A hundred distilleries in one bottle. Not as an arithmetic exercise, but as an attempt to draw a map of the whole of Scotland — Islay, Speyside, Highlands and Lowlands in the same glass.

Expert description

Chivas Century Of Malts is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky built from 100 Scottish single malts and bottled at 43% in a 75 cl bottle.

The idea behind it was simple and rather bold: gather so many different malt whiskies that no single distillery signature could dominate. The whole was meant to give a picture of Scottish malt whisky as such. The bottle contains no grain whisky, which sets it apart from the house's ordinary blends. The release has long been discontinued, and both the 75 cl format and the 43% belong to an earlier era.

Tasting notes

Nose

Broad and layered. Heather, honey and dried fruit first, then malted cereal, a touch of sea salt and a distant peat smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft, but never flat. Malt, honey, apple and orange peel, with spice and a lightly smoked edge appearing towards the middle. No single note takes over, which is precisely the point.

Finish

Medium and dry, with malt, nuts and a last trace of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Chivas Century Of Malts One Hundred Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Chivas Brothers
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 75 CL
Edition: The Century Of Malts
EAN no.: 5000299203101

Flavour profile

Malty · Honeyed · Fruity · Lightly Smoked · Complex

Investment potential

High. A discontinued release in a format no longer produced, and a concept nobody has repeated since. Collector interest has grown as the bottles have left the market.

Did you know?

Scotland had roughly a hundred working malt distilleries when this bottle was put together. Several have since closed and a few have been demolished, so the bottle is now also a snapshot of an industry that no longer looks like that.

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Chivas Brothers began as a grocer's shop in Aberdeen selling coffee, spices and a little whisky on the side. This bottle comes from the days when the house still put the word finest on the label and meant it literally.

Please note: The bottle carries a white Danish excise band.

Expert description

Chivas Brothers Oldest and Finest is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% in a 75 cl bottle.

The label calls it a blend of the house's oldest and finest Scotch whiskies, and the white Danish excise band places the bottle in a period when spirits were still banded on import into Denmark. Both the 75 cl format and the 43% strength have long since left the shelves. Chivas Brothers was founded in Aberdeen in 1801 and supplied whisky to the British royal household long before Chivas Regal became a name in its own right.

Tasting notes

Nose

Round and mature. Dried fruit, honey and pale caramel, with a dusty, old-fashioned note that only comes from time in glass.

Palate

Soft and oily. Raisin, orange marmalade and malt, with a layer of vanilla and a light nutty dryness beneath. The extra strength carries the flavour further than most modern blends.

Finish

Medium and dry, with malt, spice and a faint wisp of smoke right at the end.

Specifications

Name: Chivas Brothers Oldest and Finest Blended Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Chivas Brothers
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 75 CL
Edition: Oldest and Finest
EAN no.: 5000299274002

Flavour profile

Soft · Dried Fruit · Malty · Honeyed · Lightly Spiced

Investment potential

High. The release is discontinued, the 75 cl format is out of production, and bottles with an old Danish excise band are sought after precisely because they can be dated.

Did you know?

Chivas Brothers started life as a colonial grocer. James and John Chivas sold everything from French delicacies to exotic spices, and blending whisky began as a sideline because customers asked for something softer than the fierce single malts of the day.

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27 years in a single cask, only 264 bottles – that's the kind of numbers that make whisky collectors sit up. This Glenrothes from Gordon & Company's Golden Pearl Collection is one of the rarest we've had in the range.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 1988/2015 was distilled in June 1988 and bottled in September 2015, giving the whisky a full 27 years of maturation. It was bottled by independent bottler Gordon & Company under their exclusive series The Pearls of Scotland, Golden Pearl Collection.

The whisky comes from a single cask (Cask No. #7856) and is bottled at 50.6%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. With only 264 bottles from this one cask, this is a very limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe, deep fruit sweetness with notes of dried apricot and a light touch of honey.

Palate

Full-bodied and elegant, with stewed fruit, old oak and a soft, waxy sweetness that speaks to the long maturation.

Finish

Very long, soft and warm, with lingering notes of dried fruit and wood.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 1988/2015 The Pearls of Scotland 27 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 50.6%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Gordon & Company (Distillers) LTD – The Pearls of Scotland
Series: Golden Pearl Collection
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: June 1988, Bottled: September 2015
Age: 27 years
Cask number: Cask No. #7856
Bottles: 264
ABV: 50.6%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Mature · Fruity · Elegant · Deep

Investment Potential

With an age of 27 years, only 264 bottles from a single cask and a well-regarded, sought-after bottler series, this bottle belongs to the category of rare single cask releases that historically rise significantly in value as bottles are sold and consumed.

Did You Know?

The Pearls of Scotland is known among collectors for selecting casks from distilleries that rarely appear as standalone bottlings, and for holding onto the whisky for many years before bottling it.

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James Eadie is a Worcestershire-based independent bottler with a single aim: to find casks that say something interesting. For this batch of Caol Ila from 2012, they chose refill bourbon casks and made a small batch – a blended vatting delivering more consistency than a single cask.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2012/2020 James Eadie 8 Years is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill bourbon casks (small batch), bottled at 46% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

James Eadie is an independent bottler from Worcestershire, England, founded by Tristan Eadie as a revival of the family's historic whisky trade from the 19th century. Their small batch approach combines casks for consistency and accessibility over single-cask variation.

Refill bourbon casks give a discreet wood influence that lets the distillate's own character come through. For Caol Ila at 8 years, that means clean, fresh and maritime smoke – toffee, sea mist and green apples.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toffee, sea mist and green apples – fresh and direct with a clear note of Caol Ila's peat smoke. No heavy wood influence, just the distillate's own voice.

Palate

Light and fresh. Smoke, fresh citrus and a soft toffee sweetness. Good balance for the age – accessible and clean.

Finish

Relatively short but clean. Smoke and salt with a fresh, green close.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2012/2020 James Eadie 8 Years
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: James Eadie
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill bourbon casks (small batch)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2020
EAN no.: 5060485430926

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh · Fruity · Toffee · Maritime

Did you know?

James Eadie's ancestor William Eadie ran one of London's most respected whisky merchants in the 19th century. Tristan Eadie revived the company name in 2020 as a tribute to the family's heritage.

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Five centilitres is enough to form an opinion. That is what the miniature is for, as a sample, as a place setting gift, or as the bottle that goes in a pocket when carrying a full one makes no sense.

The expert description

Famous Grouse Miniature is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 40% in a 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the full size bottle: the classic Grouse blend that Matthew Gloag created in Perth in 1896 and named after the red grouse. The brand has been owned by William Grant & Sons since July 2025.

Miniatures like this get used for three things, trying a whisky without committing, setting one at each place at dinner, or taking one along where a full bottle would be absurd. Malt whisky, with Highland Park historically among the load bearing names, bound together with grain whisky, gives the same soft profile in small format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and honey, with vanilla, nuts and a touch of citrus underneath.

Palate

Soft and round with a fruitiness that carries all the way, and ripe, lightly spiced undertones.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and lightly sweet with malt at the close.

Specifications

Name: Famous Grouse Miniature
Distillery: The Famous Grouse
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 50792511

Flavour profile

Soft · Fruity · Honeyed · Malty · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Miniatures are a collecting field of their own. Some collections run to tens of thousands of bottles, and old miniatures from closed distilleries can be the only way to taste whisky that was never bottled at full size in that particular year.

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Scotland traded wine and port with Portugal long before anyone thought of whisky as an export good. Talisker Port Ruighe brings that history back and lets it leave its mark on the distillery's usually salty, raw style.

Expert Description

Talisker Port Ruighe is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American and European oak casks and finished in port casks, bottled at 45.8%. The name Port Ruighe refers to the small bay near the distillery and to the historic trade between Scotland and Portugal.

The port casks soften Talisker's usually sharp, peppery style and add a layer of dark fruit and chocolate, without losing the maritime core. That makes Port Ruighe the sweetest and most approachable release in the distillery's core range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is softer and sweeter than the classic Talisker style, with sea air, light saltiness and restrained smoke sitting alongside dried red fruit, raisins, stewed cherries and a deep chocolate note from the port casks.

Palate

The palate opens with salted caramel and port-driven berries, while salt and pepper keep it recognisably Talisker underneath the rich sweetness.

Finish

The finish is warm and sweetly dry, with lingering peppery spice, light smoke and a cask-driven bitterness of cocoa and toasted wood.

Specifications

Name: Talisker Port Ruighe
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and European oak casks, finished in port casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281033143

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Did You Know?

The name Port Ruighe comes from a small bay near Talisker Distillery and pays tribute to Scotland's long-standing trade relationship with Portugal, which the port casks in this release directly reference.

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Cardhu is known as the gentle one. Then came 2021, when Diageo gave the distillery fourteen years, wine casks and 55.5% — and suddenly the gentle one was not gentle at all.

Expert description

Cardhu 14 years Special Release 2021 is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in wine casks and bottled at 55.5%.

The bottle is called The Scarlet Blossoms of Black Rock and belongs to Diageo's annual Special Releases series, where eight distilleries each year show a side of themselves you do not otherwise see. For Cardhu that meant a finish in wine casks, laying dark fruit and a dry, almost tannic edge over the usual house honey. The series is released once and never repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red berries and plum first, then honey and baked apple underneath. The wine cask brings a dry, almost dusty spice, and the strength reads as warmth rather than sharpness.

Palate

Powerful and juicy. Cherry, dark chocolate and orange peel, with Cardhu's honeyed sweetness beneath it all. The oak tightens things up in the middle and gives a dry grip the 12 year old simply does not have.

Finish

Long and dry, with red berries, cocoa nibs and a spiced warmth that stays put.

Specifications

Name: Cardhu 14 years Special Release 2021 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55,5%
Distillery: Cardhu
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in wine casks
Edition: Special Release 2021 The Scarlet Blossoms of Black Rock
EAN no.: 5000267186696

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Honeyed · Red Berry · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. Special Releases appear in a single run per year and are never made again. Older editions of the series have risen noticeably as they left the shelves.

Did you know?

The Special Releases series began in 2001 as a way of getting rare casks out of Diageo's warehouses. Several of the distilleries featured over the years no longer exist, which is exactly why the series has become one of the most closely watched annual events in Scotch whisky.

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Some whiskies tell the story of a single cask. Apogee XII tells the story of a distillery unafraid to blend its own craft with the best of Scotland.

Expert's Description

Bimber Apogee XII is a 12 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky, composed of selected single malts from the Highlands and Speyside and finished in ex-bourbon casks that had previously matured Bimber's own spirit, bottled at 46.3% ABV.

Bimber Distillery sits in the heart of London and was founded in 2015 by whisky enthusiasts with Polish roots – the name "bimber" is Polish slang for homemade moonshine, a nod to the founders' own journey from home experiments to an acclaimed distillery. With the Apogee series, they step outside their own distillate and show a deep understanding of vatting and cask management in the more classic Scottish tradition.

The name Apogee means "highest point," a tribute to the oldest and most developed malts used in the blend. It's a whisky that bridges two whisky cultures: Scottish heritage and Bimber's own London craft.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nutmeg and honeycomb meet brown sugar and soft oak, while cooked orchard fruit and a touch of orange blossom honey give the nose a warm, baked character.

Palate

Syrupy pears and stewed peaches roll into crushed pepper and menthol, while caramel settles beneath a cool, gentle cedar note.

Finish

White pepper and lightly charred oak provide contrast to the sweet fruit, which slowly fades into mint and a hint of peach candy.

Specifications

Name: Bimber Apogee XII
Distillery: Bimber Distillery
Region: Scotland/England (blend)
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70cl
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon (previously used for Bimber's own spirit)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: 2021
EAN no.: 5060444431322

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Spicy · Round

Investment Potential

Medium. The Apogee series is among the more sought-after corners of Bimber's output among collectors, combining mature Scottish malts with the distillery's own casks in a way not replicated elsewhere in the range.

Did You Know?

The ex-bourbon casks used to finish Apogee XII previously matured Bimber's own London spirit, meaning this bottle literally carries a piece of the distillery's own history into a Scottish composition.

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Seven years is young for a Highland malt, and that is exactly why it is interesting. The cask has not taken charge yet, and the raw, oily character of the Ben Nevis spirit still stands and fills the glass on its own.

Please note: There is rust on the cap of the bottle. It does not affect the contents, but it is worth knowing before you order.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 7 years is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in hogsheads, casks no. 414 and 415, and bottled at 46 %.

The bottling is assembled from two hogsheads that were kept together and drawn as one. That does not make it a single cask, but the outturn is still small, and the two casks were chosen because they pulled in the same direction.

Signatory Vintage was founded in Edinburgh in 1988 by Andrew Symington and has been based at the Edradour distillery in Pitlochry since 2002. The house is known for bottling young casks where the style of the distillery is still clear, rather than banking on age alone.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh barley, green apple and a lightly oily note. Vanilla and hay sit behind it.

Palate

Young and direct with malt, lemon peel and a powerful cereal core. The oak stays discreet and lets the spirit talk.

Finish

Medium, dry and malty with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 7 år
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, casks no. 414 and 415
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2021

Flavour profile

Malty · Fresh · Dry · Oily · Youthful

Did you know?

Signatory bought Edradour in 2002, at the time the smallest distillery in Scotland with two men in production. The house moved its bottling there and today runs both distillery and bottling business from the same address in Pitlochry.

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Lady of the Glen, as whisky fans affectionately call the bottler, has a fondness for casks that give plenty of flavour without drowning out the spirit. This 2011 Tormore is a good example.

The expert's description

Tormore 2011/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 54,6% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Refill barrel, cask no. #800006 and bottled at 54.6%.

The whisky was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2021 by the independent whisky merchant Lady of the Glen as a single cask Limited Release of 258 bottles. It matured in a refill barrel that gave plenty of flavour without overpowering the spirit's base character, and is bottled at full cask strength of 54.6%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grain, green apples and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and rounded with pear, honey and light spice.

Finish

Medium length with dry grain and a warm finish.

Specifications

Name: Tormore 2011/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 54,6%
Distillery: Tormore
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 54.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill barrel, cask no. #800006
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 258
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Lady of the Glen takes its name from an old Scottish nickname for whisky itself, and the bottler is known for choosing casks that highlight each distillery's character rather than mask it.

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A used ruby port cask can do remarkable things to an otherwise quiet Speyside malt. This Limited Release from Lady of the Glen shows just how far Glenlossie can stretch when it's allowed to borrow colour from Portugal.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 53.9%.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2021 by Lady of the Glen, created by Hannah Whisky Merchants, from cask number 8646 – matured in bourbon and finished in a used ruby port cask. 301 bottles were released as part of a Limited Release, with no added colour and no chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries and a touch of cherry sit over the cereal base, with a hint of dark chocolate from the port cask.

Palate

Full and berry-toned, with blackcurrant, caramel and a warm spice that comes through clearly at the high cask strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering red berries and a faintly tannic close – a few drops of water open the flavour further.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old Ruby Port Single Speyside Malt Whisky 53.9%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 53.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 8646, bourbon cask with ruby port finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 301
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Port-toned · Berry-sweet · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Every Lady of the Glen bottle is single cask, meaning that once a batch like this one – just 301 bottles – sells out, it never returns in exactly the same form.

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Behind every well-balanced blend sits a master blender who has tasted more casks than most drinkers will in a lifetime. This J&B release carries that philosophy into every glass.

Expert's description

J&B 15 Year Reserve JUSTERINI & BROOKS LTD Blended Scotch Whisky 43% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt, toffee and a whisper of peat.

Palate

Honey, malt and a light peppery spice.

Finish

Medium length with a soft smoky close.

Specifications

Name: J&B 15 Year Reserve JUSTERINI & BROOKS LTD Blended Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: J&B
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 75 CL
Edition: J&B Reserve

Flavour Profile

Rounded · Spiced

Did you know?

Justerini & Brooks was founded by the Italian Giacomo Justerini, who moved to London in 1749 to follow an opera singer and ended up founding one of Scotland's best-known whisky houses instead.

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Nobody keeps the half bottle. It gets drunk, packed in a bag or taken to the cabin — which is exactly why the old ones are hard to find in good condition.

Expert description

Cutty Sark Yellow Label is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 40% in a 37.5 cl bottle.

The yellow label has followed Cutty Sark since 1923, when the Scottish artist James McBey drew it for Berry Bros & Rudd's new blend. The half bottle format was made for travel, bars and gift sets, and for that reason very few were ever kept. The contents are the same pale, fruity blend of around twenty Speyside malts and grain whisky that made the bottle known worldwide.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pale and fresh. Grass, citrus and coconut, with vanilla and a trace of malt behind.

Palate

Light and soft. Vanilla, apple and cereal, with American oak and a mild spiced warmth. No edges, no smoke.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and fruity with a touch of oak.

Specifications

Name: Cutty Sark Yellow Label Blended Scotch Whisky 37,5 cl 40%
Distillery: Cutty Sark
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 37.5 CL
Edition: Yellow Label
EAN no.: 5010493008785

Flavour profile

Light · Fresh · Vanilla · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. Half bottles are rarely kept, so well-preserved examples with the old yellow label are less common than the corresponding full bottle.

Did you know?

James McBey, who drew the label, was a respected Scottish etcher and war artist. The vivid yellow is said to be down to a misunderstanding at the printer — it was meant to be more muted, but Berry Bros decided to keep it.

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Fifty percent on a blend is rare today. It was not in post-war America, where 100 proof stood for something you did not have to apologise for.

Expert description

Cutty Black 100 Proof is a Blended Whisky bottled at 50% in a 75 cl bottle.

The 100 proof designation comes from the American system, where the proof figure is exactly double the alcohol percentage. The 75 cl format and the black label place the bottle in an earlier era, when the Cutty Sark house ran several parallel expressions for different markets. The higher strength gives more body and a longer finish than the ordinary bottlings from the same family.

Tasting notes

Nose

Malt and dried fruit first, then honey, oak and a warm spiced note from the strength.

Palate

Full and powerful. Cereal, caramel and orange peel, with a dry oak edge and a peppery warmth that the fifty percent carries without burning.

Finish

Long and dry, with malt, nuts and a persistent spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: Cutty Black 100 Proof Blended Whisky 50%
Distillery: Cutty Sark
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 75 CL
Edition: 100 Proof
EAN no.: 721059207508

Flavour profile

Malty · Dried Fruit · Spiced · Full-bodied · Dry

Investment potential

Medium. The release is discontinued, the 75 cl format is out of production, and blends at 50% are a rarity outside American market editions.

Did you know?

The proof system comes from an old British method where spirit was poured over gunpowder and set alight. If the powder caught, the strength was proven — hence the word proof. The Americans later fixed the number at double the alcohol percentage.

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Two casks with consecutive numbers, 800999 and 801000, were filled on the same day and emptied on the same day eleven years later. Neighbours the whole way through. They were vatted together into 480 bottles, and it is still single malt.

Please note: This bottle has wear and rust on the cap.

The Expert's Description

Ardmore 2010/2021 Signatory Vintage 11 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks 800999 and 801000 and bottled at 46%. It was distilled on 6 May 2010 and bottled on 6 August 2021 in Signatory’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection, giving 480 bottles.

Vatting two casks rather than bottling them separately is a deliberate choice. You lose the individuality of a single cask but gain a larger, better balanced release where one cask’s quirks get evened out. As long as all the whisky comes from one distillery, the term Single Malt Whisky still applies.

Here there is no Islay past in the wood and no sherry, only plain bourbon casks. That gives Ardmore’s own peated character and malt sweetness a clear run, and the result is the most straightforward of Signatory’s Ardmore releases in this range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and pale malt first, with dry smoke as a firm undercarriage. There is honey, green apple and a light coconut note from the bourbon wood. Clean and precise with nothing heavy about it.

Palate

Malty and soft. Vanilla and baked apple open, then the smoke arrives as a dry earthy note alongside white pepper. At 46% the body is good, and the balance between sweetness and smoke stays even the whole way.

Finish

Medium length. Malt, vanilla and a dry ash note that lets go cleanly without bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Ardmore 2010/2021 Signatory Vintage 11 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Ardmore
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks no. 800999 and 801000
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 6 May 2010
Bottled: 6 August 2021
Number of bottles: 480
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Malty · Vanilla · Fruity · Dry · Spiced

Did You Know?

Ardmore’s peat comes from the mainland in Aberdeenshire, not from Islay. Mainland peat is formed from heather, moss and wood rather than seaweed and salt water, so it gives a dry, earthy and almost sooty smoke without iodine or tar. It is the same difference you can taste between a Highland and an Islay without seeing the labels.

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Bottled exclusively for the Danish market — a Glen Spey that was never meant to stand alone, but which Signatory Vintage chose to give that chance. Ten years in 1st use hogsheads, bottled without filtration and without colouring. Straightforward presentation. Honest whisky.

Note: Rust may appear on the cap.

Expert's description

Glen Spey 2010/2021 Signatory Vintage 10 year is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st use hogsheads, bottled at 46% non-chill filtered exclusively for the Danish market. Glen Spey in Rothes is a distillery that rarely steps forward as a soloist. Founded in 1878 by James Stuart and sold to W. & A. Gilbey in 1887. Today owned by Diageo and primarily a supplier to the J&B blend. The distinctive purifiers on the spirit stills produce a light, floral and delicate spirit.

Signatory Vintage from Pitlochry is one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers. Their Un-Chillfiltered Collection sets the standard: always at least 46% ABV, no chill filtration, no added colouring. This bottling was distilled on 16 September 2010 and matured in two 1st use hogsheads (#804786 and #804792), bottled on 31 May 2021. Exclusively for the Danish market.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh lemon zest and light floral tones combined with creamy vanilla and gently spiced oak. A delicate underlying maltiness.

Palate

Creamy and lightly oily texture — precisely because chill filtration was omitted. Fresh pears, strawberries and ripe bananas. Liquorice notes emerge. The 46% gives a pleasant bite without overwhelming the fruit.

Finish

Long and fruity. Bananas and pears linger slowly with a hint of soft oak.

Specifications

Name: Glen Spey 2010/2021 Signatory Vintage 10 year
Distillery: Glen Spey
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st use hogsheads
Bottled: 31 May 2021
Cask no.: #804786 & #804792
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Flavour profile

Fruity · Creamy · Floral · Lightly spiced · Malty

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage is one of the few independent bottlers that owns its own distillery — Edradour in Pitlochry. They nevertheless maintain a broad portfolio of bottlings from other distilleries, including this Glen Spey.

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Orkney sat under Norse rule for close to 600 years, and the inheritance is still there in the place names, the burial mounds and the way the islanders speak. Highland Park pulled that history forward, put a god's name on the label and let the strength do the talking.

The expert's description

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old The Valhalla Collection Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 52.1% is a Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky matured for 16 years in oak casks and bottled at 52.1%.

Thor opened The Valhalla Collection, a set of four releases named after figures from Norse mythology. The god of thunder came first, followed one at a time by Loki, Freya and Odin, and the series has long since closed. The outturn for Thor was 23,000 bottles spread across the world.

The bottle sits inside a frame of curved wooden staves shaped after the prow of a longship. The packaging is not decoration for its own sake. Kirkwall, the town the distillery stands above, was founded by Norsemen, and Highland Park has built its identity on that connection for decades rather than on the Scottish Highlands its name suggests.

At 52.1% this sits well above the distillery's core range, and you feel it. The malt stands closer together, the peat smoke takes up more room, and the oak spice steps forward instead of waiting in the background. In return it takes water better than most.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted malt and dark honey sit heavy in the glass, with ripe peach and a trace of red berries above them. The peat announces itself as warm spice rather than bonfire.

Palate

Powerful, but it does not hit. Caramel and honey arrive first, then ginger, cinnamon and dry oak spice, with an earthy peat smoke running underneath and holding the whole thing together.

Finish

Long and slightly dry. The ginger lingers alongside vanilla and oak, and the smoke is the last thing to let go.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old The Valhalla Collection Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 52.1%
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 52.1%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 23,000
Edition: The Valhalla Collection, Thor
EAN no.: 5010314094607

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spicy · Full-bodied · Honeyed · Powerful

Investment potential

High. Thor is the opening bottle in a closed series, the outturn was 23,000 bottles worldwide, and a great many of them have been drunk. Collectors chasing all four gods are usually short of the starting point, and a 16 year old Highland Park at this strength has no equivalent in the current range.

Did you know?

Orkney belonged to the Danish-Norwegian crown until 1468, when Christian I pledged the islands as part of his daughter Margaret's dowry to the Scottish king. The money was never paid, and the islands never went back.

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Named after a historic fishing boat from Wick, this litre bottle honours Old Pulteney's connection to the sea and the golden age of herring fishing.

Expert Review

Old Pulteney Isabella Fortuna WK499 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 52% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 52% ABV.

Old Pulteney WK499 Isabella Fortuna is a cask strength release in a one-litre format, named after the fishing boat Isabella Fortuna, registration WK499, from Wick. The series honours the town's fishing heritage and the close bond between the sea and the distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with salted caramel, citrus and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is full and saline, with honey, orange and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and salty, with lingering citrus and spice.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney Isabella Fortuna WK499 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 52%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52%
Size: 100 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Isabella Fortuna WK499
EAN No.: 5010509060820

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Maritime · Spicy

Did You Know?

The Isabella Fortuna series is traditionally released only through airport travel retail in litre format, named after different historic Wick fishing boats with each new release.

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

Expert's description

Isle of Jura 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.

Palate

Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.

Finish

Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Jura 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Jura
Region/Country: Island (Isle of Jura)
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010196075091

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

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George Orwell wrote large parts of the novel '1984' in a farmhouse on Jura, just a few kilometres from the distillery, while living in relative isolation on the island.

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There was a time when Talisker 10 Year Old came in 100cl bottles carrying an illustrated map of Skye on the label - built for large bars and export markets where a standard 70cl didn't go far enough. This "Map" edition is one of the surviving examples.

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version 1 Map is a 100cl Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The label dates from an earlier design period, when Talisker used a map motif of Skye on some of its larger bottles.

The 100cl format was common for bar and export use, but is rarer to come across today, since most Talisker releases are sold in 70cl. The whisky itself is the same classic 10 Year Old, just in an older and larger format.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the fullness to come.

Palate

The palate is rich and warm, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building towards an intense, spicy middle.

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with a distinct touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, Map label 100cl
EAN no.: 5000281003641

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - the 100cl Map label format is rarer than the standard 70cl, which typically makes it more sought after among collectors of older Talisker releases.

Did You Know?

100cl bottles carrying the map motif were mainly distributed to travel retail and export markets, which makes them less common to come across in the Danish market today.

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Dalmore from an independent bottler is a rare sight. Dalmore from 1990 in a single sherry butt at full cask strength is close to an anomaly.

Expert description

Dalmore 1990/2008 Signatory Vintage 17 years is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a sherry butt and bottled at cask strength of 59.2% without added colouring.

The cask carries the number 9411, was filled on 11 September 1990 and emptied on 25 March 2008. The outturn was 501 bottles. Dalmore sits at Alness on the shore of the Cromarty Firth and is known for its heavy, sherried house style — which is exactly why a single sherry cask suits the spirit so well. The distillery lets very few casks go on to independent bottlers, making this release unusual.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep and dark. Raisin, orange peel and dark chocolate, with walnut, leather and a warm spiced note from the wood.

Palate

Massive and concentrated. Dried fruit, cocoa and caramelised sugar, with a peppery warmth from the strength and a dry sherry edge keeping the sweetness in check.

Finish

Very long and dry, with nuts, dark fruit and a persistent spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: Dalmore 1990/2008 Signatory Vintage 17 years Sherry Butt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,2%
Distillery: The Dalmore
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 59.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt no. 9411
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 11/09/1990
Bottled: 25/03/2008
Number of bottles: 501

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dried Fruit · Chocolate · Spiced · Cask Strength

Investment potential

High. Independent Dalmore bottlings are scarce, the vintage is 1990, and an outturn of 501 bottles from one sherry cask cannot be repeated.

Did you know?

Dalmore's motto Luceo non uro means shine, not burn. It comes from the Clan Mackenzie coat of arms and has followed the distillery since the family took it over in the nineteenth century — even after the whisky had long since changed owners.

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Eight years on cask, yet far from tame, a whisky that insists on staying young and untamed.

Expert Review

Ardbeg Still Young 1998/2006 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1998, bottled in 2006 after 8 years of maturation, non-chill filtered at 56.2%.

The name Still Young is the distillery's own comment on the fact that, despite its age, the whisky still behaves like a young, raw Ardbeg, with all the intensity that entails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raw peat and a distinct youthful sharpness, underpinned by a light sweetness from the casks.

Palate

Intense smoke and a marked phenolic edge, direct and uncompromising in the style of the distillery's younger releases.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lasting dryness that ties it all together.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg Still Young
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 56.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distilled: 1998
Bottled: 2006
Edition: Still Young
EAN no.: 5010494277630

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Young and raw · Cask strength-led · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium. As a discontinued vintage bottling from the late 1990s, non-chill filtered and at high strength, Still Young typically appeals to collectors following Ardbeg's early vintages after the 1997 reopening.

Did You Know?

The name Still Young is the distillery's way of underlining that, even after 8 years on cask, the whisky insists on tasting young, raw and untamed.

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Three weeks before cask number 130 was filled, this cask, number 102, was laid to rest in the same warehouse. Ten years later the two neighbouring casks were bottled on the same day — but they taste far from identical.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55.1 %.

The whisky was distilled on 16 May 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 102. Like its companion cask 130, it was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, but this time with only 240 numbered bottles in total.

The small difference in strength, 55.1 % against cask 130's 55 %, is a small testament to how differently two casks from the same warehouse can develop over ten years of maturation — a reminder of why single cask whisky can never be repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a touch more spice than its companion cask.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55.1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 102
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 16 May 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 240 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 240 bottles exist of this specific cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

Even though this cask was filled just three weeks before cask 130, the alcohol content is slightly higher — a small but concrete illustration of how differently two neighbouring casks in the same warehouse can develop.

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A jar, not a bottle. Highland Park drew on the Vikings' own clay vessels and cast a 15-year-old whisky into ceramic — hard on the outside, warm within, just like the islands it comes from.

Expert Description

Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks and bottled at 44%.

The Viking Heart series is Highland Park's tribute to Orkney's Norse heritage, and this 15-year-old expression is bottled in ceramic rather than glass — a nod to the clay vessels the Vikings themselves used for storage. The whisky is composed by master blender Gordon Motion from a combination of first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks alongside older refill casks.

The result builds on Highland Park's classic 15-year-old character, with an extra layer of sherry richness from the selected casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heather blossom and a light veil of smoke meet dried apricot and a hint of honey, with sherried nuts sitting quietly in the background.

Palate

Soft and rounded, with caramel, toasted almonds and a warm, spiced peat that never takes over.

Finish

Medium in length and lightly salty, with a lingering honey sweetness and a final, dry note of peat.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks and refill casks
Edition: Viking Heart, ceramic bottle
EAN: 5010314311315

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Soft · Maritime

Did You Know?

The Viking Heart series takes its name from an archaeological Viking hoard found on Orkney, and each ceramic bottle is shaped after Norse clay vessels from the same period.

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A full decade in a single bourbon cask, selected for the members of one of Denmark's whisky clubs. This bottle from the Kolding Whiskylaug series is a testament to what patience and a well-chosen cask can do for an Islay spirit.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55 %.

The whisky was distilled on 6 June 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 130. The cask was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, and only 246 numbered bottles exist in total.

Ten years of maturation in a single bourbon cask gives the whisky a depth and structure that clearly sets it apart from Kilchoman's younger standard releases, while the distillery's characteristic peated Islay style remains intact.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a hint of spice and old oak.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 130
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 6 June 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 246 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 246 bottles exist of this cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

A single bourbon cask typically holds around 190-200 litres — markedly less than a sherry butt — giving the spirit closer contact with the wood and a faster, more concentrated cask influence.

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Italians have had a fondness for Scotch whisky for decades that the Scots themselves have struggled to explain. Wilson & Morgan have been bottling since 1992, and here they have taken a peated Highland and given it a spell in an Islay cask. This is not restraint.

The Expert's Description

Ardmore 2010/2021 Islay Cask Finish Wilson & Morgan 10 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and finished in an Islay cask, bottled at 48%. Cask 803511 was distilled on 30 June 2010 and bottled on 16 June 2021 in the Barrel Selection Private Cask range.

An Islay finish on a whisky that is already peated is a double dose. Ardmore’s own smoke is dry and earthy from inland peat in Aberdeenshire, while the Islay cask lays salt, seaweed and a medicinal edge over the top. The two kinds of smoke come from different landscapes and behave differently in the glass.

Wilson & Morgan was founded in 1992 and is run by the Venetian Rossi family. Italy has an unusually long tradition of independent whisky bottling, and several of the most respected houses in the trade are Italian.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke in two layers: first the dry ashy one from Ardmore, then a saltier and more medicinal note from the Islay cask. Vanilla, honey and a light toasted malt sit underneath.

Palate

Dry and smoky from the first sip. Ash and salt open, then malt sweetness and a touch of citrus that keeps the whisky from becoming one-note. At 48% the body is good, and the smoke holds all the way without turning sharp.

Finish

Long and dry. Ash, salt and peppery oak, with a light sweetness sitting beneath the smoke at the close.

Specifications

Name: Ardmore 2010/2021 Islay Cask Finish Wilson & Morgan 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Distillery: Ardmore
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in an Islay cask, cask no. 803511
Distilled: 30 June 2010
Bottled: 16 June 2021
Edition: Barrel Selection Private Cask

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Dry · Malty · Spiced · Vanilla

Did You Know?

Wilson & Morgan has Italian roots, and that is no accident. When Scottish distilleries sold casks off inexpensively in the post-war decades, Italian importers were among the most persistent buyers. That is why many of the most legendary old bottlings carry Italian labels, and why Italian houses still hold a strong position in the trade.

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Edinburgh's whisky history usually centres on malt, but the North British distillery in Gorgie has quietly earned its place as one of the capital's most underrated spirit producers since 1885.

Expert's Description

North British 2003/2021 Douglas Laing Old Particular 18 Year Old is a Single Grain Whisky bottled at 48.4%.

Old Particular is part of Douglas Laing's "Exceptional Single Casks" range, where each bottle comes from a single cask, chosen for its individual character. With 788 bottles from this particular cask, it is a generous yet still limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma opens with vanilla fudge and fresh straw, while creamy vanilla lingers in the background.

Palate

The palate delivers delicate oak and honeycomb, with a hint of citrus notes.

Finish

The finish is dry and elegant.

Specifications

Distillery: North British
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 48.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 788
Edition: Old Particular
EAN no.: 5014218818635

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

North British is today jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group through the company Lothian Distillers – two competitors sharing one distillery.

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This is how Glenmorangie used to taste, before whisky was routinely diluted down to today's usual 40-43%. Traditional 100 Proof is a tribute to that older, more powerful style.

Expert's Description

Glenmorangie Traditional 100 Proof is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at a full 57.2% – the historic "100 proof" strength that was common for whisky in the early 1900s.

The whisky carries no age statement but is matured in bourbon casks at the distillery in Tain, just like Glenmorangie's core range. It's non-chill-filtered and has no added colouring, which together with the higher strength gives a fuller, more intense version of Glenmorangie's classic, citrus-driven style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and intense, with toasted citrus peel, vanilla and a light touch of honey.

Palate

Full and oily on the tongue, with orange, caramel and a warm, spiced sweetness from the higher strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering notes of citrus and cask spice.

Specifications

Name: Glenmorangie Traditional 100 Proof Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 100cl 57.2%
Distillery: Glenmorangie
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: No age statement
ABV: 57.2%
Size: 100 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: No added colouring

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Citrus-driven · Spiced · Intense

Did You Know?

"100 proof" is an old strength measure dating back to a time when whisky's alcohol content was tested by soaking gunpowder in the spirit – if it burned evenly, the strength was "proven" to be correct.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

The whisky was bottled in 2003.

Only 750 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

Palate

Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Bottled: 2003
Number of bottles: 750
Edition: Fèis Ìle 2003

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a discontinued Fèis Ìle release from 2003 with only 750 bottles in the original run, this Laphroaig is among the rarer festival bottles on the market today.

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Fèis Ìle is Islay's annual whisky festival, where the island's distilleries, including Laphroaig, release exclusive festival bottlings every year that are never reissued in the same form.

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Caoran means 'glowing ember' in Gaelic — a name that hints at more fire than you would normally associate with a Glenfiddich.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt and bottled at 40%. Caoran Reserve was created for travel retail markets and combines Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky with a touch of peated malt. The result is a 12 Years Old edition with a light smoky dimension not found in the distillery's regular core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears and honey, with a delicate hint of smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft and lightly smoky with pear sweetness, malt and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, lightly smoky and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt
Edition: Caoran Reserve - travel retail edition
EAN no.: 5010327323114

Flavour profile

Lightly smoky · Fresh · Pear-sweet · Round

Did you know?

The name Caoran refers to the whisky's light smoky character — a rare crossover between Glenfiddich's classic style and a hint of peated malt.

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