Another round of spice from Wemyss Malts — Batch No. 2 turns the strength up slightly and lets the spice fill even more of the glass.

Expert's Description

Spice King Batch No. 2 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at batch strength of 58% in a run of 9,000 bottles.

As the follow-up to Batch No. 1, this release continues the series with an even larger run, where spiced intensity and a robust character remain the core.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Black pepper and clove meet a deep malty sweetness.

Palate

Full and spicy with ginger, cinnamon and a warm alcoholic edge.

Finish

Long and spiced with lingering pepper and a dry close.

Specifications

Name: Spice King Batch No. 2
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Number of Bottles: 9,000 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Edition: Batch No. 002
EAN No.: 811929030180

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Powerful · Batch strength · Intense

Did You Know?

At 9,000 bottles, Batch No. 2 is the largest run in the Spice King Batch Strength series to date, reflecting growing demand for Wemyss's spiced blend.

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Turn the strength down to standard, and the spices become more approachable without losing their character — Small Batch is Spice King's everyday edition.

Expert's Description

Spice King Small Batch is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at 46% with no fixed age statement.

Unlike the Batch Strength editions, Small Batch is reduced to a more approachable strength, making it the range's most everyday-friendly release without compromising the spiced core character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced malt meets a light sweetness of honey and dried fruit.

Palate

Soft and spicy with pepper, ginger and a hint of citrus.

Finish

Medium length with lingering spice and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Spice King Small Batch
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Edition: Small Batch
EAN No.: 04023214495

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Soft · Approachable · Clean

Did You Know?

The Small Batch edition is the most widely available in the Spice King range and acts as the series' 'base model', from which the Batch Strength releases diverge with higher strength.

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Three regions, one cask — St. Bridget's Kirk brings together Highland, Speyside and Islay in a single, well-balanced dram with 20 years of maturity behind it.

Expert's Description

St. Bridget's Kirk Cask no. 2 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled on 21 March 2022 after 20 years of maturation at 45.1% from cask no. 2.

The whisky is composed of single malts from Highland, Speyside and Islay, giving a complex profile that draws on the best of several Scottish whisky regions. Only 281 bottles were produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bergamot orange and candied ginger meet a light smoky backdrop from the Islay component.

Palate

Honey and vanilla upfront, supported by a full, layered malt character.

Finish

Medium length and warm with lingering spice and a lightly smoky close.

Specifications

Name: St. Bridget's Kirk Cask no. 2
Bottler: St. Bridget's Kirk
Region/Country: Highland, Speyside and Islay, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 45.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Cask no. 2
Bottled: 21/03/2022
Number of Bottles: 281 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Complex · Spiced · Lightly smoky · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 281 bottles and 20 years of age drawing from three different whisky regions, it is of interest to collectors of rare blended malts.

Did You Know?

The name St. Bridget's Kirk refers to a historic church in Scotland, giving the whisky a story rooted in Scottish local history rather than a single distillery.

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Two continents, one glass. Australian malt meets Scotch heritage in a bottling that challenges the very definition of whisky.

Expert description

The Brisbane by Adelphi is a 5 year old fusion of Australian and Scotch malt whisky, bottled at cask strength at 57.5% ABV by the independent Scottish bottler Adelphi.

A "fusion whisky" here means that whisky distilled in Australia has been blended with Scotch malt whisky from Glen Garioch and Glen Grant, two prominent Highland and Speyside distilleries, creating a bottling that bridges two whisky worlds on opposite sides of the globe.

Only 925 bottles of this fusion were produced, with no added colouring and no chill filtration, allowing the raw interplay between the Australian and Scotch components to come through in full.

Adelphi Distillery was founded in 1826 by the River Clyde in Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, but was revived in 1993 as an independent bottler when a grandson of a former owner brought back the name with a philosophy of bottling only the very best casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and eucalyptus from the Australian component meet dry Highland malt and a touch of hay.

Palate

Bold and cask-strength driven, with honey, toasted nuts and an exotic fruit sweetness unusual for Scotch whisky.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced, with a final hint of citrus peel and wood.

Specifications

Name: The Brisbane by Adelphi
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Australia & Scotland
Type: Malt Whisky (Fusion)
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 925
EAN: 5060383650006

Flavour profile

Exotic fruit · Cask strength · Eucalyptus

Investment potential

With only 925 bottles and a genuinely unique concept combining Australian and Scotch malt whisky, this bottling holds strong appeal among collectors of rare Adelphi releases.

Did you know?

Adelphi reportedly tests around 25 casks for every single cask that gets approved for a bottling under the Adelphi name, meaning fewer than 4% of tested casks pass the needle's eye.

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For more than 30 years Adelphi has bottled whisky without owning a single distillery, and with The E & K the Scottish independent bottler ventures into a fusion of two whisky worlds.

Expert's description

The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky is bottled by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi at 5 years old and 57.8%.

The whisky combines Indian and Scotch malt whisky in a single expression, a fusion that shows how two vastly different climates and traditions can meet in the same glass. Only 800 bottles of this release exist, making it a rare guest on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with malt, honey and a hint of tropical fruit from the Indian component.

Palate

The palate is powerful and spicy with caramel, toasted malt and a fine balance between the two whisky styles.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with a closing dryness.

Specifications

Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: India/Scotland
Type: Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 800

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Rich · Complex · Round

Investment Potential

Medium – An independent bottling from Adelphi limited to just 800 bottles. Adelphi's limited releases have historically shown growing collector interest once discontinued.

Did you know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 and revived as an independent bottler in 1993 by Jamie Walker, great-grandson of one of the original distillery's founders, and today also owns its own distillery, Ardnamurchan.

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A cheeky chappy from 1930s Glasgow lives on in a glass. Citrus, caramel and exotic fruit dance through this light Lowland blend.

Expert description

The Epicurean is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, assembled by the Scottish bottler Douglas Laing purely from malt whisky sourced from several Lowland distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

The concept behind The Epicurean tells the story of a fictional 1930s Glasgow man, a real cheeky chappy and true connoisseur who valued good company as much as good taste, a spirit reflected in the blend's accessible, charming style.

The whisky belongs to Douglas Laing's series of "Remarkable Regional Malts", each representing a Scottish region, and The Epicurean is the house's take on the best of the Lowlands.

Tasting notes

Nose

Barley-rich, citrus-fresh notes with a touch of florals and herbs.

Palate

Sweet sugar, burnt citrus peel, mixed spice and ripe peaches.

Finish

Medium, gently sweet and light, with a closing hint of honey.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5014218794540

Flavour profile

Citrus · Caramel · Exotic fruit

Did you know?

Douglas Laing named each of its "Remarkable Regional Malts" after a Scottish personality type, and The Epicurean represents precisely the connoisseur who loves fine food and drink.

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With no water between itself and the cask, this edition of the Glasgow spirit stands razor-sharp and unfiltered, ready to be tamed with a few drops of water.

Expert description

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, bottled in limited numbers and at full cask strength, 56.8% ABV, without dilution before bottling.

Like the house's other Epicurean expressions, this is a tribute to Glasgow and built on a marriage of Single Malts from several Lowland distilleries, but here without the smoothing a normal reduction to drinking strength would provide.

Due to the high strength, we recommend adding a few drops of water, which opens up the characteristic citrus and caramel notes Epicurean is known for.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense citrus peel, warm caramel and a tangy hint of green apple, concentrated by the high strength.

Palate

Powerful, with burnt sugar, exotic fruit and a peppery spice that softens with a few drops of water.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly bitter, with a closing sweetness of honey.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 56.8%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Glasgow Edition, cask strength

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Citrus · Caramel

Did you know?

Because this edition is bottled at full cask strength without dilution, you can adjust the strength and flavour yourself with water and experience how the whisky changes character drop by drop.

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Glasgow's restless energy is poured into a glass. This edition celebrates the city with a finish that leaves a sparkling, tangy touch of cuvée wine.

Expert description

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, finished in Ex-Cuvée casks and bottled at 50.4% ABV.

The "Glasgow Edition" is a tribute to the city The Epicurean calls home, created as a marriage of some of the finest Single Malts from the Scottish Lowlands, assembled to capture the city's friendly and energetic spirit.

The Ex-Cuvée casks previously held cuvée wine, adding a lightly tangy, winey character to the blend that sets it apart from the house's other Epicurean expressions.

5,100 bottles of this edition were produced, with no added colouring and no chill filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp apple, white flowers and a hint of ripe pear, lifted by a light, sparkling tanginess.

Palate

Citrus fruit, toasted almond and a fine winey sweetness that ties the blend together.

Finish

Medium, dry and refreshing, with a last hint of apple skin.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish
ABV: 50.4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 5,100
Edition: Glasgow Edition
EAN: 5014218827934

Flavour profile

Winey tang · Apple · Citrus

Did you know?

Cuvée casks are typically used to age quality wine blended from multiple grape varieties, and when reused for whisky they often add a light, tangy, faintly sparkling character.

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The first release in a new range is always something of a milestone. The Gauldrons Batch 1 was Douglas Laing's first attempt at gathering Campbeltown's character into a single, accessible bottle.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Batch 1 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and bottled at 46.2%.

As the very first release in The Gauldrons range, Batch 1 set the tone for what has since become a staple in Douglas Laing's line-up: a maritime, honeyed blend bottled without added colour or chill filtration, in smaller batches to preserve variation and character from cask to cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and sea air meet crisp apples and a hint of spiced oak.

Palate

Maritime and round, with a clear saline edge and an underlying sweetness that holds balance throughout.

Finish

Long and salty, with a lightly spiced close that builds on the nose's honey notes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 1
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 1
EAN no.: 5014218803129

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spicy · Fruity

Did You Know?

The Gauldrons Batch 1 was the very first release in the range and laid the groundwork for Douglas Laing's continued work of gathering Campbeltown's three distilleries into one shared blend.

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The bay of storms has lent its name to this whisky. Sea air, seaweed and a touch of honey meet in a glass from Campbeltown.

Expert description

The Gauldrons Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, assembled purely from malt whisky sourced from Campbeltown distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

The name Gauldrons refers to the dark, storm-battered coves on Campbeltown's west shores, whose name roughly translates to "bay of storms", and the bottle's spiderweb design nods to the legend of Robert the Bruce, who after a defeat was inspired to keep fighting by a spider building its web in this very bay.

Batch 2 is the second release in the series and, like the first, is bottled in small batches with no added colouring and no chill filtration, preserving the whisky's raw, maritime character.

Douglas Laing was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing and is today carried on by the third generation of the family, with Cara Laing a central figure following a split of the company in 2013.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp sea air, gentle smoke and Manuka honey, spiced with a hint of dried seaweed.

Palate

Maritime character that shifts into sweet shortbread, dry oak and gristy cereal notes.

Finish

Distinctly spicy, with puffs of smoke, Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon pancakes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 2
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 2

Flavour profile

Maritime salt · Honey · Smoke

Did you know?

According to local legend, Robert the Bruce, after being defeated by his enemies, was inspired to keep fighting when he saw a spider building its web again and again in this very bay.

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Sea spray and heather drift together in a glass from Campbeltown's quiet coastline. The Gauldrons Batch 5 speaks for a whisky region that once ruled Scotland's distilling scene and today counts only a handful of working distilleries.

Expert description

The Gauldrons Batch 5 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46.2% ABV, assembled by independent whisky merchant Douglas Laing from selected malt whiskies distilled in the Campbeltown area.

The series takes its name from The Gauldrons, a rocky shoreline near Campbeltown, and each batch brings together the best of the region's spirit in a fresh, limited release. Batch 5 is the fifth edition in the line, and as with previous batches the exact composition shifts as new casks are selected.

The casks chosen for the blend are picked specifically to highlight Campbeltown's classic maritime style, where sea air and coastal maturation leave a clear mark on the whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh sea air and a touch of seaweed meet sweet honey and a light streak of vanilla cream.

Palate

Round and salty with honeyed sweetness, soft malt and a gentle smoky undertone that adds depth without taking over.

Finish

Long and salty, with lingering honey sweetness that slowly gives way to dry cereal notes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 5
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Batch 5

Flavour profile

Maritime · Honey · Salt

Did you know?

Campbeltown was once home to more than 30 distilleries and was known as the whisky capital of the world, yet today only three remain, which makes any Campbeltown Blended Malt a genuine rarity on the shelf.

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Without any water added, The Gauldrons shows its most intense side - a cask strength edition that gathers Campbeltown's character with nothing filtered between cask and glass.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Cask Strength is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and bottled at cask strength, 53.4%.

As the cask strength edition in Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons range, this whisky is produced in a limited run of 3,120 bottles, offering a well-balanced, smoky and sweet character lifted by the high strength. The label glows in the dark, a small extra detail underlining the range's playful take on Campbeltown's heavy heritage.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold smoke meets salted caramel and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

Full and intense, with smoke and spice kept in check by an underlying sweetness.

Finish

Long and warming, with a lingering smoke that slowly gives way to a dry, salty close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Cask Strength
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 3,120
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask strength · Spicy · Maritime

Did You Know?

The label on The Gauldrons Cask Strength glows in the dark - a detail that gives the bottle a distinct look on bar shelves and in whisky collections.

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Three distilleries, one region, and a shared handshake from Douglas Laing - The Gauldrons gathers the best of Campbeltown into a single bottle, named after the rugged terrain surrounding the town.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 50%.

The range is part of Douglas Laing's newer output, gathering malt from Campbeltown's three remaining distilleries into a shared blend. Batch 2 stands out from the first release with a higher strength, lifting both the smoke and the sherry spice a notch further. The sherry casks bring a spiced, rounded character, kept in check by the region's typical salty, lightly smoky backbone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin-sweet sherry meets toasted nuts and a whisper of smoke, with a hint of salted caramel behind it.

Palate

Spiced and round with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a clear but balanced smoke note.

Finish

Warm and lightly salty, the sherry sweetness fading into a dry, smoky close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Number of bottles: 5,580
Edition: Batch 2
EAN no.: 5014218825893

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spicy · Lightly peated · Maritime

Did You Know?

The name Gauldrons refers to the rugged, rocky landscape around Campbeltown, which historically supplied both peat and good water to the town's whisky industry.

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Sherry and salt is a classic pairing in Campbeltown, and The Gauldrons Sherry Cask shows exactly why that combination still works - simple, well balanced and true to the region's roots.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Sherry Cask is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries, matured in Spanish sherry casks and bottled at 46.2%.

As part of Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons range, this edition gathers the best of Campbeltown's distilleries into a blended malt with a clear sherry character. The sherry casks bring a spiced, rounded sweetness, well balanced against the region's signature smoky, salty backbone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry-sweet raisin and toasted nuts meet a light smoke note and a hint of salinity.

Palate

Round and spiced, with dark fruit and a soft smoke kept in balance by the sherry sweetness.

Finish

Warm and lightly salty, the sherry sweetness fading quietly into a dry close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Number of bottles: 2,125
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 25014218821899

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spicy · Lightly peated · Maritime

Did You Know?

The Gauldrons Sherry Cask is bottled in a limited run of 2,125 bottles, making it one of the smaller releases in the otherwise widely available Gauldrons range.

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Named after the Scottish "samurai" Thomas Blake Glover, who helped modernise Japan in the 19th century, this series brings Scotch and Japanese malt whisky together in one cask.

Expert Description

The Glover 4 Year Old Batch 5 by Adelphi is a Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky, bottled at cask strength of 54.7%.

Behind the bottle is the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi, which, together with Fusion Whisky, created The Glover series: a fusion of Scotch malt from Adelphi's own Ardnamurchan Distillery and Japanese malt from Chichibu Distillery. The name honours Thomas Blake Glover, the Briton who played a decisive role in opening Japan to the West.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peaty smoke meets delicate Japanese fruit sweetness and a touch of honey.

Palate

Powerful and spiced with dried fruit, pepper and a distinct smoky core from the Scotch side of the blend.

Finish

Long, smoky and dry, with a last note of Japanese apple.

Specifications

Name: The Glover 4 Year Old Batch 5
Distillery: Adelphi
Region/Country: Scotland/Japan
Type: Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 4 Years
ABV: 54.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060383651072

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spicy · Powerful · Fruity

Investment Potential

Low-Medium. The Glover series is released in small, numbered batches, and earlier releases are already hard to find on the Danish market.

Did You Know?

Thomas Blake Glover was the first non-Japanese person ever to receive the Order of the Rising Sun for his role in modernising 19th-century Japan.

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Named after a Scottish merchant who helped open Japan to the West in the 1800s, The Glover unites two whisky traditions in one cask.

Expert Description

The Glover by Adelphi 18 Year is a Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky, bottled at 49.2%.

The whisky is named after Thomas Blake Glover, a Scottish businessman who played a central role in opening Japan to the West at the end of the Edo period. Adelphi Selection, an independent Scottish bottler founded in 1993, composed this fusion of Japanese and Scotch malt whisky as a tribute to Glover's historic ties between the two countries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky oak, dried fruit and a light sherry sweetness.

Palate

Complex with spice, honey and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: The Glover by Adelphi 18 Year
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Japan/Scotland
Type: Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 49.2%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Complex · Smoky · Spicy · Warm

Did You Know?

Thomas Blake Glover, the whisky's namesake, founded one of Japan's first Western trading houses and helped establish the country's early shipyards and industry in the 1860s.

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A honeycomb on the label, a hint of honey in the glass. The Hive is Wemyss Malts' sweet tribute to everything a Blended Malt can be when the family behind the bottle thinks more like wine merchants than traditional whisky blenders.

Expert description

The Hive Small Batch is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV by Wemyss Malts, assembled from carefully selected casks sourced from several Scottish distilleries.

The Wemyss family, whose name derives from the Gaelic word for "caves," has a background in wine merchanting and approaches whisky the way a negociant approaches wine: by seeking out and selecting the finest casks rather than focusing on a single distillery profile. The Hive is named for its character rather than its origin, and the bee on the label reflects that sweet, honeyed style.

This Small Batch release brings together a smaller number of carefully chosen casks, ensuring a consistent yet still hand-crafted character from batch to batch.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bright and inviting, with acacia honey, crisp apples and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and round with honeyed sweetness, ripe pear and a light, creamy vanilla note.

Finish

Medium length and sweet, closing with a hint of honey cake.

Specifications

Name: The Hive Small Batch
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Small Batch
EAN: 040232144936

Flavour profile

Honey · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

The Wemyss family home, Wemyss Castle in Fife, sits just a few miles from the Cameron Bridge distillery, and the family has had close ties to the whisky industry since John Haig built his first distillery on their land in the 19th century.

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Before the current label found its place on the shelf, The Hive looked a little different. This release is a glimpse of Wemyss Malts' earlier design, carrying exactly the same honeyed soul that has made The Hive a fixture of the range.

Please note: this bottle carries the older label design of The Hive, prior to Wemyss Malts updating the packaging. The contents follow the same recipe and quality as the current release.

Expert description

The Hive is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV by Wemyss Malts, assembled from selected casks sourced from several Scottish distilleries.

Wemyss Malts runs its business on a philosophy borrowed from the wine trade: the family acts as a negociant, seeking out the finest single casks from across Scotland, which are then tasted and selected by a nosing panel chaired by whisky writer Charlie Maclean. The casks are not named after the distillery but after their characteristic flavour profile, which is how The Hive name became synonymous with a soft, honeyed style.

This "Old version" represents an earlier chapter in The Hive's history, carrying a label design different from what is found on today's shelves.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey cake and ripe apricots, lifted by a light, floral scent of white honey.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with caramelised sugar, golden raisins and a silky texture.

Finish

Short to medium, with a warm close of honey and a hint of spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: The Hive
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN: 0040232144936

Flavour profile

Honey · Raisin · Silky

Did you know?

Wemyss Malts' nosing panel is chaired by Charlie Maclean, author of more than eight books on whisky, and the panel only selects casks good enough to stand alone as a Single Cask or join one of the named blends such as The Hive.

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Two landscapes, one Scottish and one Swedish, meet in a single glass. The Sandebud is Adelphi's own experiment: a blended malt where a spirit from their own Ardnamurchan distillery marries a spirit from Sweden's High Coast.

The Expert's Description

The Sandebud by Adelphi is a Blended Malt Whisky combining Ardnamurchan and High Coast, bottled at 58.9%.

Adelphi owns the Ardnamurchan distillery, the westernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland, and with The Sandebud has paired a spirit from there with a spirit from Sweden's High Coast. The result is an unusual fusion that bridges two landscapes and two distilling traditions in one bottle.

The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and with 1,136 bottles it is the most accessible of Adelphi's special series, without compromising the cask-strength intensity the bottler is known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A combination of freshly cut oak and a hint of smoke, hinting at the two spirits' different origins.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with caramel, malt and a light salty, maritime undercurrent that ties the two styles together.

Finish

Long and warm with a dry, smoky close that lingers for a good while.

Specifications

Name: The Sandebud by Adelphi Fusion of Ardnamurchan and High Coast Blended Malt Whisky
Distillery: The Sandebud
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Scotland and Sweden
Type: Blended Malt Whisky
Age: 6 year(s)
ABV: 58.9%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 1,136
EAN no.: 5060383652307

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Smoky · Maritime · Full-bodied · Oaky

Did You Know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 by the River Clyde in Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, and was reborn in 1993 when a grandson of one of the original owners relaunched the company as an independent bottler.

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A bar in New York, a glass created for the occasion, and a story that grew too good to tell only once. The Story of The Spaniard is Compass Box's tribute to Spanish cask tradition, told by John Glaser himself.

Expert description

The Story of The Spaniard is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% ABV by independent whisky merchant Compass Box, founded by American John Glaser.

The whisky originates from a bespoke bottling Compass Box once created for a cocktail bar named The Spaniard in New York. John Glaser and his team later decided to explore the sherry-influenced style further and make it a permanent part of the range under the name The Story of The Spaniard, first released in 2018.

The whisky is a blend of Highland and Speyside malt whisky, of which a significant portion, around 48%, is matured in used sherry casks, while a further 25% has aged in casks that previously held Spanish red wine. The rest of the blend contributes lighter, fruitier notes that balance the heavier, dark cask influence.

Tasting notes

Nose

Baked pear in red wine meets dark berries and a hint of spiced citrus peel.

Palate

Full, soft and tangy with juicy poached pears, citrus peel and warm spice.

Finish

Long and elegant, with vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries fading slowly.

Specifications

Name: The Story of The Spaniard
Bottler: Compass Box
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5065000482558

Flavour profile

Winey · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Compass Box is known for its openness about cask compositions in an industry where such details are traditionally kept secret, making the company a pioneer of whisky transparency ever since John Glaser began publishing his recipes.

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Boann Distillery blends campfire, herbs and malt in this smoky release from The Whistler brand, made for those who love smoke but won't compromise on balance.

Expert Review

The Whistler The Good, The Bad and The Smoky is a Blended Irish Malt Whiskey matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in smoky quarter casks, bottled at 48%.

The whiskey is a characterful release from the innovative Boann Distillery, where the base maturation in ex-bourbon casks is followed by a smoky finish in quarter casks that previously held heavily peated whiskey. The combination gives a pronounced yet balanced smoke profile that sets it apart from most other Irish whiskeys. The whiskey is non-chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fine, rounded smoke with sweetness and a hint of salt.

Palate

Warm campfire embers, fresh herbs and malt sweetness, rounded off with a touch of caramel.

Finish

Long and persistent, with distinct smoke notes and spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler The Good, The Bad and The Smoky
Distillery: The Whistler / Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Malt Whiskey
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon & smoky quarter casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5391528252435

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced · Herbal · Malt-sweet · Balanced

Did You Know?

Boann Distillery is located in the Meath area north of Dublin, named after the River Boyne, and is among the newer Irish distilleries experimenting with unconventional cask profiles such as smoke finishes.

Robert Burns wrote of the small, timid field mouse. Douglas Laing's version of the beastie is anything but timid – 25 years have given it both teeth and temper.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

This 25-year-old expression is one of the oldest releases ever in the Timorous Beastie range, composed of selected Highland single malts matured on a combination of oak casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, dried apricot and a touch of old leather.

Palate

Spiced raisin sweetness, caramel and toasted oak.

Finish

Long, dry and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 46,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 1,600
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Douglas Laing never reveals the distillery behind Timorous Beastie – the philosophy is that the whisky should speak for itself, regardless of which Highland distillery the malt comes from.

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There is a mouse in Scottish literature that still makes people jump. Douglas Laing has given it four legs, a bottle and a bite that is impossible to mistake.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

This small batch expression is composed of Highland malts from several well-known distilleries and bottled at 46.8% without chill filtration or added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Very sweet with spiced honey notes.

Palate

Spiced with raisins, caramel and sugar.

Finish

Sweet with camphor drops and meringue.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Small Batch Release
EAN no.: 5014218794540

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The malt in Timorous Beastie originates from several named Highland distilleries, including Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne, though the official source is never mentioned on the label.

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Douglas Laing's mouse has crept up on a cheese board this time. The Madeira casks give the beastie a sweetness built to meet a sharp cheddar or a ripe brie.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks and bottled at 48%.

Only 5,000 bottles of this Madeira-finished expression were filled, where the classic Highland malt spent several months in selected Madeira casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, roasted almonds and a light floral scent.

Palate

Toffee, caramelised apples and juicy plums with a mild spiced tone.

Finish

Sweet vanilla, orange marmalade and a warm, satisfying finish.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 5,000
Edition: Limited Edition – The Cheese Collection #2
EAN no.: 5014218830040

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The Cheese Collection is a series from Douglas Laing where each whisky is finished with a specific cheese pairing in mind – this expression is number two in the line-up.

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Meet the beast behind the mouse. Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's rawer take on Timorous Beastie, where cask strength sets the pace and spice runs free.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled at 52,5%.

With only 3,000 bottles filled, this 13-year-old Meet The Beast is one of the rarer expressions in Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie family.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced oak with a touch of dried fruit.

Palate

Rich spice and a distinct cask strength that fills the mouth.

Finish

Warm and persistent with late sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 52,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: single cask single malts from the Highland region
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 3,000
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218821963

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Meet The Beast is composed entirely of single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled without chill filtration at a robust cask strength of 52.5%.

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No age statement, no apologies. This expression of Meet The Beast is turned up to natural cask strength, where the bourbon casks have supplied all the sweetness the beastie needs.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in exclusively bourbon casks and bottled at 54,3%.

The name Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's way of signalling that this expression is more uncompromising than the classic Timorous Beastie in the regular range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla and toasted oak at natural cask strength.

Palate

Intense and spiced with a solid malt foundation.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: exclusively bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218827972

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

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Meet The Beast is matured exclusively in bourbon casks and bottled without adjusting the strength – a natural cask strength of 54.3% that shows the Highland malt in full force.

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Watt Whisky operates from Campbeltown, the same town home to two of Scotland's most respected distilleries. This 19 year old blended malt shows what the house can do when the cask is given a long time to speak.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 19 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,9% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry butt and bottled at 44.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2020 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of 630 bottles. The long maturation has given a deep, full-bodied blended malt, unchill-filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark fruit, sherry and a hint of toasted wood.

Palate

Full-bodied with raisin, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sherry tones.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 19 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,9%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 44.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2001
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 630

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Watt Whisky was founded by siblings Mark and Kate Watt and is based in Campbeltown, a town once called the whisky capital of the world with more than thirty distilleries in operation.

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Lowland whisky rarely takes up much shelf space, and a blended malt from the region is rarer still. "Dalrymple" is the name Watt Whisky has given this rich, sweet-toned release.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 294 bottles. "Dalrymple" is a rare Lowland blended malt that, after 11 years of maturation, has developed a full, delicate flavour profile with sweetness and nutty nuances.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee apples and marzipan.

Palate

Creamy sweetness of honey cake and roasted peanuts.

Finish

Fruity finish of peach and crème brûlée.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Dalrymple
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 294
EAN no.: 5060825690997

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The Lowland region once produced the vast majority of Scotland's whisky, but today it is one of the smallest whisky regions, making independent releases like this one particularly interesting.

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The name is an affectionate play on words, and the contents live up to it. Ben & Sherry is a blended malt where two contrasting characters meet in the same bottle.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Butt and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of just 282 bottles. The blend consists of 50% Benrinnes and 50% single malt from Glasgow, giving a unique blended malt with pronounced sherry character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a hint of sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and full with a hint of funk.

Finish

Short to medium with a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
Edition: Ben & Sherry
EAN no.: 5060825690935

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Benrinnes, one of the two malts in Ben & Sherry, still partly uses a traditional distillation method with worm tubs, an old-fashioned cooling method that gives the spirit a heavier, more sulphurous character.

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Campbeltown was once whisky's capital city, with more than thirty distilleries in operation. Today only a handful remain, and Watt Whisky itself is based right in the middle of town.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Barrel and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a barrel, with an outturn of 246 bottles. It is made with malt from the two oldest, still-operating distilleries in Campbeltown, giving it an authentic sense of coast and tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a light funk.

Palate

A subtle hint of peat and salty pebble beaches.

Finish

Characterful and lingering with maritime depth.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Campbeltown
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 246
EAN no.: 5060825690980

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Campbeltown is still officially recognised as its own whisky region, even though it today counts only three active distilleries, a remnant of a time when the town was home to more than thirty.

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