Single malt Scotch whisky is one of the most revered spirits in the world. It has such scope for variation, it can offer complexity or simplicity, unbridled power or a subtle whisper. To legally be called a single malt Scotch, the whisky must be distilled at a single distillery in Scotland, in a copper pot still from nothing other than malted barley, yeast and water. It must then be aged in an oak cask for at least three years and a day, and be bottled at no less than 40% abv.
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Cardhu 12 Year Old 200th Anniversary (70cl, 40%)
Cardhu Distillery celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the distillery is holding an event celebrating the women of Cardhu, and has released a limited-edition expression.
The free event, A Celebration of Cardhu’s Pioneering Women, will be held on International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March). Guests will experience a guided tasting of the anniversary bottling and hear from a panel of experts. The event will also feature a welcome drink, cocktail masterclass, and live music.
The anniversary bottling is 12-year-old Cardhu matured exclusively in ex-wine casks, a first for the distillery. The expression is inspired by the pioneers behind the brand, Helen and Elizabeth Cumming, who are remembered for “defying traditions and pushing boundaries” in the ages of illicit distilling.
The bottle’s packaging depicts Helen Cumming with a red flag, signalling to conspirators to hide illicit stills from authorities.
Roselyn Burnett, Cardhu Distillery brand home manager and event speaker, said: “Cardhu has a history of pioneering women at its forefront, something unheard of when the distillery began 200 years ago. It took innovation and courage to go against the grain in the way the Cumming family did, and with this in our heritage it was only right we did something bold to celebrate such an anniversary.
As a perfect example of the Speyside style of whisky, it was exciting to work with our blending and distilling experts to create an adapted iteration of what people expect from our distillery, while perfecting the liquid to ensure it retains those classic notes which people look for from Cardhu. As one of the few places in the world to stock this limited release, we’re looking forward to welcoming guests who have made the journey to visit us and buy a bottle, be that from Elgin or Ecuador.”
Eve Murphy, whisky specialist and panel expert, who led on the development of the anniversary edition, added: “Myself and the team at Cardhu have worked hard to make the 200-year-anniversary bottle something which speaks to the inspiring example which Helen and Elizabeth set two centuries ago. Never afraid to test boundaries, the women who were, and remain, a huge part of Cardhu have once again achieved something special with this beautiful red-wine-cask edition.”
Distillery Cardhu
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie 200th Anniversary Edition
Stated Age 12 years old
Cask Type Wine Matured
Strength 40.0 % Vol.
Size 700 ml
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.
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 14 Year Old Double Cask 70cl, 40%
A 14-year-old single malt from Aberlour, matured in a combination of oloroso sherry casks and first-fill American oak casks. The result is aromas of cloves, cardamom, toffee, milk chocolate and orange zest on the nose, complemented by notes of black cherries, mocha coffee and fresh mint throughout the palate.
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
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
Macallan 1851 Inspiration (70cl, 41.3%)
Macallan 1851 Inspiration
Macallan 1851 Inspiration is the final bottle in the set of 5 of Macallan’s famous ‘Replica’ series, the 1851 edition which was bottled in the 2000s. The set of 5 bottles have an interesting back story and include The Macallan Distillers Limited (as it was known at the time) buying a number of old and rare bottles during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
These old bottles were then used as the source to create the replica series where Macallan tried to replicate the nose, the taste and the packaging of some of their bottles from earlier times. They drew a tiny sample from the bottle and together with his team of expert nosers, began to search for whisky which matches the profile.
As well as replicating the whisky they were determined to recreate the 1851 bottle and labels. The challenge for Stolzle Flaconnage was to reproduce the idiosyncratic irregularities of a mid-19th-century mouth-blown bottle with 21st-century technology. To reconstruct the labels, calligrapher Carol Kemp re-drew the individual letters while illustrator Brian Taylor reproduced the sketch.’
This highly collectable, limited release Macallan 1851 Inspiration Replica bottling was designed to recreate the spirit and overall style of Macallan as of 1850s.
Inspired by the production from their own history, Macallan released this bottled based on what they would have been doing in 1851. The bottles were handmade and the corks were placed by hand. As a final touch, the bottles were sealed by wax by hand-dipping.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottled 2004
Strength 41.3 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old No. 0941 (70cl, 43%)
Notice the lather inside it is a bit Damage.
This limited edition 30 year old Speyside single malt was produced at the Glenfiddich distillery in the late 1970’s and bottled for the Cask Selection range in 2010.
After maturation for over thirty years in the finest Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. This rare whisky acquires an exquisite complexity of fragrance and flavour. Subtle notes of sherry and fig are balanced with rich dark chocolate flavours creating a sublime whisky of tremendous character.
Age: 30 years old
Cask Selection: 31
43% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 0941
Glenfiddich 21 Years Old The Valley of the Deer 70cl, 40%
A replacement for the popular Gran Reserva (itself a replacement for the Havana Reserve), Glenfiddich 21yo is still finished in rum casks, although the rum is simply referred to as ‘Caribbean’ after the unfortunate controversy the old Havana Reserve caused amongst our American brethren.
Glenfiddich 18 Years Old The Valley of the Deer 70cl, 40%
One of the best releases from one the best selling distilleries in the world. This one litre bottling allows the drinker to savour the subtle complexities of this dram even longer.
Produced by Speyside giants Glenfiddich, this whisky sits close to the top of their standard range, and enjoys a superb reputation with both drinkers and critics alike.
Matured in a mixture of former Bourbon American white oak barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, both of which are reassembled onsite by Glenfiddich’s high skilled coopers, this whisky possesses fabulous balance.
After 18 years of maturation, the effects of the cask are highly apparent on the palate, with both rich vanilla from the Bourbon barrels and dried fruit and spices from the Oloroso cask. Nevertheless, the spirit maintains the classic apple, pear and warm malt flavours that have come to be the trademark of Glenfiddich.
The whisky is bottled in modern rendition of Glenfiddich’s classic triangular bottle shape. With a soft mouthfeel and excellent complexity, this would make a great luxury option of any fans of this mighty distillery.
Glenfiddich 12 Years Old The Valley of the Deer 70cl, 40%
An old presentation bottle of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old The Valley of the Deer Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oloroso sherry and bourbon casks.
Bowmore Legend (70cl, 40%)
Bowmore Legend is the NAS entry-level expression of the distillery, age between 8 to 10 years on North American Oak casks which previously contained Bourbon. A young, rather gentle Bowmore. Whilst not massively complex or full-bodied, Legend is still a great value for money malt.
Ben Nevis 2013 1st Fill Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 60.3%)
This whisky was distilled on 17th October 2013 and has been finished in single sherry cask #11 before being bottled by Signatory Vintage on 19th October 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 672 bottles.
Distillery Ben Nevis
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
17.10.2013 Bottled 19.10.2020
Stated Age 07 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt Finish
Cask number 11
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Number of bottles 238 / 672
Strength 60.3 %
Vol. Size 700 ml
Ben Nevis 2013 1st Fill Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 60.3%)
This whisky was distilled on 17th October 2013 and has been finished in single sherry cask #11 before being bottled by Signatory Vintage on 19th October 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 672 bottles.
Distillery Ben Nevis
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
17.10.2013 Bottled 19.10.2020
Stated Age 07 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt Finish
Cask number 11
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Number of bottles 212/ 672
Strength 60.3 %
Vol. Size 700 ml
Glenglassaugh 36 Year Old 1978 (cask 1118/8) Rare Cask Release Batch 2 70cl, 43.6%
The pictures are from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
One of two 36 year old single malt Scotch whiskies in the first batch of Rare Cask Releases from the Glenglassaugh distillery. It was finished in a Port hogshead, before it was bottled, producing 337 bottles.
This bottle was hand selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker as a Rare Cask release.
Distillery Glenglassaugh
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Rare Cask Release – Batch 2
Vintage 06.10.1978
Bottled 09.2015
Stated Age 36 years old
Cask Type Port Hogshead
Cask number 1118/8
Number of bottles 249 / 276
Strength 43.6% Vol.Size 700 ml
Label Billy Walker
Glenglassaugh 36 Year Old 1978 (cask 3064) Rare Cask Release 70cl, 47.6%
The pictures are from the actual bottle, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
One of two 36 year old single malt Scotch whiskies in the first batch of Rare Cask Releases from the Glenglassaugh distillery. It was finished in a Port hogshead, before it was bottled, producing 337 bottles.
This bottle was hand selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker as a Rare Cask release.
Distillery Glenglassaugh
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Rare Cask Release
Vintage 08.12.1978
Bottled 01.2015
Stated Age 36 years old
Cask Type Port Hogshead
Cask number 3064
Number of bottles 118 / 337
Strength 47.6% Vol.Size 700 ml
Label Billy Walker
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 016 Bot.2022 (70cl, 58.5%)
Our Original Cask Strength is the purest way to experience the taste created by the land, sea and air of Islay. Aged 10 years, it’s barrier-filtered from the cask to remove unwanted char particles – and that’s all that comes between you and the real Laphroaig.
We don’t chill-filter our Original Cask Strength, and we don’t reduce its natural strength. So, what you pour is what we draw from the barrel — the heart of charred seasoned oak barrels, our blue peat smoke and nutty barley, in a truly natural experience.
Batch 16 is our most powerful expression within the Cask Strength family, characterised by a 58.5% proof point and notes of vanilla and sea salt intermingled with hints of freshly ground black pepper and pork crackling. A dram poured neat will fill the nose with aromas of sweet apples and caramelised pastry, underpinned with a tang of cereal and tanned leather notes. The finish, a mixture of gentle spice, charred oak and smoked mackerel with an oily mouthful.
Lagavulin 8 Year Old Gift Set Saveurs D’écosse (70cl, 48%)
Originally launched as a limited edition to make the distillery’s 200th anniversary, the Lagavulin 8 Years Old was so successful that it had to be added the permanent range. In this gift box, the bottle is joined by two tasting glasses. What a great gift idea!
Glenfiddich Master’s Edition Sherry Cask Finish (70cl, 43%)
Glenfiddich’s Malt Master Brian Kinsman was the first to double-mature a Glenfiddich whisky in two different casks (although shorter finishing periods in more than one kind of casks has of course been done several times before). This whisky has been matured for some time in traditional oak casks before finishing its maturation in sherry casks.
Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt 70cl, 43%
The pictures are from the actual bottle frond and back, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt
A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old.
For many years The Macallan released their 25 year old whiskies as ‘Anniversary Malts’, in some cases they carried a distillation vintage and in other cases they did not. This particular Anniervsary Malt carries no distillation vintage.
This fantastic 25 year old sherry-oak-matured Macallan was bottled as part of the highly acclaimed Anniversary Malt series.
This rare phenomenon is in excellent condition and comes complete with original wooden presentation case.
Perfect condition.
Distillery Macallan
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie The Anniversary Malt
Stated Age 25 years old
Cask Type Sherry
Strength 43.0 % Vol. 70cl
Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection 70cl, 40%
A bottling of Singleton whisky that’s a perfect introduction for those that are new to single malts, the Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection was created by The Singleton master of malts Craig Wilson. He hand-selected and blended the whisky before it was maturated in European and American oak casks with three variants; ex-wine, ex-sherry and ex-bourbon.
Irish Reserve 26 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
A 26 Year Old Irish single malt whiskey specially produced for Aldi.
Another day, another long-aged Aldi single malt. An Irish whiskey this time, and once again I’ve elbowed my way past the natural Malt correspondent to chip in with my tuppence worth first.
26years, in Irish whiskey terms, is ages. A quick scroll through any of the obvious channels will yield hundreds of scotch whiskies of that age or older, but properly mature Irish is much thinner on the ground.
It’s brilliant to see Aldi move beyond Scotland when putting together their rare whisk(e)y offering for this year. Makes one hope that their gaze might turn upon the USA – or even Canada – in 2018.
Category Single Malt Distillery
Glentauchers 2009 11 Year Old 1st Fill Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 63.2%)
A bottle of 11 year old Glentauchers single malt, distilled on the 7th May 2009 and bottled on the 15th October 2020 after maturation in a single First Fill Sherry Butt (#900315)
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai
Vintage 07.05.2009
Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 11 years old
Cask type 1st Fill Sherry Butt
Cask number 900315
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Number of bottles 273 / 621
Strength 63.2 % Vol. Size 700 ml
Bottled for Kirsch Import Market Germany