From Rothes to Normandy — that is the journey this Glen Spey cask has taken. Eleven years matured in American oak, followed by a finish in a calvados cask from the apple orchards of Normandy. The result is a Speyside single malt that combines the familiar with the unexpected.

Expert's description

Glen Spey 2010/2021 Coopers Choice 11 year is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and finished in a calvados cask, bottled at 55% by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. The Coopers Choice is the series from The Vintage Malt Whisky Co., founded in 1992 by Brian Crook in Milngavie. The company is named after the cooper — the cask-maker — one of the oldest and most essential crafts in the whisky world. Every release is single cask, natural colour and without chill filtration.

Glen Spey is the Rothes distillery that is rarely seen as a single malt. Distilled on 1 June 2010 in American oak casks, this bottling received a finishing period in a calvados cask (#803006) before being released in January 2021. Calvados — the Norman apple spirit — leaves clear traces: sweet, crisp apple fruitiness and a lightly spiced complexity. Only 354 bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Delicate peaches and sweet vanilla open first, supported by tropical notes — mango and passionfruit — along with apple peel from the calvados cask.

Palate

Soft spice and walnut whip with sweet poached pears and cooked apples in balance with lightly malty oak. The calvados cask adds a sweet, fruity complexity without dominating.

Finish

Crisp and dry with fruit and spice cutting through. Clean and well-defined.

Specifications

Name: Glen Spey 2010/2021 Coopers Choice 11 year
Distillery: Glen Spey
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Calvados Cask
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 354
Cask no.: #803006

Flavour profile

Fruity · Apple · Spicy · Floral · Creamy

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Calvados is France's answer to whisky — a distillate based on apple cider or pear cider from Normandy, matured in oak casks. Combining it with Scotch single malt is a relatively new trend, but the results can be surprisingly harmonious.

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In Rothes, wedged between churchyard walls and the more famous names next door, stands a distillery few have heard of — yet one that has given the J&B blend its light, floral backbone for decades. Now it steps forward alone, without added colour, without filtration, honestly and directly.

Note: Rust on the cap may occur and signs of wear on the label.

Expert's description

Signatory Vintage Glen Spey 11 year Un-Chillfiltered Collection is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Speyside matured in 1st use hogsheads, bottled at 46% non-chill filtered. Glen Spey is one of the most retiring distilleries in all of Speyside. Founded in 1878 by grain merchant James Stuart, who initially built the site as a harbour mill before buying Macallan and selling Glen Spey to English wine merchants W. & A. Gilbey in 1887 — the first Scottish distillery to come into English hands. Since then the distillery has primarily been used as a supplier to blends.

This bottle is released by Signatory Vintage as part of their Un-Chillfiltered Collection — always bottled at a minimum of 46% and without chill filtration, preserving all the natural oils and structure. The spirit was distilled on 16 September 2010 and rested in a pair of 1st use hogsheads before being bottled on 7 January 2022. The result is a full, rounded version of a distillery otherwise known for its light and delicate style — thanks to Glen Spey's distinctive purifiers on the spirit stills, which increase reflux and create a cleaner, more perfumed spirit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Floral tones meet ripe pears and apples, spiced with a trace of vanilla from the casks. Beneath it all lies a light malty sweetness reminiscent of freshly baked cake.

Palate

Soft and rounded with a grainy sweetness, fresh fruit and a hint of honey. The unfiltered style delivers a slightly fuller body than one usually associates with this distillery's light character.

Finish

Medium-length with notes of malt, soft oak and a gentle spice that slowly fades.

Specifications

Name: Signatory Vintage Glen Spey 11 year Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Distillery: Glen Spey
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st use hogsheads
Bottled: 7 January 2022
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
EAN no.: 5021944116270

Flavour profile

Fruity · Floral · Malty · Creamy · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Glen Spey is the only distillery in Rothes said to be haunted — according to local legend, the place is visited by the ghost of a soldier who lost his life in an electrical accident during the Second World War.

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

Expert's Description

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

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

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

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Honey · Spiced · Mocha · Citrus · Oak

Investment Potential

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

Did You Know?

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

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Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry meet in a glass that smells of honey cake and ripe berries – a combination you rarely see from the same distillery.

Expert description

GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at cask strength of 58.2%.

Part 2 of the Sinteis series continues Billy Walker's exploration of how two very different cask types can each shape the same spirit. Where Part 3 uses French oak, this release draws its character from Scottish virgin oak paired with the heavy fruit sweetness of Oloroso sherry.

The whisky was distilled in 2015 and spent 9 years in cask before being bottled non-chill filtered and without added colour. The colour is burnt mahogany – a result of extended contact with the sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers mocha and grilled honey cakes, followed by sun-dried red berries and a warm note of cinnamon butter. Toasted lemon peel and a touch of muscovado sugar round things off.

Palate

On the palate you find heather honey and citrus, quickly followed by baking spices and ginger cakes. Poached fruits and mocha add depth, while a creamy vanilla buttercream settles as a soft finish on every sip.

Finish

The finish is warm and lightly spiced, with a last trace of honey and toasted mocha that lingers for a good while.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Sinteis Series Part 2
EAN number: 5060568329277

Flavour profile

Honey sweetness · Mocha · Spiced baking notes · Ripe berries · Citrus

Did you know?

The burnt mahogany colour comes entirely from the casks, thanks to extended contact with Oloroso sherry, which is known for imparting some of the darkest natural colour of any sherry cask type.

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French oak and Spanish sherry rarely share a glass. In this release, Billy Walker brings the two together, and the result tastes like nothing else coming out of Speyside.

Expert description

GlenAllachie 2014 The Sinteis Series Part 3 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of French virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at cask strength of 57.4%.

The Sinteis Series is Billy Walker's ongoing exploration of cask types rarely used in Scotch whisky production. The name is taken from the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis, and each release in the series looks at how two very different cask types can shape the same spirit in their own way. Part 3 puts the focus on French virgin oak, whose tight, spicy oak character stands in clear contrast to the heavy fruit sweetness of Oloroso sherry.

This whisky comes from the 2014 vintage and was bottled in 2026, giving it around 12 years of cask maturation before it was bottled non-chill filtered and without added colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with toasted oak and a touch of vanilla pod, quickly followed by dark sherry sweetness – think raisins, fig and a hint of leather. Underneath sits a spicy note of clove and fresh sawn oak from the French casks.

Palate

On the palate, the characteristic Oloroso sweetness arrives first with stewed dark fruit, before the French oak takes over with a dry, slightly tight tannic spice. The cask strength gives the whisky a weight that holds the flavours together without becoming fiery.

Finish

Long and dry, with a finish of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a last trace of sherry sweetness fading slowly away.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2014 The Sinteis Series Part 3
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Sinteis Series Part 3
EAN number: 5060568329871

Flavour profile

Sherry sweetness · French oak spice · Cask strength · Dark fruit · Toasted notes

Did you know?

Most Scottish distilleries stick to American or European oak, but GlenAllachie is one of the few that deliberately experiments with French virgin oak – a cask type far more common in cognac and wine production than in Scotch whisky.

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Picture a bottling where only 194 siblings exist in the whole world. This 8 year old GlenAllachie comes straight from a single first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead selected by Dràm Mòr, carrying all the dark, sticky sweetness a sherry cask can impart in such a short time.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 8 year old Dràm Mòr is an independently bottled Speyside single malt whisky, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2024 from a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, cask no. 210, at cask strength 53.8%.

Dràm Mòr is a Scottish independent bottler that specializes in tracking down single casks with character rather than chasing a uniform house style. With this release, they have captured some of the best GlenAllachie's distillery can deliver: a spirit robust enough to stand up to an active sherry cask without being overwhelmed by it.

Eight years might not sound like much in whisky terms, but in a first-fill cask the wood works fast. The result is a dram that tastes older than its age – dark, spicy and with a richness usually associated with far more mature releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet dark fruits meet raisins and stewed plums, while lightly toasted honey notes sit beneath, adding depth without weighing things down.

Palate

Full-bodied and spicy from the first sip, with sticky ginger cake and a whole array of Christmas spices spreading across the palate.

Finish

Warm and long, with the spice and sherry sweetness lingering well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 8 Year Old Dràm Mòr Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53.8%
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. #210, First-fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Number of bottles: 194
EAN no.: [Find the EAN number, possibly on the bottle, and insert here]

Flavor Profile

Sherry sweetness · Christmas spice · Ginger cake · Dark fruit · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. A single cask with a limited number of bottles will always carry a certain rarity factor, and demand for independent GlenAllachie releases with active sherry influence has been growing among collectors.

Did You Know?

Dràm Mòr takes its name from the Gaelic term for "big dram" – a fitting detail from a bottler that prizes casks with character over following a fixed template.

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Glendullan 2009/2025 Signatory Vintage 15 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of their renowned Cask Strength Collection. This exclusive release comes from a single cask—specifically, cask number 9—and has been finished in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, imparting deep and complex layers of flavour.

Matured for 15 years and bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.6% ABV, this whisky delivers a powerful and full-bodied experience. The Oloroso sherry cask finish enhances the whisky with intense notes of dried fruits, warm spices, and a velvety texture.

On the nose, it opens with inviting aromas of dark raisins, roasted almonds, rich caramel, and a hint of cinnamon. These scents create a warm and seductive introduction to the complex flavour journey that follows. On the palate, the whisky is rich and layered, revealing flavours of sherry-soaked figs, dark chocolate, nutmeg, and oak spice. The balance between the sweetness of dried fruits and the depth of spice creates a harmonious and indulgent dram.

The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dried fruit sweetness and subtle tannins that gradually fade into a rounded, toasty oak character.

Distillery: Glendullan
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Vintage: Distilled: 19/11/2009 – Bottled: 11/04/2025
Age: 15 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask Number / Type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead Finish
ABV: 55.6%
Bottles Released: 344
Non-chill filtered
Natural Colour
70 cl

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Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch is an elegant and refined whisky from the renowned Glenfarclas distillery in Speyside. This small batch edition, distilled in 2003 and bottled as part of “The Private Reserve,” combines the distillery’s classic style with a harmonious balance of fruit, malt, and subtle cask nuances.

In the glass, the whisky shows a golden amber color that hints at its soft and full character. The aroma is complex and inviting with notes of ripe pears, quince, and raisins, complemented by light citrus and a discreet herbal freshness. The sherry casks contribute warm, sweet tones that are elegantly integrated with the natural malt aromas, creating a harmonious bouquet.

On the palate, it is rounded and full-bodied with a sweet, fruity core where ripe pears and light citrus meet the soft sweetness of the malt. A subtle spicy note from the cask maturation adds depth, while the freshness keeps the profile lively and elegant. The mouthfeel is soft, oily, and easy to enjoy, making this Glenfarclas both accessible and complex.

The finish is medium to long with persistent notes of fruit, malt, and a light spicy undertone. The whisky leaves a harmonious and pleasant conclusion. Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch is an example of the distillery’s ability to create single malts with elegance, balance, and character – selected by John LS Grant for La Maison Du Whisky.

Distillery: Glenfarclas
Age: 8 years Distilled: 2003 Bottled: 2011
Type: Small Batch Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask Type: Sherry cask 9,10,11,1875 & 1876
Alcohol strength: 46%
70 cl.
Other: Wooden case shows signs of wear – yellow banderole on the bottle.
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Madeira is an island where the sun bakes the wine denser and sweeter than most European climates allow. Glenfiddich has borrowed exactly that sweetness for one of its most exotic expressions.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Madeira Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in Madeira casks and bottled at 40%. Age of Discovery Madeira Cask matures for 19 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Madeira wine. That adds a deep, nutty sweetness that clearly sets it apart from the distillery's other Age of Discovery expressions.

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Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted nuts, dried apricot and a warm, wine-like sweetness.

Palate

Round and sweet with caramelised nuts, raisin and a slightly tangy fruitiness.

Finish

Medium and warm, with a final hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in Madeira casks
Edition: Age of Discovery - Madeira Cask
EAN no.: 5010327315669

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Round · Nutty

Investment potential

Low. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's core range, which makes the remaining bottles gradually scarcer.

Did you know?

Madeira wine was historically shipped across the oceans in oak casks, because the heat and movement of the voyage was found to improve the wine's flavour — the same cask tradition is now reused to shape whisky.

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Thirty years in a cask is a long time. The world outside Dufftown has changed a great deal since this whisky went into wood sometime in the 1980s, and since 2007, when Glenfiddich redesigned the 30 Year Old and raised the strength to 43%, this version has stood apart as a small piece of distillery history in its own right. This bottle is from before that change, back when it carried the name Blue Label and was bottled at 40%.

The Expert's Description

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Oloroso Sherry Casks and American Bourbon Casks and bottled at 40%. This is the original edition of Glenfiddich's 30 Year Old, launched in 2000 and discontinued when the distillery gave both the label and the strength an overhaul in 2007. Since then the 30 Year Old has been bottled at 43%, while this particular bottling still carries the old strength. Every cask is personally nosed and approved by Glenfiddich's Malt Master before it earns a place in the final vatting, and only a limited number of casks make it all the way through thirty years in the warehouse. Maturation alternates between Spanish Oloroso Sherry Casks, which lend depth and dark fruit, and American Bourbon Casks, which contribute vanilla and a touch of sweetness. The result is a whisky that carries three decades of patience within it, complex but never heavy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark oak, toasted almond and a hint of spiced sherry greet the nose first. Behind that sits dried fig and a faint, damp earthiness reminiscent of an old library.

Palate

The palate is round and full-bodied with notes of date, caramelised sugar and a slightly bitter orange peel. Oak steps forward clearly alongside warm festive spices, cinnamon and clove.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with a last flicker of dark chocolate and worn wood that lingers well after the final sip.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 30 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Casks and American Bourbon Casks
Bottled: 2007
Edition: Blue Label, discontinued edition prior to the 2007 redesign
EAN no.: 5010327395258

Flavour Profile

Sherry-Matured · Spiced · Fruity · Oak-Driven · Round

Investment Potential

The investment potential is rated medium to high. This pre-2007 edition is discontinued and is becoming harder to find every year, and it now trades noticeably above what a comparable newer 30 Year Old from Glenfiddich costs. Collectors are especially drawn to the old 40% strength and the original Blue Label design.

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Glenfiddich was the first Scotch distillery to open its doors to visitors, back in 1969, at a time when most other distilleries kept production firmly behind closed doors.

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In 1963, Glenfiddich did something no other Scotch distillery had dared before — they sold their single malt outside Scotland. The Original is a direct tribute to the bottle that changed the whisky world.

Expert description

Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The release is built on the same cask combination Glenfiddich used for its very first export bottling: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks. The Original was created in a limited run to celebrate the distillery's pioneering work, rather than as a fixed part of the core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pear and a touch of honey, with a delicate underlying sherry sweetness.

Palate

Light and fruity with soft malt, honey and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Number of bottles: Limited release
Edition: The Original - tribute to the 1963 release
EAN no.: 5010327325569
Notice: No box

Flavour profile

Fruity · Light · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Low. The Original pays tribute to the 1963 release that first brought Scotch single malt to the world, and historic tribute bottlings like this tend to appreciate quietly over time.

Did you know?

The original 1963 release was sold in a triangular bottle — a design detail that still echoes in Glenfiddich's bottles today.

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Glenlossie 2013/2024 Lady of the Glen – 11 Years, Speyside Single Malt, 58.4%

This expressive single malt from Glenlossie was bottled by the independent Scottish bottler Lady of the Glen. Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024 after 11 years of maturation – including a final period in a Hogshead cask with ex-Oloroso sherry – this whisky delivers depth, spice, and sherried richness.

Bottled at a powerful 58.4% ABV, and presented non-chill filtered and with no added colour, it reveals layers of dried fruits, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and subtle oak spice.

Only 261 bottles were released, making it a rare gem for both collectors and lovers of sherry-aged single malts.

Product Infomation:

Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Year: Distilled: 2013 Bottled: 2024
Age: 11 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask No/type: Cask No. #5306 / HHD with ex-Oloroso finish
Bottles Produced: 261
Non-chill filtered
No colouring
Alc.: 58,4 %
70 cl.

Glenlossie‑Glenlivet 2013/2025 Cadenhead’s Original Collection 12 Years Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Cadenhead's Glenlossie‑Glenlivet 12 Year Old 70CL / 46%

Glenlossie is one of the quiet names in Speyside. Most of what is produced disappears into blends and is rarely seen as a single malt. So when an independent bottler like Cadenhead’s chooses to put the name on the label, it’s a rare chance to meet the distillery on its own terms — no makeup, no sherry cask masking its character.

This is a bottling from Cadenhead’s Original Collection, Scotland’s oldest independent bottler with roots back to 1842. The whisky has spent twelve years in bourbon hogsheads — the slightly larger ex‑bourbon casks — and that is exactly the type of wood that lets Glenlossie’s bright, green and lightly pastry‑like style shine. No finish, no detours. Just distillery character and oak.

The name “Glenlossie‑Glenlivet” is a relic from the days when a string of Speyside distilleries added “‑Glenlivet” to borrow some of the famous name’s prestige. Today it’s mostly a nerdy nod to history. For collectors, Cadenhead bottlings are interesting precisely because they capture distilleries you almost never see on their own — small batches, often quickly sold out.

Nose: Lemongrass and fresh herbs first, then a dusting of sherbet and soft poached pears. Light and slightly perfumed.
Palate: Shortbread and crisp gooseberries layered over a core of caramelised brown sugar. Creamy without being heavy.
Finish: Vanilla pod and icing sugar drifting into crème brûlée with a nutty hint of pistachio. Lingers softly and sweetly.

Flavour profile: Fruity · Creamy · Floral · Oaky

Name: Cadenhead’s Glenlossie‑Glenlivet 12 Year Old
Distillery: Glenlossie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 700 ml
Cask type: Bourbon hogsheads
Bottler: Cadenhead’s (Original Collection)
Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open the bright fruit and pastry notes.

Did you know? Glenlossie actually shares facilities and staff with neighbouring Mannochmore — the two sit side by side south of Elgin, and almost everything produced goes into blends. That’s why it’s so rare to see the name standing alone on a bottle.

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Glenrothes 2006/2021 Nordic Edition 14 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 66.3%

Glenrothes Nordic Edition is an exclusive single cask release from Speyside, distilled in April 2006 and bottled in April 2021 at full cask strength of an impressive 66.3%. The whisky matured for 14 years in a single first-fill Oloroso sherry cask (#5463), resulting in an intense and complex character with depth and warmth.

The nose offers dark dried fruits, Christmas cake, dark chocolate and roasted walnuts, with notes of leather, cinnamon and smoky spices. The palate is powerful and full-bodied with layers of sultanas, dark cherries, ginger, nutmeg and orange marmalade, rounded off by dark syrup and subtle oak tones. The finish is long, warming and spicy with lingering notes of chocolate and dried fruit.

This Nordic Edition is un-chillfiltered and free from added colour, preserving the whisky’s authentic expression. Only 570 bottles were filled, making it a rare and sought-after release for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate intensity and sherry-driven finesse in its purest form.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Vintage: Distilled: 2006 Bottled: 2021
Age: 14 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: #5463
ABV: 66.3%
Number of bottles: 570
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Nordic Edition 2021 – The Exclusive Single Cask Collection
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Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

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

Distillery: Inchgower
Series: The First Edition
Vintage: Distilled 2008
Age: 10 years
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Hogshead
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Volume: 70 cl

Inchgower 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Palo Cortado Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.4%

Inchgower 12 Year is a powerful and fruity Speyside single malt, bottled at cask strength from a single Palo Cortado sherry cask – a limited release of just 512 bottles.

This independent bottling from Adelphi was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2023 after 12 years of maturation in cask no. 809889, a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry butt. Palo Cortado is a rare sherry style that combines dryness and complexity with nutty and vinous notes – and in this edition, Inchgower’s spicy and slightly vegetal distillate is given room to interact with the depth of the cask.

Nose: Soft stone fruits, floral malt, citrus, and dried herbs
Palate: Stewed plums, honey, prunes, ginger biscuits, and vegetal barley
Finish: Leather, vanilla, spiced apple, clove, and pepper
Distillery: Inchgower (Speyside)
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023
Cask type: First-fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt
Cask number: 809889
ABV: 57.4%
Volume: 70 cl
Bottles produced: 512
Non-chill filtered and natural colour

This edition is a fine example of modern, cask-driven whisky, where the sweetness and spice of the sherry are balanced by Inchgower’s natural structure. A dram with both power and finesse – ideal for those seeking sherry intensity without losing the character of the distillate.Listen to our podcast:

Inchgower 2010/2025 Adelphi Selection 14 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.7%

Inchgower 2010 is a bold, sherry-driven Speyside malt matured in a rare Palo Cortado sherry butt – a limited release of just 542 bottles, bottled at natural cask strength.

This independent bottling from Adelphi was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2025 after 14 years of maturation in cask no. 809891, a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry butt. Known for its dry, nutty and complex profile, Palo Cortado imparts a distinctive character that complements Inchgower’s naturally spicy and coastal style. With no chill-filtration and no added colour, this whisky delivers a pure and intense experience at 57.7% ABV.

• Nose: Rich citrus oils, beeswax, roasted nuts, and a hint of boot polish
• Palate: Full-bodied and oily with honeyed sweetness, spice, and a firm alcohol backbone
• Finish: Long and warming with dried orange peel, pepper, and dry oak
• Distillery: Inchgower (Speyside)
• Bottler: Adelphi Selection
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Age: 14 years
• Distilled: 2010
• Bottled: 2025
• Cask Type: First-fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt
• Cask No.: 809891
• ABV: 57.7%
• Volume: 70 cl
• Bottles Produced: 542
• Natural colour and non-chill filtered

This bottling showcases the rare intersection of Inchgower’s robust distillate and the elegance of Palo Cortado sherry wood – a dram for collectors and connoisseurs seeking depth, intensity, and individuality. Listen to our podcast:

Inchgower 2012 Hepburns Choice 10 year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Hepburn’s Choice is a series of young single cask whiskies, all bottled at 46% with no added colouring and no chill‑filtration. The series is named after Stewart Laing’s grandfather, William Hepburn, who was a passionate whisky enthusiast.

Distillery: Inchgower
Series: Hepburn’s Choice
Vintage: Distilled 2012
Age: 10 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Hogshead
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Single Cask

Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51.6%

Knockando 2008 Vintage is a rare and powerful single malt from Speyside, Scotland. It was distilled on November 5, 2008, and bottled on February 7, 2025, by Signatory Vintage as part of their Cask Strength Collection.

Finished in a First Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead (cask no. 103), the whisky develops a complex and full-bodied character with natural colour and no chill filtration. The alcohol strength of 51.6% delivers an intense flavour profile with depth and balance.

Tasting notes include sweetness from raisins and tropical fruit, combined with syrup, dried ginger, and lightly bitter oak. The finish offers iodine, burnt wood, spice, chocolate, and sherry, resulting in a long and nuanced aftertaste.

Distillery: Knockando
Bottler: Signatory - Cask Strength Collection
Vintage: Distilled: 05/11/2008 - Bottled: 07/02/2025
Age: 16 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. 103 PX Sherry Butt Finish
Alcohol strength: 51.6%
Number of bottles: 333
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
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Linkwood 11 Year Old Dràm Mòr is an exclusive single malt whisky from the Linkwood distillery in the Speyside region, bottled at a cask strength of 54.8% ABV. Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024, this whisky has matured in a single first-fill bourbon cask, resulting in a limited release of 325 bottles.

The nose is rich and surprisingly smoky, with funky fruits that make your mouth water.
The palate offers fruitiness that embraces warming oak spices, followed by an unexpected emergence of cigar ash.
In the finish, the cigar ash becomes more pronounced while carrying Oloroso sherry spices along with it.
This whisky is bottled at natural color and without chill filtration, preserving its authentic character.

Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Age: 11 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. #900162 / Finished in a refill French oak Oloroso hogshead
ABV: 54.8%
Number of bottles: 325
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl