Barley's sweetness takes centre stage in this entry in Crown Royal's prestigious Noble Collection.

Expert description

Crown Royal Barley Edition Noble Collection Blended Canadian Whisky is part of the brand's prestigious Noble Collection, where barley plays a prominent role in the blend, bottled at 45%. Crown Royal was created in 1939 by spirits magnate Samuel Bronfman to celebrate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's royal visit to Canada — the first visit by reigning monarchs in the country's history. According to legend, Bronfman tested over 600 different blends before arriving at the final recipe, presented to the royal couple in a decanter wrapped in a purple velvet bag with gold embroidery. The whisky is produced today at the distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, where about 80% of the grain comes from the local region, and the water is naturally filtered through limestone.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers malt, honey and lightly toasted grain.

Palate

The palate is soft and full with malt, caramel and a hint of fruit.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Crown Royal Barley Edition Noble Collection Blended Canadian Whisky
Distillery: Crown Royal
Region/Country: Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
Type: Blended Canadian Whisky
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Noble Collection – Barley Edition

Flavour profile

Malt · Soft · Full-bodied · Sweet

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A double-dipped celebration of the Boston Red Sox' 2018 season, in Maker's Mark's famous square bottle.

Expert description

Maker's Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is a 100 cl special bottling with an extra, double-dipped wax seal, created to mark the Boston Red Sox' 2018 season, bottled at 45%. Maker's Mark was founded in 1953, when Bill Samuels Sr. bought the old Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. His wife Margie created the entire brand identity — the name, the square bottle and the hand-dipped red wax seal, still hand-dipped on every bottle today. Bill Samuels wanted to create a softer bourbon than the typical rye-based styles of the day and replaced rye with red winter wheat in the mash bill. The distillery was listed on the US National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Maker's Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Distillery: Maker's Mark
Region/Country: Loretto, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 100 CL
Edition: Red Sox 2018, double-dipped wax seal

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

Investment potential

Themed wax-seal special editions like this one can hold collector interest among Maker's Mark enthusiasts and sports fans, particularly in the larger 100 cl bottle.

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Six single cask whiskies, six different stories – the Samhain Series is Lady of the Glen's tribute to Scotland's eerie, mythical past, gathered into one set.

Expert Review

Samhain Whiskyset Lady of the Glen 5 år til 30 år Single Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% til 60,8% is a Single Scotch Whisky Set matured in six different single casks and bottled at 46 to 60.8% ABV.

Lady of the Glen presents the limited Samhain Series: six single cask whiskies celebrating Scotland's eerie, mythical past. The set spans from 5 to 30 years of maturation and from 46% to 60.8% in strength, with each bottle representing a different Scottish distillery and a different cask type.

Samhain is the Celtic festival marking the transition from summer to winter, historically considered the origin of today's Halloween.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose varies from bottle to bottle, from light and floral to deeply sherried and smoky, depending on the individual distillery and cask.

Palate

The palate spans widely across the set, from young and fresh to old and complex, offering a combined flavour journey through different Scottish styles.

Finish

The finish varies from short and light to long and deep, depending on the individual bottle's age and cask type.

Specifications

Name: Samhain Whiskyset Lady of the Glen 5 år til 30 år Single Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% til 60,8%
Distillery: Lady of the Glen
Region: Scotland
Type: Single Scotch Whisky Set
Age: 5 to 30 Years
ABV: 46 to 60.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: six different single casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Samhain Series

Flavour Profile

Single Cask · Varied · Collector's Set

Investment Potential

As a limited collector's set of six single cask whiskies, with ages up to 30 years, the Samhain Series appeals directly to collectors who value single-cask rarity and a thematically coherent set.

Did You Know?

In Celtic tradition, Samhain marked the time of year when the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was said to be at its thinnest, inspiring the name of Lady of the Glen's entire series.

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Fourteen years on bourbon casks and one last, active push through a port pipe. Little Brown Dog has found a Tamnavulin cask that insists on tasting of dark berries and warm spice.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Distillery 2010 Little Brown Dog Port Pipe is a Single Speyside Scotch Whisky, matured in bourbon casks with a finishing period in a port pipe and bottled at 52.4%.

Little Brown Dog Spirits is an independent bottler founded in Aberdeenshire in 2018 by Andrew Smith and Chris Reid, recognisable by the little brown dog that features on every label. The company buys casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own name, often in small, hand-picked batches.

This release was distilled at Tamnavulin in 2010 and matured on bourbon casks until 2024, when the whisky was moved into a highly active port pipe. That short but intense finishing period has given the whisky a pronounced character of dark berries and spice. Only 424 bottles were produced of this Small Batch release, bottled at cask strength with no chill-filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark cherry and blackberry meet a warm note of clove and a hint of freshly baked bun.

Palate

Full-bodied and berry-driven, with notes of blackcurrant jelly, dark chocolate and a peppery spice streak from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and winey, closing on dried raspberry and a warm, lightly toasted sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Distillery Little Brown Dog Port Pipe
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Bottler: Little Brown Dog Spirits
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Scotch Whisky
Age: 2010/2024
ABV: 52.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in active port pipe
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 424
Edition: Small Batch

Flavour profile

Berry-driven · Spiced · Full-bodied · Dark chocolate · Winey

Did you know?

Little Brown Dog Spirits took its name and logo from a small brown dog, a personal symbol for founders Andrew Smith and Chris Reid, both with backgrounds in the Scottish spirits trade before starting their own independent bottling house in Aberdeenshire in 2018.

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The label salutes the Barrowland Ballroom, the old dance hall in the East End of Glasgow whose neon stars above the entrance have lit the way for just about every band that ever passed through the city. The whisky inside is every bit as local, and about as loud.

The expert description

Glasgow Distillery 2017 Little Brown Dog is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill oloroso hogshead and bottled at cask strength 55.7%.

Little Brown Dog buys single casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own label with the little brown dog on it. Here they got hold of a cask from The Glasgow Distillery, the first malt distillery in the city in over a century, which opened in 2015 and makes whisky under the name 1770.

The cask is a highly active oloroso hogshead that has been working on the spirit since 2017. That gives a young whisky with far more colour and body than the vintage suggests, and the cask strength of 55.7% holds it all together. The cask yielded only 339 bottles, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark cherry and raisin first, then cocoa and a touch of leather, with the young malt sweetness poking up underneath.

Palate

Powerful and juicy. Sherry fruit and muscovado in front, then orange peel, clove and a dry oak edge from the active cask.

Finish

Long and warm with dried fruit, dark chocolate and a peppery close.

Specifications

Name: Glasgow Distillery 2017 Little Brown Dog
Distillery: Glasgow Distillery
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Lowland Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 55.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill oloroso sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Number of bottles: 339
Edition: Single Cask

Flavour profile

Sherry matured · Fruity · Spiced · Cask Strength · Single Cask

Investment potential

Medium. One cask, 339 bottles and a distillery still young enough that its early vintages can be counted. Single cask releases from new Scottish distilleries have in recent years been among the most sought after by collectors following a house from the start.

Did you know?

The Glasgow Distillery opened in 2015 and was the first malt distillery in the city since 1902. Glasgow had otherwise been a centre of Scotch whisky for more than a century, but it was trading, blending and bottling the city lived on, not distilling.

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The purple velvet bag is as famous as the bottle. Crown Royal was created for a royal visit in 1939, and the bag was originally packaging for a gift nobody expected to sell commercially.

Expert description

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe is a Blended Canadian Whisky bottled at 40% in a 5 cl miniature.

The whisky is built from around fifty different Canadian whiskies and was developed in 1939 for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's tour of Canada. It was first sold outside the country in 1964 and is today produced at Gimli in Manitoba. The miniature format makes it an obvious sample, gift filler or travelling companion.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and round. Vanilla and pale fruit first, with cereal and a touch of oak underneath.

Palate

Creamy and soft. Vanilla, caramel and apple, with a lightly spiced warmth and a dry cereal base. No edges — Canadian whisky is built to be approachable.

Finish

Long and lingering for its strength, with vanilla, oak and a mild sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Crown Royal Miniature Fine De Luxe Blended Canadian Whisky 40%
Distillery: Crown Royal
Region/Country: Canada
Type: Blended Canadian Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 5 CL
Edition: Fine De Luxe Miniature
EAN no.: 08735609

Flavour profile

Soft · Vanilla · Creamy · Fruity · Lightly Spiced

Did you know?

The purple velvet bag was never meant to be a retail item. It was sewn for the single case of whisky presented at the royal visit in 1939 — and when the bottle later reached the shops, it turned out people were keeping the bags.

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From a German immigrant's distillery in Cascade Hollow comes one of Tennessee's two great whiskey brands.

Expert description

George Dickel No. 8 Tennessee Sour Mash 80 Proof Whisky is an American Tennessee Whiskey, bottled at 40%. George Dickel was born in Germany in 1818, emigrated to the US and settled in Nashville, Tennessee, in the 1850s. In 1884 he bought into the distillery at Cascade Hollow, originally founded in 1877, drawn by the pure spring water from the local limestone shelf. Like its better-known Tennessee neighbour, the whisky undergoes the Lincoln County Process, filtered through maple charcoal before barrel ageing, which gives it its signature smoothness.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers grain, caramel and a hint of smoked wood.

Palate

The palate is soft with vanilla, honey and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, dry and soft.

Specifications

Name: George Dickel Nr. 8 Tennessee Sour Mash 80 Proof Whisky
Distillery: George Dickel
Region/Country: Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA
Type: Tennessee Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Grainy · Sweet · Smoky

Did you know?

George Dickel deliberately spelled his name 'whisky' without an 'e', in the Scotch style, to signal quality at a time when Irish and American 'whiskey' with an 'e' was seen as inferior.

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Rebel Yell leaves wheat behind for rye's spicy edge.

Expert description

Rebel Yell 90 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey is the brand's rye-based expression, bottled at 45%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, pepper and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is spicy and dry with rye, caramel and pepper.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Rebel Yell 90 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Rye · Pepper · Dry

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The soft wheated bourbon gains an extra layer of complexity from cabernet sauvignon barrels.

Expert description

Rebel Yell 100 Proof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's wheated bourbon finished in cabernet sauvignon barrels, bottled at 50%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers red berries, caramel and a hint of wine-driven sweetness.

Palate

The palate is fruity and round with berries, caramel and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly wine-toned.

Specifications

Name: Rebel Yell 100 Proof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in cabernet sauvignon barrels

Flavour profile

Berries · Wine-toned · Rounded · Sweet

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The soft wheated bourbon gains an extra layer of complexity from oloroso sherry casks.

Expert description

Rebel Yell 100 Proof Oloroso Sherry Casks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's wheated bourbon finished in oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fruit, nuts and a sherry-driven sweetness.

Palate

The palate is round and full with raisins, nuts and caramel.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly nutty.

Specifications

Name: Rebel Yell 100 Proof Oloroso Sherry Casks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Sherry · Raisins · Nuts · Rounded

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The dark Irish liqueur comes here with four matching shot glasses for sharing the experience.

Expert description

Shanky's Whip Gift Pack with 4 Shot Glasses Irish Liqueur includes a bottle of the house's dairy-free whiskey liqueur together with four shot glasses, well suited for enjoying the liqueur with friends, bottled at 33%. Shanky's Whip was launched in 2021 by Shanky & Shireman, a company formed by Biggar & Leith, and is distilled, blended and bottled in Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland. The liqueur combines Irish pot still whiskey with natural vanilla and caramel flavours in a dairy-free recipe, and is named after the fictional character Shanky, known in the brand's storytelling for his love of horse racing and good whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with caramel, vanilla and a hint of whiskey.

Palate

The palate offers caramel, vanilla and a deep, dark sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, sweet and lightly whiskey-driven.

Specifications

Name: Shanky's Whip Gavepakke med 4 shotglas Irish Likør
Region/Country: Bailieborough, Cavan, Ireland
Type: Whiskey Liqueur Gift Set
ABV: 33%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sweet · Caramel · Dark · Vanilla-forward

Staoisha is the name Bunnahabhain gives its peated spirit, taken from the small loch that supplies the distillery's water – and here it meets a deep sherry sweetness.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 2013 Staoisha 11 Years Old Signatory Vintage is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured in a 1st fill oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and spent 11 years in a first-fill oloroso sherry cask, which has layered deep notes of dried fruit, spice and chocolate over the peated spirit. Signatory bottled it without chill filtration and without added colour in 2024.

The bottle belongs to Signatory's Decanter Collection and arrives in a finely cut decanter, underlining that this is something out of the ordinary – both in the glass and on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke meets dark raisins, dried fig and a touch of mocha.

Palate

Rich and full with spiced smoke, sherry sweetness and a core of dark chocolate.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering smoke and a final hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Signatory Vintage – The Decanter Collection
EAN No.: 5021944127078

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-Matured · Full-Bodied · Spicy

Investment Potential

Medium – the combination of the rarer Staoisha spirit, long sherry maturation and the special decanter makes this an attractive pick for collectors looking beyond the standard bottle.

Did You Know?

Loch Staoisha lies a couple of kilometres from the distillery and supplies the water Bunnahabhain uses in production – which is exactly why the house's peated spirit carries this name.

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Some of Edradour's finest moments come when the distillery keeps it simple: good grain, good casks and plenty of time. This 21-year-old bourbon cask maturation is one of them.

The expert's description

Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 54.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2003 and matured for 21 years across seven selected bourbon casks, numbers 67 to 73, before being bottled in 2024. The long maturation in American oak has given the whisky a warm, vanilla-led sweetness, while Edradour's light, floral core character is preserved throughout. 1,126 bottles were drawn from this maturation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and ripe pears, with a lightly nutty undercurrent and a hint of fresh oak.

Palate

Soft and rounded with caramel, toasted almonds and a fine acidity from tropical fruit that keeps the palate fresh despite the age.

Finish

Medium length with lingering vanilla, lightly spiced oak and a dry, elegant finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.3%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 54,3 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels (cask no. 67-73)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: Only 1,126 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944127115

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Creamy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 21 years of maturation and a comparatively small run from seven selected casks. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Edradour still uses old, open-topped mash tuns and wooden washbacks for fermentation — a production method most other Scottish distilleries abandoned decades ago.

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A 2nd fill cask has already given away most of its colour and sweetness once. What remains comes slowly, which is why nine years in a used Oloroso butt tastes like something other than nine years in fresh wood.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 2014 Signatory Vintage 9 years Decanter Collection is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 46 % without chill filtration and without added colour.

The whisky was distilled in 2014 and lay nine years in cask. The casks held sherry and then whisky once before, which gives a more measured influence than first fill wood would. The result is a balance between fruity shades and spiced notes rather than a heavy sherry bomb.

There is a sister bottling in the same series from the same vintage, drawn a year earlier. Compared with that one this has had a little more time to gather itself, and the difference between the two is one of the clearest examples of what a single extra year in a butt does.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisin, orange peel and a hint of almond. The sherry is clear but bright and dry rather than heavy.

Palate

Rich and harmonious with dried fruit, spice and a malt core carrying it all. There is depth without heaviness.

Finish

Long and spiced with fruit and a dry, nutty close.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 2014 Signatory Vintage 9 år Decanter Collection
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Edition: The Decanter Collection
EAN no.: 5021944127061

Flavour profile

Sherry matured · Fruity · Spiced · Balanced · Dry

Did you know?

A cask can in practice be used three or four times before it no longer gives up enough character. After the third filling it is called a refill, and many distilleries use exactly those to let the style of the spirit come forward.

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A single port cask, twenty years of patience and a number that anyone who's tasted it never quite forgets. Cask #347 has become something special.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in a 1st fill port cask and bottled at 54.7%.

The whisky was distilled on 25 July 2004 and matured for a full 20 years in a single cask, cask #347, a 1st fill Old Port Pipe, before being bottled on the exact same date in 2024. The port cask has given the whisky a deep, ruby-red colour and a rich, fruity sweetness that meets Ballechin's powerful peat smoke in a full, complex balance. Only 691 bottles were drawn.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries and caramelised sugar meet heather honey and a hint of leather, with earthy smoke deep underneath.

Palate

Luxurious and silky with sweetness from the port cask, layers of peat smoke, caramelised nuts and a fine spiciness of cinnamon.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering with dried fruit, sweet oak, ash and a hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.7%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 54,7 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill port pipe (cask no. 347)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 25/07/2004
Bottled: 25/07/2024
Number of bottles: Only 691 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944126736

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Creamy · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to 20 years of maturation on a single rare 1st fill port cask and only 691 bottles. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Port pipes are long, slender casks originally designed for transporting port from the Douro Valley — their shape gives the whisky more wood contact than a standard cask of the same volume.

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Bourbon meets sherry in this 18-year-old Ballechin, where two cask worlds have been blended to give the peat more layers to play in.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 18 years old 2006/2024 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a blend of bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled in 2006 and matured for 18 years across a combination of bourbon and sherry casks before being bottled in September 2024. The blended cask maturation gives the whisky both the bourbon cask's vanilla sweetness and the sherry's darker, nuttier depth, which together embrace Ballechin's signature peat smoke.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and toasted almonds meet an earthy smoke, with a hint of raisin and old leather in the background.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with caramelised sugar, dark chocolate and a lingering, warm smoke that ties the two cask types together.

Finish

Long and spicy with dried fruit, ash and a fine bitterness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 18 years old 2006/2024 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.8%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: a blend of bourbon and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: September 2024
EAN no.: 5021944127108

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 18 years of maturation of Ballechin's peated style on a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Edradour uses traditional Douglas fir fermentation vessels rather than the more common stainless steel — a choice that gives a slower, more complex fermentation.

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A classic has had a fresh coat of paint. Highland Park 12 Years Old remains the distillery's most accessible dram, but in 2024 it got both a new design and a polished profile that still holds the same balance of sweetness and smoke that made it a fixture.

Expert Description

Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design) is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is a masterful balancing act between sweetness and smoke, with vivid notes of Seville oranges and heather honey unfolding into layers of spiced fruitcake, before finishing with a gentle touch of Orcadian peat smoke. The 2024 redesign doesn't change the whisky's fundamental character, but marks an update to the bottle's visual look.

It makes for a versatile introduction to Highland Park's style — accessible enough for every day, yet complex enough to enjoy on its own.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Seville oranges and heather honey meet a lightly spiced fruitcake.

Palate

Round and balanced, with sherry sweetness, toasted malt and a gentle peat smoke underneath.

Finish

Medium in length and warm, with a lingering, gentle smoke and a hint of honey.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design)
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry-seasoned oak casks
Edition: 2024 Re-Design
EAN: 5010314570101

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Fruity · Soft

Did You Know?

The 2024 redesign is the latest update to the bottle's visual look since Highland Park introduced its current design line, without changing the whisky's core recipe.

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Five years of maturation give this Italian pure malt a deeper character.

Expert description

Poli 5 Year Old Conclave Pure Malt Whisky is the distillery's age-stated pure malt expression, matured for at least 5 years, bottled at 46%. Poli Distillerie was founded in 1898 by GioBatta Poli in Schiavon in Italy's Veneto region, originally using a mobile still to distil grappa from local grape skins. After four generations, the distillery is today run by siblings Jacopo, Giampaolo, Barbara and Andrea Poli, who in the 1980s renewed the business with a focus on craftsmanship, small batches and single-varietal grappa. Alongside its famous grappa, the family today also produces whisky, brandy and gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with honey, dried fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers caramel, malt and spice.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Poli 5 år Conclave Pure Malt Whisky
Distillery: Poli
Region/Country: Schiavon, Veneto, Italy
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Warm · Malty

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Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye Tennessee Whiskey is a tribute to authentic craftsmanship and tradition. This exceptional rye whiskey is crafted under the "Bottled-in-Bond" standards, meaning it is distilled by one master distiller, aged at one distillery, and stored under strict supervision for a minimum of four years. The result is a complex and well-balanced whiskey that appeals to both new and seasoned whiskey enthusiasts.

Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye offers a spicy and rich flavor profile, where the character of the rye truly shines. The aroma opens with notes of honey, vanilla, and spices, while the palate reveals hints of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a touch of smoke. The finish is long and pleasantly spiced – a true delight for the senses.

Distillery: Jack Daniel's
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee Rye Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye

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

Expert's description

Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

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 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Did you know?

Laphroaig means 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay' in Gaelic, and it is the only Islay distillery to have received an official Royal Warrant, originally from Prince Charles.

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Silkie The Legendary Dark in miniature format is the smoky, sherry-matured variant of the Silkie series from Sliabh Liag Distillers in Donegal.

Expert Review

Silkie Whiskey Miniature Sliabh Liag The Legendary Dark Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is made by combining double-distilled single malt and triple-distilled peated single malt, matured in sherry casks. It is bottled at 46% ABV and is non-chill-filtered, giving it a natural colour and depth. The whiskey is lightly peated.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft and sweet start with hints of salted caramel, dark chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco.

Palate

Smoky with a touch of malt and peanut butter.

Finish

Warm and full-bodied.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary Dark Silkie Miniature
Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Region/Country: Donegal, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask: Sherry Casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Other: Natural colour, non-chill-filtered, lightly peated

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Caramel · Chocolatey · Full-bodied · Complex

Did You Know?

Sliabh Liag Distillers is located near the dramatic Slieve League cliffs in Donegal, one of Ireland's most remote corners.
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Midnight Silkie in miniature format is the smoky, characterful variant of the Silkie series, inspired by the legendary silkie beings from Irish folklore.

Expert Review

Silkie Whiskey Miniature Sliabh Liag The Midnight Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

Midnight Silkie is a rich, characterful blended Irish whiskey that differs from the other whiskeys in the series by having a higher proportion of peat-smoked malt whiskey, giving it a marked smoky profile, more pronounced than the other Silkie variants. It combines a smoky, lightly spiced flavour with classic Irish whiskey notes of sweetness and fruit. Midnight Silkie is inspired by the legendary silkie beings from Irish folklore – seals that could transform into beautiful humans – and seeks to capture the mystery of Donegal's night sky.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke and light spice.

Palate

Classic Irish whiskey notes of sweetness and fruit.

Finish

Smoky and nuanced.

Specifications

Name: The Midnight Silkie Miniature
Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Region/Country: Donegal, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Other: Natural colour, non-chill-filtered, lightly peated

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced · Sweet · Fruity · Nuanced

Did You Know?

Midnight Silkie is named after the silkie beings from Irish folklore, seals that could transform into humans.
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Silkie The Legendary in miniature format is the perfect way to get acquainted with this award-winning, harmonious blend from Sliabh Liag Distillers.

Expert Review

Silkie Whiskey Miniature Sliabh Liag The Legendary Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey offers a lovely combination of warm notes of vanilla, honey and light oak, with subtle hints of spice. It has a soft, medium-long finish, making it versatile to enjoy neat, with ice or in cocktails. The whiskey is lightly peated and non-chill-filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm vanilla and honey.

Palate

Light oak with subtle spice.

Finish

Soft and medium-long.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary Silkie Miniature
Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Region/Country: Donegal, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Other: Natural colour, non-chill-filtered, lightly peated

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Honeyed · Oaky · Spiced · Versatile

Did You Know?

The Legendary Silkie won Best Irish Blend at the World Whiskies Awards in 2021.
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Sliabh Liag The Legendary Silkie Gift Set is a beautifully composed gift set with three 5 cl bottles of the award-winning Legendary Silkie whiskey.

Expert Review

Sliabh Liag The Legendary Silkie Gift Set 3x5cl Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

This whiskey, distilled by Sliabh Liag Distillery in Donegal, is known for its smooth, honey-like texture and a hint of smoke. The whiskey blend consists of a mix of double- and triple-distilled malts, with a small amount of peated malt and a large proportion of column-distilled maize whiskey. The result is a refined, elegant drink offering fresh malted notes, hints of honey, orange peel and digestive biscuits with a subtle smoky flavour. Legendary Silkie won Best Irish Blend at the World Whiskies Awards in 2021. It is a versatile whiskey, good to drink neat, over ice or mixed in cocktails, for example with ginger beer and a slice of orange peel. Perfect as a gift or for those wanting to explore the finer side of Irish whiskey.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh malted notes and hints of honey.

Palate

Orange peel and digestive biscuits with subtle smoke.

Finish

Smooth and honey-like.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary Silkie Gift Set
Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Region/Country: Donegal, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 3 x 5 CL
Other: Natural colour, non-chill-filtered, lightly peated

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Malty · Elegant · Refined · Lightly smoky

Did You Know?

Legendary Silkie won Best Irish Blend at the World Whiskies Awards in 2021.
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Imperial. A name that carries history with it. Imperial barley is one of the oldest known malting barleys – and Thy Whisky has used it to distil a single malt that focuses specifically on the grain's identity.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Heritage Barley Imperial 2019 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 56% in a 70 cl bottle. Distilled in 2019 and matured at Thy Whisky Distillery in Thy. Imperial is a historic English malting barley variety with roots going back to the 19th century, which was once dominant in British beer and whisky production. Thy Whisky are pioneers in rediscovering these heritage barley varieties in Danish whisky – a series that includes KORNMOD, STOVT and Maltmod.

56% is a good strength for this type of heritage barley single malt – powerful enough to show the grain's character, but not excessive. A 2019 distillation provides a well-matured foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and grain-expressive with honey, light herbs and a richer, more substantial malt dimension than modern malting barley. The Imperial character is clearly present.

Palate

Full-bodied and grain-rich with sweet malt, light oak influence and a deeper, more substantial grain base than standard barley. Interesting and different.

Finish

Moderately long with clean malt sweetness and light oak warmth. Solid and satisfying.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Heritage Barley Imperial 2019
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 56%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2019

Flavour profile

Heritage grain · Imperial barley · Grain-expressive · Honey · Solid

Did you know?

Imperial barley was developed in England in the 1820s and was for a long time the dominant malting barley variety in Britain. With the industrialisation of agriculture it disappeared in favour of higher-yielding but flavourwise more neutral modern varieties. Today Imperial is grown primarily for specialist use – and Thy Whisky is one of the first distilleries in Scandinavia to use it for whisky.

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There is a calm to Long John that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Note: This bottle was filled in the 1970s and shows clear signs of its age, with wear and marks on the label.

Expert's description

Long John Special Reserve Finest Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Finest Blended Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

The whisky comes straight from Long John's own warehouse and belongs to the Special Reserve series.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with soft malt, grain and spice.

Palate

The taste unfolds with grain, light oak and mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with spice and light caramel.

Specifications

Name: Long John Special Reserve Finest Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Long John
Type: Finest Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Special Reserve

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did you know?

The brand is named after John 'Long John' MacDonald, an unusually tall Scot who ran the Ben Nevis distillery in the 19th century and lent his name to the blend.

Scottish moorland stays gold with gorse for most of the year, and its scent - sweet, faintly coconut-like - has been poured directly into this bottle of bubble bath.

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Highland Soap Co Wild Gorse Aloe Vera Bubble Bath is an organic bubble bath in a 500ml bottle from the Scottish brand Highland Soap Co, with aloe vera and wild gorse as the defining scent. The bubble bath belongs to the brand's range of natural skincare.

A lovely addition to the bathroom, or a gift idea for anyone who loves a touch of Scotland.

The Un-Chillfiltered Collection is Signatory's answer to whisky lovers who want the full flavour picture – no chill filtration, no shortcuts. This Glenlossie is a good example of what you gain by letting the whisky be entirely itself.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2008/2021 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46%.

Distilled on 28 October 2008 and bottled on 5 August 2021 by Signatory Vintage, from two casks, No. 10527 and 10528, with no added colour and no chill filtration. That leaves room for the whisky's full natural range of flavour, which filtration can otherwise strip away.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy vanilla and lightly toasted oak meet a fresh citrus peel. Beneath the pale surface sits a clear malt sweetness.

Palate

Round and creamy, with malty sweetness, citrus peel and a mild spice from the oak. The lack of filtration gives a noticeably fuller body than many other 12-year-old Speyside malts.

Finish

Long and smooth, with a lingering, honeyed sweetness of cereal and light fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2008/2021 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 10527 + 10528
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Distilled: 28 October 2008
Bottled: 5 August 2021

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Malty-sweet · Citrus-toned · Soft

Did You Know?

The Un-Chillfiltered Collection is one of Signatory's most consistent ranges – every bottle in the series is non-chill filtered and free of added colour, no matter which distillery it comes from.

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The standard release in the McConnells family is the one that shows the brand's DNA at its purest, no extra cask finish, just five years in oak and the soft Irish style the city was once known for.

Expert Review

McConnells 5 Year Old is an Irish Whiskey matured in oak casks, bottled at 42%.

The whiskey has undergone five years of maturation in high-quality oak casks, giving soft notes of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak. With a slightly lower alcohol strength than its sibling Sherry Cask Finish, this expression offers a lighter, more approachable experience while retaining depth and complexity in flavour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, subtle spice and a touch of fruitiness.

Palate

Smooth and creamy, with vanilla, caramel and toasted oak.

Finish

Pleasantly warm, with hints of malt and oak.

Specifications

Name: McConnells 5 Year Old
Distillery: McConnell´s Distillery
Region/Country: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Creamy · Vanilla-forward · Lightly spiced · Approachable

Did You Know?

McConnells 5 Year Old uses a slightly lower alcohol strength than many other Irish whiskeys, a deliberate choice to make it more approachable for new whiskey drinkers.
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Lowland whisky rarely takes up much shelf space, and a blended malt from the region is rarer still. "Dalrymple" is the name Watt Whisky has given this rich, sweet-toned release.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 294 bottles. "Dalrymple" is a rare Lowland blended malt that, after 11 years of maturation, has developed a full, delicate flavour profile with sweetness and nutty nuances.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee apples and marzipan.

Palate

Creamy sweetness of honey cake and roasted peanuts.

Finish

Fruity finish of peach and crème brûlée.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Dalrymple
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 294
EAN no.: 5060825690997

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The Lowland region once produced the vast majority of Scotland's whisky, but today it is one of the smallest whisky regions, making independent releases like this one particularly interesting.

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