There is a calm to MacNair's that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 år Small Batch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,4% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 55,4%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by MacNair's under the name Small Batch, Cask Strength Batch 1.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers grain, smoke and spice.

Palate

The taste unfolds with smoke, spice and light oak.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with light oak and malt.

Specifications

Name: MacNair's Lum Reek 10 år Small Batch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,4%
Bottler: MacNair's
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55,4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Small Batch, Cask Strength Batch 1
EAN no.: 5060568324760

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did you know?

The name Lum Reek is Scots slang for chimney smoke, a small nod to the smoky character hidden in this blended malt.

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At the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, the distillery of the same name has been producing whisky since 1825 – and this bottle pays tribute to its older, traditional style.

Expert's Description

McDonald's Traditional Ben Nevis is a Scotch Pure Malt Whisky from the Ben Nevis distillery near Fort William, bottled at 46%.

The bottle is designed as a replica of an older Ben Nevis release and carries the name of founder "Long John" MacDonald, who established the distillery in 1825 at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The glass first greets you with honey, quickly followed by shortbread and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with apple compote, malt and creamy vanilla.

Finish

The finish is gently sweet.

Specifications

Distillery: Ben Nevis
Region/Country: Fort William, Highlands, Scotland
Type: Scotch Pure Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Replika af historisk flaske
EAN no.: 5026673000616

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

Did You Know?

Ben Nevis Distillery has been owned by the Japanese company Nikka since 1989, one of the earliest examples of Japanese investment in Scotch whisky.

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The name comes from the crooked shoulder Speyside distillery workers once developed from decades of turning heavy malt by hand – a physical toll that Monkey Shoulder honours in every bottle.

Expert's Description

Monkey Shoulder is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky combining three Speyside single malts, bottled at 40%.

The blend of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie is designed to work equally well neat and as the backbone of whisky cocktails, which has made Monkey Shoulder one of the bartending world's favourite blended malts globally.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, citrus peel and honey.

Palate

On the palate there is honeycomb and fresh citrus acidity, while creamy vanilla adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering.

Specifications

Distillery: William Grant & Sons
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Batch 27
EAN no.: 5010327105215

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

Did You Know?

Monkey Shoulder is a vatting of three single malts from William Grant & Sons – Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie – blended by master blender David Stewart.

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Mossburn built The Cask Collaboration Series around a single question: what happens when two entirely different spirits traditions borrow each other's casks?

Expert's Description

Mossburn 12 Year Old Foursquare Rum Finish is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky finished in casks from the Foursquare distillery in Barbados, bottled at cask strength 57.7%.

The whisky began life as a classic Speyside blended malt, matured for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, before being moved into American oak casks that had previously held matured Foursquare rum – barrels hand-selected directly at the distillery in St. Philip.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dark cane sugar, molasses and banana.

Palate

On the palate there is ripe banana and tropical sweetness, while caramelised sugar adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is warm and sweet.

Specifications

Distillery: Mossburn
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57.7 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon & American Oak, finished in Foursquare rum casks
Edition: The Cask Collaboration Series
EAN no.: 5060033847619

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Spicy · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, known as one of the world's most respected rum producers, itself supplied the casks in which this Speyside whisky received its final maturation.

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Mossburn gathers malt from the Scottish islands and lets the charred oak of the casks speak clearly, tying smoke and spice together in a different way than the well-known Islay names.

Expert's Description

Mossburn Island is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky combining malt from several island distilleries, bottled at 46%.

The whisky is matured in a combination of reused American bourbon casks with heavily charred heads – a technique that adds extra character from the oak. It is bottled without added colour or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The glass first greets you with tar, quickly followed by citrus peel and a hint of peat smoke.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with salted caramel, ash and smoked bacon.

Finish

The finish is dry with lingering smoke.

Specifications

Distillery: Mossburn
Region/Country: Islands, Scotland
Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks with heavily charred heads
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cask Bill No. 1

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Salty · Powerful

Did You Know?

Mossburn is an independent whisky merchant that, alongside its blended releases, also owns the two Scottish distilleries Torabhaig on Skye and Reivers near the English border.

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Naked Malt stripped the name The Naked Grouse of its bird and kept only what the whisky was really about: two of Scotland's best-known single malts, sherry-matured and blended together.

Expert's Description

Naked Malt is a Blended Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks, combining Macallan and Highland Park, bottled at 40%.

The whisky draws its balance from the two celebrated single malts, creating a rich and intense flavour with clear hints of sherry, caramel and ripe berries – an accessible introduction to the sherry style for newcomers and enthusiasts alike.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma opens with toasted nuts and orange marmalade, while dark chocolate lingers in the background.

Palate

The palate delivers muscovado sugar and brown sugar, with a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is rounded off with dark sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Naked Malt (William Grant & Sons)
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Edition: Tidligere kendt som The Naked Grouse
EAN no.: 5010314304904

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Did You Know?

Naked Malt is a blend of Macallan and Highland Park – two of Scotland's most celebrated sherry-matured single malts – and is the newer, malt-only successor to the earlier The Naked Grouse.

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The 12-year-old release in Old Perth's Aged Collection is the series' starting point, showing clearly what old-school blended malt can achieve when time is allowed to work.

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Old Perth Aged Collection 12 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky. The name refers to the town of Perth, which was originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade in Scotland. The Aged Collection 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, giving a balanced style with both fruit and sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers honey, dried apricot and a mild oak.

Palate

The palate is soft with caramel, apple and a lightly spiced finish from the sherry casks.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering honey sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Aged Collection 12 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry and bourbon casks
EAN No.: 5060109227604

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Honey · Soft

Did You Know?

Old Perth was created by the whisky house Morrison & Mackay as a tribute to the town of Perth's forgotten role as one of the 19th century's most important centres for Scotch whisky trading.

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From a vintage nearly three decades back comes this rare Old Perth Vintage Collection release, where time itself is the main ingredient.

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Old Perth 1994/2022 Vintage Collection 28 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,6% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 44.6% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky, named after the town of Perth, historically the epicentre of blended whisky in Scotland. The Vintage Collection gathers exclusive vintages, and this 1994 release was distilled and matured for 28 years in sherry casks before being bottled in August 2022.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and sherry-driven, with dried fruit, walnut and a hint of old oak.

Palate

The palate is rich with fig, sherry sweetness and a warm, woody spiciness built up over the years in cask.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering oak and a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth 1994/2022 Vintage Collection 28 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,6%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 28 Years
ABV: 44.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry casks
Distilled: 1994
Bottled: August 2022
EAN No.: 5060109229592

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Dried fruit · Oak · Complex

Investment Potential

With 28 years of maturation and a limited Vintage Collection series, this release appeals to collectors interested in older blended malt whisky with documented provenance.

Did You Know?

The name Old Perth honours the Scottish town of Perth, home in the 1800s to several of the country's most important whisky trading houses, long before Speyside and Islay became household whisky names.

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Bottled at full cask strength after a quarter century in wood, this 1996 vintage is one of the most powerful releases in the Old Perth Vintage Collection.

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Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection 25 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected casks and bottled at 55.8% ABV.

Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is another exclusive vintage in the series, distilled in 1996 and only bottled 25 years later in 2021, at a high natural strength of 55.8%.

The long maturation time and high strength give the whisky an intensity that sets it apart from the younger releases in the Old Perth range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with dark sherry, raisin and a warm clove spiciness.

Palate

The palate is powerful with dark fruit, caramel and a distinct alcohol warmth that carries the flavour far.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering spice and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection 25 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 55.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: selected casks
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2021
EAN No.: 5060109228427

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Powerful

Investment Potential

25 years of maturation, cask strength and a limited vintage series make this release interesting for collectors of older blended malt whisky.

Did You Know?

Old Perth's Vintage Collection is released unfiltered and in natural colour, meaning each vintage varies in both colour and strength depending on the casks used.

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No water, no filtration – Old Perth Cask Strength is the range in its rawest and most intense form.

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Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,6% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected casks and bottled at 58.6% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky, named after the town of Perth, originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade. The Cask Strength release is bottled without added water at full cask strength and without added colour, giving an intense, unadulterated tasting experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with caramel, dark fruit and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is intense and full, with toffee, oak and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,6%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: selected casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060109227642

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Unfiltered · Powerful

Did You Know?

The Cask Strength release of Old Perth is issued in rotating batches, with strength varying from bottling to bottling depending on the casks used in the blend.

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Two sherry types working together give Double Sherry Wood a richness that goes beyond Old Perth's classic style.

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Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 48.2% ABV.

Old Perth Double Sherry Wood is a characterful blended malt whisky from Scotland, matured in both Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. This double maturation gives a rich, full flavour profile with notes of dark fruit and spice, building on Old Perth's fundamentally sherry-driven style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is rich with raisin, dark chocolate and a hint of nuts.

Palate

The palate is full with sherry sweetness, fig and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and sweet, with lingering dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
EAN No.: 5060996640968

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Dark fruit · Spicy

Did You Know?

The Pedro Ximénez grape is sun-dried for several weeks before pressing, concentrating its sugar content and giving the sweet PX sherry casks their characteristic, almost syrupy depth.

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Manzanilla is among the driest and most saline sherry styles, leaving a distinct, different fingerprint on this limited edition from Old Perth.

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Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,4% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Manzanilla sherry casks and bottled at 53.4% ABV.

Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is an exclusive limited edition, matured in Manzanilla sherry casks, which brings a dry, saline character that stands markedly apart from the sweeter sherry styles in the rest of the Old Perth range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is dry and saline, with almond, dried citrus and a hint of sea breeze.

Palate

The palate is crisp and dry, with nutty sherry character and a touch of salt.

Finish

The finish is dry and medium-long, with lingering almond and salt.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,4%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Manzanilla sherry casks
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN No.: 5060996640951

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Saline · Dry · Limited Edition

Did You Know?

Manzanilla sherry is matured exclusively in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where sea air drifts in through the open bodega windows and gives the wine its characteristic salinity.

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Palo Cortado is sherry's rare middle path, and that same complexity gives this Old Perth release a different, more enigmatic expression.

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Old Perth Palo Cortado Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,8% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Palo Cortado sherry casks and bottled at 55.8% ABV.

Palo Cortado is a sherry style of great complexity, combining the delicate bouquet of an amontillado with the full-bodied power of an Oloroso. Old Perth Palo Cortado is matured in exactly this rare cask type, giving the whisky an unusual depth and a spicy, nutty expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with walnut, dried apricot and a light, spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is nutty and spiced, with underlying sweetness and good body.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with lingering nuts and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Palo Cortado Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,8%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 55.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Palo Cortado sherry casks
EAN No.: 5060996640432

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Spicy

Did You Know?

Palo Cortado is the rarest of all sherry styles, arising from a random, unpredictable process in the cask – no bodega can deliberately produce it from the start.

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The Original is the entry point to the Old Perth universe – the classic, accessible style that the rest of the range builds upon.

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Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky. The name refers to the town of Perth, originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade in Scotland. The Original is matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, giving an accessible, balanced style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is soft with honey, apple and a mild oak.

Palate

The palate is round and lightly sweet, with caramel and a light spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and soft, with lingering honey.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry and bourbon casks
EAN No.: 5060109227628

Flavour Profile

Soft · Honey · Balanced

Did You Know?

The Original was the first release in the Old Perth range and still serves as the brand's flagship, introducing new whisky drinkers to old-school blended malt style.

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Over three decades in cask lie behind this rare blended malt, which independent bottler Signatory Vintage has assembled from several Scottish distilleries.

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Old School Malt Signatory Vintage 31 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43,5% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43.5% ABV.

Old School Malt's 31 Year Old is a blended malt Scotch from Signatory Vintage, containing whisky from several different distilleries, all matured for at least 31 years. The long maturation gives the whisky a deep, woody complexity rarely found outside the most exclusive collector releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and woody, with dried fruit, leather and a hint of old oak.

Palate

The palate is complex with fig, walnut and a warm, woody spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering oak and a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Old School Malt Signatory Vintage 31 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43,5%
Distillery: Signatory Vintage
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 Years
ABV: 43.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5021944124947

Flavour Profile

Complex · Woody · Dried fruit

Investment Potential

31 years of maturation make Old School Malt one of the oldest blended malt whiskies in the range. Age alone, combined with the limited availability of whisky at this level from Signatory Vintage, makes the bottle interesting for serious collectors.

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage founded its own distillery, Edradour, in 1988, but remains best known for exactly this kind of older, independent bottling, such as Old School Malt.

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With a name that conjures images of apple orchards and late summer, Orchard House shows how Compass Box turns blended malt into an art form.

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Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

This blended malt from Orchard House has a lovely aroma of apple and pear, with hints of pineapple, lemon and lime zest. Compass Box is known for composing its whiskies from selected malt components sourced from several distilleries, rather than focusing on the character of a single one.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is fruity with apple, pear and a touch of citrus.

Palate

The palate is light and fresh, with pineapple, lemon and a mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, fresh and citrus-driven.

Specifications

Name: Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Compass Box
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060632880574

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Citrus

Did You Know?

Compass Box was founded in 2000 by American John Glaser and was among the first whisky houses to fully disclose the composition of its blends – a practice that was highly unusual in the industry at the time.

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The name says it all – Peat Chimney is Wemyss Malts' tribute to the smoke rising from peat-fired malting kilns across the country.

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Peat Chimney Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

Peat Chimney is a small batch blended malt from the independent whisky house Wemyss Malts, composed of peated malt whiskies from several Scottish distilleries. The name refers directly to the characteristic peat smoke at the core of this blend.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is smoky with peat, caramel and a light maritime tone.

Palate

The palate is full with peat, toffee and a mild spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long with lingering smoke.

Specifications

Name: Peat Chimney Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Edition: Small Batch
EAN No.: 040232144943

Flavour Profile

Peated · Toffee · Maritime

Did You Know?

Wemyss Malts names many of its whiskies after descriptive, imaginative flavour images – Peat Chimney is among the most literal in the range.

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21 years in cask lift Rock Island to a more mature, complex level than the younger releases in Douglas Laing's island range.

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Rock Island 21 år Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46.8% ABV.

Rock Island 21 years old is a blended malt from Douglas Laing, composed entirely of whisky from Scotland's islands. With 21 years in cask, the whisky has developed a depth and body that sets it apart from the more accessible releases in the range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is maritime with sea salt, smoke and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

The palate is full with smoke, honey and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and smoky, with lingering salt.

Specifications

Name: Rock Island 21 år Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
Distillery: Rock Island
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 Years
ABV: 46.8%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Peated · Complex

Did You Know?

Rock Island brings together malt from several of the Scottish islands, including Orkney, Jura, Arran and Mull, into a single blended malt representing the full range of island whisky.

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Douglas Laing presents an unusual whisky experience with this release, where classic island malt is finished in casks previously used for tequila.

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Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in finished in tequila casks and bottled at 48% ABV.

Douglas Laing presents a unique whisky experience with the Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition. This release is a blended malt from Scotland's islands, finished in casks that previously held tequila, adding an unusual, agave-tinged spiciness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is maritime with smoke, salt and an unusual hint of agave.

Palate

The palate is smoky and spiced, with a touch of tequila's characteristic earthiness.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with lingering smoke.

Specifications

Name: Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Rock Island
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: finished in tequila casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Tequila Cask Edition
EAN No.: 5014218830996

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Peated · Unusual

Did You Know?

Finishing in tequila casks is still rare in Scotch whisky, and the Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition is among the first commercial examples of the combination.

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Rock Oyster from Douglas Laing is a tribute to the rugged, wind-swept whisky islands of the Scottish archipelago, gathered into one salty, smoky bottle.

Expert Review

Rock Oyster Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

Rock Oyster from Douglas Laing is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, created as a tribute to the rugged, wind-swept whisky islands of the Scottish archipelago. It brings together malt whisky from several island distilleries, including Orkney and Islay, in one balanced blend.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is maritime with sea salt, smoke and a light sweetness.

Palate

The palate is smoky and saline, with honey and a mild spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering smoke and salt.

Specifications

Name: Rock Oyster Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Rock Oyster
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Peated · Balanced

Did You Know?

The name Rock Oyster refers to oysters, which have been harvested for centuries along the rocky shores of the very islands whose whisky goes into this blend.

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The second release in Scallywag's Cask Strength series turns up the intensity, without compromising on the sherry-driven, characterful style.

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Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No 2 Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 54.1% ABV.

Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No. 2 is a Speyside blended malt from Douglas Laing, bottled at full cask strength without filtration or added colour. The new limited edition release builds on Scallywag's well-known, sherry-driven style, only at a markedly higher strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with raisin, dark chocolate and a warm spiciness.

Palate

The palate is full with sherry sweetness, fig and a distinct alcohol warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No 2 Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1%
Distillery: Scallywag
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Cask Strength Edition No. 2

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Sherry-matured · Powerful

Did You Know?

Scallywag is named after the Scottish slang term for a charming rogue, reflected in the label's cheerful badger mascot.

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The core of Douglas Laing's Speyside range is a sherry-driven blend with a badger for a mascot and a cheerfully irreverent style.

Expert Review

Scallywag Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Scallywag is a Scotch whisky with an aromatic flavour of oak, vanilla and a sherry finish. Scallywag Whisky blends several Speyside malts, all matured or finished in sherry casks, giving the range its rich, sweet signature style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with raisin, caramel and a lightly spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is soft with sherry sweetness, dried fruit and a mild spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and sweet, with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Name: Scallywag Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Scallywag
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry casks
EAN No.: 5014218796490

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Sweet · Approachable

Did You Know?

Scallywag was launched by Douglas Laing as part of a series of characterful blends, where each bottle has its own animal mascot, from Big Peat to Rock Oyster.

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Winter falls fast in Speyside, and the little fox terrier with the oversized moustache returns to keep the cold at bay with sherry and spice.

Expert's Description

Scallywag Douglas Laing The Winter Edition is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and Oloroso casks, and bottled at cask strength of 52.6%.

Douglas Laing blends together several Speyside distilleries under Scallywag's distinctive fox label. This winter release leans into deep sherry character, with only 3,000 bottles produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark cocoa and plump raisins meet a whisper of tobacco, while warming winter spices like clove and cinnamon simmer underneath.

Palate

Full and round with sherry sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of orange peel, carried by the high strength without turning sharp.

Finish

Long and warming, closing on spiced oak, dried fruit and a final bitter note of coffee grounds.

Specifications

Name: The Winter Edition
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 3,000 bottles
Edition: The Winter Edition

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Dark · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The scruffy fox terrier on the label is drawn specifically for the Scallywag range and changes backdrop with each seasonal release — in winter he stands beneath the northern lights.

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Cocoa beans roasting slowly while a Speyside malt quietly matures in sherry casks nearby — that is where Scallywag's sweet winter indulgence begins.

Expert's Description

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, fully matured in sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

This is a small batch release of 4,200 bottles, composed entirely of Speyside malts chosen for their cocoa-rich cask character, without chill filtration or added colouring.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted cocoa and brown sugar sit over a malty sweetness with a hint of dried fig.

Palate

Silky smooth with dark chocolate, caramelised nuts and a gentle spiced warmth from the sherry cask.

Finish

Medium length with lingering cocoa and a dry, slightly bitter close, like coffee after a meal.

Specifications

Name: The Chocolate Edition 2023
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 4,200 bottles
Edition: The Chocolate Edition 2023
EAN No.: 5014218827125

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Cocoa · Sweet · Smooth

Did You Know?

Douglas Laing selects the casks for the Chocolate Edition purely by nosing for cocoa and roasted notes — a method the team simply calls 'nosing for chocolate'.

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Port wine and dark chocolate is a classic pairing — Douglas Laing tries the same combination in liquid form with this year's Scallywag release.

Expert's Description

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2024 is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, finished in port wine casks and bottled at 48%.

Unlike the 2023 edition, matured fully in sherry, the 2024 edition is finished in port casks, giving the whisky a fruitier, more wine-driven character, still limited to 4,200 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Brown sugar and dark berries mingle with dried figs and a warm spice note.

Palate

Round and sweet with port-driven fruit, vanilla and a hint of ginger.

Finish

Medium length with lingering berry sweetness and a slightly dry, wine-like close.

Specifications

Name: The Chocolate Edition 2024
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Port wine casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 4,200 bottles
Edition: The Chocolate Edition 2024
EAN No.: 5014218830033

Flavour Profile

Port-finished · Fruity · Sweet · Spiced

Did You Know?

The 2024 edition is the first Chocolate Edition where Douglas Laing uses port casks instead of sherry for the finishing stage — a deliberate shift in the range's profile.

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The northern lights dance across the tin, while the whisky inside holds a full year of sherry maturation and a strength that bites back.

Expert's Description

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2023 is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, fully matured in sherry casks and bottled at 52.5%.

With 6,000 bottles, the 2023 edition is one of the larger Winter Edition releases, and the tin's fox terrier under the northern lights has become a recurring signature of each year's winter drop.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins and toasted nuts sit heavily over a sweet sherry character with a hint of dark marmalade.

Palate

Full and robust with sherry sweetness, walnut and a warm alcoholic edge lifted by the high strength.

Finish

Long and spiced with lingering dried fruit and a dry, slightly bitter close.

Specifications

Name: The Winter Edition 2023
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 6,000 bottles
Edition: The Winter Edition 2023
EAN No.: 5014218827941

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Full-bodied · Nutty

Did You Know?

Douglas Laing deliberately limits how many bottles of each Winter Edition reach the Danish market, even though the total release is larger — a distribution strategy that makes the Danish batches especially sought after.

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A halved orange, steaming spices and a glass of orange wine on the table — that is what Christmas tastes like when Scallywag tries something new.

Expert's Description

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2024 Orange Wine Cask is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, finished in casks that previously held orange wine, bottled at 53.9%.

Where earlier Winter Editions relied on pure sherry, the 2024 edition breaks the pattern with the wine-like, citrus-tinged character of orange wine casks laid over the classic Speyside sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Orange peel, honey and malt meet light floral tones and a wine-like freshness from the orange wine.

Palate

Full-bodied with sweet orange, vanilla, caramel and a hint of ginger and cinnamon.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly spiced with citrus oil and an elegant dryness from the wine casks.

Specifications

Name: The Winter Edition 2024
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Orange wine casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: The Winter Edition 2024 Orange Wine Cask
EAN No.: 5014218831191

Flavour Profile

Wine-finished · Citrus · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Orange wine is an Italian white wine style made by fermenting the juice with the skins on — a technique that gives the wine, and later the cask, a deep amber-orange colour, hence the name.

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A new name on the smoky whisky shelf — Smokestack is made for those who want smoke without being knocked over by it.

Expert's Description

Smokestack 30 PPM Limited Edition is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from The Vintage Whisky Co. Ltd., matured in American oak and bottled at 46%.

With a smoke intensity of around 30 PPM (phenol level), the whisky sits in a range where the peat is prominent yet still open to nuances of sweetness and citrus. The range is bottled in limited batches of 4,200 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and sweet peat smoke meet ginger and citrus with a faint maritime iodine note.

Palate

Dry, pronounced smoke accompanied by spiced sweetness, honey and lemon.

Finish

Long and drying, where the smoke slowly unfolds and lingers.

Specifications

Name: Smokestack 30 PPM Limited Edition
Bottler: The Vintage Whisky Co. Ltd.
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American Oak
Number of Bottles: 4,200 bottles per batch

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced · Citrus-fresh · Maritime

Did You Know?

PPM (parts per million) measures the phenol content in the peated malt, not in the finished whisky — Smokestack's 30 PPM places it in the moderate-to-heavy end of the scale.

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Blackadder calls its releases 'Raw Cask' for good reason — nothing is adjusted, nothing is dressed up. Just Islay, exactly as the cask handed it over.

Expert's Description

Smoking Islay 2017 is a Blended Islay Malt Whisky from Blackadder, bottled in November 2017 from cask number SI 2017-04 at 55%.

The 'Smoking Islay' series is Blackadder's umbrella brand for independent Islay bottlings with an undisclosed source distillery, bottled in a very limited run of just 248 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky peat and sea air with a raw, unfiltered intensity.

Palate

Powerful and maritime with peat, salt and a light sweetness from the unadjusted spirit.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky with lingering salt and peat.

Specifications

Name: Smoking Islay 2017
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Blended Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Cask no. SI 2017-04
Bottled: November 2017
Number of Bottles: 248 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Raw · Maritime · Cask strength

Investment Potential

Medium. A very limited run of just 248 bottles from a respected independent bottler makes this bottle interesting for collectors of smoky Islay whisky.

Did You Know?

Blackadder is owned by Robin Tucek, one of Scotland's most experienced independent bottlers, known precisely for the 'Raw Cask' philosophy of no filtration or adjustment.

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The name promises spice, and Wemyss Malts delivers. Spice King is a blended malt built to burn through with character from the very first drop.

Expert's Description

Spice King Batch No. 1 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at batch strength of 56% in a run of 6,000 bottles.

As the first release in the Spice King Batch Strength series, it brings together several single malts from Wemyss's portfolio, chosen for their spicy, robust character, without chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm spices like cinnamon and clove meet an underlying malty sweetness.

Palate

Powerful and spicy with pepper, ginger and a hint of dried fruit.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering spice and a dry close.

Specifications

Name: Spice King Batch No. 1
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 56%
Size: 70 CL
Number of Bottles: 6,000 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Edition: Batch No. 001
EAN No.: 0040232144950

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Powerful · Batch strength · Warm

Did You Know?

Wemyss Malts names its blended malts after their flavour character rather than the distillery — Spice King, The Hive and Peat Chimney are all poetic descriptions of the taste itself.

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