Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release 11 Year Old Single Islay Malt Whisky 50%

Kilchoman is one of the youngest distilleries on Islay, founded in 2005, but it has quickly made its mark with a style that combines classic Islay peat smoke with modern craftsmanship. This 11-year-old Sherry Cask Release is a fine example of how extended maturation in sherry casks can add depth and complexity to the distillery’s distinctive smoky profile.

Nose: Rich dried fruits, raisins and dates, with warm spices and a touch of citrus.
Palate: Full-bodied and balanced – the sweetness and spice of sherry meet Islay’s characteristic peat smoke. Layers of nuts, dark chocolate, and fresh citrus add complexity.
Finish: Long and lingering with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a salted sea breeze rounding off the experience.

Distillery: Kilchoman
Age: 11 years
Type: Sherry Cask Release – Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Distillery: Lagavulin
Name: Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales
Age: 12 years
Country: Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: First fill Ex-Bourbon & Refill Casks
Alcohol: 57.4%
70 cl
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Laphroaig 13 Year – Woodrow’s of Edinburgh Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.6% (Cask #222)

This bottling from Woodrow’s of Edinburgh is a rare and characterful expression from Laphroaig – one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries. As an independent bottler, Woodrow’s presents the whisky without compromise: natural color, non-chillfiltered, and bottled at full cask strength. As a single cask release, this is a unique whisky that stands apart from Laphroaig’s official bottlings. It represents both the raw power of the distillery and Woodrow’s philosophy of highlighting the individuality of each cask. With only one cask bottled, this is an exclusive release that will appeal to both collectors and passionate Islay enthusiasts.

This 13-year-old Laphroaig showcases the distillery’s classic DNA with intense peat smoke, medicinal notes, and sea salt. At the same time, maturation adds deeper complexity:

• Distillery: Laphroaig, Islay
• Age: 13 years
• Cask: 1st fill French oak oloroso sherry hogshead - Cask #222 
• Bottles: 263 
• ABV: 58.6% (cask strength)
• Bottler: Woodrow’s of Edinburgh
• Nose: Intense smoke, iodine, seaweed, with underlying sweetness of vanilla and citrus.
• Palate: Full-bodied and oily with peat, tar, spiced oak, and a touch of dark chocolate.
• Finish: Long, powerful, and balanced – combining maritime notes with an elegant sweetness.
• Un-chillfiltered
• Natural Colour
• 70 cl

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Laphroaig 25 Year Old – The Kinship Series – Single Cask by Hunter Laing

Discover a rare and extraordinary single malt whisky from Islay – Laphroaig 25 Year Old, bottled by the renowned independent bottler Hunter Laing as part of their exclusive Kinship Series. This unique expression was matured for a full 25 years in a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength of 54.2%, offering an authentic and undiluted taste experience for the true whisky connoisseur. Only 332 bottles were released from this cask, making it an extremely limited and highly sought-after release among collectors and enthusiasts.

Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind the Kinship Series, is known for their uncompromising dedication to quality and their talent for selecting and bottling some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship Series pays tribute to the Scotch whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for whisky.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Complex and intense – with classic Laphroaig notes of soot, coastal brine and olives, elegantly balanced by lemon zest and a sweet hint of honey.
Palate: Layers of tangerine, honeysuckle and pear drops unfold on the tongue. Smoke and citrus merge with a silky texture, creating a harmonious and mature profile.
Finish: Long, persistent and sophisticated, with notes of sea salt, peat and ripe fruit.

Distillery: Laphroaig
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Edition: Feis Ile
Age: 25 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
ABV: 54.2%
Bottles: 332
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Macleod’s Islay Single Malt is a bold and smoky whisky from Ian MacLeod Distillers, bottled at 40%. It captures the classic Islay style with pronounced peat, iodine, sea salt, and a rugged coastal edge.

This whisky is part of the MacLeod’s Regional Malts series, where each edition reflects the flavour profile of its region. The Islay bottling is especially rich in smoke and maritime depth, reminiscent of distilleries like Lagavulin, Laphroaig, or Ardbeg—though the exact origin is undisclosed.

Nose: Intense peat smoke, iodine, leather, and sea salt. Underlying notes of malt and spice
Palate: Smoky and balanced with salt, roasted malt, and a touch of liquorice
Finish: Medium length with sooty smoke, spice, and a light medicinal note
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Series: MacLeod’s Regional Malts – Islay
ABV: 40%
Age: Not stated, but typically 8 years
Origin: Not specified, but stylistically from southern Islay
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

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Octomore The Beast Bruichladdich 167 ppm Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Whisky 60.5%

Octomore 167 'The Beast' is a super heavily peated single malt whisky from Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. With a phenol content of 167 PPM (parts per million), it is one of the smokiest whiskies in the world.

This whisky is part of Bruichladdich's Octomore series, known for pushing the boundaries of peat. Octomore 167 'The Beast' was distilled in 2008 and matured for 5 years in American first-fill bourbon casks. The bottle was released as a limited edition with an alcohol content of 60.5%, and only 9,600 bottles were made available worldwide.

Distillery: Octomore (Bruichladdich)
Age: 6 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 60.5%
70 cl
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