Cask 319952 leaked. Lady of the Glen discovered that when they opened the bonded warehouse in 2025 – this refill hogshead with Caol Ila from 2013 had lost a significant portion of its content to the Scottish angels. What remained was 123 bottles and the concentrated essence of eleven Islay years.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2013/2025 Lady of the Glen 11 Years is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a single cask – refill hogshead (cask no. 319952) – bottled at 56.6% without chill filtration and with natural colour. 123 bottles.

Lady of the Glen is a Scottish independent bottler focusing on single-cask bottlings from carefully selected casks. The philosophy is simple: selection, not production. Each cask is assessed on its own merits, which is reflected in the small number of bottles per bottling.

A leaking cask is not a mistake – it is geology. The wood breathes, the surroundings pull, and the angels' share is never precisely predictable. The 123 remaining bottles are what it took eleven years and a particular piece of Islay air to produce.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh peat smoke and seaweed, behind which a soft vanilla and citrus from the refill cask. A hint of green apple and toasted oak.

Palate

Oily and full. Salted caramel, lemon and smoke in good harmony. The distillate's power at 56.6% gives body and depth – a drop of water opens it further.

Finish

Long and persistent – ash, freshly ground pepper and citrus peel that slowly fade to a lightly salted close.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2013/2025 Lady of the Glen 11 Years
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single cask – refill hogshead (cask no. 319952)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 123

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Maritime · Oily · Intense

Investment potential

Low

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The angels' share – what evaporates through the cask's pores – typically amounts to 2-4% of the cask's contents per year in Scotland. Over eleven years, a leaking cask can lose far more. Cask 319952 was one such – and the 123 bottles are the result.

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Little Brown Dog puts a large blue lobster on the label. That is not accidental – the lobster's shell, the salt water and the characteristic coastal scent are exactly what they want to evoke. Caol Ila 2014, a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead and 306 bottles. That is all there is.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2014 Little Brown Dog Spirits is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a single refill Oloroso sherry hogshead, bottled at 56.3% without chill filtration and with natural colour. 306 bottles.

Little Brown Dog Spirits is a British independent bottler working with single-cask bottlings focused on rarity and character. Each product has its own label reflecting the whisky – the lobster was made for this batch of Caol Ila.

A refill Oloroso sherry hogshead gives a discreet sherry influence – the cask has already been used and carries primarily traces of the dry, nutty Oloroso. Combined with Caol Ila's smoke and saltiness, it creates a complex and layered profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sea salt, brine and a subtle smouldering bonfire – a classic coastal feeling. Behind: Lapsang Souchong tea, citrus and bog myrtle. The Oloroso cask gives a soft, nutty depth.

Palate

Complex and umami-rich. Smoke, sea note, lemon and a tea-like bitterness balanced by the cask's residual sweetness. Fig and smoked spice in the background.

Finish

Elegant and long – delicate pepper, sea salt and a peat that fades without haste.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2014 Little Brown Dog Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Little Brown Dog Spirits
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: Distilled 2014
ABV: 56.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single cask – refill Oloroso sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Number of bottles: 306

Flavour profile

Peated · Oloroso · Maritime · Umami-rich · Elegant

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Bog myrtle (Myrica gale) is a wild plant along Scottish coasts and bogs, releasing an aromatic resin reminiscent of rosemary and bay leaf. It appears in coastal whiskies' aromas without ever being added – it is the air and soil that settle into the cask.

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Pedro Ximenez is the sweetest sherry that exists – thick, dark and almost syrupy. When Caol Ila's peat smoke encounters seven months in PX hogsheads, the result is surprisingly subtle: the sweetness works its way into the smoke and gives it a fruity, dried dimension.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2014/2021 Murray McDavid 6 Years Benchmark Series is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon hogshead casks with a finish in Ximenez-Spinola PX sherry hogshead casks (nos. 2005618/19/23), bottled at 46% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

Murray McDavid's Benchmark Series is an experimental line that systematically explores cask combinations in larger batches. The PX finish here lasts seven months – short enough to preserve Caol Ila's character, long enough for the Spanish dessert wine to leave its mark.

1,242 bottles were produced. Ximenez-Spinola is one of the most acclaimed PX houses in Jerez, and it is from them that Murray McDavid sourced these casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit – raisins and dark plums – blends with Caol Ila's maritime smoke. A note of mocha and orange peel gives depth.

Palate

Delicate and fruity. Smoke and PX sweetness find each other in good balance. Mocha, dark dried fruit and a soft, lightly oily texture.

Finish

Gentle and lingering. Smoke and sweetness fade side by side with a fresh note of smoke and fruit at the end.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2014/2021 Murray McDavid 6 Years Benchmark – PX Sherry Finish
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogshead with PX sherry hogshead finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1,242
Series: Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353302669

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · PX-sweet · Delicate · Maritime

Did you know?

The Pedro Ximenez grape is grown in the Jerez region of Spain and is one of the world's sweetest and most concentrated varieties. The wines produced from it are so thick they almost pour like syrup.

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The world of Cognac and Islay whisky rarely meet – they pull in very different directions. But Murray McDavid found a cask that made them listen to each other: a bourbon hogshead with a finish in first-fill Cognac casks, and Caol Ila's smoke blending with the French spirit's sweetness.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2014/2021 Murray McDavid 6 Years Benchmark Series is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon hogshead casks with a finish in first-fill Cognac casks (nos. 1925785/193/194), bottled at 50% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

Murray McDavid's Benchmark Series systematically experiments with unusual cask combinations in larger batches. This batch produced 1,694 bottles. The 14-month finish in Cognac casks contributes a sweet, lightly winey complexity lifting it above a simple bourbon profile.

Caol Ila at six years is fresh and direct – the smoke is clear, the distillate body is present, and the Cognac finish adds a sweeter frame without erasing the distillate's maritime character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet and smoky at once. Sweet peat, ginger and apple – the Cognac cask adds a lightly fruity glow behind Caol Ila's typical maritime smoke.

Palate

Soft and fruity with good body. Caramel and smoke meet notes of ginger and apple. The Cognac sweetness is discreet but notable.

Finish

Clean and fresh with salted caramel and a light medicinal Caol Ila note at the end.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2014/2021 Murray McDavid 6 Years Benchmark – 1st Fill Cognac Cask Finish
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogshead with finish in 1st fill Cognac casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1,694
Series: Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353302683

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Fresh

Did you know?

Cognac casks are rare in whisky – they come from France and have typically held grape spirit for many years. Their nutty and fruity profile lends a completely different wininess than sherry or port casks.

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Pauillac is Bordeaux at its finest – Lafite, Mouton, Latour. When casks from one of the world's most celebrated wine regions meet Caol Ila's Islay smoke, something unexpected happens: the powerful wine residue in the wood gives a peaty and fruity note rarely found at the distillery.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2014/2022 Murray McDavid 8 Years Benchmark Series is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Pauillac wine casks, bottled at 50% without chill filtration and with natural colour. 1,399 bottles.

Pauillac casks come from the Pauillac wine district in Bordeaux – home to Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild and Latour. The casks are laden with red Bordeaux wine and add tannin-rich, fruity and slightly earthy notes to spirits that have rested in them.

Murray McDavid's Benchmark Series puts the distillate's character at the centre and finds casks that lift it without overpowering it. Eight years and 50% in Pauillac casks give a Caol Ila with an unexpected winey depth.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke and dark fruit – blueberry and cherry from the wine cask, with Caol Ila's salty maritime smoke in the background. A hint of earth and tannins.

Palate

Smoke and wine sweetness in good balance. Dark berry fruit, salt and a touch of Bordeaux tannins. Good body at 50%.

Finish

Peat and fruit alternate in a medium-length finish with a light, dried fruit note at the end.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2014/2022 Murray McDavid 8 Years Benchmark – Pauillac Wine Casks
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pauillac wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1,399
Series: Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353303567

Flavour profile

Peated · Winey · Dark Fruit · Fresh · Tannic

Did you know?

Pauillac is home to three of the world's five classified Premier Cru chateaux in Bordeaux. Casks that have held wines from these estates are rare and highly sought after in the whisky world.

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When new, unused oak meets Caol Ila's already robust smoke profile, something unexpected happens: instead of cancelling each other out, they pull in the same direction. Wilson & Morgan used Virgin Oak casks as a finish on this 8-year expression, and the result is a Caol Ila with a forceful character that surprises.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2015/2023 Wilson & Morgan 8 Years is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill hogsheads with a finish in first-fill Virgin Oak casks, bottled at 57.1%.

Wilson & Morgan is an Italian, family-owned bottler founded in Barolo country in 1992 with a keen eye for Scottish casks. This is the 2nd batch of the series from Caol Ila, with cask numbers #314293-97 and #314299-301. 2,383 bottles were produced.

The Virgin Oak cask – never previously used – is intense: it contributes powerful notes of vanilla and coconut along with spice, but none of the buttery sweetness that a sherry cask would give. Combined with Caol Ila's maritime smoke, an aromatic backbone emerges that is clear and vivid.

Tasting notes

Nose

Warm vanilla and coconut from the Virgin Oak open, followed by Caol Ila's peat smoke and fresh citrus. A hint of cinnamon and cloves in the background.

Palate

Robust and aromatic. Smoke and oak spice sit close together, with an underlying freshness of green apple and citrus peel. No buttery sweetness – direct, clean character.

Finish

Medium-long. Spice and smoke linger with a dry, lightly bitter ending from the fresh oak.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2015/2023 Wilson & Morgan 8 Years
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogsheads with Virgin Oak finish
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 2,383
Edition: 2nd batch
EAN no.: 8057760350366

Flavour profile

Peated · Spiced · Fresh · Vanilla · Robust

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Wilson & Morgan is based in Piedmont, northern Italy – and that is no coincidence: Italy's whisky enthusiasm is world-class. Italy ranks among the countries with the most whisky purchasers per capita globally.

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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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Five years is a short time. But Murray McDavid knew what they had – a young, vibrant Caol Ila distillate that needed a pivot point. Justino Madeira casks from the Atlantic island provided it: a sweet, slightly oxidised wine sweetness meeting the young smoke halfway.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 5 Years Murray McDavid Benchmark Series Justino Madeira Cask Finish is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 2018, bottled in 2023 at 51.5% with a Justino Madeira cask finish, without chill filtration and with natural colour.

Murray McDavid is a Scottish bottler with a long history and a clear philosophy: find interesting casks, experiment with unexpected combinations and bottle with respect for the distillate's character. The Benchmark Series is the line of larger batches – this batch yielded 1,803 bottles.

Justino Madeira's casks – from the Portuguese Atlantic island – are known for their sweet, nutty and lightly oxidised profile. Caol Ila's young smoke meets it and produces an expression both fresh and surprisingly complex for its age.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young, fresh Caol Ila smoke meets sweet, nutty Madeira notes. Dried fruit, a warm spice note and a hint of salt.

Palate

Light and fresh with a sweet Madeira frame around Caol Ila's smoke. Toffee, light citrus and a slightly medicinal edge showing the distillate's youth.

Finish

Relatively short but fresh. Smoke and Madeira sweetness close with light saltiness and a little pepper.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 5 Years Murray McDavid Benchmark Series Justino Madeira Cask Finish
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 51.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Justino Madeira casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 1,803
Series: Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353304618

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Sweet · Fresh · Nutty

Did you know?

Justino Madeira is one of the oldest wine houses on Madeira, founded in 1870. Their casks carry flavour and aroma from decades of dessert wine – that is the heritage they lend to whisky finishes.

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At Port Askaig on Islay's north-east coast, where the tidal current sweeps past whitewashed buildings and the Paps of Jura rise across the sound, stands a distillery that spent decades feeding Johnnie Walker's blends in near-anonymity. Here it appears under its own name, bottled by a young whisky house from Edinburgh.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 8 Years Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill hogsheads and bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

Caol Ila Distillery, founded in 1846 at Port Askaig, is Islay's largest distillery and a key supplier to Diageo's blends – primarily Johnnie Walker. Only a small share is bottled as single malt, giving each independent release a degree of rarity.

Edinburgh Whisky Co is a family-owned independent whisky house from Edinburgh that assembled the Discovery Collection to celebrate Scotland's whisky regions. The series covers Speyside, Highland and Islay, and is always bottled without artificial colour or chill filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet barbecue smoke meets fresh citrus and a touch of salt-laden sea air. A soft vanilla note from the cask lingers in the background.

Palate

Creamy and round. Warm smoke integrated with fresh fruit notes and a light hint of honey. The balance holds throughout.

Finish

The smoke lingers, soft and persistent, with a final suggestion of sweetness and maritime notes.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 8 Years Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Edinburgh Whisky Co
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogsheads
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Discovery Collection

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Creamy · Maritime · Sweet

Did you know?

Caol Ila – Gaelic for 'Sound of Islay' – is the island's most productive distillery, yet among the least known by name. It forms the backbone of Johnnie Walker Black Label.

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Dram Mor chose a French oak Oloroso hogshead for their Caol Ila – and that is not obvious. Scotch whisky is traditionally matured in American oak. French oak is denser, more spiced and contributes differently to the aroma profile than its American counterpart.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 9 Years Dram Mor is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in a French oak Oloroso hogshead, bottled at 55.2%. 288 bottles.

Dram Mor is an independent bottler specialising in single-cask bottlings with a focus on unusual cask combinations. The name is Gaelic for 'big dram'. French oak's denser structure gives more spice – cinnamon, cloves and a spicy dryness – combined with Oloroso sherry's fruitiness.

The existing tasting panel describes the whisky as 'sublime' with salted caramel, cigar smoke and stone fruits on the nose, and a massive, long-lasting finish. 288 bottles were bottled.

Tasting notes

Nose

Salted caramel and cigar smoke from the French oak meet Caol Ila's peat smoke and stone fruit. A complex and fascinating combination.

Palate

Intense and layered. Salted caramel, Oloroso sweetness and a depth of smoke and spice from the French oak. For those who want everything at once.

Finish

Massive and persistent. Smoke, fruit sweetness and spices hold without weakening for a long time – the kind of finish that rewards patience.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 9 Years Dram Mor French Oak Oloroso Hogshead
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Dram Mor
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 55.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single cask – finished in French oak Oloroso hogshead
Number of bottles: 288

Flavour profile

Peated · Oloroso-sweet · Spiced · Intense · Long-finishing

Did you know?

French oak (Quercus Robur) is denser and contains more tannin and spice than American white oak (Quercus Alba). It is traditionally used for the finest Bordeaux wines and is rare in Scotch whisky production.

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A classic Speyside single malt with a smooth character and fruity notes.

Cardhu 12 Year Old is an elegant and smooth single malt whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland – one of the most beloved and accessible whiskies in the Cardhu range. Known for its balanced sweetness, this whisky is an excellent choice for both newcomers and connoisseurs.

Aged for 12 years in selected oak casks, this whisky develops a distinctive golden colour and a rich aroma with notes of ripe honey, vanilla and a gently spiced finish. Bottled at 40% ABV and presented in a beautifully shaped bottle – perfect as a gift or for your personal collection.

Distillery: Cardhu
Age: 12 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
70 cl
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Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur 70 cl 17%

Indulge yourself with the classic Carolans Irish Cream – an exquisite blend of fresh Irish cream, fine Irish whiskey, and a hint of golden honey. This iconic liqueur offers a smooth and harmonious taste experience, perfect to enjoy neat, over ice, or as a sweet addition to your coffee. A timeless favorite that suits every occasion, from cozy evenings to festive celebrations.

Distillery: Carolans
Name: Carolans Irish Cream Finest Quality
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Cream Liqueur
ABV: 17%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Best before 10/2026

Carolans Salted Caramel Irish Cream 70 cl 17%

Discover an irresistible combination of creamy Irish cream, rich Irish whiskey, and a perfectly balanced taste of sweet salted caramel. Carolans Salted Caramel Irish Cream is the perfect indulgence for any occasion – enjoy it neat, over ice, or as part of your favorite cocktails. The velvety texture and sweet, caramelized flavor make this liqueur a favorite for anyone who loves a little extra indulgence.

Distillery: Carolans
Name: Carolans Salted Caramel
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Cream Liqueur
ABV: 17%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Best before 04/2026

Stone monuments still rise from the Irish landscape, silent witnesses to warriors who once roamed and ruled this land. Celtic Warrior is a tribute to them, a blend drawn from the west of Ireland, where the past and the cask meet in the glass.

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Celtic Warrior is a Blended Irish Whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey comes from Ahascragh Distillers, the family business behind brands such as Clan Colla and Uais. The distillery is run by husband and wife Gareth and Michelle McAllister, who built Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery into a restored 19th-century mill in Ahascragh, west of Ballinasloe in County Galway. The whiskey is a blend of several Irish whiskeys, assembled from separate batches and hand-selected casks. The Bourbon cask draws out vanilla, fudge and soft oak tones, keeping the profile approachable rather than heavy.

The name reaches back to the Celtic warriors who once ruled Ireland, a theme Ahascragh also explores across its other releases, where Irish history and clan stories recur on the labels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and creamy from the first sniff, with notes of butterscotch, fudge and soft vanilla.

Palate

Sweetness and spice share the lead, while vanilla spreads generously across the palate.

Finish

Sweet and lingering, rounded off by toasted oak tones and another dash of vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Celtic Warrior Blended Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillers
Region/Country: County Galway, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon casks
Serving suggestion: Best neat, with a single ice cube or a few drops of water to open up the sweetness
EAN no.: 5391539220515

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Sweet · Vanilla-forward · Lightly spiced

Did You Know?

Ahascragh is built into an old 19th-century corn mill and runs entirely without fossil fuels, powered by wind, solar and high-temperature heat pumps, making it Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery.
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"Antipodes" means the exact opposite point on the globe - a name that underscores just how far this whisky's cask has travelled before ending up in the bottle.

Expert Description

Chichibu 2013 Collection Antipodes Cask No 9664 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 61%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 at Chichibu Distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008, and comes from a single cask numbered 9664. The Antipodes name refers to the cask's journey and the extreme climate differences the whisky has experienced during maturation, giving it an unusually powerful character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit, spice and a hint of oak.

Palate

Very powerful with pepper, caramel and dark berries.

Finish

Very long and warm with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu 2013 Collection Antipodes Cask No 9664
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Cask number: 9664
ABV: 61%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290347

Flavour Profile

Very powerful · Spicy · Tropical · Intense

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

As a single cask bottling from Chichibu Distillery with a very limited bottle release, this Antipodes bottle ranks among the most exclusive and sought-after on the international collector market.

Did You Know?

Chichibu often names its single casks after geographical or astronomical concepts, giving each bottling a unique story beyond the liquid itself.

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Adelphi is known for finding and bottling single casks from around the world, and this 2013 Chichibu is one of the rarest finds in their Japanese portfolio.

Expert Description

Chichibu 2013/2023 Adelphi Selection 7 Year is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled at Chichibu Distillery in 2013 and independently bottled by the Scottish company Adelphi Selection after 7 years of maturation. Adelphi is an independent bottler founded in 1993, known for selecting high-complexity single casks without colouring or chill-filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh oak, honey and a tangy citrus note.

Palate

Intense with spice, caramel and ripe pears.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu 2013/2023 Adelphi Selection
Distillery: Chichibu
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spicy · Full-bodied · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Independently bottled single casks from Chichibu are among the most sought-after in collector circles, and with a limited number of bottles per cask, prices often rise significantly once a batch sells out.

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Adelphi Selection is named after the founding family's Scottish estate and has bottled single casks from distilleries worldwide since 1993 without adding colouring.

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Chichibu often releases bottles tailored to specific cities and markets, and Paris Edition is one of the most sought-after among collectors in Europe.

Expert Description

Chichibu Paris Edition 2020 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 52.8%.

The whisky is part of a series of city-specific releases from Chichibu Distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008. Paris Edition was created for the French market and is characterised by its high strength and limited availability, making it one of the most sought-after bottles from the distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples, honey and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Intense with spice, caramel and dried fruit.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu Paris Edition 2020
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 52.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290101

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spicy · Sweet · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

City-specific Chichibu releases like Paris Edition are among the most collected bottles from the distillery, and secondary market prices often significantly exceed the original release price.

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Chichibu's city releases are often sold only in the city they are named after, making them some of the hardest bottles to find outside that particular market.

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A year after the first Paris Edition, Chichibu returned with another bottle tailored to the French market, this time with even higher strength.

Expert Description

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 53.5%.

Like its 2020 predecessor, this release is part of Chichibu Distillery's series of city-specific bottles, created by Ichiro Akuto for the French market. Each vintage has its own cask composition, making the two Paris releases different in character despite sharing the same name.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, honey and a light tangy fruitiness.

Palate

Intense with spice, caramel and dark berries.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu Paris Edition 2021
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290156

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spicy · Fruity · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

City-specific Chichibu releases sell out quickly, and with only one batch per vintage, secondary market prices often rise considerably shortly after launch.

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Chichibu releases only one city-specific bottle per market per year, meaning there are never two identical Paris releases from the distillery.

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Ten years after Chichibu Distillery opened its doors, Ichiro Akuto marked the anniversary with a peated expression, revealing a different side of the small, hands-on distillery.

Expert Description

Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary 2018 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 55.5%.

Chichibu Distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008 in Saitama prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, as one of Japan's smallest and most hands-on distilleries. This 10th Anniversary release is peated, a rare style for Chichibu, marking an anniversary year with limited availability.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peated smoke, citrus and a light honey sweetness.

Palate

Intense with smoke, pepper and ripe apples.

Finish

Long, peaty and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary 2018
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3700597306918

Flavour Profile

Intense · Smoky · Spicy · Citrus

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Bottles from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu Distillery are among the most sought-after in the Japanese whisky market, and limited anniversary releases like this one typically rise quickly in value after release.

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Chichibu Distillery's casks are so sought-after that the distillery itself releases only a fraction of its production each year - the rest remains in storage for future releases.

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Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Gold Signature is a luxurious and complex Blended Scotch Whisky, crafted by Master Blender Colin Scott. This 18-year-old blend contains whisky from some of Scotland’s finest distilleries, carefully selected to deliver a rich and multi-dimensional tasting experience. The whisky offers an elegant balance of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and spices, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. Its silky smooth texture and long, warm finish make it a sophisticated dram, perfect for both sipping neat and creating exclusive cocktails.

Perfect for whisky lovers seeking depth, refinement, and a harmonious balance between sweetness and spice.

Distillery: Chivas Regal
Age: 18 years
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Gold Signature - No box