Whisky (or whiskey) is produced in various guises all over the world. Japanese Whisky, Irish Whiskey and American Whiskeys (including Bourbon) are challenging Scotch Whisky, with of them many winning notable awards and accolades. Meanwhile, whiskies from countries as diverse as India, Canada, Sweden, Wales, Taiwan and England are also becoming increasingly noteworthy in both quality and abundance.
The distillation process spread to Scotland and Ireland by the 15th century via Alexandrian Greeks, Medieval Arabs and Latin Europeans. The Scots and the Irish, who already had a well-developed tradition of farming cereal crops, used the technique to distil from a variety of fermented grain mashes to produce a spirit, most closely resembling today’s new make spirits.
The process of distilling fermented grain mash and aging it in oak barrels to make Whisky (or whiskey) has spread the world and has resulted in a remarkable range of styles, including Single Malt Whisky, Blended Malt Whisky, Grain Whisky, Rye Whiskey and Blended Whisky (containing both Single Malt Whisky and Grain Whisky).
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Abbot’s Choice Bottled 1970s 75.7cl, 70 proof
A bottle of Abbot’s Choice Blended Scotch Whisky presented in a monk figurine shaped ceramic decanter with stopper. We estimate this was bottled in the late 1970s.
A 75.7cl ceramic whisky decanter in the shape of an Abbot, filled with the increasingly hard to find Abbot’s Choice blend.
NOTICE: DAMEGE BOX
Aber Falls Single Malt Welsh Whisky 1L, 40%
Aber Falls single malt Welsh whisky is a fruity, spicy single malt from the first whisky distillery in North Wales in over 100 years. Aromas of vanilla, toffee, candied orange, fig, sultana and clove fill the nose, complemented by notes of sherry-soaked raisins, forest fruits, dried fruit, creamy malt, walnuts and dark chocolate throughout the palate.
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.
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
16 year old single malt from the fantastic Aberfeldy distillery, unveiled in the latter half of 2015 as part of the Last Great Malts series. This expression is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, imparting juicy sweetness to the whisky.
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.
Aberlour 10 Year Old Forest Reserve (70cl, 40%)
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Here we have Forest Reserve, a 10 Year Old single malt from Aberlour distillery! It spent most of its ageing in bourbon barrels and sherry casks from Jerez, before it was treated to a finish in French Limousin oak casks. It’s called Forest Reserve as a nod to the commitment of the distillery to conserving the forest in the Speyside region, where the distillery resides.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured (1L, 40%)
Aberlour is always a good choice – one of the best value Speyside malts around. This double matured version is a mix of traditional oak and sherry casks and is rich and fruity with delicious Christmas cake notes.
Aberlour 13 Year Old 2006 Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 50cl, 60.9%
The Reserve Collection has been created to replace the Cask Strength series of bottlings from Chivas Brothers. These Single Cask editions are only available at Chivas Brothers distilleries.
This whisky was distilled on 11th December 2006 and matured in single 1st fill butt #251744 before being bottled in July 2020.
A 13 year old Aberlour from the Distillery Reserve Collection. This Single Cask Edition was distilled on 11th December 2006 and bottled on 14th July 2020 from a 1st fill butt.
This roaring success could be attributed to the delicate berry-flavour spirit that runs from its swan-necked stills, or to the enormous popularity of its heavily sherried A’bunadh batch releases. Perhaps even the fact that the Distillery Manager used to serenade the slumbering casks with the soothing tones of the bagpipes. Okay, maybe not the last thing!
The picture is from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Distilled: 11.12.2006
Bottled: 14.07.2020
Age: 13 Years Old
Cask Type: 1st Fill Butt
Cask Number: 251744
60.9% ABV / 50cl
Bottle Number: 25 / 660
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2004 Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 50cl, 56.5%
Chivas Brothers have created a Distillery Reserve series and a special Cask Strength range uniquely available at distillery visitor centres. The expressions are bottled at cask strength to offer the enthusiast something different from the core range bottlings usually offered by Chivas Brothers: a special reward for fans prepared to make the pilgrimage.
A 14 year old Aberlour from the Distillery Reserve Collection. This Single Cask Edition was distilled on the 20th of December 2004 and bottled on the 2 April 2019 from a 1st fill butt.
The picture is from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Distilled: 20.12.2004
Bottled: 02.05.2019
Age: 14 Years Old
Cask Type: 1st Fill Butt
Cask Number: 96367
56.5% ABV / 50cl
Bottle Number: 217 / 936
Aberlour 15 Year Old Double Cask Matured 1L, 40%
Aberlour 15 Year Old Double Cask Matured 1L
A 15 year old, double cask matured in both sherry and bourbon casks from the multi-award winning Aberlour distillery. A travel retail exclusive bottling.
Aberlour 15 Year Old Double Cask Matured 70cl, 40%
Aberlour 15 Year Old Double Cask Matured 70cl
It’s made by combining whisky matured in both sherry and bourbon casks before finishing in more sherry casks.
A combination of Aberlour aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
Aberlour 18 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
18 year old single malt from Aberlour up in Speyside. A well-matured, heavily sherried expression, the perfect thing for a late evening dram.
This it is a 70cl bottle
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1997 Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 50cl, 59.1%
Chivas Brothers have created a Distillery Reserve series and a special Cask Strength range uniquely available at distillery visitor centres. The expressions are bottled at cask strength to offer the enthusiast something different from the core range bottlings usually offered by Chivas Brothers: a special reward for fans prepared to make the pilgrimage.
A 20 year old Aberlour from the Distillery Reserve Collection. This Single Cask Edition was distilled on the 17th of December 1997 and bottled on the 19th July 2018 from a 1st fill butt.
The picture is from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Distilled: 17.12.1997
Bottled: 19.07.2018
Age: 20 Years Old
Cask Type: 1st Fill Butt
Cask Number: 9057
59.1% ABV / 50cl
Bottle Number: 520 / 1056
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 48.7%)
This six-year-old single malt from Aberlour joins the Darkness collection, meaning you can expect plenty of sherry cask goodness here. This one finished its time maturing in an oloroso sherry octave. The small size of the cask ensures greater interaction between the whisky and the wood, and this single malt is brimming with notes of burnt sugar and cream, sweet spice, and candied nuts.
Aberlour 6 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Darkness (50cl, 49%)
Another delicious six-year-old Aberlour single malt joins the Darkness range, and this one was drawn from a custom-made octave cask that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry. Prepare for rich layers of floral honey, nutty malt, and creamy chocolate here.
Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 80 (70cl, 61%)
Batch 88 of the mighty Aberlour A’Bunadh, matured in oloroso butts and bottled at natural cask strength 61% ABV without chill filtration. The whisky from this range never disappoints
Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 4 (1L, 48%)
The Casg Annamh series from Aberlour takes its name from the Gaelic for “rare cask”, and a trio of casks are used to create the expressions – European oak sherry casks and two types of American oak cask. The result is brimming with toffee and dried fruit, alongside a generous handful of kitchen spices. This is the fourth batch from the series, delivering yet more Speyside single malt tastiness
Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 7 (1L, 48%)
The seventh batch from a series that delivers consistent sherried Speyside tastiness and takes its name from the Gaelic for ‘rare cask’. Aberlour uses a trio of casks to create each batch, all sherried, with one European oak and two varieties of American oak.
Adelphi Blended Scotch 70cl, 40%
A Blended Scotch Whisky from Adelphi, perhaps better known as an independent bottler. However, this blend of grain and malt whisky is from its private stock which is kept in a solera system. Though exactly where the whisky hails from is kept rather hush-hush, we suspect it contains spirit from all over the shop, from Islay, Speyside, and Campbeltown.
Adnams 8 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company (50cl, 50.5%)
English single malt from Adnams, initially matured in second-fill French oak, it finished its eight-year maturation in an Islay whisky cask. The sweet, fruity malt has adopted characterful layers of smouldering peat from the cask, making it a perfect fit for That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s World of Smoke series!
Batch 2 is a release of 523 bottles.
Akashi Blue Label Blended Whisky (70cl, 40%)
Akashi whisky is the only whisky in the world that is made by a Toji (grand-master in the art of sake making) by implementing sake-making methodologies into the whisky making process. The distil pot used is smaller than those used by both Scottish and other Japanese distilleries, which in turn, decreases the levels of fusel alcohol. As a result, Akashi whisky does not require as long of an ageing process, while its new make is smooth and delicate.
Akashi blue is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) around 2 years, aged in bourbon cask before finishing in sherry casks for 1 years.
Akashi Meïsei Blended Whisky (50cl, 40%)
A blended Japanese whisky from White Oak, said to be made with 45% American oak matured single malt. We also understand that Meïsei translates roughly as ‘celebrity’ in Japanese.
Akashi Red Blended Whisky (50cl, 40%)
Akashi Red is made at the Eigashima (aka White Oak) distillery, which was founded in 1888. Produced by Akashi, this is a light and fruity whisky with notes of peach, almond and grape.
Akashi Sherry Cask Finish Whisky 50cl, 40%
This Akashi is a Blend with Malt and Grain Whiskies. He finished in a Sherry cask and gained fruity aromas.
Akashi White Oak Blended Whisky (50cl, 40%)
A Japanese blended whisky that has been the subject of some controversy. The bottling for the home market in Japan is made with malt whisky and molasses spirit, which would not be classed as ‘whisky’ in the EU. This export version, however, is made from malt and grain whiskies.
Akashi White Oak Single Malt (50cl, 46%)
Akashi Single Malt Whisky is made at the White Oak distillery in the Hyogo prefecture. Producing using lightly peated barley and aged in three different types of cask, this is the brand’s flagship malt.
Single malt Japanese whisky from the Akashi range, produced by White Oak in Hyogo, just west of Kobe. This non-age-statement release ought to prove rather interesting for whisky adventurers looking to try something new.
Allt-A-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 10123659 70cl, 52.5%
Allt-a-Bhainne 23yo 1996
Allt-A-Bhainne single malt, distilled in 1996 and matured for 23 years, before being independently bottled by Duncan Taylor in 2020. The whisky spent those years in an octave cask that previously held sherry, and due to te cask’s smaller size that sherry influence is all the more present in the final product. Released as part of The Octave series, with a total of 70 bottles.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Allt-a-Bhainne
Bottler Duncan Taylor (DT)
Bottling serie The Octave Premium
Vintage 1996
Bottled 2020
Stated Age 23 years old
Cask Type Oak Casks
Cask number 10123659
Number of bottles 63/70
Strength 52.5%
Vol.Size 700 ml
American Eagle 4 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
This tasty Bourbon is the work of American Eagle, distilled from a mash bill of 84% corn, so you can be sure there’s buttery notes galore in here. The whiskey has been matured in American oak barrels for four years, and was treated to charcoal-mellow filtration before it was bottled at 40% ABV. Superb sipped neat, but also makes some great cocktails. Bourbon Sour, anyone?
Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels Batch 01 2019 Release (70cl, 55%)
This impressive Indian single malt is the delicious work of Amrut. The 2019 release of Greedy Angels was matured in oak casks for a whole decade before bottling at a generous 55% ABV. The liquid was presented in this rather elegant decanter, complete with glass stopper. The title comes from the Angel’s Share, the name given to the whisky that evaporates during maturation. Those angels can be greedy indeed, but they didn’t get their hands on this whisky!
Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels Peated Rum Finish 2019 Release (70cl, 57.1%)
Amrut Greedy Angels 10 Year Old is a rare dram and it’s an interesting expression to say the least. This is the oldest Indian whisky and the limited edition release saw just 320 sets available across the globe – so it is a true collector’s item. The nose is fairly exotic with some banana, ginger and spiced oranges and if you add a drop of H2O you can detect apricots and coconut.
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Greedy Angels – Chairman’s Reserve
Bottled 2019Stated
Age10 years old
Cask type Peated Rum Finish
Number of bottles
450Strength 57.1 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Amrut Fushion X Batch No.1 2020 Limited Edition (70cl, 50%)
Amrut Fusion X is a collectable with just 1010 bottles released internationally to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion X (ten), a special, limited-edition single malt whisky was launched on the November 25 in honour of the 10th anniversary of Amrut Distilleries. This is the brand that put Indian whiskies on the global map and gave us Amrut Spectrum, Naarangi, Amalgam, and of course, Fusion.
In 2009, the late chairman and managing director, Neelkanta Rao Jagdale was high up in the mountains of Nilgiris in Ooty. Fired with the desire to create a whisky that was Indian in nature, but international in its profile, he worked with several samples of peated and unpeated malts at his summer residence in the hills, till he arrived at the mix that was to become the final character of Amrut Fusion.
On his return to Bengaluru, the production team got to work, and Amrut Fusion was launched in 2010. It went on to win three awards and was adjudged 3rd Best Whisky in the world by whisky-guru Jim Murray. As a brand, Amrut is currently present in 58 countries with a globally growing footprint.
The cap is unique and comes from Portugal. It has a sketch of Neel surrounded by a rangoli pattern. It also comes with an integrated NFC chip in partnership with Vlinder, which adds a great level of safety to your collectable bottle. Buyers can tap the NFC on the bottle and will know on their smartphones if the bottle has ever been opened. They will also be able to access a vast array of information about the whisky online.
Whisky lovers, we certainly hope you can add this bottle to your collection.
Amrut Fusion (70cl, 50%)
Jim Murray’s Third Finest Whisky in the World for 2010, Amrut Fusion is distilled from barley from Scotland and India, making this a true fusion of countries.
Notice: the label can be other or as shown in the pictures
Amrut Kadhambam Third Edition (70cl, 50%)
Here we have an Indian single malt from Amrut, titled Kadhambam, which means ‘mixture’ in Tamil, and you’ll realise why that name was chosen once you hear all about the cask maturation. It’s initially matured in bourbon casks, before being transferred into Oloroso sherry casks, then moved to brandy casks and, finally, into rum casks. Finally, the whisky was bottled at 50% ABV, packed with a pretty unique flavour profile.
Amrut Peated Cask Strength 2019 (70cl, 62.8%)
Amrut Whisky is the first single malt whisky from India.
Amrut or ‘amrita’ is Sanskrit for ‘nectar of the gods / of life’.
This peaty single malt matures in oak barrels and is bottled in cask strength without cold filtration and in its natural colouring.
A peated, cask strength whisky from Amrut. Distilled from Scottish peated barley with peat levels of 23 ppm, given 92 points by Jim Murray.
Amrut Portonova (70cl, 62.1%)
A very interesting little whisky from Amrut, this is unpeated and aged in American oak bourbon barrels before a finish in port pipes, especially imported from Portugal. Lovely stuff!
Amrut Raj Igala (70cl, 40%)
Amrut’s Raj Igala is a single malt whisky made with Punjabi malted barley and aged in casks which previously matured bourbon.
Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky (70cl, 61.8%)
A natural cask strength release from the Amrut distillery, awarded 93.5 points by Jim Murray.
Continuing the run of impressive cask strength bottlings, this edition from Amrut clocks in at a pokey 61.8% and promises their usual balance of spice and fruit.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky (70cl, 46%)
Distilled from barley grown at the North West of India. Amrut mature their single malt in New American Oak and ex-bourbon before bottling.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky Sample (2cl, 46%)
Distilled from barley grown at the North West of India. Amrut mature their single malt in New American Oak and ex-bourbon before bottling.
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.
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish 70cl, 43.3%
An interesting bourbon with a unique twist – after the initial maturation it takes a leaf out of Scotch Whisky’s book and spends between 3 and 6 months finishing in port barrels. The more experimentation the better, we reckon, especially when it turns out something like this – marrying the sweet caramel and grain of bourbon with the rich sticky wine flavours of a port cask.
Antiquary 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A smooth blend, the Antiquary 12 year old is a great whisky which Jim Murray awarded an incredible 92 points to in his 2013 Whisky Bible.
Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks (70cl, 43%)
A masterfully blended Scotch from The Antiquary collection, this 15 year old limited edition combines an outstanding array of malt and grain whiskies. Released as a tribute to The Antiquary’s founders John & William Hardie, who first settled upon their superior blend in 1888, to share with friends and family. Limited to a total of 6,000 bottles, this has a wonderfully fruity and sweet profile making it an ideal after supper sipper!
Number of bottles 6000
Ardbeg 10 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
A phenomenal whisky packing powerful peaty deliciousness, Ardbeg 10 Year Old is a favourite of many whisky lovers around the world. Produced on the Kildalton Coast of Islay, this single malt matures for a decade before being bottled without any chill-filtration. If you’re after a whisky with full of coastal air, smoke and more, this is exactly what you want.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) (70cl, 50%)
Distilled: October 1996
Bottled: October 2006
Age: 10 years old
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Cask Number: 3058
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 331 bottles released
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology The Unicorns Tale (70cl, 46%)
Ardbeg 14yo Unicorn Tale
A Unicorn’s Tale is the second edition in Ardbeg’s Anthology series, following on from the success of the first Anthology release, Harpy’s Tale. It’s a single malt Scotch whisky matured in a marriage of Madeira casks and bourbon casks, bottled at 14 years old.
Each release reimagines a mythological beast which might be real – or might be a mistaken glimpse at one of Islay’s native beasties… The story of the unicorn at Ardbeg begins on a dark night after a fête at the Distillery when the clip-clop of hooves was heard echoing around the yard. The workers suspected Rory, the Distillery’s greedy Shetland Pony who’s known for his ill-temper and devilishly sweet tooth, but when they ventured outside to investigate they witnessed a horse-like creature rearing up against a full moon, with a horn protruding from its head. The next day, rumours swirled about a sighting of Scotland’s national animal… a Unicorn. Had Rory simply raided an ice cream truck and walked out of his unlatched gate? Or was something more mythical afoot?
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Anthology – The Unicorn’s TaleBottled
11./12.04.2024
Stated Age 14 years old
Cask Type Madeira and Bourbon
Strength 46.0 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) (70cl, 50%)
Distilled: March 1991
Bottled: June 2007
Age: 16 years old
Cask Type: Rum Finish
Cask Number: 3719
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 346 bottles released
Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) (70cl, 50%)
Distilled: March 1991
Bottled: June 2007
Age: 16 years old
Cask Type: Rum Finish
Cask Number: 3719
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 346 bottles released
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Ardbeg 1988 Still Young (70cl, 56.2%)
The second release in Ardbeg’s journey to the new 10yo, Still Young was released in 2006 and continued the successful ‘path to peaty maturity’ as the marketing types called it. A refreshing dram with great intensity
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie 2nd Release
Vintage 1998
Bottled 2006
Strength 56.2 % Vol.
Ardbeg 1998 Almost There 70cl, 54.1%
Following on from Very Young and Still Young, Ardbeg Almost There showed the final stage in the evolution of young cask-strength Ardbeg 1998 before it blossomed into the Renaissance 10 yr-old. As you would expect, this is a mellower, more rounded, better balanced dram than the younger incarnations.
This promising Ardbeg, first released in 2004, is now released another year older, as we follow the path to Ardbeg 10 years old. ‘Almost There’ has developed robustly, with more rounded and full-flavoured Ardbeg characteristics.
The path to maturity 1998 – 2008
Since the distillery re-opened in 1997, many enthusiasts of Ardbeg have been keen to sample our work in progress – none more so than the worldwide aficionados of the Ardbeg Committee. It was to them that we released a limited bottling of ‘Very Young’ Ardbeg for discussion and comment. ‘Still Young’ Ardbeg was bottled in 2006 and ‘Almost There’ Ardbeg is now the third and final limited release along the peaty road to full maturity.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling series 3rd Release
Vintage 1998
Bottled 2007
Strength 54.1 % Vol.
Size 700 ml
Ardbeg 22 Year Old Twenty Something (70cl, 46.4%)
This is a very exciting limited edition 22 year old single malt Scotch from Ardbeg. It’s a notable expression because it was distilled in 1996, when Ardbeg was under threat of demolition. It was one of the last spirits distilled using Ardbeg’s old equipment, including the retired still that now stands in the distillery’s courtyard. It was matured in ex-bourbon casks to capture the classic Ardbeggian profile (yes, that’s a word… Probably…).
Ardbeg 23 Year Old Twenty Something (70cl, 46.3%)
Released in late 2017, Ardbeg Twenty Something is 23 year old single malt from the revered Islay distillery, matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. The name might suggest that this release is somewhat shy or flippant about its age, but the flavour profile shows off the whisky’s maturity brilliantly.
Ardbeg 23 Year Old Vintage Y2K (70cl, 46%)
Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 23
“A glitch in the Ardware”, reads the inside of the box. Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K is a series of limited releases of whiskies distilled in the year 2000. Each one will represent a different side of the distillery, with no two whiskies alike. Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 23 is a single malt Islay Scotch whisky matured in oloroso and bourbon casks for 23 years.
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 2022 Release 70cl, 46%
The 2022 release of Ardbeg 25 Year Old is a smoky single malt with layers of sweetness that was matured in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled in 2021. Aromas of cream, smoke, peppermint, toffee, fennel, pine resin, earthy bonfires and ripe bananas fill the nose, complemented by notes of white pepper, sherbet lemons, candied apples, oranges, pears, tar, carbolic soap, creamy toffee, aniseed, rich smoke and antiseptic throughout the palate.
Bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days, this is Ardbeg at its most intricate, balanced and beguiling.
Majestic aromas of smoked cream and earthy bonfires are masterfully interwoven with layers of pine and fragrant candle wax. Hot pepper rises on the palate, twisting around lemon sherbet sweetness, while hints of carbolic soap and tar flow into a long aftertaste characterised by delicate aniseed entwined with lingering cream and fudge.
Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46%
Ardbeg 25 Year Old Lord of the Isles (70cl, 46%)
Ardbeg Lord of the Isles first arrived on Islay shores in 2001 and was released in small batches subsequently over the next six years until it was discontinued in 2007.
The name was derived from the chiefs of Gaelic and Viking descent who ruled the Western Isles during the Middle Ages, between the 12th and 15th Centuries.
The majority of the malt in the bottle dates back to the mid-1970s and, although officially slated as a 25 year old, many of the bottlings are likely to contain whisky closer to 30 years of age!
A hugely collectible Islay malt, that is becoming harder to find by the day. Scored a massive 92pts with the WhiskyFun folks and has featured in the ‘1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die’ book – really cementing the legacy of this special bottle.
At 25 years old this whisky embodies the richness, depth and sweetness of all Ardbegs. Light gold in colour and powerful in character. A phenomenal, much-sought-after bottling of a really outstanding malt.
Bottled 25.10.2001
Stated Age 25 years old
Strength 46.0 %
Ardbeg An Oa (1L, 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’!
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’!
Ardbeg Corryvreckan (70cl, 57.1%)
Powerfully peaty and immensely satisfying, Ardbeg’s Corryvreckan is what happens when the distillery of Islay’s Kildalton Coast aims to make a whisky with a particularly medicinal style than its usual expressions. Aptly named after a nearby whirlpool, Corryvreckan is an intense dram that we simply love.
Ardbeg Decorative Cask Empty w:15cm, h:16cm
Ardbeg Decorative Cask Empty Brand New w: 15cm, h: 16cm
Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release (70cl, 47.4%)
Released during Feis Ile 2015 to celebrate Ardbeg’s 200th anniversary, this is a blend of old and young whisky, matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, delivering the classic Ardbeg note of cured meats, smoke and sea spray.
The Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary bottling was released to celebrate the Ardbeg distillery turning 200 years old on 30th May 2015.
Not to be confused with the distillery release, this has a slightly lower ABV at 47.4% and comes with original box.
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Distillery Bottling Limited Edition
Bottled 2015 Celebrating 200 years of Ardbeg
Cask type Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 72000
Strength 47.4 % Vol.
Ardbeg Smoketrails Cote Rotie Edition (1L, 46%)
- On the trail of the smoke: Smoketrails is the beginning a new series of Ardbeg
- The material for peat and smoke fans: Intense strong aromas of peat smoke, chocolate and leather
- Bottled in drinking strength: With an alcohol content of 46%vol. bottled
- Natural: Bottled without the addition of dyes and without chill filtration
Portrait: What which makes Ardbeg Smoketrails Cote Rotie Edition.
Smoketrails is the new range of different bottlings for the travel retail market.
The Cote Rotie Edition is the second bottling in This series.
Malt whiskys from former Bourbon Casks made of American white oak and Casks in which Cote Rotie wine previously matured were selected and blended together.
The result is a heavily peated Single Malt Whisky with a clear red wine influence.
Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition (1L, 46%)
Originally a Duty Free and distillery exclusive, Ardbeg’s Smoketrails explores the influence of different casks from around the world on the classic Islay single malt. This edition sees a helping of whisky aged in manzanilla sherry casks married with malt from Ardbeg’s classic American oak casks.
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie for Travel Retail
Bottled
Cask type American Oak & Manzanilla Casknumber B SP/MZL: 2022/01-STStrength
46.0 % Vol.
Ardbeg Spectacular (70cl, 46%)
Ardbeg Spectacular is the special distillery bottling released for Fèis Ìle 2024. A first for Ardbeg, the single malt Scotch whisky was matured in Port wine casks before it was then married with classic bourbon barrels.
“This is a helter-skelter of flavours! Totally weird and absolutely spectacular. This is a freaky whisky!”- Dr Bill Lumsden, head of distilling & whisky creation for The Glenmorangie Company.
For more info on this tasty release, be sure to check out our dedicated Ardbeg Spectacular release page, complete with top deals on Ardbeg whiskies!
Distillery Ardbeg
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Feis Ile 2024
Cask Type Port casks and Ex-Bourbon Casks
Strength 46.0 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 5 (70cl, 46.2%)
Here’s batch 5 of Ardbeg’s impressive Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old single malt. Some of the most rich, complex, and bold peated whisky on the market, each edition of Traigh Bhan (pronounced tri-van) is aged in a combo of American oak and oloroso sherry casks.
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Small Batch
Release Vintage
Bottled 2023
Stated Age 19 years old
Cask type American Oak & Oloroso
Cask number Batch 5
Strength 46.2 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 6 (70cl, 46.2%)
This is the 6th batch of Ardbeg’s popular Traigh Bhan (pronounced tri-van) whisky. It was aged for 19 years in a combo of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46.2% ABV. Traigh Bhan is a beach on Islay known locally as the Singing Sands and Ardbeg says it takes inspiration from the white soft sands juxtaposed against the jagged, volcanic rocks which pierce the sand along the shore.
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Small Batch
Release Vintage
Bottled 2024
Stated Age 19 years old
Cask type American Oak & Oloroso
Cask number Batch 6
Strength 46.2 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Ardbeg Uigeadail (70cl, 54.2%)
This stunning expression from Islay’s Ardbeg distillery on the Kildalton Coast is named after a nearby loch (pronounced “Oog-a-dal”). It’s the perfect example of how sweet and savoury notes can work together spectacularly – you’ll find Ardbeg’s maritime salinity intact here, combined with dried fruit notes imparted by time spent in sherry casks. Kind of like when you mix sweet popcorn and salty popcorn together, it results in something absolutely wonderful.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old (70cl, 47.4%)
An untamed young single malt from Ardbeg, Wee Beastie has spent five years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before being unleashed. Fresh, herbal aromas of pear, cracked black pepper, pine needles, vanilla and honey-glazed ham mingle on the nose with aniseed, green apple, leather and coffee. The palate offers notes of dark chocolate, hot tar, smoked bacon, aniseed and eucalyptus that liner in the finish.
Ardmore Legacy (70cl, 40%)
Released in 2014 to take the place of the Ardmore Traditional, the Legacy brings a lightly-peated, wood spice-led flavour profile to the table. At its core, the Ardmore Legacy is made with 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt.
Ardmore Trible Wood Peated (1L, 46%)
Triple Wood was originally released for the Travel Retail market, matured in quarter casks, barrels and puncheons. This maturation has imparted plenty of fruity, caramel-y tastiness.
Ardnamurchan AD Single Malt 70cl, 46.8%
More awesomeness here from Ardnamurchan! You might be wondering what happened with the name on this one, did the folks at Ardnamurchan forget to add all the usual numbers to the end? Perhaps we got distracted mid-sentence by a colourful bird flying past, or a robot vacuum cleaner buzzing around our feet? The answer is simple, this is no mistake! Going forward, Ardnamurchan’s AD/ bottlings will no longer have all those confusing digits. The whisky remains unchanged though, following its traditional combination of 50% peated and 50% unpeated malt, matured in a combination of 65% bourbon and 35% sherry casks.
A fruity, sweet single malt from Ardnamurchan distillery, AD was made with a combination of peated and un-peated malt and matured in both ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. Aromas of toasted marshmallows, pebble beaches, orange oil and popcorn fill the nose, complemented by notes of melted chocolate, marshmallow, lime cordial, sea salt, bitter orange, dark chocolate and salted popcorn throughout the palate.
Ardnamurchan AD/ Cask Strength Release 70cl, 58.1%
From the exceptionally promising Highland distillery Ardnamurchan comes another cask strength edition, bottled at a big 58.1% ABV without artificial colouring or chill-filtration. Launched in 2023, this Cask Strength Release is comprised of 87% peated spirit and 13% unpeated that’s aged in a combination of 90% bourbon barrel and 10% sherry casks.
Ardnamurchan AD/ Rum Cask Release 70cl, 55%
Highland single malt whisky here from the fab Ardnamurchan, its first to be aged in Caribbean rum casks. It’s a fantastically funky, grassy, earthy, oily, and tropical-tasting whisky bottled at 55% ABV without chill-filtration or additional colouring.
Armorik Sherry Cask (70cl, 46%)
Armorik Sherry Cask is a Single Malt aged in Sherry casks. This whisky is bottled at 46% without cold filtration.
It develops notes of candied fruit and spicy flavours while maintaining its fruity side, typical of the Breton distillery. It mixes rich flavours both Breton and Spanish. It offers a nice tasting.
Arran 10 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
Officially launched in 2006, this 10 year old lies at the heart of the Isle of Arran range and exudes all the honeyed richness we have come to associate with the island distillery.
Arran 10 Year Old New Bottling 70cl, 46%
Arran 10yo is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery’s youth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this youngster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement.
Arran 25 Year Old 70cl, 46%
A 25-year-old Arran single malt, released in Arran’s 25th year of production, this whisky has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks for a quarter of a century. Aromas of rich oak spice, nutmeg, baked figs, sultanas and black cherries fill the nose. The palate offers notes of fruit cake, toasted almonds, cinnamon, orange zest, honey and apricots that linger in the finish.
25 year old single malt from the Arran Distillery, located on the island which shares its name. Launched in 2020, the 25th year of Arran’s production, this expression was aged in a combination of 35% ex-sherry and 65% ex-bourbon casks, and it was all allowed 12 months of maturation in first-fill and refill sherry hogsheads before bottling. Here’s to a quarter of a century of top whisky from Arran, and here’s to many more!
Distillery Arran
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2020
Stated Age 25 years old
Cask Type 65% Bourbon Barrels 35% Sherry Casks
Number of bottles 3000
Strength 46.0 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Arran Barrel Reserve (70cl, 43%)
An entirely bourbon-matured bottle of Arran single malt! After its distillation on the eponymous island, Barrel Reserve is matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels, bottled at 43% ABV and presented in this rather handsome glass vessel (otherwise known as a bottle).
Arran Gold Whisky Liqueur 70cl, 17%
A tasty whisky liqueur based on Arran single malt. At Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards 2007 this was named “World’s Best Whisky Liqueur”.
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.
Arran Machrie Moor 10 Year Old (70cl, 46%)
A ten year old edition of Arran’s Machrie Moor, which introduces a smoky edge to the distillery’s excellent single malt. The peaty elements pair wonderfully with the vibrant, fruity, softly grassy whisky, and with ten years of maturation in first fill bourbon casks behind this one, you can expect a fab flavour profile right here. The name, if you’re curious, comes from peat bog on the western side of the island.
Arran Machrie Moor Peated (70cl, 46%)
Machrie Moor is named for a peat bog on the island’s west coast where, according to legend, the giant Fingal kept his favoured pet dog. Now inducted into The Arran’s core range, this whisky continues to capture the island’s rugged and myth-strewn landscape: peat smoke and grass are lifted and given life by vanilla and a touch of sharp citrus.
Arran Machrie Moor Peated Cask Strength (70cl, 56.2%)
A Peated single malt whisky from the isle of Arran, bottled at cask strength. Previous editions have been released in yearly batches, but in 2018, the Arran distillers decided that these whiskies had become so popular that they deserved to be a permanent part of the range! Ideal! This punchy expression is named after the mystical peat bog western side of the island – which is fitting, considering the plentiful peat notes running throughout.
Arran Port Cask Finish 70cl, 50%
Rich and full bodied, Arran seems to suit red wine, and this Port Cask finish is testament to that. Great maturity and at 50% for additional complexity. This expression was released in 2010.
Arran Robert Burns Single Malt 70cl, 43%
A single malt from the Isle of Arran distillery, celebrating the famed Scottish poet, Robert Burns. This tasty bottling is officially endorsed by the World Burns Federation, making it perfect for Burns Night as well as any other time of year!
Arran Sauternes Cask Finish (70cl, 50%)
The Arran Malt finished in Sauternes casks. These casks that previously held Bordeaux sweet wine give a honeyed sweetness to the isle of Arran’s only single malt distillery.
Arran Sherry Cask 70cl, 55.8%
A well-sherried Arran single malt? Oh yes! This particular expression has been dubbed The Bodega, and after it was distilled at Lochranza the whisky has been matured for seven years in first-fill sherry hogsheads. It’s presented in a rather elegant and handsome bottle. Lots of dried fruit and chocolate over here.
Arran The Bothy Quarter Cask 70cl, 56.2%
Arran’s The Bothy single malt has joined the Island distillery’s permanent range! Matured initially in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, this expression is finished for two years in quarter casks, which are much smaller than your average run-of-the-mill cask. Finally, it’s bottled at a generous 56.2% ABV.
Arran The Exciseman Smugglers’ Series Volume 3 70cl, 56.8%
Arran Smugglers’ Series Volume 3 / The Exciseman
A rare third and final release of this Limited Edition, Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Single Malt Whisky.
Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2017 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The Exciseman” to the exuberant character of those striving to outwit the Government’s representatives in the pursuit of the production of the famed Arran Waters..
A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran’s distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods.
This is the 2017 third release in the highly acclaimed Arran Smugglers’ Series, following on from the Illicit Stills and High Seas.
Matured in Madeira and smaller bourbon quarter casks.
Distillery Arran
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Smugglers‘ Series No. 3
Bottled 2017
Cask type Madeira and Quarter Casks
Quarter Cask Matured in 125L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Madeira Cask Maturation Matured in 225L European Oak Barrels
Number of bottles 8700
Strength 56.8 %
Vol.Size700 ml 750 ml
Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 70cl, 55.4%
Arran Smugglers’ Series Volume 3 / The Exciseman
A rare second release of this Limited Edition, Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Single Malt Whisky.
Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2016 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The High Seas” to the resiliant character of those who outwitted the Officers of Excise in their pursuit of the famed Arran “waters”.
A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran’s distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods.
This is the 2016 and second release in the highly acclaimed Arran Smugglers’ Series, which also included The Illicit Still and The Exciseman, released in the years prior and subsequent to this. The series was a nod to the shady history of Arran’s distilling back during the 18th and 19th century when the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods.
The whisky itself is a peated spirit matured in rum casks and finished in first fill bourbon barrels.
One of 8,700 bottles.
Distillery Arran
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Smugglers‘ Series No. 2
Bottled 2016
Cask type Madeira and Quarter Casks
Rum Cask Finish Matured in 200L American Oak Barrels
Peated Stock (50PPM) Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Un-Peated Stock Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels 1st Fill
Number of bottles 8700
Strength 55.4 %
Vol.Size 700 ml 750 ml
Arran Whisky 3 Bottle Wooden Stand
The picture is from the actual item, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
A 3 Bottle Display stand for Arran Whisky
made from wood.
Ideal for showing off the best of the Arran Whisky Range.
As We Get It Highland Single Malt by Ian Macleod 70cl, 66.8%
From Ian Macleod’s As We Get It range comes a single malt from an undisclosed distillery in the Highlands. As you could likely guess from the name, they bottle the whisky as it arrive from the distillery – with not additional colours, chill-filtration or amendments to the ABV. This one has been bottled at 69%.
As We Get It Islay Single Malt by Ian Macleod 70cl, 61%
Superb single malt Scotch from an unnamed Islay distillery, independently bottled by Ian Macleod. This expression is released as part of the As We Get It range – and it is bottled up just as they got it from the distillery, without added colour or chill-filtration, and at a robust cask strength of 61% ABV. A grand bottle for all the Islay aficionados out there.
Athrú 14 Year Old Annacoona (70cl, 48%)
Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old (70cl, 48%)
Named after a series of limestones caves in County Sligo, Keshcorran 14 Year Old from the Athrú range is a brill Irish single malt whiskey initially aged in American oak casks. Following that, it was allowed a finishing period in Hungarian Tokaji wine casks, introducing some bright, elegant, sweet fruit notes to the expression.
Athrú Knocknarea 14 Year Old (70cl, 48%)
Release of fantastic Irish single malt whiskey here from the Athrú range, this time titled Knocknarea, after the large hill on the west coast of Ireland in County Sligo. This particular expression was initially aged in American oak casks, before enjoying a finishing period in Oloroso sherry casks. Wonderfully well-presented, and the flavour lives up to that presentation!
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A more recent release from the Auchentoshan distillery, replacing the previous staple 10 year old, this 12 year old bottling launched at the same time Auchentoshan had a dramatic rebrand back in 2011.
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Auchentoshan 18 Year Old (70cl, 43%)
After maturation in 100% American oak casks, this Auchentoshan 18 years is a significant step up in quality and complexity from the Classic.
Released in 2008, Auchentoshan 18 year old offers a sublime rich complexity of flavours. Triple distilled, this single malt whisky has aromas of chocolate, vanilla, oak and hints of grass. Vanilla and chestnut flavours are finished off with barley for a satisfying selection.
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old Old Bottling (70cl, 43%)
After maturation in 100% American oak casks, this Auchentoshan 18 years is a significant step up in quality and complexity from the Classic and 12 yrs expressions.
Launched in 2008, this 18 year old bottling of triple distilled, Lowland single malt whisky boasts a superb richness for a core-range bottling and was aged in American oak casks.
Auchentoshan 2007 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 54.7%)
This whisky was distilled on 31/10/2007 and has been matured in sherry cask #1 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 704 bottles.
Distillery Auchentoshan
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
31/10/2007 Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 1
Number of bottles 293 / 704
Strength 54.7%
Vol.Size 700 ml
Auchentoshan 2007 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 54.7%)
This whisky was distilled on 31/10/2007 and has been matured in sherry cask #1 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 704 bottles.
Distillery Auchentoshan
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
31/10/2007 Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 1
Number of bottles 171 / 704
Strength 54.7%
Vol.Size 700 ml