Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50.4%

Miltonduff 40 Year Old – Adelphi Limited Edition is a remarkable single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. It was distilled at the Miltonduff distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Adelphi, known for its uncompromising approach to quality and cask selection. The whisky was distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2023, giving it an impressive age of 40 years. It is bottled at cask strength, 50.4%, preserving its natural intensity and complexity. Only 224 bottles were released, making it an extremely rare and sought-after edition among collectors and enthusiasts.

This whisky was matured in a first-fill sherry hogshead, a type of cask that contributes deep and complex flavor notes. The color is pale gold, reflecting both its long maturation and the influence of the sherry cask. On the nose, it reveals mineral tones, paraffin, and oily lemon, creating an elegant and slightly old-fashioned aroma that speaks to its age and finesse.

The palate is rich and layered with notes of stewed fruits, citrus zest, and overripe figs, offering a sweet and fruity profile. Green malt spice adds a fresh and herbal dimension, while a hint of bitterness balances the whole and adds depth. The finish is long and complex with floral notes of gorse blossom, a warm spicy touch of ginger, and a hint of white pepper, providing a lively conclusion.

The mouthfeel is velvety and refined, with a harmonious blend of ripe fruits, cream, citrus, and almond. The extended maturation has rounded all elements and created a whisky of great elegance and character.

Distillery: Miltonduff
Bottler: Adelphi Limited
Vintage: Distilled: 1982 Bottled: 2023
Age: 40 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Alcohol strength: 50.4%
Number of bottles: 224
Un-chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
Other: Adelphi Limited
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The GlenAllachie 1990, 35‑Year‑Old Cask Strength

A rare, deeply complex and uncompromisingly crafted Speyside malt

The GlenAllachie 35‑Year‑Old Cask Strength is one of the most ambitious and luxurious releases in the distillery’s history. Master Distiller Billy Walker has selected four exceptional cask types from the distillery’s impressive inventory to create a whisky that both honours tradition and explores new depths. As the document states, it is “crafted with meticulous precision” and based on Mizunara virgin oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximénez Sherry.

It is especially the use of Mizunara virgin oak – an extremely rare and challenging wood sourced from 200‑year‑old Japanese oak trees – that makes this release truly unique. The document highlights that Mizunara is “a prized Japanese wood sourced from 200-year-old trees” and that the whisky creates “a symphony of flavours, balancing warm spice, luscious dried fruit, creamy vanilla, and rich molasses.”

The aroma is intense and layered, opening with mocha, crystallised cinnamon and treacle tart, followed by cocoa, toasted hazelnuts and pineapple, rounded off with soft notes of ginger and heather honey.

The palate is deep, rich and silky. As described in the document: “cocoa, baking spices and chocolate-coated raisins, followed by coconut, brandied orchard fruits and sandalwood, with vanilla, dried red fruits and honeycomb.”
This is a whisky where the dark fruit of sherry, the spice of virgin oak and the exotic elegance of Mizunara merge into a remarkable whole.

A naturally rich mahogany colour – the result of three decades in powerful casks.

50.2% – natural cask strength, with no added colour and non‑chill filtered.

The GlenAllachie has created entirely bespoke packaging for this release. The document explains that the design is “entirely bespoke” and crafted to reflect the whisky’s luxury and complexity.

The handcrafted wooden outer box is inspired by Mizunara oak and the Japanese Kumiko woodworking tradition, where precision and patience are essential. Four geometric patterns represent the four cask types, while the distillery’s gable end ties the design back to Speyside.

The inner box pays tribute to the name GlenAllachie – “Valley of the Rocks” – evoking slate, stone and the rugged Scottish landscape, with Billy Walker’s signature as a mark of quality.

A broad‑shouldered, label‑free decanter places the deep mahogany spirit at the centre, sealed with Billy Walker’s signature as a mark of authenticity.

Distillery: GlenAllachie
Vintage: 1990
Age: 35 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask types: Mizunara virgin oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximénez Sherry
ABV: 50.2%
Non‑chill filtered
Natural colour
70 cl

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Whyte & Mackay 21 Year & 12 Year Tantalus Set Blended Scotch Whisky 2 x 37.5 cl 40%

Whyte & Mackay 21 Year & 12 Year Tantalus Set Blended Scotch Whisky 2 x 37.5 cl is a luxurious set that combines two iconic expressions from the traditional blended whisky brand Whyte & Mackay. Delivered in an elegant tantalus presentation, this set is both a beautiful collector's item and an opportunity to experience two different ages of the same house’s rich and sophisticated style.

Whyte & Mackay 21 Year Old
This 21-year-old edition is crafted with the characteristic double maturation method that Whyte & Mackay has refined through generations. First, the individual malt and grain whiskies are matured separately for many years. Then they are blended and matured once more together – a process that creates remarkable depth, smoothness, and harmony in the final result, perfected by Richard Patterson, their Master Blender.

The whisky opens with aromas of ripe fruit, especially pear and dried apricots, elegantly balanced by sweet toffee and toasted oak. A discreet touch of orange peel adds freshness to the nose and invites further exploration. On the palate, it is silky and full-bodied, with warm notes of dark chocolate and vanilla merging with dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The balance of sweetness and spice creates a layered and complex profile that evolves gradually.

The finish is long, rounded, and elegant, leaving behind a pleasant warmth with lingering notes of sweetness, wood, and a subtle hint of dry smoke. Whyte & Mackay 21 Year Old is not just a whisky – it is a celebration of Scottish blending craftsmanship and an ideal choice for special occasions or as a gift for the discerning whisky lover. Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, where its full range of nuances can unfold.

Whyte & Mackay 12 Year Old
The 12-year-old version presents the house style in a more approachable form. Here, one finds a rounded and rich flavor profile with honey, vanilla, orange peel, and gentle spices, supported by light sherry notes and soft oak. It is fresher and lighter than the 21-year-old expression, yet still carries the distinctive depth and balance that Whyte & Mackay is known for.

Tantalus Presentation
Both bottles (2 x 37.5 cl) are delivered in an exclusive tantalus – a classic design originally created to securely store fine spirits. This makes the set both a decorative and functional collector’s piece, perfect for display in any whisky collection.

Whyte & Mackay 21 & 12 Year Old Tantalus Set is an ideal choice for collectors, connoisseurs, or as a gift for a whisky enthusiast who wishes to experience both the mature elegance and the vibrant youth within Whyte & Mackay’s blending tradition.

• Distillery: Whyte & Mackay
• Name: 21 Year + 12 Year Blended Whisky
• Country: Scotland
• Type: Blended Whisky
• Alc. strength: 43%
• 2 x 37.5 cl = 75 cl
• Other: Old version

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old – discontinued version with yellow banderole

Yamazaki 18 Years is one of the most acclaimed and award‑winning Japanese single malts – a clear demonstration of what Japanese whisky can achieve at the highest level. This edition is silky, deeply complex and perfectly balanced between fruit, dark flavours and refined cask influence.

The aroma opens with rich sherry and raisins, followed by dark maraschino cherries and creamy coffee chocolate. The layers unfold slowly, revealing depth, warmth and a striking elegance.

The palate is full‑bodied and intense with notes of dark chocolate, rum‑and‑raisin, caramel and roasted coffee beans. The signature Yamazaki softness ties everything together, while mizunara oak and sherry casks contribute depth, spice and a subtle, smoke‑free warmth.

The finish is long, dark and refined with lingering chocolate, dried fruit and warm oak tones.

The Yamazaki distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient capital Kyoto, where pure spring water and a moderate climate create ideal conditions for whisky production. The method is based on traditional Scottish double distillation, but the Japanese have added their own innovations – including the use of rare Japanese mizunara oak casks, which impart a unique oriental spice character.

Yamazaki 18 Years is a multi‑award‑winning whisky, including:
– San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Best in Show, Double Gold
– SWSC Double Gold 2005
– IWSC Trophy 2006
– ISC Gold 2007

An iconic Japanese single malt, loved for its depth, finesse and exceptional balance.

Distillery: Yamazaki
Age: 18 years
Type: Single Malt Whisky Japan
ABV: 43%
70 cl
Other: From Japan’s oldest distillery
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