millstone, peated to 55pm! This single malt was treated to a four-year stay in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, which was cracked open by That Boutique-y Whisky Company for its World of Smoke collection. Glorious layers of oily malt and hearty spice cushion elegant whispers of smoke that rest comfortably beneath, a most impressive dram.
Batch 3 is a release of 153 bottles.
Mortlach 10 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company 70cl, 45.8%
Mortlach 10yo TBWC
With over 10 years experience in the independent bottling industry, That Boutique-y Whisky Company has built a loyal following of whisky lovers across the globe. It’s always easy to spot its bottles on a shelf, thanks to their colourful graphic novel style labels designed by Emily Chappell, and now those designs are celebrated in the limited edition Label Editions series. This single malt hails from Mortlach and spent 10 years maturing, starting off in a refill hogshead and finishing in a rum cask. The Speyside-based distillery uses a traditional worm tub condenser which contributes to the robust, muscular character of its whisky and in turn, the nickname ‘Beast of Dufftown’ which is rather terrifyingly depicted on the label for this limited edition 700ml bottle.
A release of 445 bottles.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company bottles limited edition whiskies from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blends, all adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels. The brand won Spirits Bottler of the Year at the 2023 Spirits Business Awards, and Blender of the Year went to Sam Simmons, captain of the Boutique-y clan who oversees every one of these releases.
Mortlach 12 Year Old (70cl, 43.4%)
This is a 12 year old single malt produced at the Mortlach distillery in Speyside, unveiled in 2018 as part of a trio (including a 16 Year Old and a 20 Year Old). This particular expression features the subtitle The Wee Witchie, which comes from the name of the tiny still that distils a portion of the whisky. It’s drawn from bourbon and sherry casks, and packs a hearty punch of meaty Mortlach-y malt at its core, supported by dried fruit and toffee notes.
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!
Mortlach 16 Year Old (70cl, 43.4%)
Part of a trio of expressions announced in 2018 (which also included a 12 Year Old and a 20 Year Old), this 16 year old Mortlach single malt is drawn from sherry casks – the rich sweetness complements the intense spirit that the distillery is known for. Expect dark fruit, treacle and punchy Christmas spice notes from this one…
Mossburn Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 Vintage Casks 70cl, 52.6%
From the Vintage Casks range by Mossburn, this single malt Scotch whisky was distilled at Inchgower Distillery in Speyside and matured for 12 years, which includes a finish in a Sauternes cask. It was bottled without chill-filtration or additional colouring at a cask strength of 57.1% ABV.
Distillery Inchgower
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling series Vintage Casks
Vintage 2011
Bottled 05.03.2024
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask Type Sauternes Wine Finish
Casknumber Batch 25.0411.36
Strength 57.1 % Vol.
Mossburn Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2008 Cask Strength 70cl, 54.9%
From Mossburn’s Cask Strength independent bottling range comes an 14 year old single malt distilled by Benrinnes. It was distilled in 2008 and bottled without any additional colouring or chill-filtration in 2022 at 54.9% ABV.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Benrinnes
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling serie Vintage Casks – No. 31
Vintage 2008
Bottled 31.10.2022
Stated Age 14 years old
Cask Type Moscatel Hogshead
Cask number
Batch 12.0608.31
Strength 54.9 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Mossburn Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength 70cl, 54.5%
Category Single Malt
Distillery Blair Athol
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling serie Vintage Casks – No. 33
Vintage 2009
Bottled 31.10.2022
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask Type Bourbon Hogshead
Cask number Batch 02.1109.33
Strength 54.5 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Mossburn Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 Marsala Finish Cask #38 70cl, 52.4%
This full-bodied Craigellachie is lent extra richness through maturation in a Marsala cask – a sweet, fortified wine from Sicily. An underlying savoury quality is met with notes of sultanas, apricots, tobaccos leaves and a medley of toasted nuts.
Distillery Craigellachie
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling series Vintage Casks – No. 28
Vintage 2007
Bottled 15.11.2021
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask Type Oloroso HHD
Casknumber Batch 12.1207.28
Strength 46.0 % Vol.
Mossburn Inchgower 12 Year Old 2011 Vintage Casks 70cl, 57.1%
From the Vintage Casks range by Mossburn, this single malt Scotch whisky was distilled at Inchgower Distillery in Speyside and matured for 12 years, which includes a finish in a Sauternes cask. It was bottled without chill-filtration or additional colouring at a cask strength of 57.1% ABV.
Distillery Inchgower
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling series Vintage Casks
Vintage 2011
Bottled 05.03.2024
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask Type Sauternes Wine Finish
Casknumber Batch 25.0411.36
Strength 57.1 % Vol.
Mossburn Mannochmore 14 Year Old 2010 Vintage Casks 70cl, 52.6%
Mossburn’s Vintage Casks Series new member is this tasty Mannochmore. Distilled in 2010 and then matured in first fill bourbon for 14 years, before bottling at cask strength of 52.6% ABV with no added colouring or chill filtration. Mannochmore is a sister distillery to Glenlossie, based in the heart of Speyside, close to Elgin.
Distillery Mannochmore
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling series Vintage Casks – No. 35
Vintage 2010
Bottled 05.03.2024
Stated Age 14 years old
Cask Type Bourbon
Casknumber Batch 25.0110.35
Strength 52.6 % Vol.
Mossburn Strathmill 12 Year Old 2010 Virgin European Oak Finish 70cl, 46%
This 12-year-old single cask expression from Strathmill distillery in Speyside was finished in virgin European oak casks. Bottled in 2022 by independent bottler Mossburn, the nose offers aromas of vanilla, sweet oak spice, marzipan and boiled sweets. On the palate, notes of oak, toffee, cinnamon and barley sugar lead to a long sweet spice-filled finish.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Strathmill
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling serie Vintage Casks – No. 34
Vintage 2010
Bottled 31.10.2022
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask Type Virgin English Oak Hogshead
Cask number Batch 03.0410.34
Strength 46.0 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Mossburn Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength 70cl, 56.2%
Take Teaninich and put it in red wine barrels and what do you get? This delightful whisky, which Mossburn presents as part of its excellent Vintage Casks range, is a 2009 vintage single malt Scotch whisky that was matured for 13 years before being bottled up at 56.2% ABV.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Teaninich
Bottler Mossburn – Distillers & Blenders (MDB)
Bottling serie Vintage Casks – No. 32
Vintage 2009
Bottled 31.10.2022
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask Type Red Wine Hogshead
Cask number Batch 17.0909.32
Strength 56.2 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Nantou 5 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 55.4%)
This peated single malt from Taiwan’s Nantou distillery joins the World of Smoke series from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Matured for five years in a bourbon hogshead, it’s packed with coastal, sooty smoke, oily malt, and apricot sweetness.
Batch 3 is a release of 308 bottles.
Nc’nean 3 Year Old Batch 3 That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 60%)
Category Single Malt
Distillery Nc’nean Distillery
Bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC)
Bottled 2021
Stated Age 04 years old
Number of bottles 209/385
Strength 60.0 % Vol.Size 500 ml
Nc’nean 5 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 60.1%)
Cask strength organic single malt from Nc’nean here, distilled using 100% renewable energy, and independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company for its Cinema Series. The whisky matured for five years in a shaved, toasted, and re-charred red wine cask before it was bottled at a robust 60.1% ABV.
Batch 3 is a release of 455 bottles.
Nomad Outland Whisky Triple Distilled Single Malt 70cl, 41.3%
Created using triple-distilled single malt from the Great Northern Distillery in County Louth, Ireland that was aged in bourbon casks for three years, this Nomad edition was then transferred to Bodegas González Byass where it is popped into oloroso sherry casks previously used to mature the González Byass Alfonso. The maturation takes a year before the whiskey is bottled up at 41.3% ABV.
Oban 14 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
A bustling seaside resort has grown up around the distillery in the two centuries since it was first built in the fishing town of Oban. The West Highland malt is still produced in the same unhurried, traditional fashion and this 14 year old is a classic dram from the distillery.
Oban Bay Reserve Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection Night’s Watch (70cl, 43%)
If you haven’t seen the show, essentially The Night’s Watch hold and guard the Wall, an immense ice structure which separates the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms from the lands beyond. If you’re not very familiar with Oban, it’s a whisky producer in the Highlands that sits on the edge of Scotland’s western coast that’s known for its clean and intensely fruity Scotch. In our opinion, both provide equally important services. One protects the realm from raiders and worse (no spoilers, people), while the other makes very tasty whisky for us to drink. See – equally important.
Check out the rest of the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection here!
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.
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old (70cl, 50%)
While the Tomintoul distillery is well-known for its laid-back expression (earning the nickname “the gentle dram”), it also produces a line of heavily-peated whiskies released under the Old Ballantruan name. This expression, launched in mid-2018, features smoky whisky matured for at least 15 years before bottling at 50% ABV.
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old (1L, 40%)
All dressed up in an appropriately coastal shade of blue, it’s Old Pulteney 10 Year Old! The maritime single malt spent its decade of ageing in second fill American oak bourbon barrels, and was then bottled at 40% ABV. As always, there’s just a hint of seaside salinity amid the creamier notes from the cask.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (5cl, 40%)
A handsome miniature 12 year old Old Pulteney
This is matured in bourbon casks.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
The 12 year old expression from Old Pulteney released in mid-2018 was entirely aged in bourbon casks, resulting in a heavy influence of bourbon sweetness – which helps to balance the characteristic coastal salinity of the whisky. An excellent introduction to Old Pulteney (though well worth a look even if you’ve already been introduced).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
A 16 Year Old bottling of Old Pulteney which has been treated to a double maturation! Having been aged in both American oak bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks, the fruity and spicy nature of the casks compliment the maritime malt very well.
Old Pulteney 2006 (1L, 46%)
Old Pulteney 2006 Vintage is matured next to the sea in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks. This polished copper single malt entices with its elegant spicy vanilla and energetic melting toffee aromas.
The 2019 bottling in this popular series of vintage whiskies from Old Pulteney.
Initially a travel retail exclusive, this whisky has been aged in first-fill American oak former Bourbon casks, which showcases Pulteney’s classic North Highland maritime style.
The spirit has enjoyed a 12 year maturation, developing a good level of complexity and depth. Old Pulteney 2006 offers up notes of vanilla, subtle spice, sea spray, oak, hay, pears, apples, malt, a little chopped herb, slight earth, flowers, mint, cream and some exotic fruit notes (pineapple, mango).
The dram is bottled at 46% ABV and without chill filtration or artificial colouration, ensuring a richness of flavour and mouthfeel.
Another top quality offering from this consistently reliable distillery.
Old Pulteney 25 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
A stunningly old Old Pulteney, distilled on the Caithness coast. It was initially aged in American oak, followed by a period in Spanish oak butts which previously held Oloroso sherry. The single malt, aged for a quarter of a century, is full of spicy sweetness.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Pulteney
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series The Maritime Malt
Bottled 2017
Stated Age 25 years
Cask Type American Oak + Oloroso Sherry
Strength 46.0 %
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.
Paul John 6 Year Old – Batch 6 That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 47.6%)
An Indian single malt whisky from the Paul John distillery, located in tropical Goa. Paul John distillery uses six row barley that is sourced from foothills of the Himalayas. The high fibre and protein content in six row barley, offers a distinct tannic character to the spirit. The tropical climate for maturation means a high angel’s share, 8-10%, as opposed to Scotland’s 2-3%. After just six years of maturation, around 40% of the cask contents is lost to evaporation. That loss would take around 24 years in Scotland! A cracking addition to That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Cinema Series, with a label that imagines James Bond, Bollywood style.
Batch 6 is a release of 175 bottles.
Peat’s Beast 30 Year Old (70cl, 50.6%)
The beast is back – and this time, it’s an impressive 30 years old! This well-aged edition of Peat’s Beast spent three decades in oak casks, before being bottled up at a generous 50.6% ABV. Don’t let the terrifying monster on the label put you off – a magnificent balance coastal smoke, floral heather, and bright citrus awaits.
Category Single Malt
Bottler Fox Fitzgerald (FF)
Bottling serie Batch Strength
Bottled 2021
Age 30 years old
Cask type Oak Cask
Number of bottles 1752
Strength 50.6 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Peat’s Beast Batch Strength 70cl, 52,1%
Peat’s Beast Batch Strength Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wood Finish 70cl, 54,1%
A frankly monstrous whisky from blenders and bottlers Fox Fitzgerald, this is Peat’s Beast at a whopping 54.1% ABV. Peat’s Beast is a single malt from a mystery Islay distillery, adding further intrigue to this delicious and smoky whisky. The complexity in this dram has been kicked up a notch, not just by its strength, but by its finishing period in Pedro Ximinez Sherry casks. Pedro Ximinez is the sweetest style of sherry, and here it marries perfectly with the robust smoky flavours of this whisky. The nose brings huge smoky aromas, with a dense grassy and earthy peat, accompanied by a sherried fruit, and some thick malty notes. The palate is hot and thick, with a buttery caramel flavour accompanied by peat smoke and succulent stone fruit: plums and cherries. The finish is smoky and medium in length with a little toasted woodspice. This whisky is non-chill-filtered, so the drinker gets to enjoy all the texture and flavour of the spirit at its best.
Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (70cl, 45.8%)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company has been in the indie bottling biz for over a decade, and it’s safe to say, those folks know their stuff when it comes to stalking a prize whisky. Now with a Boutique-y “core” range, there’s a chance to enjoy some of these treasures on repeat… and in grown-up, 70cl size bottles!
This is a peated single malt hailing from the Scottish Highlands, matured for a generous 18 years in a host of bourbon, oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez casks. Boasting vibrant layers of herbaceous peat and sooty smoke, with meaty malt, juicy fruit, and rich old oak, it’s a real belter.
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 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…
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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).
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 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 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.
Puni 4 Year Old – Batch 2 That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 46.1%)
Four-year-old malt whisky from Italy’s Puni distillery, built upon a mash bill of malted barley, malted rye, and malted wheat. After a finish in a sherry cask, the whisky was independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company to join its Cinema Series.
Batch 2 is a release of 266 bottles.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 Special Release 2014 Bottle No.1398 (70cl, 55.3%)
Rosebank 21YO 1992 Bottling Note
A Diageo Special Release of Rosebank single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1992, a year before the Lowlands distillery closed. Matured in refill American oak casks and bottled for the 2014 Special Releases with an outturn of 4,530 bottles.
Distillery Rosebank
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Diageo Special Releases 2014
Vintage 1992 Bottled 28.05.2014
Stated Age 21 years old
Cask type Refill American Oak
Number of bottles 1398/ 4530
Strength 55.3 % Vol. Size 700
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (70cl, 46%)
Fabulous 12 year old single malt from Royal Brackla! Bottled at 46% ABV, this whisky was finished in Oloroso sherry casks imparting a fantastically fruity, spiced depth of flavour. Royal Brackla was the first distillery to be granted the ‘royal’ warrant by King William IV back in 1833!
Royal Brackla 2008 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage No. 153 (70cl, 58.6%)
This whisky was distilled on 02/07/2006 and has been matured in sherry cask #05 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 711 bottles.
Distillery Brackla
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage 02.07.2008
Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 05
Number of bottles 153 /711
Strength 58.6 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Royal Brackla 2008 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage No. 180 (70cl, 58.6%)
This whisky was distilled on 02/07/2006 and has been matured in sherry cask #05 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.
Bottle Number 180/711
Distillery Brackla
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage 02.07.2008
Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 05
Number of bottles 180 /711
Strength 58.6 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Royal Brackla 2008 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage No. 271 (70cl, 58.6%)
This whisky was distilled on 02/07/2006 and has been matured in sherry cask #05 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 711 bottles.
Distillery Brackla
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage 02.07.2008
Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 05
Number of bottles 271/711
Strength 58.6 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Royal Brackla 2008 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage No. 659 (70cl, 58.6%)
This whisky was distilled on 02/07/2006 and has been matured in sherry cask #05 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 711 bottles.
Distillery Brackla
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage 02.07.2008
Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 05
Number of bottles 659 /711
Strength 58.6 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A 12 year old was distillery at the Lochnagar distillery, once visited by Queen Victoria when she was staying at nearby Balmoral.
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Game of Thrones House Baratheon (70cl, 40%)
The limited-edition Scotch you see here is Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old, a Highland stalwart from a distillery that was said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and is conveniently situated close to Balmoral Castle. Combined with its proximity to Cairngorms National Park, an area that contains one quarter of Scotland’s native forest and plenty of deer, it’s little wonder that it was paired with House Baratheon, a house with plenty of royal connections and whose sigil features a rampant stag.
Scapa 14 Year Old 70cl, 40%
From a tiny distillery in Orkney, Scapa is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour Highland Park. This 14yo was quite a shortlived bottling -it was introduced by then new owners Chivas Brothers to replace the old 12yo, but was subsequently superseded by the now-familiar 16 year old standard official bottling.
Scapa 16 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Scapa released this 16 year old expression in 2008 to replace the popular 14 year old. Highly regarded in its time, the 16 year old was discontinued in 2015.
The initially controversial 16yo official expression of Scapa is now winning people round with a jump in quality after a few wobbly years following the rapid transition from the much-loved 12yo via the short-lived 14yo. Orkney’s less shouted about (but still lovely in its own way) malt whisky has found its feet
Scapa 16 Year Old 1991 Old Malt Cask Damage Top (Douglas Laing) (70cl, 50%)
Distilled: October 1991
Bottled: October 2007
Age: 16 years old
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Cask Number: 3557
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 355 bottles released
Notice Damage Top Picture Provided
Scapa The Orcadian (70cl, 40%)
Scapa Skiren is a 2015 release from the Orkney distillery. Aged in first-fill American oak casks, this is creamy and sweet with notes of tropical fruit and heather.
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”.
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.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 08) Whisky (70cl, 56.3%)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 08) Whisky (70cl, 56.3%)
After batches one, and two, and three, and four, and five, and sixth and seven it’s time for eight 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 56.3% 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.
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.