Category: Beers,Wines & Spirits

Aged for 15 years in hand-picked oak barrels, this Speyside single malt Scotch whisky was distilled using peated malted barley at Tomintoul Distillery, giving that self-acknowledged 'Peaty Tang' uncommon in its region. Bottled at a smooth 40% ABV, this release marks something of a...

Enjoy some Tomatin single malt Scotch whisky presented at cask strength - a generous 57.5% ABV. Introduced in early 2015, this is the first cask strength bottling to join Tomatin's core range, and is matured in a combination of bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. With their range growing more...

A very interesting 2016 release from Benriach, this was made with peated barley and fully matured in quarter casks. The result is a peaty, nutty and spicy Speyside whisky.

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...

A 2010 Dailuaine single malt from indie bottler Douglas Laing, matured in a single sherry butt for a decade, before being bottled in March 2021 as part of its Provenance series.

The second batch of Kilchoman UK Small Batch single malt has been matured in a combination of bourbon, oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

A cask strength edition of Kilchoman Machir Bay, released in 2020, this limited-edition single malt has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. The palate offers bursts of tropical fruits – pineapple and mango – sultanas, butterscotch, rich smoke and honey that linger in the...

A rich and fruity single malt from Highland Park, Spirit of the Bear is inspired by the legend that before battle Vikings would wrap themselves in bearskins to take on the strength and power of the bear. Matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned European oak, American oak and refill casks, it...

This whisky was created to show the effect that soil, climate, geographic orientation and natural influences can have on a whisky’s flavour profile. Distilled from barley grown on six farms in both western and central Islay, this whisky has a flavour unique to the island. A sweet and fruity...

How to make a lightly peated whisky at Edradour? Combine one sherry butt of unpeated Edradour with three bourbon barrels of heavily peated Ballechin. Aged for eight years, this has notes of dark chocolate, praline and smoke.

A 'partially' triple-distilled Speysider, this single malt from the Benrinnes distillery was bottled at 15 years for the Flora and Fauna series.

An intriguing twist on a Speysider here, this GlenAllachie has been finished in rye casks! Initially the single malt was matured in American oak barrels before being transferred to casks which previously held rye whiskey from Kentucky for a finishing period. Eventually it was bottled at nine...

A smouldering sipper from Glenturret, this is its 10 Year Old Peat Smoked expression! It comes from the same stills as its unpeated spirit, and this one is full of smoky florals and citrus, bottled at 50% ABV.

A 2015 release as part of the Last Great Malts series, Royal Brackla 12 Year Old is finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks and is light and spicy with notes of vanilla and black pepper.

anCnoc has released its second batch of Peatheart single malt, a heavily-peated expression packing a hefty 40 PPM measurement! We've been very impressed with the peaty expressions coming from anCnoc, and Peatheart once again offers up marvellous waves of BBQ-style smoke and earthy richness,...

Should you wish to keep this bottle of Talisker 10 Year Old completely dry wherever you may be, you're in luck because it also comes accompanied by a branded reusable dry bag! Whether you're on the gusty Isle of Skye or simply caught in the rain, your whisky has never been safer.

An indie Aultmore, distilled in 2011 and left to age for nine years. It was bottles by The Single Malts of Scotland in a vatting of six casks, released for its Reserve Casks series in 2020. Subtly sweet and tropical, though an intriguing vegetal undertone keeps things interesting!

Smokehead has gone and finished its Islay single malt Scotch whisky (from an undisclosed distillery) in casks that have previously held Caribbean rum! If you're a fan of salty and sweet flavour combinations, you're in for a treat.

14 year old single malt from the Loch Lomond Distillery, made exclusively using unpeated spirit. Expect a fruit-forward dram here, with plenty of citrus packed in there along with helpings of runny honey and soft cinnamon.

Glen Moray has been experimenting with some very interesting cask finishes as of late, at this one is particularly exciting indeed - the distillery in Speyside has finished this single malt Scotch whisky in casks that previously held rhum agricole from Martinique for around 24 months!...

Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old is a fantastic Port cask finished expression, and now the distillery has developed upon the recipe with The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old! The whisky is initially matured in bourbon casks before being moved over to ruby Port casks, imparting waves of...

Beinn Dubh is a ruby-black whisky made at Speyside distillery. This special edition was launched in partnership with National Railway Museum to commemorate the return of LNER Class A3 4472, better known as Flying Scotsman, to the main line. Matured in charred casks, this is a rich whisky with...

Launched in 2015, the Port Askaig 100° Proof is a big, smoky single malt Scotch whisky from an undisclosed Islay distillery. This is bottled at 57.1% ABV - which is 100° Proof in a traditional system of alcohol content measurement (different from 100 proof, which you're much more likely to see...

Initially released for travel retail, Heartwood is a combination of whiskies aged in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Rich, fruity and sweet.

The Manse Reserve was released by Glenrothes for the Travel Retail market, and is named for the brae that leads to Glenrothes House. A soft and rich expression of the distillery style.

From the Glenrothes Distillery, this single malt was distilled in 2011 and matured for nine years, before finishing in Oloroso sherry casks. Independently bottled by Càrn Mòr for its Strictly Limited range in 2021, this is a fabulous bottling with plenty of sherried, Speyside charcater.

A 14 year old single malt from the awesome Aberlour Distillery up in Scotland's prolific Speyside region. This expression has enjoyed its maturation in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill American oak casks. Dig in to all those fruity, spicy sherried notes that you're familiar...

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...

An exciting new age statement single malt Scotch whisky from Macallan that's matured in a combination of American and European Sherry oak for a minimum of 12 years. Here, the proportion of American oak ex-Sherry casks is higher than in the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, but no ex-bourbon casks are...

Previously part of their travel retail offering, Oban's Little Bay has graduated to the core range as a 70cl bottling. Master Blenders Dr. Matthew Crow and Dr. Craig Wilson use whisky matured in refill American oak hogsheads, European oak Sherry casks and refill casks with new ends for this...

A 20cl bottle of Glengoyne's 21 year old sherry matured whisky. Noticeably deeper than younger expressions, with delicious rich fruity and oaky notes - the darker colour and long finish are testament to the extra years in the sherrywood.

A 2012 Caol Ila single malt from indie bottler Douglas Laing, matured in a single refill hogshead for eight years, before being bottled in March 2021 as part of its Provenance series.

The folks over at Ben Èideann have taken their kosher single malt and matured it in American oak bourbon casks before finishing the Highlander in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks, sourced from vineyards in the Jerusalem mountains. The finish imparts some wonderful tannic, juicy red fruit...

After the wonderful reception that the Lagavulin 8 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition received when it was released in 2016, the Islay-based distillers decided to add this delicious expression to their permanent core range! As Alfred Barnard (author of The Whisky Distilleries of the United...

A 10-year-old Linkwood single malt from indie bottler Elixir Distillers, matured in a small selection of casks before being bottled in 2020 as part of its Reserve Cask series Parcel 4. Aromas of green melon, freshly-cut hay, ripe barley, apple and blackcurrant fill the nose, with hints of...

Aberlour's Casg Annamh has been matured in a trio of casks – European oak sherry casks and two types of American oak casks. The result is a fruity, sweet whisky with notes of toffee, dried fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger throughout the palate.

Here we have Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, finished in lovely syrupy Sauternes wine casks! The single malt is initially aged in American oak bourbon casks before being transferred to wine casks from Sauternes, which previously held the sweet French wine. If you fancy this one in a Highball,...

Made in 2005 at Glentauchers, this Speyside single malt has been matured in a single cask, before being bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2019, as part of its Distillery Labels series.

Distilled at Glenallachie distillery, this Speyside single malt has been matured in American oak casks, before being finished in quarter casks that had previously held rye whiskey from Chicago's Koval distillery. The result is a rich, sweet single malt with a healthy hit of fresh rye-spice, notes...

This 15 year old expression from The Glenlivet, was matured in French Limousin Oak casks. Limousin Oak is a popular choice for maturation of Cognac.

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...

Moch is Gaelic for dawn, and this release from Caol Ila is an altogether lighter prospect than the distillery's excellent 12 year old standard expression.

This limited release from Glen Scotia was initially matured in first fill bourbon barrels before a second maturation in both first fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks – hence the name, Double Sherry Cask! Creamy bourbon influence and classic sherried spices balance the maritime nature...

The Whisky Maker's Cut expression from Glenrothes' Soleo Collection is completely matured in first-fill sherry seasoned casks, resulting in punchy notes of orange, cinnamon and dried fruit. The whole range is named after the process of sun-drying grapes in preparation for sherry production,...

A high-ABV variation on the classic Smokehead Islay single malt, Smokehead High Voltage is described as an "all-out attack" on your senses by its producer. Which, y'know, sounds pretty intense. If you're a fan of heavily-peated whisky, you're in for a treat. Also, yes, it was...

A 2010 Caol Ila single malt from indie bottler Douglas Laing, matured in a single refill hogshead for a decade, before being bottled in December 2020 as part of its Provenance series.

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...

A 2012 Ruadh Maor single malt from indie bottler Carn Mor, this peated whisky was distilled at Glenturret and matured in a single refill sherry hogshead for eight years, before being bottled in 2021 as part of its Strictly Limited series.

A 2008 Benrinnes single malt from indie bottler Carn Mor, bottled as part of its Strictly Limited series.

A 2011 Glen Garioch single malt from indie bottler Carn Mor, matured in an ex-sherry butt for nine years before being bottled in 2021 as part of its Strictly Limited series.

A 2006 Glenlossie single malt from indie bottler Daily Dram, matured in a single cask for 12 years before being bottled in 2019, as part of its The Nectar of The Daily Drams series.

A trio of small bottles from Glengoyne that including the distillery's 12 and 18 year old single malts, as well as the Legacy Chapter Two.

A limited-edition 15-year-old single malt from Aberfeldy, finished in French red wine casks from Pomerol, creating a fruity, honeyed character.

The new release of Glencadam 15 year old, at a higher strength for extra character. This was released in 2008.

A quarter-bottle each of the Bowmore 12yo, 15yo Darkest and 18yo. Not just a great starter set, but also the perfect gift for anyone looking to explore the charms of Islay's oldest surviving distillery.

A 2009 Mannochmore single malt from indie bottler Elixir Distillers, matured in a batch of seven hogsheads for 11 years before being bottled in 2021 as part of its Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Cask series. Aromas of lime, dill pickle, hay bales, apple sauce, bread-and-butter pudding and...

A 2009 Orkney single malt from Berry Bros & Rudd, made at a mystery distillery and matured in refill hogsheads for 11 years, before being bottled in 2020 as part of its Winter Releases. Aromas of heather honey, peat smoke and blackberries fill the nose and are echoed throughout the palate.

A 2009 Miltonduff single malt from French indie bottler La Maison du Whisky, matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel for nine years before being bottled as part of its Artist Collective series. Aromas of apples, pears, acacia honey, banana and passion fruit mingle with black pepper, chilli,...

A rich and fruity 12-year-old Royal Brackla single malt that has been finished in ex-oloroso sherry casks to create layers of rich fruit and spice throughout the palate.

Not only did Tomatin's smoky Cù Bòcan single malt range receive a new design and new Signature expression in mid-2019, it also got a brand new series of expressions matured in a selection of interesting casks! Cù Bòcan Creation #1 was aged in Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout and Bacalhôa...

A bold, creamy 15-year-old whisky from Speyside's Speyburn distillery, matured in both American and Spanish oak casks.

Formerly known as Fine Oak, Triple Cask is part of the 2018 relaunch of the Macallan range. This has been aged for a total of 12 years in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks.

A Flora and Fauna official release from the Dailuaine distillery, a 16 year old single malt which has been sherry matured for thick fruitcake notes with winter spice, a great digestive.

A 2009 Linkwood single malt from indie bottler Berry Bros & Rudd, matured in a refill hogshead for 11 years, before being bottled in 2021. Aromas of peach, banana, melon and toasted oak fill the nose, complemented by notes of fruit salad, orange, grapefruit and vanilla throughout the palate.

Marvellous single cask single malt from the Glen Moray Distillery, independently bottled by the fine folks at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Distilled in 2008, this was matured for 12 years, before bottling in 2021, with an outturn of 892 bottles.

A 10 year old Edradour single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory for their Un-Chillfiltered Collection. It was distilled back in November 2004 and left to mature in cask #402 until December 2014, when the cask was cracked open and the Highland whisky was bottled with an outturn of 905...

Smoke and sherry here from Laphroaig! The legendary distillery on the south coast of Islay has gone and released a fab 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky which has been finished in Oloroso sherry casks for over 12 months, and bottled up at 48% ABV. Alongside the familiar, intensely peaty...

A fabulous indie bottling of Croftengea, which is peaty single malt distilled at the Loch Lomond Distillery. This was aged for 13 years in a refill hogshead cask, before bottling with an outturn of 255 bottles by North Star Spirits.

The 2020 release of Talisker Distillers Edition was distilled in 2010 and matured in oak casks. Aromas of soft peat smoke, sea breeze, heather, black pepper, chocolate-covered raisins and lemon fill the nose, complemented by notes of sweet sherry, prunes, Christmas cake, dark chocolate and rich...

A cask strength release from Peat's Beast, this Batch Strength bottling spent nine months finishing in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks! As such, there's rich notes of dried fruit and dates among the smoky maritime notes of the Islay whisky, weighing in at a beasty 54.1% ABV.

The fourth batch of 2009 vintage Cask Strength single malt from Benromach, matured exclusively in first-fill casks. The palate offers notes of sherried raisins, dark forest fruits, dark chocolate, black pepper and clove-studded oranges.

A 2004 Glenburgie single malt that was bottled in 2019 as part of Gordon & MacPhail's Distillery Labels Collection.

Inspired by Scotland's history of importing casked port during the 19th century, Glendronach Port Wood has been finished in port casks from Portugal's Douro Valley for three years. The result is a rich, fruity whisky with sweet aromas of summer berries, cherry blossom and sweet honeysuckle, and a...

Another Viking Legend has arrived from Highland Park! The second release in the series created in partnership with Danish designer Jim Lyngvild is Valknut. The spirit used for this single malt features a small portion of Orkney-grown Tartan barley, and was matured predominantly in American oak...

The waves of fruit and smoke in this peated Glenglassaugh are amplified by a period of extra maturation in ruby port pipes. Expect peppery dark fruits, beguiling smoke and hints of sea salt.

The opening entry in the super-premium Mortlach range, combining bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky to create a spicy, rich and flavoursome dram that shows off the distillery's excellent spirit.

Scottish illustrator Peter Arkle created this striking label for this lovely limited-edition bottling from the Knockdhu whisky disillery. Kudos Peter.

Released in 2013, Balvenie's Single Barrel First Fill was matured in first-fill bourbon casks for at least 12 years before bottling. These are limited edition bottlings, with each bottle being one of no more than 300 drawn from a single cask. Each is also hand-numbered and labelled with the...

A special bottling of Edradour 12yo, named after Dougie Maclean's most famous song, Caledonia. This is the first in what will be an ongoing series from Edradour.

A 2009 Speyburn single malt from independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, matured in a first-fill sherry butt for 11 years, before being bottled in April 2021 as part of its Connoisseurs Choice series. Aromas of toffee apples, brown sugar and stewed raisins fill the nose, complemented by notes...

A 2007 Inchgower single malt from indie bottler Watt Whisky, matured in a single ex-bourbon hogshead for 13 years before being bottled in 2020 as part of the second wave of whiskies from Watt Whisky. The palate offers notes of honey, sweet peppers, green olives, butterscotch and gingerbread that...

Batch eight of Glengoyne Cask Strength single malt has been matured in a combination of sherry, bourbon and refill casks, creating a sweet, peppery character with notes of caramel, ginger and banana, biscuits and cinnamon on the palate.

Feast your eyes upon the 2007 vintage Distilelrs Edition of Cragganmore's excellent single malt! This expression was treated to a finishing period in Port casks, imparting a wealth of jammy red berry notes, before being bottled in 2019. If you like your whiskies to have a good helping of...

Part of La Maison du Whisky's Collective 2.0 series, this 10-year-old single malt from Craigellachie has been matured in 10 first-fill bourbon barrels. Fresh aromas of apples, pears, wet grass and ginger fill the nose initially, developing into rich scents of apricot, peach, honey and malty...

A 15-year-old Glenallachie single malt, matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks, creating a smooth, rich character. Aromas of raisins, butterscotch and sweet spices fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of dark chocolate, orange peel, banana, raisins and caramel.

The second chapter in the Glengoyne Legacy Series has been matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks and refill sherry casks before being bottled in 2020. Sweet aromas of vanilla, banana, peaches, coconut, lime and mint fill the nose, complemented by notes of apple crumble, toast and...

A 2008 Mannochmore single malt from indie bottler Watt Whisky, matured in a pair of hogsheads of 12 years and rested in an ex-brandy butt for three months before being bottled in 2020. Its a creamy, nutty whisky, with notes of roast hazelnuts, honeycomb and fresh ginger throughout the palate.

A 2006 Glen Moray single malt from the distillery's Cask Project series, matured in ex-Madeira casks for 13 years, before being bottled. Aromas of baked apple, pear, honey and soft spices fill the nose, complemented by notes of sultana, baking spices, brown sugar and cinnamon-baked apples.

From The Single Malts of Scotland's Reserve Casks series comes a 12 year old Glen Elgin single malt, distilled in 2007 and drawn from four hogshead casks. It was bottled up at 48% ABV, and released as the third parcel in the series in 2020.

A rich and spicy whisky from Wolfburn, matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks. It's named after the Norse longships that once dominated the Caithness coastline near the distillery – the distillery wanted to create a whisky that is just as sleek, smooth and purposeful as they were, and...

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.

The 2020 Distillers Edition single malt from Cragganmore was distilled in 2008 and matured for 12 years before being bottled in 2020.

An 18 year old single malt distilled on Orkney (though the exact distillery that produced it remains a mystery), bottled by A.D. Rattray. The whisky was drawn from ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV without any chill-filtration or additional colours.

The Tomatin 14 Year Old was introduced to the core range in 2014. It features Highland single malt matured in bourbon barrels as well as specially selected Port casks, imparting wine-like sweetness to the whisky.

Behold, Bladnoch's 2021 release of its 11 year old single malt Scotch whisky! This expression is matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, imparting a wealth of deliciously creamy, vanilla-rich notes. Master distiller Dr. Nick Savage picks these casks out specially for these releases, so you...

A 2014 Bunnahabhain Stoisha single malt from indie bottler The Nectar, matured in a single hogshead for five years before being bottled in 2020 as part of its Daily Drams series. Aromas of bonfire ash, smoked bacon, iodine, vanilla and cookie dough fill the nose, complemented by notes of stewed...