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  Edradour Ballechin # 2 Madeira Cask Single Highland Malt 46%

  Item no.: 22227865459-12

  The second release in Ballechin's Madeira Cask number series once again brings sun-warmed cask sweetness together with the distillery's signature peat.

  The expert's description

  Edradour Ballechin # 2 Madeira Cask is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in a Madeira cask and bottled at 46%.

  This release is number two in Ballechin's ongoing series of Madeira cask maturations and continues the line from earlier releases in the style. The Madeira cask's warm, lightly oxidised sweetness sits over Ballechin's earthy peat smoke and creates an approachable, yet still characterful whisky at a moderate strength of 46%.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dried apricot and caramel, with a lightly earthy smoke and a hint of honey.

  Palate

  Sweet and rounded with raisin and toasted nuts, before a gentle, warm smoke emerges.

  Finish

  Medium length with lingering smoke and a dry, lightly sweet finish.

  Specifications

  Name: Edradour Ballechin # 2 Madeira Cask Single Highland Malt 46%
  Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
  Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
  Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Madeira cask
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: # 2

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Fruity · Smooth

  Did you know?

  Ballechin numbers several of its recurring releases (# 1, # 2 and so on) rather than using vintage designations — a practice that makes it easy for collectors to follow the series over time.

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  • 1pcs.
    160,75EUR
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  Glenlivet 1983/2003 Cellar Collection 20 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865396-1

  Some casks the distillery never forgets. A few remain in the warehouse year after year, while the rest of the vintage is sold and drunk, until they are finally ready to earn a chapter of their own. Glenlivet 1983 is one of those casks.

  Expert Description

  Glenlivet 1983/2003 Cellar Collection 20 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in French Limousin oak and bottled at 46%.

  The whisky was distilled in 1983 and drawn from the cask again in 2003 as part of The Glenlivet's Cellar Collection, a series in which the distillery's management selected casks that show the house's classic style in a more mature and complex form. French Limousin oak is a deliberate choice, distinct from the American and Spanish oak the whisky is usually matured in, and it lends the bottle a note of spice and a tighter wood character than one usually associates with Glenlivet. The whisky is bottled without chill filtration, preserving its natural oils and structure.

  After 20 years, the light, fruity style Glenlivet is known for has had time to develop into something deeper, without losing the freshness that defines the distillery.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Ripe pears and green apples meet honey and vanilla, with a hint of citrus and a light spiced undertone from the Limousin oak.

  Palate

  Round and full with tropical fruit, malt and toffee, where the long maturation gives a creamy texture and a subtle balance between sweetness and spice.

  Finish

  Long and elegant with oak, dried fruit and a discreet nutty tone.

  Specifications

  Name: Cellar Collection 20 Year Old
  Distillery: The Glenlivet
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 20 Years
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: French Limousin oak
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Distilled: 1983
  Bottled: 2003
  EAN: 5000299281123

  Flavour Profile

  Fruity · Sherry-matured · Spiced · Creamy

  Investment Potential

  Medium. Cellar Collection is a discontinued series from Glenlivet, and releases matured in Limousin oak are rarely seen today, giving them growing status among collectors of older Glenlivet expressions.

  Did You Know?

  The casks for the Cellar Collection were personally selected by then distillery manager Jim Cryle, who led The Glenlivet through much of the 1980s and 1990s and was behind several of the distillery's most acclaimed experiments with French oak.

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  • 1pcs.
    589,75EUR
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  Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release Islay whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865411-100

  2010 was the year Kilchoman really started finding its audience. Summer 2010 is one of the releases that cemented the distillery's reputation as one of Islay's most exciting new names, long before Machir Bay became a household term.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 46 %.

  The release belongs to the period when Kilchoman named its bottlings after the season — a practice that continued until Machir Bay took over as the standing standard release in 2012. Summer 2010 followed in the wake of the distillery's first major successes, Inaugural Release and Autumn 2009, and helped build the reputation that today makes Kilchoman one of Scotland's most respected farm distilleries.

  The whisky shows the young, energetic style that characterised Kilchoman in these years — a style that has since been refined, but has never fully lost its original edge.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Fresh citrus and green apples meet a distinct, almost sharp peat smoke, with a hint of honey underneath.

  Palate

  Direct and lively, with peppery smoke, sweet malt and a touch of sea salt that gives a fresh, maritime edge.

  Finish

  Medium length and dry, with lingering smoke and a final trace of citrus peel.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 2010
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: Summer 2010 Release

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime · Lively

  Investment potential

  Medium to high. Summer 2010 belongs to the now-discontinued series of season-named releases from Kilchoman's early years, and this type of bottle historically becomes harder to find as time passes.

  Did you know?

  In 2010, Kilchoman brought on John MacLellan as manager — a man with over 25 years of experience including a long tenure at Bunnahabhain — coinciding with the period when Summer 2010 was released.

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  • 1pcs.
    180,75EUR
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  Yamazaki 10 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 40%

  Item no.: 22227865403-0

  In the valley between Kyoto and Osaka, where three rivers meet to create some of Japan's softest water, Suntory built the country's first whisky distillery in 1923.

  Expert Description

  Yamazaki 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from Japan, bottled at 40%.

  The whisky comes from Yamazaki Distillery, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923 as Japan's very first whisky distillery. Maturation takes place across a combination of American white oak, Spanish sherry casks and Japanese mizunara oak, giving Yamazaki its characteristic depth and complexity.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Ripe peach and pineapple meet a delicate sherry sweetness and a touch of mizunara spice.

  Palate

  Soft and full-bodied with honey, caramel and a light, dry oak spice.

  Finish

  Medium length, warm and gently sweet, with a last note of sandalwood.

  Specifications

  Name: Yamazaki 10 Year Old
  Distillery: Yamazaki
  Region/Country: Osaka, Japan
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: 10 Years
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 4901777148963

  Flavour Profile

  Fruity · Soft · Sweet · Exotic

  Investment Potential

  Medium. Yamazaki's age-stated releases have become steadily harder to find since Suntory began prioritising its no-age-statement range to keep up with demand.

  Did You Know?

  Yamazaki Distillery stands where three rivers meet - a spot the famous 16th-century tea master Sen no Rikyu identified for the purity of its water, long before whisky ever reached Japan.

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  • 1pcs.
    402,00EUR