A small whitewashed warehouse on the Islay shore, salt in the air, and a batch that exists only until the next one takes its place.

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Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 5 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46.2%.

Traigh Bhan means white beach, named after the small bay just below the distillery. The series is released in a new batch every year, and each one is its own irreplaceable blend that disappears from the shelf once the next arrives. Batch 5 brings together casks that give the whisky a depth not always found in Ardbeg's more widely available releases, without losing the distillery's trademark backbone of peat and smoke.

The whisky is non-chill filtered, so everything the casks gave it along the way is still in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green peppers and a hint of smoked mango open things up, quickly followed by guava and a sweet whiff of maple syrup over crisp bacon.

Palate

Peat arrives first, warm and earthy, before the sherry casks unfold with dark fruit and a lightly salted caramel.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a finish of toasted nuts and a last trace of sea salt.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 5
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Batch 5
EAN no.: 5010494980943

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Salty

Did You Know?

Traigh Bhan takes its name from a small white beach right below the distillery, a name mostly known only to the locals.

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Forest berries and sweet spices open the door, then cocoa powder and gingerbread take over. This is GlenAllachie at full strength — Batch 11 poured straight from the cask, no water added.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 11 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, red wine barriques and virgin oak casks, bottled at cask strength of 59.4%.

The Cask Strength series has become something of a signature since Billy Walker took over the distillery in 2017. Where the core range tells the story at a gentler strength, here you get the whisky exactly as it left the cask — no water added to tame the intensity.

Batch 11 builds on the sherry and virgin oak combination that has become GlenAllachie's trademark: Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks bring depth and sweetness, while red wine barriques and virgin oak casks add spice and structure. The result is a 10 year old malt that tastes well beyond its years.

Tasting notes

Nose

Forest berries and sweet spices greet you first, quickly followed by cocoa powder and a hint of gingerbread. Orange peel adds a fresh edge, while heather honey ties it all together with floral sweetness.

Palate

The sherry unfolds on the palate with the same forest-berry sweetness from the nose, this time closer to dark chocolate. Spices take over midway, and heather honey returns alongside a touch of orange peel.

Finish

Long and spiced, with cocoa powder and a lingering sweetness from the gingerbread that stays with you well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 11 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 59.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry, virgin oak & red wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 11
EAN no.: 5060568326788

Flavour profile

Sherry-sweet · Spiced · Forest berries · Cocoa · Gingerbread · Cask strength

Did you know?

Cask strength means the whisky is bottled straight from the cask without any water added to adjust the strength — 59.4% is exactly what it measured on leaving the warehouse.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Dailuaine is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Laudale 12 Year Dailuaine Adelphi Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

This bottling comes from Adelphi, released as part of the Laudale Batch 6 range.

Only 2,100 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh malt, orchard fruit and a light floral note.

Palate

Honey, pear and a mellow barley character.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a gentle spice.

Specifications

Name: Laudale 12 Year Dailuaine Adelphi Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 2,100
Edition: Laudale Batch 6
EAN no.: 5060383653229

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

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Dailuaine means 'the green valley' in Gaelic and was the first Scottish distillery to have its own internal railway installed for transporting casks and grain.

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A bar, a band and a casino — Brave New Spirits builds a speakeasy story around McKintyre's The Game, three 10-year-old releases each in its own cask.

Expert's Description

McKintyre's The Game 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Brave New Spirits, matured in a bourbon cask and bottled at 46%.

The range consists of three editions, each matured in unique oak casks, all 10 years old and bottled at the same strength, connected by a theme drawn from a fictional Prohibition-era speakeasy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and light sweetness meet a hint of vanilla from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Round and approachable with caramel, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a lightly sweet close.

Specifications

Name: McKintyre's The Game
Bottler: Brave New Spirits
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon Cask
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
EAN No.: 5060909040069

Flavour Profile

Approachable · Round · Caramel · Themed

Did You Know?

The 'The Game' series is one of three parallel McKintyre's releases from Brave New Spirits, each built around a speakeasy narrative and matured in its own unique oak cask.

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Torabhaig bid farewell to the Allt Gleann chapter at full cask strength – one last, powerful full stop before the series moved on.

Expert's description

Torabhaig Allt Gleann The Legacy Series Batch Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 61,1% is a Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill bourbon and refill whisky casks and bottled at 61,1%.

The Batch Strength release marks the closing bottling of the Allt Gleann chapter and is matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon and refill whisky casks at 61.1%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense peat smoke and spiced oak.

Palate

Powerful at full cask strength with smoke and sweetness.

Finish

Very long and smoky.

Specifications

Name: Torabhaig Allt Gleann The Legacy Series Batch Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 61,1%
Distillery: Torabhaig
Region/Country: Isle of Skye
Type: Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 61,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon and refill whisky casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Legacy Series Chapter 2 – Allt Gleann Batch Strength
EAN no.: 5060033848111

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Torabhaig is part of Mossburn Distillers, an independent bottler with roots dating back to 1992, which also stands behind several other Scotch whisky projects.

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Burgundy casks are known for their finesse in the wine world, and that same finesse shows up in this 17-year-old Ballechin, where the smoke gets company from something more delicate.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 2005/2023 Burgundy Cask 17 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill Burgundy hogsheads and bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in November 2005 and matured for 17 years across two 1st fill Burgundy casks, numbers 327 and 334, before being bottled in July 2023. The Burgundy cask's delicate red fruit character meets Ballechin's peat smoke and gives the whisky a surprisingly elegant, almost delicate profile for a peated whisky. 2,103 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raspberry and blackcurrant sit finely over an earthy smoke, with a hint of violet and fresh forest floor.

Palate

Delicate and fruity with red berries and a touch of pepper, before a soft, warm smoke emerges underneath.

Finish

Medium length with dry fruit acidity, light smoke and a fine, spiced finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 2005/2023 Burgundy Cask 17 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.5%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 53,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Burgundy hogsheads (cask no. 327 and 334)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: November 2005
Bottled: 05/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 2,103 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123605

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Fresh

Did you know?

The Ballechin name is used only for Edradour's peated bottlings — the unpeated core range is simply called Edradour, even though both whiskies come from the same stills.

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Two Madeira casks, 19 years of patience and Ballechin's insistent peat — the result is a whisky that feels both sun-warmed and smoky at once.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 2004/2023 Madeira Cask 19 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Madeira puncheons and bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in April 2004 and matured for 19 years across two Madeira puncheons, cask no. 184 and 189, before being bottled in July 2023. The Madeira's characteristic, lightly oxidised sweetness has melted into Ballechin's peat smoke, creating a whisky with both sun-ripened fruit character and earthy smoke. Only 1,323 bottles were drawn.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricot and caramelised sugar meet an earthy, faintly medicinal smoke, with a hint of toasted nuts underneath.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with raisin, burnt sugar and walnut, before a warm, lingering peat smoke takes over.

Finish

Long, with notes of dried fig, soot and a fine, bitter cocoa tone.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 2004/2023 Madeira Cask 19 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.5%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 53,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Madeira puncheons (cask no. 184 and 189)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: April 2004
Bottled: 05/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 1,323 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123599

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 19 years of maturation on just two Madeira casks and a limited bottle count. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Madeira casks were historically popular for whisky maturation because the fortified wine from Madeira held up well during long sea voyages — a tradition that today lives on as a sought-after but rare cask type.

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Barbaresco casks are a rare sight in Scottish warehouses. This 12-year-old is a small experiment where Italian red wine meets Highland malt.

The expert's description

Edradour 2011/2023 Barbaresco Casks 12 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill Barbaresco hogsheads and bottled at 48.2%.

The whisky was distilled in March 2011 and matured for 12 years across eight 1st fill Barbaresco casks, numbers 51 to 58, before being bottled in July 2023. The Italian red wine has left a tannic, almost wine-like character in the whisky, which contrasts with Edradour's usually light and floral style. 2,921 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red cherries and dried rose petals, with a faintly tannic undercurrent from the wine cask and a touch of fresh malt.

Palate

Juicy red berries meet a light tannic grip, while the malt keeps a soft, honeyed base beneath the wine's intensity.

Finish

Medium length with dry tannins, a touch of pepper and a finish of dark cherries.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 2011/2023 Barbaresco Casks 12 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48.2%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 48,2 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Barbaresco hogsheads (cask no. 51-58)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: March 2011
Bottled: 03/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 2,921 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123568

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy · Fresh

Did you know?

Edradour is one of the few Scottish distilleries actively experimenting with Italian wine casks such as Barbaresco — a cask type far more common in cognac and rum than in whisky.

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There's a quiet confidence to a whisky that's been allowed to rest for 21 years in a single sherry cask. No rush, no shortcuts — just time and good wood.

The expert's description

Edradour 2001/2023 Oloroso Sherry Butt 21 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead and Oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 52.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2001 and matured for 21 years, split across cask no. 2413, 2414 and 2504, before being bottled in July 2023. The Oloroso sherry has given the whisky a deep, reddish-brown colour and a rich, nutty sweetness that balances Edradour's light, unpeated character. With 1,919 bottles, this is one of the rarer releases from the distillery's core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, walnut and a hint of orange peel sit over a soft malt aroma, with a deep, sherry-dark sweetness underneath.

Palate

Rich and rounded with dried apricot, dark chocolate and a lightly spiced oak. The sherry gives the whisky body without ever drowning out the malt's character.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of dark caramel, walnut shell and a dry, elegant finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 2001/2023 Oloroso Sherry Butt 21 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52.1%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 52,1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead and Oloroso Sherry butt (cask no. 2413, 2414 and 2504)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2001
Bottled: 03/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 1,919 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123575

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Smooth

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 21 years of maturation, sherry influence and a bottle run under 2,000. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

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Edradour sits so close to Signatory Vintage's bottling facilities in Pitlochry that the two companies practically share a home — Signatory has owned the distillery since 2002.

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Independent bottler Signatory continues to keep Port Dundas' legacy alive, one bottle at a time, with this 14-year-old release.

Expert Review

Port Dundas 2008/2023 Signatory Vintage 14 år Single Grain Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in a selected cask and bottled at 46% ABV.

Independent bottler Signatory sources casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own series. This Port Dundas from 2008 was matured for 14 years and bottled in 2023, from the now-closed grain distillery in Glasgow.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is light with vanilla, grain and a mild sweetness.

Palate

The palate is soft and lightly sweet, with toffee and a lightly spiced finish.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, sweet and soft.

Specifications

Name: Port Dundas 2008/2023 Signatory Vintage 14 år Single Grain Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Port Dundas
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: a selected cask
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2023
EAN No.: 5021944123070

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Light · Vanilla

Investment Potential

As another bottling from the closed Port Dundas distillery, this 14-year-old release represents a dwindling, non-renewable stock, giving it some appeal for grain whisky collectors.

Did You Know?

Grain whisky like Port Dundas is traditionally used mainly for blends, but independent bottlings like this one offer a rare glimpse of how grain spirit tastes entirely on its own.

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Chinquapin is an American oak species you rarely encounter in Scotch whisky – at Meikle Tòir it becomes a surprisingly spicy frame around the distillery's smoky style.

Expert description

Meikle Tòir 5 Year Old The Chinquapin One is a peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in virgin oak casks made from chinquapin oak, bottled at 48%.

Meikle Tòir is GlenAllachie's peated sister series, launched in 2023. The name means "the big pursuit" in Scottish Gaelic. The whisky undergoes a fermentation of around 160 hours, markedly longer than usual, giving the spirit a fruitiness that plays off the peat smoke. The peat comes from the Scottish mainland and sits at around 35 PPM.

The Chinquapin One is named after the American oak species chinquapin, used for the virgin oak casks in this release. Chinquapin oak is rare in Scotch whisky production and known for imparting a more intense and spicy character than common American white oak.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers peated smoke alongside sweet vanilla and freshly sawn wood, with a spicy undercurrent of coconut and lightly toasted caramel from the chinquapin oak.

Palate

The palate combines smoke with a pronounced sweetness of vanilla and butterscotch, while the oak's spice gives a touch of pepper and dry wood structure.

Finish

The finish is smoky and lightly sweet, with a dry, spiced ending where the oak lingers long after the smoke has faded.

Specifications

Name: Meikle Tòir 5 Year Old The Chinquapin One
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Virgin oak casks made from chinquapin oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Chinquapin One
EAN number: 5060568326818

Flavour profile

Peat smoke · Vanilla · Spiced oak · Butterscotch · Coconut

Did you know?

Chinquapin is a small American oak species rarely used for whisky casks, but known for imparting a more concentrated vanilla and spice character than the more common American white oak.

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Smoke and sherry sweetness in the same glass sounds like a contradiction, but at Meikle Tòir it is exactly that contrast that drives the story forward.

Expert description

Meikle Tòir 5 Year Old The Sherry One is a peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in PX and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 48%.

Meikle Tòir is GlenAllachie's peated sister series, launched in 2023. The name means "the big pursuit" in Scottish Gaelic and refers to the distillery's search for a peated style that still carries GlenAllachie's signature. The whisky undergoes an unusually long fermentation of around 160 hours, giving a spirit with more fruit and depth than you would normally associate with peated whisky. The peat comes from the Scottish mainland and sits at around 35 PPM.

The Sherry One is matured in a combination of PX and Oloroso sherry casks, layering dark fruit sweetness on top of the smoke.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke greets you first, quickly followed by dark sherry sweetness – think plum jam and cane sugar – with an underlying aroma of ash and dried seaweed.

Palate

The palate offers peated smoke and stewed dark fruit side by side, with baking spices and a touch of dark chocolate tying the two sides together.

Finish

The finish is long and smoky, with a sweet tail of sherry that slowly gives way to ash.

Specifications

Name: Meikle Tòir 5 Year Old The Sherry One
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: PX and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Sherry One
EAN number: 5060568326801

Flavour profile

Peat smoke · Sherry sweetness · Dark fruit · Ash · Spice

Did you know?

Meikle Tòir uses a fermentation time of up to 160 hours, markedly longer than at many other distilleries, giving the mash time to develop fruity esters that later balance the smoke from the peat.

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Forty years in cask is longer than most distilleries dare wait. The oak turns dominant, the alcohol drops, and every further year is a gamble that the whisky still has something to say when someone finally opens the valve.

The expert's description

BenRiach The Forty 40 years is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky matured in refill bourbon casks and refill port casks and bottled at 43.5 % without chill filtration and without added colour.

The bottling is the flagship of the house, assembled by Master Blender Rachel Barrie. Refill casks were a deliberate choice, since first fill wood would have run the whisky over long before the forty years were up. The port casks lay a layer of dark fruit over the bourbon matured core.

The 43.5 per cent is not a choice but a result. After forty years in a Scottish warehouse the strength falls on its own, and the whisky is bottled close to what the cask itself delivers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep dark fruit, plum and old oak with honey and a hint of tobacco.

Palate

Concentrated and velvety with dried fruit, cocoa and spiced oak. After forty years there is still fruit left, which is rarer than it sounds.

Finish

Very long and dry with dark fruit, oak and a warm note of spice.

Specifications

Name: BenRiach The Forty 40 år
Distillery: BenRiach
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 40 years
ABV: 43,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill bourbon casks and refill port casks
Edition: The Forty 40 år

Flavour profile

Dark fruit · Full bodied · Oak driven · Spiced · Honeyed

Investment potential

High. Forty year old bottlings exist in very small quantities, and stocks of Scotch whisky from the 1980s shrink every year. Official flagship releases in that age bracket hold an established position on the collector market.

Did you know?

Around two per cent of a cask evaporates each year in Scotland. Over forty years that means well over half the original volume has vanished through the wood long before anyone got to taste it.

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

Expert's Description

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

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

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Full-bodied · Nutty

Did You Know?

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

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

Expert's Description

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

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

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Cocoa · Sweet · Smooth

Did You Know?

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

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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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Thirty years is a long time to wait for a blend. The casks stood still while the world outside changed, and the result is a whisky where nothing is in a hurry any more.

Expert description

Black Bull 30 Years is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 50%.

This is the oldest standing release in the range and comes from Duncan Taylor Ltd. in Huntly. Both the malt and grain components have spent thirty years in wood, which is unusual for a blend, where the grain share is normally used young. The weight sits on Highland malt, and the 50% keeps the aromas together despite the long maturation.

The release marks Sir Nick Faldo's three world championships and three Masters victories, and the number thirty runs through both the age and the story. It is a blend where the cask has been allowed to work at length without taking command of the spirit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Handsome gold with a full aroma of fruitcake, almond and a hint of roses.

Palate

Beautifully balanced with warm winter spices and a whole cocktail of citrus fruit that keeps the profile fresh despite the age.

Finish

Fine and lightly spiced with notes of dried fruit that linger.

Specifications

Name: Black Bull 30 Years Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Black Bull
Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 30 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5056510005306

Flavour profile

Spiced · Fruity · Elegant · Mature · Citrus

Investment potential

High. Thirty years across both malt and grain is an unusual resource to commit to a blend, and the release is limited in scale. Older Black Bull bottlings have appreciated since launch.

Did you know?

Grain whisky is rarely matured this long, because it is traditionally treated as the filler in a blend. That is precisely why thirty year old grain has become one of the most sought-after categories among enthusiasts.

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Highland cattle do not step aside for weather. Neither does the whisky with the bull on the label — 50% and eighteen years in oak give a blend that holds its ground against whatever you put it next to.

Expert description

Black Bull 18 Years is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 50%.

The range comes from Duncan Taylor Ltd. in Huntly, an independent bottler with one of Scotland's better stocked cask inventories. Black Bull stands apart from most blends through its bottling strength, where competitors typically land at 40%. The recipe leans on Highland malt, and both the malt and the grain carry eighteen years.

The brand itself is a tribute to the golfer Sir Nick Faldo, whose career Duncan Taylor has marked with several bottlings. The Black Bull name comes from Scottish Highland cattle, whose hardiness the range borrows.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep gold in the glass with a delicate aroma of dried fruit, creamy yoghurt, Turkish delight and sweet oak.

Palate

Open and direct, but full of character. Apples, pastry, cinnamon and clove, carried by the 50% without burning.

Finish

Long and intense with clear, creamy notes of spice and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Black Bull 18 Years Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Black Bull
Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5056510005290

Flavour profile

Spiced · Fruity · Creamy · Powerful · Oaky

Investment potential

Medium. Age-stated blends at this strength form a small category, and the Black Bull range has drawn steady collector interest since Duncan Taylor revived the name.

Did you know?

Duncan Taylor was founded in Glasgow in 1938 as a cask and warehousing business. The reason the company now holds one of Scotland's oldest private cask stocks is that for decades it bought casks with no concrete plan to bottle them.

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In the shadow of the famous names, Linkwood quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 48,2%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes series.

Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with honey, ripe pears and coconut.

Palate

On the tongue you find blossom, gentle sweetness from American oak and coconut.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with caramel and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 48,2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
Number of bottles: 650
Edition: Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922934

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. With 31 years of maturation and only 650 bottles, Lady Macduff is one of the rarer Linkwood releases, reinforced by the Macbeth series' status as an illustrated collector's item.

Did you know?

For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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Glen Garioch belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 54,6%.

The whisky is distilled at Glen Garioch and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes series.

Only 600 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with light smoke, honey and coconut.

Palate

On the tongue you find spice, vanilla and caramel.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and warm, with gentle sweetness from American oak and light smoke.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6%
Distillery: Glen Garioch
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 54,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
Number of bottles: 600
Edition: Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922897

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. The Macbeth series is illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake in collaboration with Elixir Distillers, and with 31 years of maturation and only 600 bottles, Angus is a sought-after collector's item.

Did you know?

Glen Garioch, in Aberdeenshire, is known for having reused waste heat from distillation to warm local greenhouses.

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BenRiach belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & refill hogshead and bottled at 53,1%.

The whisky is distilled at BenRiach and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes series.

Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers malt, light fruit and light oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find honey, mild sweetness and spice.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with mild sweetness and honey.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1%
Distillery: BenRiach
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 53,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Refill Hogshead
Number of bottles: 650
Edition: Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922880

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Medium. 31 years on cask and only 650 bottles make Menteith a rare BenRiach, further sought after by collectors for the Macbeth series' illustrated labels.

Did you know?

BenRiach stood silent for much of the 20th century but is today known for experimenting widely with both peated and unpeated malt from the same site.

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Three figures bent over a cauldron in the mist, a prophecy whispered out over the heather, and a 19-year-old Ardbeg dressed for the occasion.

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Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ardbeg, matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and bottled at 51.7%.

First Witch is the opening bottle in the Witches series, part of Livingstone's wider Macbeth Collection, where every release is named after a character from Shakespeare's tragedy and illustrated by British artist Quentin Blake. Underneath the imaginative label sits an unadulterated Ardbeg, left to rest on Pedro Ximenez casks so it can pull both sweetness and depth from the dark sherry wood. 1,800 bottles of this release were filled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tar and peat smoke meet a deep, dark sweetness of dried fig and raisin, with a hint of fish leather in the background.

Palate

Bold and oily, where the smoke is carried by syrupy sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of salted liquorice.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky, with a final wave of spiced sherry and ash from an old bonfire.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old
Distillery: Ardbeg
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 51.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez casks
Number of bottles: 1,800 bottles
Edition: The Witches – First Witch
EAN no.: 5060880923054

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Dark · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. A 19-year-old Ardbeg limited to 1,800 bottles, from a sought-after collection with striking artwork, typically draws in collectors as well as drinkers.

Did You Know?

Livingstone's full Macbeth Collection runs to 42 bottles, one for every named character in Shakespeare's play, and First Witch is the very first you meet in the line-up.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is one of them.

Expert's description

Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & hogshead and bottled at 50,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Tobermory and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers series.

Only 2100 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet malt, citrus and light oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find sea salt, light oak and spice.

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, with mild sweetness and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5%
Distillery: Tobermory
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 50,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Hogshead
Number of bottles: 2100
Edition: Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers
EAN no.: 5060880923092

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic · Smoky

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Tobermory is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, overlooking the island's colourful harbourfront, one of Scotland's most photographed views.

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Madeira matures through heat, not in spite of it. The wine is deliberately warmed for years until it tastes of burnt sugar and nut, and the casks carry part of that story into the whisky.

The expert's description

BenRiach The Twenty Five 25 years is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks, bourbon casks, virgin oak and Madeira casks and bottled at 46 %.

The bottling uses four cask types, the house approach in the older releases. The Madeira wood is what separates it from The Twenty One, adding a nutty sweetness with notes of burnt sugar that differs from both sherry and port.

Twenty-five years is a long time even by Scottish standards, and a considerable share of the cask contents has evaporated along the way. That is one reason bottlings in this age class are made in small quantities.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit, burnt sugar and walnut with a deep note of oak.

Palate

Rich and concentrated with raisin, caramel and spiced oak. The Madeira gives a nutty sweetness that keeps the whisky from turning dry.

Finish

Very long and warm with nut, dried fruit and a dry close of oak.

Specifications

Name: BenRiach The Twenty Five 25 år
Distillery: BenRiach
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks, bourbon casks, virgin oak and Madeira casks
Edition: The Twenty Five 25 år
EAN no.: 5060716140020

Flavour profile

Sherry matured · Nutty · Full bodied · Spiced · Dried fruit

Investment potential

High. Twenty-five year old official bottlings exist in small quantities, and stocks of Scotch whisky from the 1990s fall steadily. Age stated bottles in that class hold an established place on the collector market.

Did you know?

Madeira was originally heated by accident. The wine travelled through the tropics as ballast, and when it turned out the heat improved it, producers started warming it deliberately in the warehouses on the island.

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A single cask, a ruby port pipe, left to shape the entire character on its own. Batch 6 is one of the rarer chapters in GlenAllachie's single cask series — only 797 bottles exist of this exact combination.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 2011/2023 Ruby Port Pipe 11 Year Old Batch 6 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, fully matured in a single ruby port pipe, bottled at cask strength of 58.2%.

The whisky was distilled on 25 October 2011 and left to rest in Cask No. 7445 until July 2023, when it was bottled. More than 11 years of maturation in a single port pipe has given the whisky a deep, fruit-driven character not found in the more blended batches.

The cask forms part of Batch 6 in the single cask series, and with only 797 bottles drawn from this exact cask, it counts among the distillery's more limited releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe red berries and a light wine-like sweetness from the port meet spiced oak. There's depth on the nose, almost like dark fruit cake, with a hint of spice in the background.

Palate

The palate offers the same red-berry sweetness, now with more weight and a touch of dried fruit. The port cask shines through with a tart-sweet balance, while the spices push back.

Finish

Long and fruit-driven, with a lingering sweetness from the port that slowly gives way to dry oak.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2011/2023 Ruby Port Pipe 11 Year Old Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ruby Port Pipe, Cask No. 7445
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 797
Edition: Batch 6
EAN no.: 5060568326993

Flavour profile

Fruit-driven · Wine-like · Red berries · Spiced oak · Port sweetness · Single cask

Investment potential

A single cask with only 797 bottles gives this release a natural rarity. Port pipes are used sparingly in GlenAllachie's world, which makes this exact cask profile less common than the classic sherry bottlings.

Did you know?

A "pipe" is a traditional port cask size, originally used to transport port from Portugal — considerably larger than a standard sherry cask, giving the whisky a different wood contact ratio.

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Embers are what is left when the flames have gone out but the heat keeps going. That is a fair description of what peat smoke does to a whisky bottled without a filter.

Expert description

Blackadder Raw Cask Peat Reek Embers 2018 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 58.5%, without chill filtration and without added colour.

Embers is a variation on Blackadder's Peat Reek theme, bottled in May 2018 in a run of 620 bottles. As across the series the distillery is not disclosed, but the whisky is an Islay single malt and peat is the load-bearing component. The bottling strength sits slightly below the 2016 release, which gives a rounder expression.

The Raw Cask method means the whisky is only coarsely filtered before bottling. The result is a texture noticeably fatter than conventionally bottled whisky, and a flavour with nothing sanded off.

Tasting notes

Nose

Embers and wet ash, with sweet barley, salted liquorice and a little grilled lemon. An earthy, almost loamy note sits beneath the smoke.

Palate

Thick and round with soot, caramel and peppery spice. The smoke is constantly present, but cask sweetness keeps it from drying out.

Finish

Long and warm with ash, seaweed and a final flick of salt.

Specifications

Name: Blackadder Raw Cask Peat Reek Embers 2018 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.5%
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58,5%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: May 2018
Number of bottles: 620
Edition: Raw Cask Peat Reek Embers
EAN no.: 5055030617341

Flavour profile

Smoky · Salty · Earthy · Sweet · Powerful

Investment potential

Medium. A limited bottling of 620 bottles from a series whose individual releases are not repeated. Demand for unfiltered Islay bottlings has held steady.

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Blackadder takes its name from the Blackadder Water, a river in the Scottish Borders — not from the television series, as many assume.

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At the end of 2023, Signatory said goodbye to 43% for good, and this Whitlaw is among the last of its kind. From then on, everything from the house had to be at least 46%.

The expert's description

Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

The whisky was distilled in June 2013 and bottled in December 2022 by Signatory Vintage, matured for 9 years in 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts. It is one of the last 43% bottlings Signatory produced before the house raised its minimum strength to 46% for all future releases at the end of 2023.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry, dried apricots and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Soft with orange marmalade and light spice.

Finish

Medium length with warm sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Whitlaw
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts
Distilled: 06.2013
Bottled: 12.2022
EAN no.: 5021944121465

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Soft · Spiced

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Whitlaw is one of several alternative names Signatory Vintage uses for Highland Park when the distillery does not want its name on the label, a common practice among Orkney distilleries.

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In a region crowded with famous names, Tobermory has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Isle of Mull shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Ledaig 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3% is a Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46,3%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate

Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

Finish

Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

Specifications

Name: Ledaig 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Ledaig
EAN no.: 5029704217434

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

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Tobermory distillery was founded in 1798 and is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, where it produces two entirely different whiskies under the names Tobermory and Ledaig.

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The word cuvée comes straight from the French wine cellar, where it describes a very specific blend of grapes from a given harvest - the winemaker's own signature mix. When GlenAllachie borrows the same term for a cask, it is because this whisky rested in casks that previously held exactly that kind of French cuvée wine. It leaves a finishing touch that is more wine-driven and berry-fruited than most other finishes in the range.

Expert's Description

GlenAllachie's 2012/2023 Cuvée Cask Finish is a 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in French cuvée casks and bottled at 48% ABV.

The whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2023, spending its final years in casks that once held a French cuvée - a wine blended from several grape varieties, usually built for structure and fruit rather than one single defining character. That leaves the whisky with a rounded, gently tart fruitiness that sits beautifully on top of the honeyed sweetness built up during GlenAllachie's long core maturation.

As one of the distillery's more limited vintage releases, this bottling stands as one of the more experimental cask choices, where Billy Walker's team let the wine world leave its mark on a classic Speyside profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark forest berries and a trace of red wine acidity meet soft honey and a light creamy vanilla.

Palate

Juicy blackcurrant and cherry unfold alongside brown sugar and a fine, wine-driven tartness that keeps everything fresh.

Finish

Medium in length, closing with a last note of dried fruit and a light tannic grip from the wine cask.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2012/2023 Cuvée Cask Finish 10 Year
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cuvée Cask Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5060568326566

Flavour Profile

Wine-driven · Berry Fruit · Honeyed · Tart · Rounded

Did You Know?

The term cuvée is used in the French wine world to describe a specific blend of grape varieties or pressings from a given vintage - the winemaker's own composition rather than the name of a particular region or grape. When such a cask is later filled with whisky, the wood passes on not just colour but also part of the structure and acidity the winemaker originally built into that blend.

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