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Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 (70cl, 48.7%)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 2) (70cl, 43%)
The eagerly-awaited second batch of Glenfiddich’s Winter Storm once again sees well-aged whisky from the legendary distillery finished in casks that previously held Canadian icewine (made using grapes harvested while frozen resulting in a powerfully sweet tipple). Released as part of the Glenfiddich Experimental Series, malt master Brian Kinsman believes that only older whiskies can stand up to the intense influence of icewine, which is why Winter Storm is built around 21 year old single malt.
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask Finish (70cl, 40%)
As one of three in the limited Age of Discovery range, this 19 year old single malt whisky has been finished in oak casks which previously held South American red wines. The types of wine which the casks previously held are Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which impart their own unique set of flavour into the whisky. The end result is rich, spicy and complex, with lots of notes of red berries.
Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition (70cl, 43%)
In honour of 125 years of whisky production, Glenfiddich released this limited edition single malt Scotch whisky in 2012. For this expression, the chaps at Glenfiddich have used a combination of peated and unpeated whiskies aged in a large proportion of Spanish ex-Sherry butts, as well as American ex-bourbon casks. It was presented alongside a copper stopper, a leaflet giving some background on the release and a handsome presentation case. What better way to celebrate 125 years of Glenfiddich whisky than with more of it?
The whisky is beautifully presented, with a copper cork, metal box and information leaflet. A peated Glenfiddich is not something you see everyday, and in the 5 years since this whisky was released, it has become increasingly rare, so “Fiddich fans should move fast if they want to sample this tremendous dram!
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask (70cl, 43%)
This cracking peated cask Balvenie was released in 2010. It was aged traditionally to begin with, before a finish in casks that previously held peated whisky. The result is well balanced and not overpowering. A success!
Dalmore 18 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
Dalmore’s stunning 18 year old Highland malt is as rich, fruity and spicy as you could ever want from a Dalmore. Kudos to Richard Paterson for creating another veritable chocolate orange of a whisky – a surefire hit, and great for the colder months. It is aged for 14 years in American oak, followed by three years in Matusalem sherry butts, before a final year in sherry butts.
Dalmore Cigar Malt (70cl, 44%)
Dalmore Cigar Malt was discontinued in mid-2009, causing uproar among all right-thinking, cigar-smoking whisky fans. This dram used to sit above the 12, and below the 15 in terms of both the price-point, and the age-profiles of the whisky that went into the blend, but the new version is a little different.
The whiskies that make up the reworked cigar malt are slightly older, which has pushed up the price somewhat.
But it’s a great whisky, whether you drink with its intended purpose in mind or not. And if you do enjoy cigars, you’ll want to know that the stick that provided the flavour benchmark for pairing is the hefty Partagas Serie D No. 4.
Macallan 10 Year Old Fine Oak (70cl, 40%)
This 10 year old from The Macallan Fine Oak Range was matured in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks.
Macallan 10 Year Old Sherry Oak (70cl, 40%)
A 10 year old from the Macallan matured in sherry casks. Macallan uses only Golden Promise barley, and actually use up 90% of the annual crop of Golden Promise in Scotland!
Macallan Amber 1824 Series (70cl, 40%)
Amber is part of The Macallan’s new no age statement range of Speyside single malts, which concentrates on colour. The theory is that by using 100% sherry casks and natural colour, the darker the whisky, the older and more complex.
Macallan Edition No.4 (70cl, 48.4%)
The fourth release in the Edition Series, a range of whiskies that focuses on The Macallan’s commitment to wood, the Edition No. 4 was aged in a combination of seven different cask types. These include (deep breath guys); European/American Oak refill butts, European/American Oak refill hogsheads, American Oak first fill Vasyma hogsheads, European Oak first fill Diego Martin Rosado butts, European Oak first fill Jose Y Miguel Martin butts, European Oak first fill Tevasa butts/puncheons and European Oak first fill Tevasa hogsheads.
While the previous three editions had attempted to demonstrate the influence each cask has on taste and aroma, master distiller Nick Savage developed Edition No. 4 to reveal the ‘structure of the whisky’. The inspiration was the construction of the stylish £140m distillery.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series Limited Release
Bottled 2018
Cask Type European / American Oak Refill Butts
Number of bottles 300000
Strength 48.4 % Vol.
Macallan Lumina (70cl, 41.3%)
The Macallan Quest range (originally released for the Travel Retail market) features four expressions showing off the many, many miles travelled to sources the casks to mature the Speyside whisky. The Lumina expression is made with whisky aged in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, as well as hogsheads. While sherry does get a good look-in with this one, it’s a much more vanilla and toffee-focussed dram.
Macallan Ruby 1824 Series (70cl, 43%)
Macallan Sienna 1824 Series (70cl, 43%)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old (1L, 40%)
It is here, maturing for ten long years in a range of ex-bourbon casks such as our famous slow-grown and air-dried ‘designer casks’ from Missouri, that our raw spirit develops a perfect balance between sweetness and complexity. Resulting in a mature spirit that is soft, mellow and creamy. Perfect for enjoying at any time.
Glenmorangie The Cadboll (1L, 43%)
Extra-matured in superior French barriques which previously held wines such as those of the Muscat and Sémillion grapes, the delectably rich single malt whisky honours the splendour of the Cadboll Cup. This enigmatic wine cup, which entwines Scottish artistry and mysterious French influences in its design, was treasured for generations at our Highland home, near the Glenmorangie Distillery. That shared heritage is celebrated in a whisky of tempting, dessert-like flavours, which wonderfully hint at the sweet wines of the past that the Cadboll Cup might once have held.
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old Quarter Century (70cl, 43%)
Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf (1L, 42.3%)
Our Viking ancestors felt great affinity with the natural instincts of the wild wolf – a loyal and co-operative member of a tightly-knit pack, yet also a fearless and determined hunter.
STORY
Both wolf and Viking share the strong instinct to protect and defend family and territory, responding boldly and courageously when faced with threat or danger. Our island home on Orkney was under Viking rule for over 600 years and we are proud of the characteristics we share with our ancestors.
With 14 YEAR OLD LOYALTY OF THE WOLF we celebrate determination, co-operation and courage in a single malt whisky that is both sweet and complex, displaying a fine balance of contrasts, just like the Vikings – and the wolves – themselves.
Where wolf’s ears are, wolf’s teeth are near.
Highland Park Fire Edition 15 Year Old (70cl, 45.2%)
FIRE EDITION represents one half of a special two-part bottling, celebrating the great sagas of the Viking age recorded in the oldest Norse poems, the Poetic Edda.
STORY
The Poetic Edda tells the tale of the apocalyptic battle between the Gods and the Fire and Ice Giants, where the old world perished in a blazing ball of fire and the new world was born from its ashes. Celebrating this re-birth, or Ragnarok, we released 28,000 bottles of FIRE EDITION, encased in specially commissioned crimson glass. Matured in 100% refill Port seasoned casks – a first for Highland Park – the result is a vibrant single malt with the natural hue of glowing flames. Here, damsons, cinnamon, dried fruit and chocolate dance on the tongue, before sizzling to an intense fruity finish.
Highland Park Ragnvald Warrior Series (70cl, 44.6%)
STORY
Released in 2013, Ragnvald is part of The Warrior Series, a collection of single malts created for Duty-Free to both introduce a key figure from Orkney’s Viking history and to demonstrate the impact of cask type on our whisky’s flavour, which is immense.
Arguably the most famous of the viking pioneers to sail uncharted waters, Ragnvald was more at home on sea than on land, undertaking numerous brave expeditions as far as the Middle East and even Asia. Ragnvald assisted King Harald and was given the title of Earl. He was a noted sailor and warrior and the black dragon or drekar is a symbol from the longships that he sailed.Â
Ragnvald arguably the most famous and pioneering of all Vikings to enter uncharted waters, he was most at home aboard his longship undertaking his many great expeditions throughout the Middle East and even Asia.
The Warrior Series is a collection of single malts created exclusively for Duty Free to showcase the very best of Highland Park. Each expression both introduces a key figure from Orkney’s Viking history and demonstrates how the flavours of Highland Park are influenced by cask type.
Predominantly matured in the finest sherry seasoned European oak casks, Ragnvald’s flavour is rich and succulent, with distinct yet balanced notes of dark chocolate, candied peel, and oriental spices, all rounded off with heather rich peat smoke.
Predominantly matured in the finest sherry seasoned European oak casks
Highland Park 25 Year Old (70cl, 45.7%)
Introduced in 1997, the 25 year old was bottled at a variety of cask strengths until the core range was revamped in 2006, when it received a permanent ABV of 48.1%. A new expression with a lower strength was introduced in 2013 before another rebranding of the core range saw the 25 year old become a batch release again in 2019.
The remarkable complexity of our 25 YEAR OLD single malt whisky owes a great deal to its maturation in a high proportion of the finest quality first-fill Sherry seasoned European oak casks.
STORY
The casks impart an astonishing flavour to the whisky as it matures – at once dark and full bodied with a rich and nutty spiciness, yet brimming with sweet dried fruits, cinder toffee and soft fudge. 25 years encased in oak has not only created a whisky with impressive depths, but time has delivered a vibrant sweetness too. Renowned whisky writer F. Paul Pacult named it Best Spirit in the World in the 2013 Spirit Journal – an accolade of which we are particularly (but typically quietly) proud.
Highland Park Ingvar Warrior Series (70cl, 60.5%)
Released in 2013, Ingvar is part of The Warrior Series, a collection of single malts created for Duty-Free market in Taiwan, to both introduce a key figure from Orkney’s Viking history and to demonstrate the impact of cask type on our whisky flavour, which is immense. This is a Cask Strength Special Edition.
Ingvar Ragnarson, was a warrior King, known for his exceptional cruelty, strength and skill with many weapons. After successfully conquering Dublin in Ireland, he formed the Great Heathen Army which rampaged through Northern England, beheading the King of that region in the process. Ingvar’s army moved quickly using a variety of weapons including the long spear, which although not as glamorous as the sword or as frightening looking as a battle axe, was deadly on the battlefield and in close combat.
Ingvar was released in early 2016 for the Taiwanese travel retail market, and was named in honour of Ingvar Ragnarsson, “a Warrior king known for his exceptional cruelty, strength and skill”.
Matured in a combination of Ex-Bourbon and Sherry oak casks 60.5% ABV / 70cl
Bowmore No.1 (70cl, 40%)
Maturing in first fill Bourbon casks, unlock layers of peat smoke and sweetness in our No. 1 malt.
With more maturing history within its walls than anywhere else in Scotland, Bowmore No.1 Malt will unlock the door to a story of deeper character. Exclusively matured in first fill Bourbon casks, Bowmore No.1 Malt is singularly special. Vanilla sweetness, cinnamon spice and oak smoke beautifully complement the mouth-watering citrus, honeycomb and coconut flakes, culminating in a peat smoked, bourbon vanilla and lime finish.
Bowmore 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
The heart of the Bowmore range, the 12 year old exhibits some beautiful coastal notes with a gentle peat, it is the balance that the floral element presents that makes this a great entry bottling for Bowmore.
Clynelish 14 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
GlenDronach 12 Year Old Old Bottling (70cl, 43%)
This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12 years in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. Non-chill filtered, of natural colour and bottled at 43%, the GlenDronach 12 year old Original is a sweet, creamy dram.
Glenglassaugh Evolution (70cl, 50%)
Glenglassaugh Evolution is created by maturing the whisky in a unique combination of the finest hand-picked ex-Tennessee first-fill whiskey barrels. This expression shows great depth of character and finesse, a harmonious combination of whisky and oak. Bottled at 50%, natural colour and non chill filtered, Evolution represents the heart of Glenglassaugh’s distinctive personality, and indeed the landscape in which it is set.
BenRiach Heart of Speyside (70cl, 40%)
The entry level BenRiach bottling with no age statement, named for the distillery’s location in Elgin in Moray at the heart of Speyside. A fresh, youthful whisky with a distinct countryside note.
Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt (70cl, 46%)
A late 2016 release from the Wolfburn distillery, matured in a combination of casks – 40% of this whisky was aged in second-fill quarter casks, 40% in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and 20% in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads. An exciting release from the distillery.
Balvenie 1993 Port Wood Finish (70cl, 40%)
A 12 year old single malt from the Balvenie distillery, this whisky was finished in Port casks and continues the range of Port finished whiskies from this distillery.
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Wood (70cl, 40%)
This bottling was finished in virgin oak. A one off release from the Balvenie, replaced with the ‘New Oak’. This received a Gold at the 2006 International Spirits Challenge.
Distillery Balvenie
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series New Wood – Limited Release
Bottled2006
Stated Age 17 years old
Cask Type Quercus Alba Oak Casks
Strength 40.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml
Laphroaig Four Oak (1L, 40%)
First released for the Travel Retail market, Laphroaig Four Oak features a marriage of whisky matured in a quartet of casks, namely ex-bourbon barrels, quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and European oak hogsheads. Somewhat following on the theme from their popular Triple Wood expression…
Glenmorangie The Duthac (1L, 43%)
The Duthac comes from Glenmorangie’s range of expressions originally released for the Travel Retail market. This particular single malt, name after St. Duthac whose resting place sits at the centre of the Royal Burgh of Tain, has been part finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry and virgin oak casks before being bottled at 43% ABV. Plenty of rich, mellow elements throughout this one (as you’d expect from Glenmorangie), with touches of sticky PX sweetness and herb-y spiciness.
Balvenie 1991 PortWood Finish (70cl, 40%)
A 1991 vintage Balvenie, released as part of it distillery’s PortWood series. As you can expect from the name, this whisky enjoyed a finishing period in Port casks, resulting in delicious fruit notes running through its core.
Macallan Edition No.1 US Release (75cl, 48%)
Edition No.1 is a distinctive single malt of high quality. Master Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno draws the perfect quantity from 8 unique European & American oak casks to create an intriguing, multi-dimensional whisky that is light and soft and finishes rich and dark. This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask.
Only available for the Asian and American market. This is the American version of 750 ml…And we all know that USA bottles give us 50 ml more to enjoy!
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series Limited Release
Bottled 2015
Cask Type European & American Oak Casks
Strength 48.0 % Vol.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old (5CL, 40%)
It is here, maturing for ten long years in a range of ex-bourbon casks such as our famous slow-grown and air-dried ‘designer casks’ from Missouri, that our raw spirit develops a perfect balance between sweetness and complexity. Resulting in a mature spirit that is soft, mellow and creamy. Perfect for enjoying at any time.
Highland Park Odin 16 Year Old (The Valhalla Collection) (70cl, 55.8%)
Highland Park Odin represents a single malt Scotch whisky worthy of its namesake – the formidable and commanding ruler of Asgard. Its intense complexity ensures this final release is deserving of its rightful place at the head of the Valhalla Collection.
Number of bottles 17000
Glenlivet Tasting Experience 3 x 20cl
Glenlivet Tasting Experience 3 x 20cl 12, 15, AND 18 YEAR OLD
A brilliant vertical selection from the famous Speyside 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!
anCnoc 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Knockdhu renamed their whiskies anCnoc to avoid confusion with the nearby Knockando distillery. This 12 year old exhibits a gentle, non-sherried style of whisky.
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak (70cl, 40%)
A recent release edition from Glenfiddich, this was aged for 14 years before a finish in new American and Spanish oak casks. They say the American oak adds spice, vanilla and fruit, and the Spanish oak brings elegant fruit, spice and complexity.
Tamdhu 12 year old Sherry Cask 70cl, 43%
Attention fans of Sherry cask matured whiskies! Announced in mid-July and now available in our shop: the new Tamdhu 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Casks. As usual with Tamdhu, this single malt is matured exclusively in Spanish Sherry casks from Jerez. These are made of European and American oak and are essential for the taste and colour of Tamdhu. The new 12 Year Old single malt will replace the 10 Year Old Tamdhu Sherry Cask as the future standard bottling.
Glenrothes 12 Year Old Soleo Collection (70cl, 40%)
Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour with a character of vanilla, melon, and cinnamon.
Glenfiddich Clan Macpherson Clans of the Highlands 1980s (75cl, 40%)
These Glenfiddich Clans Of The Highlands bottlings are very popular among whisky collectors and this one should be no exception. This edition comes from the 1980s and comes complete with a presentation tin honouring the Macpherson Clan.
One of 11 different tin designs produced by the distillery which illustrate some of the most famous Scottish clans.
One of the Glenfiddich Clan series, which celebrated seven of Scotland’s most powerful clans.
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
A wonderfully sherried 15 year old dram from Glenfarclas, boasting oodles of dried fruit notes. It’s bottled at 46% ABV simply because this was the strength that George Grant’s grandfather preferred it at. Happily, this also results in the Speysider boasting a big, juicy, Christmas cake profile. A fabulously complex Scotch while also being easily drinkable
Highland Park Dark Origins (70cl, 46.8%)
Highland Park Dark Origins is a new core bottling that celebrates the early days of Magnus Eunson’s illicit distilling on Orkney, back before the distillery was even founded in 1798. Magnus worked as a butcher and church official by day, but by night he was a legendary whisky smuggler and distiller outwitting the exciseman.
To honour their hero (the Batman of the Orkney Islands, if you will), Highland Park have created a whisky with a suitably ‘dark’ character. Using 80% first-fill Sherry casks (20% refill) – 60% are first-fill European oak, with 20% being first-fill American oak – an exciting, spicy, chocolatey whisky has been produced.
The Discovery Malt Collection Jura, Dalmore and Tamnavulin 3 x 33.33cl 40%
This collection includes 3 Malt bottles of 33,33 CL:
Highland – The Dalmore 12 Year Reserve 33.33cl 40%
Islay – Isle of Jura 10 Year Reserve 33.33cl 40%
Speyside – Tamnavulin 10 Year Reserve 33.33cl 40%
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
The classic 12 Year Old Aberfeldy single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in the Highlands. While the label sadly no longer features a red squirrel, it now comes with a rather handsome black and rose-gold colour palate to match the rich, malty, honeyed flavour profile.
Glen Scotia 15 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
This is the 15 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Scotia in the Campbeltown region, released in 2015 as part of a redesign for their range. The distillers use specially selected American oak casks to age this expression, which compliment the fruit-forward and subtly coastal whisky rather well.
Bruichladdich Octomore 09.1 Dialogos 5 Year Old (70cl, 59.1%)
An enjoyably punchy and heavily peated single malt from Bruichladdich’s Octomore range. Octomore 09.1 sets out to challenge the idea that older means better when it comes to whisky, and it does so by offering up a 5 year old Islay whisky weighing in at 156 PPM, matured in ex-American whiskey casks. Pleasing, they’ve even let us know exactly where those casks came from – they were 51% Jim Beam, 26% Jack Daniel’s, 15% Clermont and 8% Old Grand-Dad casks.
Macallan Edition No.5 (70cl, 48.5%)
The fifth release in Macallan’s Editions series, this single malt explores the natural colours of Macallan whisky. This limited-edition features a label in a specially-created shade of purple from Pantone.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series Limited Edition
Bottled 2019
Cask Type Oak Casks
Number of bottles 260000
Strength 48.5 % Vol.
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
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 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
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!
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.
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 18 Year Old (70cl, 44%)
At the peak of the Jura distillery’s core range (relaunched in mid-2018) sits the Isle of Jura 18 Year Old. This expression aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period in Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux barrels, imparting a rich fruitiness.
Game Of Thrones Whisky Complete Set All 9 Bottles (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.
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
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!
Crabbie 12 Year Old (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 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.”
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.
Highland Park Spirit Of The Bear (1L, 40%)
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.
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.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Old Bottling (5cl, 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (5cl, 40%)
A handsome miniature 12 year old Old Pulteney
This is matured in bourbon casks.
Tamnavulin Double Cask (70cl, 40%)
Tamnavulin Double Cask was the first release from the distillery since the 1990s! Over the past 20 or so years, the distillery changed hands from Invergordon Distillers to Whyte & MacKay, closed a few years later and reopened in 2007. Much of its single malt output is used in blends, but a few casks of single malt would sneak out as indie bottlings to allow us a rare taste of Tamnavulin – but now they’ve got their very own expression! They initially mature it in American oak barrels before treating them to a finishing period in Sherry casks.
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
The flagship expression from the Glenkinchie distillery, one of the stalwarts of the Lowlands. A fantastic introduction to the region, Glenkinchie 12 Year Old shows off the characteristic lightness and grassy elements that Lowland whiskies are known for, with nods to cooked fruit and Sauternes wine along the way. Brilliant single malt to enjoy as an aperitif on a warm evening.
Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Year Of The Rat Lunar New Year 2020 2x (70cl, 40%)
This limited-edition release is a twin pack containing two bottles of The Macallan 12-year-old Double Cask single malt whisky. Both the bottles and the gift box are designed with artwork celebrating Chinese New Year 2020 with time-honoured symbols of traditional knots, which is symbolic for long life and eternal bliss within Chinese culture along with the Rat illustrating ‘yang’ and representing the beginning of a new day.
12 Year Old Double Cask Year Of The Rat
The introduction of the Double Cask series in 2018 marked the distillery’s triumphant return to age-statement expressions following the, let’s generously say, “mixed” reception of its 1824 series. This bottling is the marriage of sherry-seasoned American Oak and European Oak.
This limited edition pair celebrates the Chinese year of the rat.
Age: 12 Years Old
40% ABV / 70cl x 2
Speyburn 16 Year Old (1L, 43%)
This 16 Year Old Speyburn spent its days maturing exclusively in American oak bourbon barrels, so this Speysider is packed full of all those creamy vanilla notes we’ve come to know and love from the cask type and Speyburn’s spirit. This was initially released as a Travel Retail Exclusive, presented in a one litre bottle at 43% ABV.
Talisker 10 Year Old (1L, 45.8%)
A classic Island dram from the Isle of Skye. Aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks, this welcome member of Diageo’s Classic Malts series has been recognised numerous times for its excellence.
It was an Editor’s Choice at Whisky Magazine, a gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 and was awarded ‘Best Islands Single Malt’ at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards.
Arran Lochranza Reserve (70cl, 43%)
A citrus-y, light and elegant no-age-statement single malt Scotch whisky from the distillery on the Isle of Arran. The Lochranza Reserve replaced the Arran Original in mid-2014. The name comes from the village on the Isle of Arran where the distillery is located.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
In what will be seen as a positive move to whisky connoisseurs, Bunnahabhain have decided to bottle the 18 year old without chill-filtration and without colouring.
Glen Scotia 25 Year Old (70cl, 48.8%)
A mid-2017 addition to the Glen Scotia range, this 25 year old single malt was drawn from some specially selected casks and married in first-fill bourbon barrels before being bottled at 48.8% ABV.
Deanston 12 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
The new, relaunched 12 year old, this single malt has been bottled at a slightly higher proof, negating the necessity for chill-filtration and as such retaining more of its original charm. A lovely dram from the Deanston distillery.
Deanston Virgin Oak (70cl, 46.3%)
Deanston Virgin Oak is made with young whisky which has been finished in brand new oak casks from Kentucky. Always a pleasure to have Deanston single malt Scotch whisky around, as they are certified by the Organic Food Association and power their distillery using hydro energy, so you can always feel good about the delicious dram in your hand.
Ardbeg An Oa (70cl, 46.6%)
An Oa is named after the Mull of Oa in the south west of Islay, which offers the Kildaton coast (where Ardbeg distillery is situated) some protection from the worst the Atlantic has to offer! As such, An Oa is intended to show a more approachable side to Ardbeg single malt that’s as rounded as the Oa peninsular, without losing the characteristic distillery style. In the summer of 2017 this became the first addition to Ardbeg’s core range in over a decade.
Maturation took place in a combination of casks including Pedro Ximénez, charred virgin oak and ex-bourbon, which were all brought together to marry in Dr. Bill Lumsden’s new ‘Gathering Vat’!
Ledaig 10 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)
The Tobermory Distillery on the picturesque Isle of Mull isn’t home to just unpeated whisky. It also makes superbly smoky single malt under the name of Ledaig (that name isn’t simply a coincidence, by the way – Ledaig was one of the distillery’s previous names!). Distilled using the same pot stills as the classic unpeated Tobermory expression, just with peated barley instead, the whisky boasts plumes of rich, earthy, almost medicinal smoke, with underlying fresh fruit and crushed spice notes. This particular expression ages for 10 years before bottled at the very specific strength of 46.3% ABV.
Bunnahabhain An Cladach (1L, 50%)
Released for the Travel Retail market, An Cladach from Bunnahabhain is a sherry-driven expression with enough spiced backing it up to balance the sweetness handsomely. The name means “The Shore” in Scots Gaelic – apt, considering Bunnahabhain’s location on the north-east coast of Islay.
Berry Bros. & Rudd Islay The Classic Range (70cl, 44.2%)
Part of the new ‘The Classic Range’, from Berry Bros. & Rudd, the Classic Islay Malt is the legendary wine and spirits merchant interpretation of the traditional whiskies we’re grown to love from the Hebridean island of Islay.
The carefully selected blend of casks was sourced from some of the island’s iconic distilleries by spirits buyer Doug McIvor to create a bottling with a balance, complexity and plenty of classic Islay flavour.
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Launched in October of 2005, this 21 year old lies at the core of the Aberfeldy range and is something of a flagship for the brand. A superb example of what the distillery can produce.
Glenrothes Manse Reserve (70cl, 43%)
Originally released for Travel Retail, the Glenrothes Manse Reserve is made with whisky drawn mostly from American oak casks, with a helping of Sherry oak cask whisky too. Lots of fruit notes running through this one (pear drops and apple), along with vanilla custard and a little hint of spice on the mid-palate.
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Cask Strength (70cl, 51%)
This 15 year old cask strength distillery bottling was replaced by the Distillery Edition in 2012.
Deanston 10 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish (70cl, 46.3%)
Originally released for the Travel Retail market, this 10 year old single malt from the wonderful Deanston Distillery was finished in casks that had previously held red wine from the world-famous Bordeaux region of France. This wine cask finish has imparted a full-bodied sweetness to the whisky, balancing its creamy, malty notes with splashes of damson, cherry and just a hint of dark chocolate. A superb late night dram, this one.
Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve (70cl, 43%)
This 21 Year-Old Single Malt results from a careful selection of the best casks from Knockando’s warehouse. The three types of casks selected for its maturation (first fill and refill Bourbon barrels and a Sherry cask) accounts for its silkiness and incredible mellow sensation, underlined by delicate red fruit flavours.
The Classic Malt Selection offers an amazing journey around Scotland, to discover the main malt whisky-producing regions. Each one of them expresses the genuine character of its land of origin, through unique aromas and temper. For each Single Malt, spring water, soil and time work their magic to bottle the very essence of a land.
Bruichladdich Octomore 10.1 5 Year Old (70cl, 59.8%)
The first release from the Bruichladdich’s Octomore 10 series, this expression was aged for 5 years in a selection of first-fill American whiskey casks (from the likes of Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel’s). Not quite as absurdly peated as previous Octomore expressions, Bruichladdich says that it’s exploring “a different realm of ‘softer smoke'”. It’s still sitting at 107PPM.