In a green Perthshire valley, Edradour's tiny copper stills have been distilling whisky since 1825. But there's another, smokier side to this quiet farm distillery. Ballechin takes its name from a neighbouring distillery that closed nearly a century ago, and the name now lives on in these heavily peated bottlings.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 13 years old SFTC 2004/2018 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a port cask and bottled at 53.3%.

The whisky belongs to the Straight From The Cask series, where every bottling comes from a single cask with no filtration and no added colour. This particular release was distilled in April 2004 and matured for 13 years in cask no. 199, a port cask that has given the whisky a deep reddish-brown hue and a wine-like sweetness that meets Ballechin's signature peat smoke head-on. The series has long been discontinued, and only 396 bottles were drawn from this one cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red berries and dark chocolate arrive first, quickly followed by pecans and damp oak. The port cask lends a sweet, almost wine-like depth that melts into a heavy, earthy peat smoke.

Palate

Strawberries and dark brown sugar sit in layers over the peat, which is present without ever taking over. Spiced oak, caramel and a touch of dried herbs round things off.

Finish

Long and lingering, with flamed orange peel, dark smoke and black pepper, closing on warm spice and a sweetness that takes its time to fade.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 13 years old SFTC 2004/2018 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53.3%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 53,3 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Port cask (cask no. 199)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 15/04/2004
Bottled: 15/01/2018
Number of bottles: Only 396 bottles
Edition: SFTC
EAN no.: 5021944093960

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to the discontinued SFTC series, only 396 bottles and a single cask bottled at cask strength. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

The Ballechin name comes from a small distillery near Edradour that closed in the 1920s — today it lives on as the name for Edradour's peated bottlings.

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SBCS is Ballechin's take on small, hand-picked batches — every batch with its own personality, but always with the same insistent peat underneath.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2022 1st Release is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 58.9%.

SBCS stands for Small Batch Cask Strength, and this 1st Release is the first bottling in the peated arm of the series. The whisky matured for 15 years, split between 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts, which gives it both vanilla sweetness and a darker, dried-fruit character. 3,520 bottles were released to the global market.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoked caramel and ripe plums, with a hint of the sherry's nutty depth and a touch of fresh tar.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful at cask strength, with peat smoke woven together with raisin, dark brown sugar and a slightly bitter cocoa note.

Finish

Long and spicy with lingering smoke, dried figs and a dry, faintly gripping finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2022 1st Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.9%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 58,9 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso Sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: Only 3,520 bottles
Edition: SBCS 1st Release
EAN no.: 5021944116713

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy

Did you know?

The Ballechin series is always bottled without chill filtration and with no added colour — the philosophy being that the whisky should show itself without any cosmetic intervention.

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Fettercairn 1996/2014 Signatory 17 Year Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Fettercairn 1996 from Signatory is a classic Highland bottling that showcases the distillery’s clean, fruity style in an elegant and mature expression. After 17 years in a single hogshead cask (cask #4339), the whisky has developed a beautiful balance of natural sweetness, gentle spice and deep malt character – all preserved in its most authentic form, being both un‑chillfiltered and natural colour.

On the nose, soft notes of ripe barley, citrus oil, vanilla and light tropical fruit appear, followed by a touch of fresh oak and honey. The palate is rounded and full, with classic Fettercairn tones: malt, light caramel, fresh fruit and a discreet spicy warmth from the cask. The finish is long, clean and lightly mineral with a dry elegance that reveals both the whisky’s age and the calm maturation of the hogshead.

Distillery: Fettercairn
Bottler: Signatory
Vintage: Distilled 30/09/1996
Bottled: 20/02/2014
Age: 17 years
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead #4339
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered, Natural Colour
Other: Note wear / rust on the lid/box
70 cl
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Fettercairn 1996/2015 from Signatory is a mature and classic Highland bottling that presents the distillery’s clean, fruity DNA in a deeper and more developed expression. After 19 years in two combined hogshead casks (casks #4351 + #4356), the whisky has achieved a harmonious balance of sweet malt, fresh fruit and a calm, rounded cask character. It is bottled at 46% – natural colour and un‑chillfiltered – allowing every nuance to appear clear and unaltered.

On the nose it opens with ripe grain notes, citrus, vanilla and a light tropical sweetness, followed by fresh oak and a hint of honey. The palate is full and rounded with classic Fettercairn tones: malt, light caramel, green fruit and a gentle spicy warmth from the cask. The finish is long, clean and lightly mineral with a dry elegance that reflects nearly two decades of steady maturation in the Highland climate.

Distillery: Fettercairn
Bottler: Signatory
Vintage: Distilled 30/09/1996
Bottled: 29/10/2015
Age: 19 years
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead #4351+4356
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered, Natural Colour
Other: Note wear / rust on the lid
70 cl
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Fettercairn 2006/2025 Cadenhead’s Original Collection 19 Year Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Cadenhead's Fettercairn 19 Year Old 70CL / 46%

On the edge of the Cairngorms, where the mountains cast long shadows over the Mearns, lies Fettercairn — a distillery known for producing a spirit that naturally leans toward the sweet and full‑bodied. Nineteen years of quiet maturation, then bottled by one of Scotland’s oldest independent houses. This isn’t a whisky that shouts. It lets time do the talking.

This is an independent bottling from Cadenhead’s — Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, founded in Aberdeen in 1842. Their Original Collection is the honest kind: single malt bottled without colouring, unfiltered, and at a strength that lets both cask and distillery character speak clearly without burning. Unlike Fettercairn’s official releases, this one doesn’t carry the distillery’s own design, but Cadenhead’s understated green label, where everything is about what’s inside the bottle.

The whisky has spent all nineteen years in bourbon barrels — no finish, no sherry to mask anything. This is Fettercairn in its purest form, shaped by the distillery’s naturally sweet, weighty style and the seasoned American oak. The bourbon casks push it toward bright, fruity sweetness: vanilla, soft caramel and a basket of ripe fruit rather than smoke or dryness.

Nose: Fruit‑salad sweets and quince at first, then a soft toffee bonbon rounding everything off. Sweet and inviting, but never sticky.
Palate: Creamy and rounded — think vanilla custard and toffee popcorn — with juicy nectarines cutting through and keeping it fresh.
Finish: Dries slightly toward green, gorse‑like notes, with crisp Granny Smith apples and a dusting of cloves adding a final spicy lift.

Flavour profile: Fruity · Creamy · Oaky · Sweet

Name: Cadenhead’s Fettercairn 19 Year Old
Distillery: Fettercairn Distillery
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 700 ml
Cask type: Bourbon barrels (full maturation)
Bottler: Cadenhead’s (Original Collection)
Edition: Cadenhead’s Original Collection

Did you know? Fettercairn is the only Scottish distillery with a copper ring around the top of its pot stills, allowing cold water to run down the outside during distillation. This cools the vapour and creates the light, clean spirit the distillery is known for.

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Glencadam Madeira Wine Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Glencadam Madeira Wine Cask Finish is an elegant Highland Single Malt Whisky, matured in selected casks and finished in sweet Madeira wine casks. This finish gives the whisky a rich and fruity character with notes of dried fruit, honey, spices, and a soft, rounded sweetness. With an alcohol strength of 46%, it delivers a full-bodied and balanced tasting experience, perfect for whisky enthusiasts seeking a complex and refined single malt from the Scottish Highlands.

Distillery: Glencadam
Age: NA
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Alcohol: 46%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Madeira Wine Cask Finish

Glencadam PX Sherry Cask Finish is an elegant Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky with an alcohol strength of 46%, presented in a 70 cl bottle. It is initially matured in traditional American oak bourbon casks before undergoing a finishing period in carefully selected Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

This finish imparts a rich and full-bodied character to the whisky, with notes of dried fruits, dark chocolate, spices, and a delightful sherry sweetness. With its natural color and non-chill filtered presentation, it retains all its complexity and depth, making it an excellent choice for both sherry lovers and whisky enthusiasts.

Distillery: Glencadam
Age: N/A
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: PX Sherry Cask Finish

Glencadam White Port Cask Finish is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky with 46% ABV, presented in a 70 cl bottle. This whisky is initially matured in American oak casks that previously held bourbon, followed by a finishing period in white port casks from Portugal. On the nose, it greets you with soft, tangy fruits and stone fruits, complemented by butter-baked orange cakes and vanilla custard. The palate reveals delicate nuances of sweet summer fruits and apple tarts, with honey-coated raisins and a hint of cedarwood. The finish is pleasant, offering notes of peppery warmth balanced with vanilla, the aroma of oak, and flavorful butter biscuits, leading to a medium-length aftertaste.

This unique white port cask finish adds complex flavor nuances and a rich, fruity character to the whisky, making it an exciting choice for whisky enthusiasts.

Distillery: Glencadam
Age: N/A
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: White Port Cask Finish

Glendronach 18 Year Old Rebranded Matured Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Matured in exquisite Oloroso sherry casks from Andalusia, Spain, GlenDronach 18 Year Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky that delivers exceptional complexity and richness. This richly sherried whisky offers notes of dark treacle, allspice, and walnut, which blend harmoniously into a long and enduring finish. Known among whisky enthusiasts as "the ultimate sherry bomb," it embodies everything GlenDronach stands for in sherry cask maturation and craftsmanship.

This whisky is the perfect choice for those seeking a luxurious and authentic Scottish single malt that celebrates the very best of sherry cask aging. GlenDronach 18 Year Old is not just a whisky – it is an experience to be remembered.

Distillery: GlenDronach
Age: 18 years
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
ABV: 46%
Volume: 70 cl
Additional: New Version

Glendronach ODE to The Dark Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,8%

The Glendronach Distillery launches its new collection of single malts – a journey through sherry cask mastery.
The Glendronach Distillery proudly presents The Master’s Anthology, a new collection of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcasing the depth and diversity of sherry cask maturation. Created by the renowned Master Blender Rachel Barrie (listen to podcast), this anthology celebrates nearly 200 years of expertise in crafting rich and complex single malts.

The new collection consists of three non-age-statement single malts, each crafted to highlight different aspects of the richness and complexity of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Ode to The Valley, Ode to The Embers, and Ode to The Dark.

Distillery: Glendronach ODE to The Dark
Age: NA
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Alcohol strength: 50.8%
70 cl
Other: PX Sherry Cask Matured

Glendronach ODE to The Embers Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,4%

The Glendronach Distillery launches its new collection of single malts – a journey through sherry cask mastery.
The Glendronach Distillery proudly presents The Master’s Anthology, a new collection of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcasing the depth and diversity of sherry cask maturation. Created by the renowned Master Blender Rachel Barrie (listen to podcast), this anthology celebrates nearly 200 years of expertise in crafting rich and complex single malts.

The new collection consists of three non-age-statement single malts, each crafted to highlight different aspects of the richness and complexity of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Ode to The Valley, Ode to The Embers, and Ode to The Dark.

Distillery: Glendronach ODE to The Embers
Age: NA
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Alcohol strength: 48.4%
70 cl
Other: Peated whisky - Sherry & PX Cask Matured

Glendronach ODE to The Valley Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46.2%

The Glendronach Distillery launches its new collection of single malts – a journey through sherry cask mastery.
The Glendronach Distillery proudly presents The Master’s Anthology, a new collection of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcasing the depth and diversity of sherry cask maturation. Created by the renowned Master Blender Rachel Barrie (listen to podcast), this anthology celebrates nearly 200 years of expertise in crafting rich and complex single malts.

The new collection consists of three non-age-statement single malts, each crafted to highlight different aspects of the richness and complexity of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Ode to The Valley, Ode to The Embers, and Ode to The Dark.

Distillery: Glendronach ODE to The Valley
Age: NA
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Alcohol strength: 46.2%
70 cl
Other: Sherry & Bourbon Cask Matured

Glenfarclas Millennium Single Cask 1999 #7512 Highland Single Malt Whisky 50%

This unique sherry cask has been bottled as part of The Family Casks series, exclusively for Denmark. The cask itself is a "Millennium Cask", meaning the spirit was distilled on December 31, 1999. With only 203 bottles and a generous alcohol strength of 50%, you're guaranteed a fantastic tasting experience—or you can save the bottle as an investment piece.

Distillery: Glenfarclas
Vintage: Distilled: 31/12/1999 Bottled: 27/06/2022
Age: 22 years
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask no 7512
Alcohol: 50%
Number of bottles: 203 pcs
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Exclusive to Denmark
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Glenturret 2010/2021 Coopers Choice 10 Year Cask 177 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56%

Glenturret 2010 is an exclusive Highland Single Malt Whisky with an alcohol strength of 56%. This whisky was distilled in December 2010 and bottled in January 2021 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company as part of the renowned Cooper’s Choice series. It was drawn from a single bourbon cask and carries the name Ruadh Maor, indicating a heavily peated and intense style.

The aroma opens with bold smoke, salty sea air, and earthy peat, balanced by sweet notes of vanilla fudge. The palate offers maritime nuances of seaweed and ash, combined with toasted malt, oak, and soft caramel with smoky depth. The finish is long, dry, and complex with pepper, charcoal, and lingering salty smoke.

With only 336 bottles released from cask no. 177, Glenturret 2010 Ruadh Maor is a rare single cask whisky that appeals to whisky enthusiasts seeking a peated Highland malt with depth, character, and high quality.

Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: The Cooper’s Choice
Vintage: Distilled: December 2010 Bottled: 2021
Age: 10 years
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. 177
ABV: 56%
Number of bottles: 336
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Ruadh Maor Heavily Peated
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Invergordon 2017 Little Brown Dog 7 Years Small Batch High Rye Scottish Spirits 70 cl 58.8%

This release needs a bit of background to fully understand its uniqueness. For everyone except SDVS and the SWA, this would essentially be considered a Scottish bourbon. The spirit was created at Invergordon by an American bourbon producer who was instructed to do everything exactly as they would in the United States. And they did – down to the smallest detail.

Here we encounter a classic example of how legislation can shape the identity of a spirit. During fermentation, enzymes were added to increase yield, a completely normal practice in American bourbon production but not permitted in Scotch whisky. As a result, this spirit can be classified neither as bourbon nor as single grain Scotch. Instead, it has been labelled High Rye Scottish Spirit Drink – high rye due to the mash bill, and because its style and character sit much closer to bourbon than to rye whisky.

A small nod to its American soul appears on the label, where bourbon biscuits are subtly referenced in the background.

Why LBD chose to bottle it
Because they are nerds. Because the diversity of the whisky world is wonderful. And because this spirit tells a story that few would dare to release. It challenges the boundaries of how rules and traditions define a category – and shows how exciting things become when you explore the grey areas.

LBD knows their customers share the same curiosity and understanding of the process. And most importantly: the liquid is excellent. This is a rare opportunity to taste what a bourbon‑inspired spirit, distilled in Scotland, can actually be like – and at a very attractive price.

Distillery: Invergordon
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region: Lowlands, Scotland
Age: 7 years
ABV: 58.8%
Cask type: Virgin Oak Barrel
70 cl
Non‑chill filtered
Natural colour
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Some whisky exists to quench a thirst, and some whisky exists to be sat with, because it has something to say. Loch Lomond 21 Year Old belongs firmly in the second category – a mature, unhurried story from a distillery unafraid to do things its own way.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was launched alongside the distillery's major brand relaunch and is built from three different spirit styles from the distillery, two of which are peated. All three are matured separately in American oak casks before being married for up to three months in cask ahead of bottling. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and suet pastry give an impression of old-fashioned steamed pudding, growing thicker and sweeter over time with a hint of char.

Palate

Sweet and lightly salty with warming spice, while sherry casks shine through with a deep hit of dried fruit and chocolate.

Finish

Sharp fruit and barley notes meet the sweet chocolate tones in a long, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, partly peated spirit
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: In a tulip glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open the sweet notes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Smooth

Investment Potential

Low to medium – as part of Loch Lomond's relaunched core range it is not an obvious investment bottle, but the 21-year age and peated components make it attractive to collectors building a vertical Loch Lomond series.

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old is composed of three different spirit styles from the same distillery – a combination only Loch Lomond's unique set-up of multiple still types makes possible.

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Sometimes a whisky is not just a celebration of a golf tournament, but also a story about the sea. Loch Lomond's 22 Year Old The Open Course Collection takes its final maturation in Spanish oak – a nod to a shipwreck that has rested off Portrush's coast since 1588.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old The Open Course 2025 153rd Royal Portrush is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak with a Spanish oak finish and bottled at 46.7%.

The whisky was distilled in 2002 using spirit exclusively from the distillery's unique straight neck pot stills and matured for over 21 years in American oak before receiving a six-month finish in specially toasted virgin Spanish oak from the distillery's own cooperage. The Spanish oak is a tribute to the Spanish Armada ship La Girona, which sank off the coast of Portrush in 1588. Master Blender Michael Henry crafted this expression, with just 3,500 bottles available worldwide. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, crisp apple and fresh ginger with soft vanilla and gentle spice.

Palate

Toffee and ripe pineapple followed by bright lemon zest and warming cinnamon.

Finish

Long and satisfying, with lingering oak spice, soft smoke and gentle warmth.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old The Open Course 2025 153rd Royal Portrush Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 22 years
ABV: 46.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in toasted Spanish oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Straight neck pot stills
Distilled: 2002
Number of bottles: 3,500
Edition: The Open Course Collection, 153rd Royal Portrush 2025
EAN: 5016840167259
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a tulip glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Fruity · Smoky · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High – a 22-year-old, master-blended release of just 3,500 bottles with a unique cask concept and a historic Royal Portrush story makes this one of the most sought-after Loch Lomond releases for collectors.

Did You Know?

The Spanish oak in the cask is chosen as a tribute to the Spanish Armada ship La Girona, which sank off the coast of Royal Portrush in 1588 – a story as old as the course's own landscape.

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Loch Lomond Waypoint Falls of Falloch 16 Years Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46.2%

Loch Lomond Waypoint Falls of Falloch 16 Years Old is a limited edition single malt created as a tribute to the natural beauty surrounding Loch Lomond – specifically the stunning Falls of Falloch in the heart of The Trossachs National Park. Matured for 16 years, this whisky perfectly showcases the distillery’s signature fruity style combined with deep complexity from the cask maturation.

On the nose, ripe pears, tropical fruits, and soft vanilla notes are elegantly balanced by gentle spice and a touch of oak. The palate is rich and rounded with layers of honey, baked apples, peach, and sweet spices, complemented by subtle hints of malt and vanilla that add depth. The finish is long and harmonious, offering silky sweetness and a warm, spicy close.

Bottled at 46.2% without chill-filtration and with natural colour, ensuring an authentic and intense tasting experience, exactly as intended by the distillery.

Distillery: Loch Lomond
Name: Waypoint Falls of Falloch
Age: 16 years
Type: Single Highland Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
70 cl
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Macallan A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera is the third release in the Macallan A Night on Earth series.

This limited edition whisky celebrates the end of the year – a time for togetherness, reflection, and looking forward to the future. Inspired by the New Year traditions of Jerez de la Frontera, where Macallan’s sherry-seasoned casks originate, this edition highlights the region’s culture and the whisky as a festive companion.

Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, the whisky is matured in a carefully balanced combination of European and American oak casks seasoned with sherry. This maturation imparts a complex and nuanced profile.

The color is described as burnt orange. The nose reveals notes of honey-drenched pestiños, sweet raisins, cinnamon, anise, rich oak, and fresh citrus. The palate features sweet pastry, white grapes, honey-glazed almonds, vanilla, balanced spices, and a hint of fresh rosemary. The finish is sweet, vibrant, and warming.

The packaging, designed by local artist María Melero, captures the essence of Jerez with colorful azulejo tiles and symbols representing the region’s culture and Macallan’s heritage. This whisky is perfect for New Year celebrations and makes an excellent gift for collectors and enthusiasts.

Distillery: Macallan
Name: A Night on Earth The Journey
Age: NAS
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Natural Color
70 cl.
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In 2018, Macallan launched a series that would challenge everything the distillery had done before. Concept Number 1 is the first bottle — inspired by surrealist art and designed to break with received notions of what Macallan whisky can and should taste like.

Expert description

Macallan Concept Number 1 is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from 2018, matured equally in sherry seasoned oak casks and ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 40%. The Concept series was Macallan's response to contemporary art's urge to challenge and provoke — the whisky is made to deviate, not to confirm. The maturation time is split equally between the two cask types, and the result is an expression that is lighter and more citrus-oriented than the classic Macallan expressions dominated by sherry casks.

As the first in the series and as a discontinued expression, Concept Number 1 attracts attention from collectors. It was not produced in unlimited quantities, and access to bottles continues to decrease.

Tasting notes

Nose

Butterscotch toffee with almonds and ginger. Cinnamon and dried fruit, citrus and green banana in the background.

Palate

Fresh orange and lemon citrus with soft oak spices and ginger. Lively fruit presence with good drive.

Finish

Medium length with a touch of sweetness and dryness. Oak, citrus fruit and ginger linger.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Concept Number 1
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry seasoned oak casks and ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Concept Number 1 (2018, discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314307394

Flavour profile

Citrus-driven · Lightly spiced · Fruity · Lighter Macallan style

Investment potential

High — Concept Number 1 is discontinued and the first bottle in a groundbreaking series from Macallan. The combination of limited production, discontinued status and collector interest makes it a bottle with strong investment potential.

Did you know?

The Concept series was created with surrealist art as its source of inspiration and was Macallan's first real attempt to break with the classic sherry cask expression in an annual limited edition series.

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Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%

First Edition from Andrew Laing and Edition Spirits Ltd. is an exclusive series of single cask bottlings selected with great expertise and deep insight into the craft of whisky‑making. As the son of the renowned Stewart Laing, Andrew continues the family tradition of quality and independent bottling. The series features unique whiskies from across Scotland, bottled at cask strength, without colouring and without chill‑filtration – created for enthusiasts who appreciate true character, authenticity, and artisanal finesse.

Distillery: Macduff
Series: The First Edition
Vintage: Distilled 2009
Age: 14 years
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Oloroso Butt
Alcohol: 58,4%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Volume: 70 cl

Macleod’s Highland 8 Years Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Highland Malt Whisky 40%

Macleod’s Highland is a classic and well-balanced whisky from Ian MacLeod Distillers, bottled at 40%. It represents the broad style of the Highland region with notes of malt, fruit, spice, and a touch of smoke—a full-bodied and approachable dram with character.

The whisky is part of the MacLeod’s Regional Malts series, where each edition reflects the flavour profile of its region. The Highland bottling combines sweetness and complexity with a gentle dryness and a hint of cask influence. The origin is not specified, but the style points toward traditional Highland distilleries such as Dalmore, Glen Garioch, or Ben Nevis.

Nose: Malt, apple, vanilla, and light spice with a touch of smoke
Palate: Full and balanced with honey, grain, spice, and soft fruit
Finish: Medium with malt, oak, and a lightly dry finish
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Series: MacLeod’s Regional Malts – Highland
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Origin: Not specified, but stylistically from the Highland region
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

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Oban Special Releases 2025 Heart of the Harbour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.7%

Oban Special Release 2025 Heart of the Harbour is a classic 12-year-old Oban, matured exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks. This gives a clean and full-bodied style with emphasis on the malt’s fruitiness and the cask’s vanilla character.

Oban 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 is an exclusive single malt from the legendary Oban Distillery, bottled at natural cask strength and part of Diageo’s sought-after Special Releases series. This Highland whisky offers a complex and maritime flavour profile, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts.

The nose opens with sea salt, fresh breeze and a hint of dried seaweed, balanced by green apples, pear and soft vanilla from the oak. On the palate, you’ll find smooth malt sweetness, baked apple, toffee and subtle wood spice. The signature sea breeze and gentle smoke linger in the background, rounded off with a touch of pepper.

The finish is warm and medium-long with notes of oak, fruit and a whisper of smoke. Best enjoyed neat for full flavour depth, or with a few drops of water to highlight citrus and spice.