The Kinship Whisky Series

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  Bunnahabhain 33 year old The Kinship 2023 Single Islay Malt Whisky 48,8%

  Item no.: 222555-45538

  Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old – The Kinship 2023 – Single Islay Malt Whisky 48.8%

  Released in 2023 as part of Hunter Laing’s prestigious Kinship series, this 33-year-old Bunnahabhain is a masterfully matured Islay single malt that radiates elegance, complexity, and coastal character. Aged in a single refill bourbon hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength, it offers a refined balance and a truly memorable experience.

  This Bunnahabhain whisky is a harmonious and inviting single malt that showcases finesse and depth of character. On the nose, it is soft, fruity, and elegant, with a fresh and gently sweet profile. Expect bright tropical fruit notes such as pineapple and lime, complemented by delicate hints of red cherry and subtle floral undertones.

  On the palate, the whisky unfolds with a beautiful balance between brightness and depth – juicy citrus and ripe berries lead the way, while the signature maritime influence of Bunnahabhain reveals itself through a touch of sea salt and a gentle coastal breeze. Its slightly oily texture provides a pleasant mouthfeel, and the elegant finish lingers with notes of soft oak, gentle spice, and mineral complexity.

  This edition is a prime example of Bunnahabhain’s ability to produce rich and refined unpeated whiskies, where the distillery’s clean house style and coastal location shine through with clarity and grace.

  Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind The Kinship series, is renowned for their uncompromising approach to quality and their ability to source and bottle some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship series is a tribute to the global whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland famous for its whisky.

  Distillery: Bunnahabhain
  Bottler: Hunter Laing
  Year: 2023
  Age: 33 years
  Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
  Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
  ABV: 48.8%
  Number of bottles: 292
  Un-chillfiltered
  Natural colour
  70 cl
  Additional info: Limited edition release from The Kinship Series

   

  • 1pcs.
    1.125,75EUR
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  Caol Ila 33 year old The Kinship 2023 Single Islay Malt Whisky 44,5%

  Item no.: 222555-45537

  Thirty-three years in a single cask. While Caol Ila has distilled and matured its well-known 12-year for Diageo's needs, this cask has waited – unseen and untouched – in a refill bourbon hogshead in a Scottish warehouse. Hunter Laing found it in 2023 for The Kinship: the series' most important bottling of the year.

  Expert's description

  Caol Ila 33 Years The Kinship Series Hunter Laing is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a single refill bourbon hogshead, bottled at 44.5% without chill filtration and with natural colour. 300 bottles.

  The Kinship is Hunter Laing's prestige series – one expression per distillery, released once a year. For 2023, the choice fell on this 33-year Caol Ila, which according to Hunter Laing itself celebrates the Scottish whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous.

  Three decades in a refill bourbon hogshead give a Caol Ila that has changed: the smoke is there, but softened and integrated over time. This is not the young, salty Caol Ila – it is a mature, layered version of it.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Light peat smoke with caramel, stewed fruit and soft beeswax. A salty sea breeze that immediately sets the scene on Islay's coast – but in a slower, more reflective tone than young bottlings.

  Palate

  Soft and layered. Clear maritime saltiness, seaweed and fresh oysters. The smoke is discreet and elegantly integrated, with room for deeper notes of oak, dried fruit and medicinal herbs. A bottling to spend time with.

  Finish

  Long, leathery and satisfying. Worn leather, glowing peat embers and a persistent salty close that is in no hurry.

  Specifications

  Name: Caol Ila 33 Years The Kinship Series Hunter Laing
  Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
  Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 33 years
  ABV: 44.5%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Single cask – refill bourbon hogshead
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Bottled: 2023
  Number of bottles: 300
  Series: The Kinship Series

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Maritime · Leathery · Layered · Elegant

  Investment potential

  High. A single-cask bottling at 33 years from a respected bottler with only 300 bottles is rare – and Hunter Laing's Kinship series is sought by collectors worldwide.

  Did you know?

  Hunter Laing also operates Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay – the island's newest distillery, opened in 2019. Ardnahoe uses traditional worm tubs for condensation, giving a heavier and more complex distillate than modern condensers.

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  • 1pcs.
    1.099,00EUR
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  Highland Park 27 year old The Kinship 2023 Single Orkney Malt Whisky 52,5%

  Item no.: 222555-45540

  Highland Park 27 Year The Kinship 2023 Single Orkney Malt Whisky 52.5%
  
  Released in 2023 as part of Hunter Laing's prestigious Kinship series, this 27-year-old Highland Park is a masterfully matured Orkney single malt that exudes elegance, complexity, and remarkable character. Aged in a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength, it achieves a refined balance. Expect aromas of baked pears and heather honey on the nose, followed by sweet notes of honey, mandarin, passion fruit, and black pepper throughout the palate. Only 268 bottles were drawn from this unique cask.
  
  Hunter Laing & Co., the creators of The Kinship series, are renowned for their uncompromising commitment to quality and their ability to select and bottle some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship series pays tribute to the Scottish whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for whisky.
  
  Distillery: Highland Park  
  Bottler: Hunter Laing  
  Vintage: 2023  
  Age: 27 years  
  Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky  
  Cask Number/Type: Refill Hogshead  
  ABV: 52.5%  
  Number of Bottles: 268 bottles  
  Un-chillfiltered  
  Natural Colour  
  70 cl  
  Other:  
  Additional info: Limited edition release from The Kinship Series

   

  • 1pcs.
    1.474,50EUR
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  Laphroaig 25 year old The Kinship 2023 Single Islay Malt Whisky 54,2%

  Item no.: 222555-45536

  Laphroaig 25 Year Old – The Kinship Series – Single Cask by Hunter Laing

  Discover a rare and extraordinary single malt whisky from Islay – Laphroaig 25 Year Old, bottled by the renowned independent bottler Hunter Laing as part of their exclusive Kinship Series. This unique expression was matured for a full 25 years in a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength of 54.2%, offering an authentic and undiluted taste experience for the true whisky connoisseur. Only 332 bottles were released from this cask, making it an extremely limited and highly sought-after release among collectors and enthusiasts.

  Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind the Kinship Series, is known for their uncompromising dedication to quality and their talent for selecting and bottling some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship Series pays tribute to the Scotch whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for whisky.

  Tasting Notes:
  Nose: Complex and intense – with classic Laphroaig notes of soot, coastal brine and olives, elegantly balanced by lemon zest and a sweet hint of honey.
  Palate: Layers of tangerine, honeysuckle and pear drops unfold on the tongue. Smoke and citrus merge with a silky texture, creating a harmonious and mature profile.
  Finish: Long, persistent and sophisticated, with notes of sea salt, peat and ripe fruit.

  Distillery: Laphroaig
  Bottler: Hunter Laing
  Edition: Feis Ile
  Age: 25 years
  Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
  Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
  ABV: 54.2%
  Bottles: 332
  Un-chillfiltered
  Natural Colour
  70 cl
  Other: –

   

  • 1pcs.
    1.554,75EUR