Ardnamurchan 9 Year Single Cask No. 325 is a unique and powerful single malt whisky, characterized by its special maturation in Peated First Fill Ex-PX Sherry Hogshead. This whisky, bottled from a single cask, offers an unparalleled tasting experience, where smoke, sweetness, and spices blend together in a complex and deep profile.

With an ABV of 57.8%, the nose opens with smoky notes of burnt wood and light ash, immediately balanced by sweet aromas of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and spiced sherry. On the palate, you'll encounter a full-bodied and complex combination of smoke, dried raisins, figs, and a touch of caramelized sugar. The exclusive sherry maturation adds a subtle sweetness of spices and oak, while the light smoke provides the whisky with its characteristic depth. The finish is long, with warm notes of spices and a light dryness that highlights the complexity.

A whisky created for those seeking a unique experience, where the smoky and sherry-aged complexity reveals itself in every sip.

Distillery: Ardnamurchan
Name: Single Cask No. 325
Age: 9 Years
Number of Bottles: 330
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland
ABV: 57.8%
Other: Limited release – Bottled in celebration of FC-Whisky's 25th anniversary

Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask is a captivating single malt whisky that combines the best of the Scottish Highlands with the unique influence of Madeira casks. The Ardnamurchan Distillery is known for its artisanal approach and commitment to sustainability, which is evident in this characterful whisky.

At 52% ABV, it delivers a rich and well-balanced tasting experience. The nose opens with notes of ripe stone fruits, candied orange peel, and honey, complemented by a subtle hint of sea breeze and spices. The palate offers roasted nuts, dark caramel, and dried fruits, blending seamlessly with a gentle mineral character and a touch of smoke in the background. The finish is long, warm, and silky smooth, with an elegant sweetness from the Madeira casks.

This is a whisky for connoisseurs who appreciate complexity and depth, but it is also an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore the fascinating interaction between whisky and wine casks. Perfect for both slow enjoyment and experimental whisky cocktails.

Distillery: Ardnamurchan
Name: Madeira Cask Release AD
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland
ABV: 52%
Other: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full flavor profile.

Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask is a captivating single malt whisky that combines the best of the Scottish Highlands with the unique influence of Madeira casks. The Ardnamurchan Distillery is known for its artisanal approach and commitment to sustainability, which is evident in this characterful whisky.

At 52% ABV, it delivers a rich and well-balanced tasting experience. The nose opens with notes of ripe stone fruits, candied orange peel, and honey, complemented by a subtle hint of sea breeze and spices. The palate offers roasted nuts, dark caramel, and dried fruits, blending seamlessly with a gentle mineral character and a touch of smoke in the background. The finish is long, warm, and silky smooth, with an elegant sweetness from the Madeira casks.

This is a whisky for connoisseurs who appreciate complexity and depth, but it is also an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore the fascinating interaction between whisky and wine casks. Perfect for both slow enjoyment and experimental whisky cocktails.

Distillery: Ardnamurchan
Name: Madeira Cask Release AD
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland
ABV: 52%
Other: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full flavor profile.

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory
Vintage: Distilled 21/05/1997 Bottled 28/02/2018
Age: 20 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead #7223 + 7224
Alcohol strength: 46%
Number of bottles:
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural colour
Other: Please note wear on the tube / rust on the lid
70 cl.

Dead Island 2 Irish Whiskey is a unique collaboration bottle between the video game Dead Island 2 and the Irish distillery Dunville – the bottle glows in the dark.

Expert Review

Dead Island 2 Irish Whiskey is a Blended Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The game Dead Island 2 has received a truly unique addition, namely its very own whiskey – the Dunville distillery in Ireland has created a unique bottle that glows in the dark. The whiskey is a mix of pot still-distilled spirit, malt whiskey and grain whiskey, matured in used bourbon casks, with delicious notes of vanilla, fruit and biscuits.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and fruit.

Palate

Biscuits and fruity sweetness.

Finish

Soft and rounded.

Specifications

Name: Dead Island 2 Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Dunville
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Whiskey
Cask: Used Bourbon Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Limited Edition, glow-in-the-dark bottle

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Fruity · Sweet · Rounded · Soft

Did You Know?

The Dead Island 2 Irish Whiskey bottle glows in the dark, as a tribute to the game's universe.
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Mad Med Promiller – a Cookbook by Jan Ohrt – HARDBACK
ISBN: 139788785263063 – Release Date: 29-10-2024
196 pages

Mad Med Promiller is the perfect cookbook for those who love bold flavors, hearty cuts, and the warmth of the stove. This book is created for those who know that the best moments often arise around a delicious meal and a fine glass of spirits. The cookbook is filled with recipes that combine culinary craftsmanship with the finest ingredients and exquisite spirits, elevating the taste experience to new heights.

Whether you prefer whisky, rum, or gin, you will find inspiration to create dishes where the spirit is not just an accompaniment but a central part of the flavor experience. From powerful, spirit-infused sauces to slow-roasted dishes, these recipes will take you on a journey through the liquor cabinet and open up new worlds of taste.

The book is aimed at both passionate amateur cooks and seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the combination of cooking and spirits on a nerdy and flavorful level. Put on your apron, pour yourself a glass, and get ready to take your cooking to new heights. Cheers, and enjoy your time in the kitchen!

Language: Danish
Pages: 196
Release Date: 29-10-2024
ISBN: 139788785263063
Publisher: Hoi Forlag
Format: Hardback
Edition: 1
Original Language: Danish

Picture an afternoon where the light slants low through a window, carrying the scent of orange peel and heather honey. That is how GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish greets you — a whisky given extra time on a cask it rarely visits.

Expert's Description

GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky at 48%, matured in American oak casks and finished in French Virgin Oak casks — virgin French oak that has never previously held spirit. It belongs to the distillery's Virgin Oak series, where experimentation with different oak origins takes centre stage.

French oak lends the whisky a different spice character than American or European sherry oak — more restrained, yet carrying a clear sweetness that plays against the spirit's natural fruitiness. The colour is golden bronze, a sign the cask has released some of its colour without any help from caramel.

Behind the bottle stand Billy Walker and the GlenAllachie team, known for an almost stubborn insistence on letting the casks speak. This 10 year old is a limited edition, and as such a snapshot of what a single cask choice can do to an already characterful spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Orange peel and heather honey meet a mild spiced aroma, while caramel and mocha settle underneath as a deeper base.

Palate

Heather honey and mocha continue from the nose, joined by brittle toffee and a touch of grapefruit. Cinnamon and earthy tannins give the whisky structure.

Finish

The finish is warm and lightly spiced, with ginger lingering long after.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in French Virgin Oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Honey · Spiced · Mocha · Citrus · Oak

Investment Potential

As a limited release from a sought-after series, this 10 year old carries a cask profile that will not be repeated indefinitely. Investment potential is rated medium, driven by limited availability and GlenAllachie's rising reputation among collectors.

Did You Know?

French Virgin Oak casks are used far less often in Scotch whisky production than American or European casks, partly because the dense French oak requires a different toasting process to unlock its aromatic compounds.

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Five years after Kilchoman was founded, this cask was filled with spirit that had barely settled into its own style. It is a bottle from the distillery's earliest years, back when nobody yet knew how big Kilchoman would become.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 62.4 %.

The whisky was distilled on 30 May 2007 and bottled on 21 July 2010 from bourbon cask number 118/07. It is the very first release in the former FC Whisky Denmark series, where Kilchoman selected individual casks specifically for the Danish market during the distillery's earliest years.

Tasting this whisky today is like tasting the story of a distillery still finding its own voice — young, raw and intense, but already carrying the citrus-fresh peat smoke that would later define Kilchoman's style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young, sharp peat smoke meets green apple and citrus peel, with a hint of vanilla custard and freshly cut wood from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Powerful and spiced at cask strength, with peppery smoke, honey and a distinctly oily texture that shows the spirit's youthful energy.

Finish

Long and intense, with lingering smoke and a dry, mineral finish reminiscent of Islay's maritime character.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 62.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 118/07
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 30 May 2007
Bottled: 21 July 2010
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 1

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime

Investment potential

High. This whisky comes from Kilchoman's earliest production years and was the first in a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market — a combination that makes it a rare taste of the distillery's early history.

Did you know?

This cask was filled while Kilchoman was still one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland — just two years after its 2005 founding, before the distillery's now-iconic Machir Bay had even been created.

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Behind Balvenie's walls sits a distillery few people know by name. For decades, Kininvie has supplied whisky for other William Grant & Sons bottles — without ever appearing on the label itself.

Expert description

Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42.6%. Batch 001 was, in 2016, the very first single malt Kininvie ever released under its own name, after decades in which the spirit was used exclusively in blends. It is matured in ex-bourbon casks, which highlight Kininvie's soft, fruity base character — a style closer to Balvenie than to Glenfiddich.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pears, honey and a light nutty aroma of almonds.

Palate

Soft and round, with tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

Medium, soft and lastingly fruity.

Specifications

Name: Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kininvie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years old
ABV: 42.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 001 - Kininvie's first official single malt
EAN no.: 5010327457031

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Rare · Round

Investment potential

Medium. Batch 001 was the very first single malt William Grant & Sons ever released from Kininvie, and debut releases like this tend to grow more sought-after over the years.

Did you know?

Kininvie distillery has no malting floor of its own — the grain is processed at neighbouring Balvenie before being sent on to Kininvie's still house.

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Mannochmore 2008/2025 Signatory 16 Year Symingtons Choice Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54.4%

Mannochmore 2008 vintage edition bottled in 2025 by the independent bottler Signatory in their new "Symingtons Choice" series, created in honor of founder Andrew Symington. This unique 16-year-old Speyside whisky was bottled at full cask strength with an impressive 54.4% from cask #1. The deep color from the finish in a PX sherry cask is simply mouthwatering.

This whisky delivers powerful sherry notes with layers of dried fruit, toffee, and figs. It carries the distinctive complexity of Mannochmore, rounded off with subtle hints of cocoa and a touch of nuts. The finish is long and satisfying, where the warmth from the PX cask influence provides a luxurious conclusion.

Distillery: Mannochmore
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Age: 16 years
Distilled: 17/09/2008 | Bottled: 17/02/2025
Bottles: 351
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland
ABV: 54.4%
Other: Independently bottled by Signatory Vintage – a powerful whisky with great depth and complexity.
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Signatory Vintage knows what it's doing. When they select a cask from one of Speyside's most iconic distilleries and let it rest for 12 years in Oloroso sherry casks, the result is predictable in the best possible sense.

Expert's Description

Speyside (M) 2011/2024 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2024 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48.2% as part of Signatory's Small Batch series, Edition #11. The distillery behind the malt is Macallan — one of Speyside's most acclaimed names, whose fruity and sherry-driven character here expresses itself on Signatory's own terms.

An independent bottling like this provides access to an expression that does not necessarily follow the distillery's own brand or house style. This is the Macallan character seen from the outside — a different experience from opening a bottle from the official range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A textbook sherry bomb with bags of raisins, figs, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Dark sugar, walnut and golden syrup. Bright cherry top notes.

Palate

Dried fruits lead with raisins and dried plums. More oak than the nose with notes of charcoal and dark chocolate. Cherry and sherry-soaked orange zest.

Finish

Medium to long finish with dark fruits and gentle oak bitterness. The sherry cask's deep imprint lingers for a considerable time.

Specifications

Name: Speyside (M) 2011/2024 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old
Distillery: Macallan
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Small Batch Edition #11
EAN no.: 5021944125555

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in Edinburgh in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. They have owned Edradour Distillery since 2002 — but that doesn't stop them from continuing to release whisky from other distilleries whenever an exceptional cask comes along.

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