Glencoe is the glen where the mountains close in on the road and the light only reaches the bottom for a couple of hours a day. A whisky carrying the name of that valley is not supposed to be light. It is meant to hold some of the same weight, and it does.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 10 Glencoe is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 46 % without chill filtration.

A blended malt consists purely of malt whisky from several distilleries, meaning no grain whisky at all. Glencoe is built on malt from the Ben Nevis distillery at the foot of the highest mountain in Scotland and is bottled with ten years as the guaranteed minimum age.

The 46 % and the absence of chill filtration are chosen to keep the oils in the whisky. That gives a thicker texture and a more complex nose than an equivalent blended malt at 40 % would carry, and it is one reason the bottling has stayed in the range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe banana and orange marmalade first, then spiced oak and toasted nuts.

Palate

Soft and mouth filling with an elegant fruit sweetness. Orange and banana step forward first, then spice and dark chocolate add depth.

Finish

Long and soft, with chocolate and spiced notes travelling together all the way out.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 10 år Glencoe
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Glencoe

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Full bodied · Nutty · Soft

Did you know?

The Ben Nevis distillery was founded in 1825 by John Macdonald, known as Long John for his height. The name was later sold on as a trademark and ended up on a whisky quite different from what the distillery makes itself.

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Big Peat Winter Edition Madeira Cask Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 53.6%

Big Peat Winter Edition Madeira Cask 53.6% is a powerful and characterful Islay blended malt, crafted by Douglas Laing as a seasonal release with a vinous twist.

This winter edition is composed exclusively of single malts from Islay – including Caol Ila, Bowmore, Ardbeg, and rare drops from Port Ellen – and is finished in casks that previously held sweet Madeira wine. The combination of maritime Islay notes and fruity wine maturation creates a complex and warming whisky, ideal for colder months.

The nose opens with sweet malt and salty sea air, followed by notes of salted caramel, vanilla, and dense peat smoke. The palate is robust and full-bodied with molasses, crème brûlée, bitter orange peel, and a distinct phenolic depth. The Madeira cask adds a subtle fruity sweetness that balances the intense smoke. The finish is long, intense, and smoky with citrus and spicy oak.

The whisky is bottled at natural cask strength of 53.6%, non-chill filtered and with no added colour. Big Peat Winter Edition Madeira Cask is an expressive dram with both edge and finesse – a perfect choice for collectors and peat lovers seeking something special for the winter season.

Distillery: Douglas Laing
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Madeira Cask Finish
ABV: 53.6%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Some whiskies tell the story of a single cask. Apogee XII tells the story of a distillery unafraid to blend its own craft with the best of Scotland.

Expert's Description

Bimber Apogee XII is a 12 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky, composed of selected single malts from the Highlands and Speyside and finished in ex-bourbon casks that had previously matured Bimber's own spirit, bottled at 46.3% ABV.

Bimber Distillery sits in the heart of London and was founded in 2015 by whisky enthusiasts with Polish roots – the name "bimber" is Polish slang for homemade moonshine, a nod to the founders' own journey from home experiments to an acclaimed distillery. With the Apogee series, they step outside their own distillate and show a deep understanding of vatting and cask management in the more classic Scottish tradition.

The name Apogee means "highest point," a tribute to the oldest and most developed malts used in the blend. It's a whisky that bridges two whisky cultures: Scottish heritage and Bimber's own London craft.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nutmeg and honeycomb meet brown sugar and soft oak, while cooked orchard fruit and a touch of orange blossom honey give the nose a warm, baked character.

Palate

Syrupy pears and stewed peaches roll into crushed pepper and menthol, while caramel settles beneath a cool, gentle cedar note.

Finish

White pepper and lightly charred oak provide contrast to the sweet fruit, which slowly fades into mint and a hint of peach candy.

Specifications

Name: Bimber Apogee XII
Distillery: Bimber Distillery
Region: Scotland/England (blend)
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70cl
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon (previously used for Bimber's own spirit)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: 2021
EAN no.: 5060444431322

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Spicy · Round

Investment Potential

Medium. The Apogee series is among the more sought-after corners of Bimber's output among collectors, combining mature Scottish malts with the distillery's own casks in a way not replicated elsewhere in the range.

Did You Know?

The ex-bourbon casks used to finish Apogee XII previously matured Bimber's own London spirit, meaning this bottle literally carries a piece of the distillery's own history into a Scottish composition.

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A whole island is folded into this bottle. Not as a claim on the label, but as a note that lingers after the glass is empty. Black Bottle with a heart of Islay — that was the promise, and it held.

Expert description

Black Bottle "With A Heart Of Islay" 10 Years is a Finest Blended Islay Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 40%.

This is the green bottle from the years before the relaunch, when Black Bottle still carried the Islay line straight on the label. The recipe drew malt from every Islay distillery operating at the time, tied together with grain whisky and a running seam of peat smoke. The expression has since been discontinued, which has made it one of the more sought-after older Black Bottle releases.

Ten years of maturation settles the blend. The smoke is still there, but it has had time to sink into the malt sweetness rather than stand apart from it. The Aberdeen house of Gordon Graham & Co. created the blend in 1879, and this release sits closest to the smoky style the house built its name on.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and lightly fruity at first, with yellow apples and a twist of lemon peel. Underneath sits a clear but unhurried peat smoke and a hint of wet seaweed.

Palate

Honey and malt fill the palate first, soft and almost round, until the smoke rises from behind with soot, black pepper and a touch of salt.

Finish

Long and warming. The Islay character arrives last and stays put alongside dried grain and ash.

Specifications

Name: Black Bottle "With A Heart Of Islay" 10 Years Finest Blended Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Black Bottle
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Finest Blended Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5029704111466

Flavour profile

Smoky · Malty · Soft · Maritime · Honeyed

Investment potential

Medium. A discontinued bottling in the original green glass with an age statement, and demand for older Black Bottle releases has climbed steadily since the range was reworked.

Did you know?

The black bottle the brand is named after was supplied from Germany. When that supply stopped during the First World War, the Graham brothers switched to green glass — and green it stayed for close to a century.

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A hundred distilleries in one bottle. Not as an arithmetic exercise, but as an attempt to draw a map of the whole of Scotland — Islay, Speyside, Highlands and Lowlands in the same glass.

Expert description

Chivas Century Of Malts is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky built from 100 Scottish single malts and bottled at 43% in a 75 cl bottle.

The idea behind it was simple and rather bold: gather so many different malt whiskies that no single distillery signature could dominate. The whole was meant to give a picture of Scottish malt whisky as such. The bottle contains no grain whisky, which sets it apart from the house's ordinary blends. The release has long been discontinued, and both the 75 cl format and the 43% belong to an earlier era.

Tasting notes

Nose

Broad and layered. Heather, honey and dried fruit first, then malted cereal, a touch of sea salt and a distant peat smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft, but never flat. Malt, honey, apple and orange peel, with spice and a lightly smoked edge appearing towards the middle. No single note takes over, which is precisely the point.

Finish

Medium and dry, with malt, nuts and a last trace of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Chivas Century Of Malts One Hundred Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Chivas Brothers
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 75 CL
Edition: The Century Of Malts
EAN no.: 5000299203101

Flavour profile

Malty · Honeyed · Fruity · Lightly Smoked · Complex

Investment potential

High. A discontinued release in a format no longer produced, and a concept nobody has repeated since. Collector interest has grown as the bottles have left the market.

Did you know?

Scotland had roughly a hundred working malt distilleries when this bottle was put together. Several have since closed and a few have been demolished, so the bottle is now also a snapshot of an industry that no longer looks like that.

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John Glaser came from the wine world before he made whisky. Crimson Casks is probably the clearest evidence — sherry and red wine casks, put together the way a wine blender would have done it.

Expert description

Compass Box Crimson Casks is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The bottle arrived in 2024 as part of the house core collection and is built around the influence of sherry and red wine casks. Compass Box was founded in 2000 by the American John Glaser, formerly marketing director at Johnnie Walker, and the house has since made its name by treating blending as a craft on a level with distilling. Bottling without chill filtration and without colouring is standard at Compass Box — they want the cask to speak unedited.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries and raisin first, then orange peel, cinnamon and a warm note of toasted oak. A lightly tart fruit note from the red wine casks sits behind.

Palate

Rich and layered. Cherry, fig, dark chocolate and spice, with a malt sweetness holding it all together. The 46% gives structure without tightening things up.

Finish

Long and warm, with dried fruit, cocoa and a dry, lightly tannic close.

Specifications

Name: Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Bottler: Compass Box
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks and red wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Crimson Casks
EAN no.: 5060632881731

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dark Berry · Spiced · Full-bodied · Chocolate

Did you know?

Compass Box has clashed with industry rules more than once. When the house published the exact age composition of its blends in 2015, it was technically against EU regulations — and it set off a debate about transparency that is still running in Scotch whisky.

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The name is invented, and it fits rather well. Nectarosity tries to catch the fruit sweetness that appears when pale malt and active American oak are given long enough together.

Expert description

Compass Box Nectarosity is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The whisky matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks, refill sherry puncheons and custom made American oak casks. The three cask types pull in different directions — vanilla and coconut from the bourbon wood, dried fruit from the sherry, and a softer spiced sweetness from the bespoke oak. Compass Box has since 2000 worked on the principle that the recipe should be told openly, and the house publishes the composition of its blends.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peach, apricot and pale honey. Under the fruit sit vanilla, coconut and a light floral note.

Palate

Fruit-sweet and round. Caramel, ripe pear, orange and vanilla, with a malt core keeping the sweetness in check. The 46% gives a decent grip without turning hard.

Finish

Medium and soft, with honey, pale caramel and a dry, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Compass Box Nectarosity Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Bottler: Compass Box
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill bourbon casks, sherry puncheons and American oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Nectarosity
EAN no.: 5060632881724

Flavour profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Vanilla · Soft · Caramel

Did you know?

Compass Box does not just blend whisky — it also has casks built to order. By commissioning custom American oak with a specified toast, the house can aim at a flavour direction that does not exist in ordinary refill wood.

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A copper dog was a home-made tube that distillery workers dropped into casks to smuggle whisky out in a trouser pocket. The name is a nod to that small crime.

Expert description

Copper Dog is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky built from eight distilleries and bottled at 40%.

All eight distilleries sit in Speyside, and the whisky is conceived as a distillation of the region's style rather than a portrait of one house. Copper Dog was developed at the bar of the Craigellachie Hotel, which is also where the name comes from — distillery workers used a small copper tube to draw an unauthorised sample from a cask. Diageo is behind the bottling.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruit-driven and light. Apple, pear and honey first, then a lightly spiced note over a warm malted base.

Palate

Soft and round. Honey, ripe fruit and pale vanilla, with a touch of cinnamon and malt. There are no edges here — it is built to go down easily.

Finish

Short to medium, malty and lightly sweet, with a mild spiced warmth at the end.

Specifications

Name: Copper Dog Speyside Blended Malt Scotch 40%
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Copper Dog
EAN no.: 5000267165493

Flavour profile

Soft · Fruity · Honeyed · Malty · Unpeated

Did you know?

The Copper Dog Bar at the Craigellachie Hotel gave the bottle its name, and the hotel sits in the middle of Speyside with eight distilleries within reasonable walking distance. It is no accident that exactly eight malts ended up in the recipe.

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In the forest at Gaick they tell of the witch of Laggan, who had a heart as black as night. Cú Dhub is named after her — and the whisky comes in the same colour.

Expert description

Cú Dhub Batch No 1 The Black Dog is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43%.

The name means black dog in Gaelic and refers to a Highland folk tale about the witch of Laggan, who could change shape. The whisky is a marriage of Scottish malt whiskies, assembled and bottled by the Danish spirits company Mac Y. The dark colour is part of the concept and makes the bottle easy to spot on a shelf — behind it sits a thoroughly malted whisky with a clear liquorice character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Roasted coffee beans and dusty malt sweetness, English liquorice and a hint of dryness.

Palate

Creamy and intense. Sweetness and liquorice first, then vanilla and a distinctly spiced middle. The malt character runs right through and carries the whole flavour.

Finish

Medium and sweet with liquorice, malt and a dry spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Cu Dhub Batch No 1 The Black Dog Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Cú Dhub
Bottler: Mac Y
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Batch No. 1 The Black Dog
EAN no.: 5714772001039

Flavour profile

Malty · Liquorice · Creamy · Sweet · Spiced

Did you know?

Cú Dhub means black dog in Gaelic, and the name points at one of the most widespread ghost motifs in British folklore. The black dog turns up everywhere from the Highlands to the English moors — always as an omen, never as company.

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A bottle named after a Nirvana song and a distillery that may not be named. Uncharted Whisky Co. makes a virtue of not taking itself too seriously.

Expert description

Dalrymple Come As You Are 2012/2023 Uncharted Whisky Co. 11 years is a Lowlands Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in an ex-oloroso sherry butt and bottled at cask strength of 55% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The cask carries the number UC026, was filled in July 2012 and emptied in October 2023 with an outturn of 687 bottles. Dalrymple is the name the bottler uses for malt whisky from the Lowlands where the source may not be disclosed. The Lowlands is Scotland's gentlest region, and eleven years in an active sherry cask gives that light style a depth it otherwise rarely reaches.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark fruit and cereal. Raisin, orange peel and a light herbal note, with cocoa and spice underneath.

Palate

Full for a Lowland malt. Dried fruit, malt and dark chocolate, with a dry sherry edge and a peppery warmth from the cask strength. The region's lightness is still there under the sweetness.

Finish

Long and dry, with nuts, dark fruit and a warm spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Dalrymple Come As You Are 2012/2023 Uncharted Whisky Co. 11 years Lowlands Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55%
Distillery: Lowlands Distilleries
Bottler: Uncharted Whisky Co.
Region/Country: Lowlands Scotland
Type: Lowlands Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-oloroso sherry butt no. UC026
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 07/2012
Bottled: 10/2023
Number of bottles: 687
Edition: Come As You Are

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dried Fruit · Malty · Spiced · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. A single cask at cask strength in 687 bottles from a small-scale bottler. Lowland malt in active sherry wood is an unusual combination.

Did you know?

Uncharted Whisky Co. names its releases after songs. Come As You Are is Nirvana from 1991 — the same decade the whisky in the bottle was heading towards, if you count a few years from the record to the cask.

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Elements of Islay Campfire Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.5%

Elements of Islay Campfire is a limited edition blended malt created for Feis Ile 2025. The whisky is made from three different Islay single malts, though the distilleries behind them are not revealed. The flavour profile is inspired by the classic campfire treat s’mores – toasted marshmallows between chocolate biscuits – and to achieve the smoky, sweet and indulgent character, whisky from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, first‑fill bourbon casks and toasted new oak has been used.

It is bottled at 54.5% and is neither chill‑filtered nor coloured.

Colour: Deep reddish gold.
Nose: Prominent smoke with ginger, dark chocolate, burnt caramel and candied orange.
Taste: Intense and powerful, carrying many of the same notes as the nose, with a pleasant sweetness and a very long finish.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Campfire
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Sherry + bourbon casks
ABV: 54.5%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
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Elements of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an elegant and modern interpretation of Islay’s smoky whisky style – a blended malt that balances peat smoke, maritime notes and soft fruity nuances in a harmonious and approachable whole. It is bottled at 46% and without chill‑filtration, giving a fuller mouthfeel and a more authentic flavour experience.

Cask Edit is created from a combination of smoky Islay malts that have undergone finishing in both bourbon and sherry casks. This gives the whisky a clean, salty and coastal smoke profile, rounded by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the casks.

On the nose you find gentle peat smoke, sea spray, light minerality and notes of vanilla, citrus and bright fruit. The palate is well‑balanced: smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit, malt and a subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is medium‑long with smoke, oak and a mild spicy warmth.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Elements of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an elegant and modern interpretation of Islay’s smoky whisky style – a blended malt that balances peat smoke, maritime notes and soft fruity nuances in a harmonious and approachable whole. It is bottled at 46% and without chill‑filtration, giving a fuller mouthfeel and a more authentic flavour experience.

Cask Edit is created from a combination of smoky Islay malts that have undergone finishing in both bourbon and sherry casks. This gives the whisky a clean, salty and coastal smoke profile, rounded by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the casks.

On the nose you find gentle peat smoke, sea spray, light minerality and notes of vanilla, citrus and bright fruit. The palate is well‑balanced: smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit, malt and a subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is medium‑long with smoke, oak and a mild spicy warmth.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Flatnöse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - Small Batch

Glenalmond Whisky is a smooth and approachable Scottish whisky produced by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company. It is a blend of single malts from selected Highland distilleries, although the exact origins are not disclosed. The whisky is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a balanced and nuanced flavour profile.

The nose offers aromas of vanilla fudge, sweet malt, cinnamon and a hint of honey. The palate reveals layers of fruity sherry notes, fresh light stone fruits, candied citrus and soft vanilla. The finish is gentle and warming, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned whisky enthusiasts.

It reflects the classic Highland style with a harmonious blend of richness and subtle sweetness.

Distillery: Glenalmond
Bottler: The Vintage Whisky Co. LTD.
Age: NA
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
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70 cl

Hunter Laing Islay Journey Series Blended Malt Whisky

This blend crosses borders in a way few other whiskies do - malt and grain whisky from several countries brought together in one glass.

Expert Description

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Malt Whisky is bottled at 46.5%.

The whisky is composed by Ichiro Akuto of Chichibu Distillery and combines malt whisky from several countries, including Japan, Scotland and Ireland, with grain whisky from the US and Canada. The series is a tribute to whisky's global character and showcases Akuto's ability to blend across traditions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, apple and a light spiced sweetness.

Palate

Round and complex with caramel, vanilla and a hint of oak.

Finish

Medium length and soft.

Specifications

Name: Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Japan (multiple origins)
Type: World Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3700597306451

Flavour Profile

Round · Complex · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

The label features a world map marking the countries of origin for the various whiskies in the blend - a visual tribute to the series' global concept.

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MacLeods Six Miniature Regional Malts is a small tasting set that offers a classic introduction to Scotland’s whisky regions. Each miniature represents a regional style, allowing you to experience the differences between Highlands, Speyside, Islay, Lowlands, Campbeltown and the Islands side by side.

The set gives a clear impression of how climate, traditions and distilling methods shape flavour: from light and gentle Lowlands notes to fruity Speyside character, robust Highland malts, maritime Island tones, smoky Islay and the distinctive Campbeltown style.

It is an ideal set for both beginners and enthusiasts who want to explore the regional characteristics of Scotch single malt in an accessible and flavourful way.

Here is a chance to taste six different whiskies from the major whisky regions of Scotland.

• Macleod Isle of Skye 40%
• Macleod Island 40%
• Macleod Islay 40%
• Macleod Speyside 40%
• Macleod Highland 40%
• Macleod Lowland 40%

Distillery: Macleod’s Six Regional Malts
Bottler: Ian Macleod
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
6 x 5 cl
Other: Six different whisky miniatures