The Brisbane by Adelphi 5 years old Fusion of Australian and Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 57,5%

Two continents, one glass. Australian malt meets Scotch heritage in a bottling that challenges the very definition of whisky.

Expert description

The Brisbane by Adelphi is a 5 year old fusion of Australian and Scotch malt whisky, bottled at cask strength at 57.5% ABV by the independent Scottish bottler Adelphi.

A "fusion whisky" here means that whisky distilled in Australia has been blended with Scotch malt whisky from Glen Garioch and Glen Grant, two prominent Highland and Speyside distilleries, creating a bottling that bridges two whisky worlds on opposite sides of the globe.

Only 925 bottles of this fusion were produced, with no added colouring and no chill filtration, allowing the raw interplay between the Australian and Scotch components to come through in full.

Adelphi Distillery was founded in 1826 by the River Clyde in Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, but was revived in 1993 as an independent bottler when a grandson of a former owner brought back the name with a philosophy of bottling only the very best casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and eucalyptus from the Australian component meet dry Highland malt and a touch of hay.

Palate

Bold and cask-strength driven, with honey, toasted nuts and an exotic fruit sweetness unusual for Scotch whisky.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced, with a final hint of citrus peel and wood.

Specifications

Name: The Brisbane by Adelphi
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Australia & Scotland
Type: Malt Whisky (Fusion)
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 925
EAN: 5060383650006

Flavour profile

Exotic fruit · Cask strength · Eucalyptus

Investment potential

With only 925 bottles and a genuinely unique concept combining Australian and Scotch malt whisky, this bottling holds strong appeal among collectors of rare Adelphi releases.

Did you know?

Adelphi reportedly tests around 25 casks for every single cask that gets approved for a bottling under the Adelphi name, meaning fewer than 4% of tested casks pass the needle's eye.

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Frequently asked questions about The Brisbane by Adelphi

Is The Brisbane worth the investment?

With only 925 bottles of a genuinely unique Australian-Scotch fusion from the respected bottler Adelphi, this is a rare and sought-after bottle among collectors.

What is a "fusion whisky"?

It is a bottling where whisky distilled in one country, here Australia, is blended with whisky from another country, here Scotch malt from Glen Garioch and Glen Grant.

How many bottles of The Brisbane exist?

Only 925 bottles of this specific edition were produced.

Who is behind the bottling?

The independent Scottish bottler Adelphi, known for its strict cask selection since 1993.

Is the whisky chill filtered?

No, it is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

What strength is the whisky bottled at?

The whisky is bottled at cask strength, 57.5% ABV.

Does Adelphi own its own distillery?

Yes, Adelphi owns the Ardnamurchan distillery, located at the westernmost point of mainland Scotland.