Glen Elgin has long been known as a blender's malt, a reputation from when its whisky went almost entirely into blends. Watt Whisky shows a very different, tropical side of the spirit.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 55.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 270 bottles. It offers a refreshing, exotic flavour profile bursting with tropical fruit and a light waxy character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy peaches, mango and apricot.

Palate

Fresh lemon meringue pie with a hint of ginger.

Finish

Well balanced with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3%
Distillery: Glen Elgin
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 270
EAN no.: 5060825691000

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Full-bodied

Did you know?

For decades, Glen Elgin was used chiefly as a blending component in White Horse, one of Scotland's classic blends, meaning its pure character has only become widely known to enthusiasts in more recent times.

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Campbeltown was once whisky's capital city, with more than thirty distilleries in operation. Today only a handful remain, and Watt Whisky itself is based right in the middle of town.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Barrel and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a barrel, with an outturn of 246 bottles. It is made with malt from the two oldest, still-operating distilleries in Campbeltown, giving it an authentic sense of coast and tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a light funk.

Palate

A subtle hint of peat and salty pebble beaches.

Finish

Characterful and lingering with maritime depth.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Campbeltown
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 246
EAN no.: 5060825690980

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Campbeltown is still officially recognised as its own whisky region, even though it today counts only three active distilleries, a remnant of a time when the town was home to more than thirty.

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Some distilleries keep their name hidden, letting the flavour speak all the louder. Watt Whisky simply calls this "A Speyside Distillery", but the character leaves no doubt it is something special.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2009/2024 A Speyside Distillery 15 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,9% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 54.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a single hogshead, with an outturn of 318 bottles. The distillery's name is not disclosed, but the rich, meaty character points to a well-known Speyside distillery with a distinctive, complex style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Watermelon, green olives and creamy pistachios.

Palate

Rich and meaty with a hint of honey.

Finish

Full-bodied and balanced with lingering depth.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2009/2024 A Speyside Distillery 15 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,9%
Distillery: A Speyside Distillery
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 54.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 318
EAN no.: 5060825691031

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Fruity

Did you know?

Independent bottlers often keep the distillery name secret when the supply agreement requires it, but knowledgeable enthusiasts can often guess the source from style, region and cask character.

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Nc'Nean sits on the Morvern peninsula on Scotland's west coast and runs its copper stills on 100% renewable energy. Watt Whisky has found an STR cask that shows the distillery's experimental side.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred) and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from an STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred), with an outturn of 282 bottles. Nc'Nean is one of Scotland's newest distilleries, producing exclusively organic, unpeated whisky with a focus on sustainability.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet toffee and crunchy peanut brittle.

Palate

Plums, spiced cinnamon and a hint of charred oak.

Finish

Nuanced and powerful with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Nc'Nean
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
EAN no.: 5060825691017

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Fruity

Did you know?

The name Nc'Nean is short for Neachneohain, the "Queen of Spirits" in Gaelic folklore, and the distillery is B Corp certified with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the whisky industry.

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A seductive aroma of candied sweetness, apples and orchards in full bloom greets you when the bottle is opened, a tribute to Ireland's proud literary and whiskey culture heritage.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Single Pot Still is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, where both malted and unmalted barley are distilled in traditional copper pot stills, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey combines the pot still process's full, spiced character with a velvety sweetness from candied Pedro Ximénez, giving a complex and refined experience. The Single Pot Still style is one of the most characteristic for Irish whiskey, and this release is intended for both the seasoned whiskey connoisseur and anyone seeking a flavour experience beyond the ordinary.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Candied sweetness, toffee and apples.

Palate

Round and lightly chewy, with spiced pot still notes and a sweetness from Pedro Ximénez.

Finish

Long and complex, with a warming sensation.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Single Pot Still
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099811090862

Flavour Profile

Complex · Candied sweetness · Spiced · Velvety · Warming

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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Sliabh Liag The Legendary Silkie Gift Pack is the perfect gift for the whiskey lover – a bottle of the award-winning Legendary Silkie together with four glasses and a travel pouch.

Expert Review

Silkie Whiskey Sliabh Liag The Legendary Gift Pack with 4 Glasses Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

Legendary Silkie is a premium Irish whiskey from Sliabh Liag Distillers, known for carefully blending malt and grain whiskey into a harmonious and rich flavour profile. 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. This pack includes 1 x The Legendary Silkie 70 cl 46%, 4 x small glasses and 1 x travel pouch for the glasses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm vanilla and honey.

Palate

Light oak with subtle spice.

Finish

Soft and medium-long.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary Silkie Gift Pack
Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Region/Country: Donegal, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Contents: 1 x bottle 70 cl, 4 x glasses, 1 x travel pouch
Other: Natural colour, non-chill-filtered, lightly peated
EAN no.: 5391532620664

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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Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Lindores Abbey built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Lindores Abbey Thiron 2024 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 49,4% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on french virgin oak-casks, first fill bourbon casks and red wine barriques and bottled at 49,4%.

The whisky was bottled in 2024.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

Palate

Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Lindores Abbey Thiron 2024 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 49,4%
Distillery: Lindores Abbey
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 49,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French virgin oak-casks, first fill bourbon casks and red wine barriques
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Thiron
EAN no.: 5060638172307

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Fruity · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. As the first release in a new annual series from Lindores Abbey, Thiron 2024 is an interesting starting point for collectors wanting to follow the series from the beginning.

Did you know?

The name Thiron refers to the French Tiron order, whose monks founded Lindores Abbey in 1191 and were later linked to the site's early distilling history.

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The predecessor to the 2025 vintage. Thy Whisky PX & Oloroso 2024 is the same series – the same concept – but its own vintage batch with its unique sherry character and a different strength choice of 49.5%.

Expert description

Thy Whisky PX & Oloroso 2024 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 49.5% in a 70 cl bottle. Distilled and matured at Thy Whisky Distillery in Thy. The whisky is finished on a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled without chill filtration and with natural colour. PX & Oloroso is an annual release – each year is a new batch with its own character. The 2024 vintage is bottled at a gentler strength than 2025 and with its own flavour profile.

49.5% is a gentle strength for a finished single malt and gives broader accessibility. Suits those who want the sweet/nutty sherry combination in a more subdued format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet and nutty with raisin, light fig, walnut and honey. PX and Oloroso in good balance.

Palate

Harmonious and soft with PX sweetness and Oloroso dryness in fine balance. Malt, light spices and soft sherry fullness.

Finish

Moderately long and pleasant with sherry warmth and a soft ending.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky PX & Oloroso 2024
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 49.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in PX and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

PX Sherry · Oloroso Sherry · Sweet · Nutty · Accessible

Did you know?

Thy Whisky's PX & Oloroso series allows whisky enthusiasts to compare vintages side by side. The 2024 and 2025 editions are two takes on the same sherry blend concept, but with two different expressions. It is a rare opportunity for a vertical tasting of Danish whisky.

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Yggdrasil is the world tree of Old Norse mythology, connecting all Nine Realms and carrying the whole cosmos in its branches and roots.

Expert description

Bivrost Yggdrasil 2024 Arctic Single Malt Norwegian Whisky is part of the distillery's series named after the Nine Realms of Old Norse mythology, bottled at 46%. Bivrost is distilled at Aurora Spirit Distillery in Lyngen, northern Norway, 69 degrees north of the equator, making it one of the world's northernmost distilleries. Construction began in 2016, and the name Bivrost comes from Old Norse mythology, where it denotes the rainbow bridge between heaven and earth — a nod to the Northern Lights often seen above the distillery. Local botanicals and glacial meltwater are used in production.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers forest, resin and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

The palate is earthy with wood, walnut and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length with a dry, woody close.

Specifications

Name: Bivrost Yggdrasil 2024 Arctic Single Malt Norwegian Whisky
Distillery: Aurora Spirit Distillery
Region/Country: Lyngen, Northern Norway
Type: Single Malt Norwegian Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: 2024

Flavour profile

Woody · Earthy · Nutty · Dry

Did you know?

Some of the maturation takes place in Aurora Spirit's underground vaults, which were formerly part of a Cold War-era NATO base tunnel system.

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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024 is an outstanding vintage bottling from Walsh Whiskey Distillery, uniting matured single pot still and single malt whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024 Limited Edition Irish Whiskey is a Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 54.5%.

Walsh Whiskey Distillery is renowned for its first-class Irish whiskeys and has quickly earned a prominent place in the market. This outstanding vintage bottling unites matured single pot still and single malt whiskey and impresses with its depth and flavour. Each year, only specially selected casks are chosen for this benchmark within super premium cask strength Irish whiskey. This edition is one of the rare Irish whiskeys at cask strength, matured in first-class American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex with pot still character.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and intense.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey
Vintage: Bottled 2024
Cask: American Oak Barrels
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled, Limited Edition, Un-chillfiltered
EAN no.: 5391542860203

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Full-bodied · Intense · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Each year, only a small number of specially selected casks are chosen for the Writers Tears Cask Strength series.
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Macallan The Harmony Collection 200th Anniversary Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 44,2%

Macallan Harmony 200th Anniversary Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a celebration of 200 years of excellence from the renowned Macallan distillery. This unique whisky has been created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, adding an extra dimension of artistic innovation and creativity to the product. Matured in carefully selected sherry casks, it offers deep, complex flavor notes that include a rich bouquet of dried fruits, chocolate, spices, and a subtle hint of vanilla.

The bottle's design is inspired by Macallan's rich heritage and Cirque du Soleil's enchanting aesthetics, making this limited edition a must-have for collectors and whisky lovers. Experience the essence of Macallan's 200-year history and the magic that Cirque du Soleil brings to every drop!

Distillery: Macallan
Age: NA (Released 2024)
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask Number/Type: First fill Sherry Seasoned American Oak Casks and Refill Casks
Alcohol Strength: 44,2%
Size: 70 cl
Other: Made in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, Limited Edition - Only 2000 bottles produced

A skipper knows what a skipper knows. And it is rarely something learnt from a book. Skippers Glow from the Adventurous Spirit series is a whisky with the kind of warmth that only comes from watching enough sunsets over water.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Skippers Glow is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 52.8% as part of the Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. The series is inspired by Funen's coastal culture with maritime and nautical names. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen.

Tasting notes

Nose

Warm and fruity with an inviting malt base. Light notes of vanilla and caramel with a fresh fruity tone and a hint of warm spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and warm at 52.8% with good malt body and fruity sweetness. A gentle spiciness from the oak underpins the fruity character.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a warm oak close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Skippers Glow
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 52.8%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Adventurous Spirit
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malty · Warm · Spiced

Did you know?

The Adventurous Spirit series is Nyborg Distillery's tribute to Funen's seafaring tradition. The names – Skippers Glow, The Admiral's Revenge, Ultimate Splendour and others – are inspired by maritime heroes and the life lived at sea along the Funen coastline.

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The same soft wheated bourbon, in pocket format.

Expert description

Rebel Yell Miniature 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 5 cl miniature of the brand's classic core expression, bottled at 40%. 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 is soft with caramel, vanilla and light honey.

Palate

The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Rebel Yell Miniature 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

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Adelphi only bottles what they would drink themselves. One cask at a time, no filtration, no colouring — and no explanations if the flavour does not fit a box.

Expert description

Deanston 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection 10 years is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a first fill bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength of 58.2% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The cask carries the number 7403 and gave 239 bottles. Adelphi traces back to a Glasgow distillery from 1826, and the name was revived in 1993 as an independent bottling house. Today Adelphi also owns the Ardnamurchan distillery on Scotland's west coast. A first fill bourbon barrel is smaller than a hogshead and therefore works faster — over ten years it gives Deanston's honey a clear vanilla frame.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and sweet. Vanilla, coconut and baked apple, with honey, malt and a light cereal freshness underneath.

Palate

Powerful and creamy. Vanilla fudge, honey and pale fruit, with a peppery warmth from the cask strength and a dry oak edge to keep the sweetness in balance.

Finish

Long and warm, with vanilla, malt and a mild spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Deanston 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection 10 years Single Highland Malt Whisky 58,2%
Distillery: Deanston
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill bourbon barrel no. 7403
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 239

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Honeyed · Creamy · Fruity · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. 239 bottles from one cask at a bottling house that releases few and small parcels. Adelphi releases disappear quickly from the market.

Did you know?

Adelphi tastes every single cask blind before buying. Roughly one in ten is approved — the rest is passed on or sold off. It is an expensive way to work, but it is the entire basis of the house reputation.

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From a farm where Scotland's national poet once walked behind the plough comes a rare single cask at full strength.

Expert description

Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024 after 5 years of maturation at cask strength 59.2%, selected by independent bottler Adelphi Selection. The whisky comes from Lochlea, an independent, family-owned farm distillery in Ayrshire in the Lowlands, which has been distilling single malt whisky since 2018. The farm has a long agricultural history — between 1777 and 1784, Scotland's national poet Robert Burns lived here and worked the land. The McGeoch family ran a dairy operation until 2014, when they decided to convert the farm into a distillery instead. The buildings have been repurposed from their original use: the former piggery, byre and midden now house mashing, fermentation and distillation, while the old cattle sheds serve as warehouses. The barley for the whisky is grown on the distillery's own 222 acres.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers grain, honey and a hint of fresh fruit.

Palate

The palate is powerful with malt, caramel and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and grainy.

Specifications

Name: Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 år Single Highland Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lochlea
Region/Country: Ayrshire, Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 59.2%
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2024
Bottler: Adelphi Selection

Flavour profile

Grainy · Powerful · Spicy · Warm

Investment potential

Medium — a rare single cask at full strength from one of Scotland's most talked-about new farm distilleries, selected by a respected independent bottler.

Did you know?

Scotland's national poet Robert Burns lived and worked at Lochlea Farm between 1777 and 1784 — over 200 years before the same land became home to a modern whisky distillery.

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288 bottles for the entire world, and very few of them reached Denmark. Adelphi picks casks by taste rather than by name, and a first fill bourbon barrel from Blair Athol is exactly the kind of find the house is known for.

Expert description

Blair Athol 2011/2024 Adelphi Selection 13 Years is a Single Highland Malt Whisky from First Fill Bourbon Barrel #305319, bottled at cask strength, 58.3%, unfiltered and without added colour.

Adelphi was founded as a distillery in Glasgow in 1826 and returned in modern times as an independent bottler. The house is known for tasting its way to single casks and bottling them without compromise, and the same philosophy sits behind the Ardnamurchan distillery Adelphi built in 2014.

The cask gave 288 bottles after thirteen years, which points to a barrel with normal evaporation. First fill American oak gives the whisky pronounced vanilla and coconut, which Blair Athol's heavy spirit has the body to carry.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and coconut with baked banana, honey and a layer of freshly planed oak.

Palate

Powerful and sweet with caramel, tropical fruit and a core of malt. The alcohol brings warmth without burning through.

Finish

Long and sweet with vanilla, oak and a dry, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Blair Athol 2011/2024 Adelphi Selection 13 Years Single Highland Malt Whisky 58.3%
Distillery: Blair Athol
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Highlands, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 58,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Bourbon Barrel #305319
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 288
Edition: Adelphi Selection

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Tropical · Sweet · Powerful · Oaky

Investment potential

Medium. A single cask of 288 bottles from a bottler with a strong reputation among collectors, and Adelphi releases typically sell out quickly.

Did you know?

Adelphi takes its name from a distillery that closed in 1907. When the company opened Ardnamurchan on Scotland's west coast in 2014, it was the first time in over a century that the name appeared on a working distillery again.

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Loch Ardnahoe is the deepest loch on Islay. The water looks as though it carries on downwards without end, which is why the distillery calls the loch infinite. The water in this bottle comes straight from it.

The Expert's Description

Ardnahoe Infinite Loch is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of 1st fill bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 50%. It is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

The two cask types each do their own job. The bourbon casks give vanilla, fruit and a bright sweetness, while the Oloroso casks lay in darker fruit and spice. Together with Ardnahoe’s peat smoke that produces a classic Islay profile with more breadth than a purely bourbon matured whisky would have.

The water comes from Loch Ardnahoe right beside the distillery, and the loch is one of the main reasons the site was chosen: plentiful clean, soft water with a natural peat character from the surrounding landscape.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sea spray and peat first, which take the mind straight to Islay’s rugged coast. Beneath sit subtle undertones of dark chocolate adding depth and a light sweetness.

Palate

Opens fresh and lively, where fruity notes meet a touch of menthol in an interesting contrast to the smoky elements. As it develops, bonfire notes become clear and strengthen towards the close. At 50% there is good body and concentration.

Finish

Long and intense, saturated with smoke and a discreet hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Ardnahoe Infinite Loch Single Islay Malt Whisky 50%
Distillery: Ardnahoe
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Infinite Loch
EAN no.: 5060354287484

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Fruity · Dark Chocolate · Fresh · Spiced

Did You Know?

Ardnahoe was built as Islay’s ninth distillery by Hunter Laing, a bottling house that had sold other people’s whisky for decades before getting a distillery of its own. The Laing family first learned to judge casks from all across Scotland, and then used that experience to decide how their own spirit should be made.

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Rye is a harder grain to work with than barley. But it is also a grain with more character — spicy, peppery, dry and more insistent in flavour. Reinheart has matured their rye for six years and bottled it as a Small Batch. This is a more mature expression than the younger releases and shows what time does to rye.

Expert description

Reinheart Rye Whiskey 6 Year Small Batch is a Danish Rye Whiskey at 45%, bottled at 50 cl. It is matured for six years and produced as a Small Batch bottling — meaning from a limited number of casks at a time. Reinheart is a Danish micro-distillery producing rye and malt whiskies with a focus on craftsmanship and Danish raw materials. Six years is a respectable age for a Danish rye whiskey and gives the cask time to soften rye's natural edges.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peppery and spicy with characteristic rye aroma. Sweet vanilla and caramel from the cask. Lightly bakery-like — rye bread and a hint of cinnamon stick.

Palate

The rye character is central — dry, spicy and insistent with oak and caramel in the background. 45% is a good strength for this expression — enough to carry the flavour without being harsh.

Finish

Long and spicy with dried fruit and rye bread. Warm and satisfying.

Specifications

Name: Reinheart Rye Whiskey 6 Year Small Batch
Distillery: Reinheart Destilleri
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 6 years
ABV: 45%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Small Batch

Flavour profile

Rye · Spicy · Peppery · Oak · Small Batch

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Rye whiskey has historically dominated the American market, but in Scandinavia, rye is a natural grain with long agricultural traditions. Reinheart using Danish rye to produce whiskey is a combination of the best of two worlds — local raw material, global whisky tradition.

Smoke meets sweetness. Stauning Smoke finished in Tawny Port casks is an expression in two acts – the fresh West Jutland smoke and the South European sweetness of the port cask.

Expert description

Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish Limited Edition is a Danish Whisky bottled at 50.3% without chill filtration. The base is Stauning's Smoke – made from floor-malted smoked barley peated with heather and oak chips – which has then been finished in Tawny Port casks. Tawny Port is an oxidatively aged fortified wine with notes of nuts, caramel and dried fruit, adding sweetness and softness to Stauning's characterful smoke.

This is a Limited Edition release, produced in limited numbers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh smoke and dried fruit. Almonds and caramel from the port casks with Stauning's heather-smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft and rounded with sweet smoke, raisins and almonds. A light spicy note from the barley balances the sweetness of the port cask.

Finish

Medium-long and warm. Smoke and sweet fruit linger, with a gentle dried-nut bitterness at the close.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish Limited Edition
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky
ABV: 50.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Tawny Port casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5744002860419
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Smoked · Sweet · Nuts · Fruity · Soft

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Tawny Port differs from Ruby Port by ageing in smaller casks over a long period, developing an oxidative, nutty character. This gives a distinctly different cask influence than sherry casks.

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Fifteen years of the grey bearded fisherman on the label called for a celebration, and Douglas Laing chose red wine casks for the occasion. Smoke and red wine is a risky pairing — it works when the casks are hand selected.

The expert's description

Big Peat 15th Anniversary Limited Edition is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky finished in hand-selected red wine casks and bottled at 50 %.

The release marks Big Peat's fifteenth anniversary and consists, as always, solely of single malts from Islay. It is neither chill filtered nor coloured and arrives in a specially designed gift box containing fifteen facts about Big Peat, Islay and the whisky itself.

For the occasion Douglas Laing's blender assembled the finest Islay single malts and matured the greater part in hand-selected red wine casks. The result is a darker and more fruit driven Big Peat than the standard release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bonfire smoke and dried seaweed meet dark berries, plum and a lightly tart wine note. A sweet edge of cane sugar sits under the smoke.

Palate

Powerful and round with blackberry, dark chocolate and salted liquorice. The red wine casks give a tannin edge that tightens the whisky halfway through, and the 50 % provides good drive.

Finish

Long with ash, dark berries and a dry, lightly bitter close.

Specifications

Name: Big Peat 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 50%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in hand-selected red wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: 15th Anniversary Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5014218830873

Flavour profile

Peated · Red wine cask · Dark berries · Salt · Powerful

Investment potential

Medium: An anniversary bottling in limited numbers with special packaging and a cask programme that will not be repeated. Big Peat's special editions have historically been in demand and typically disappear from the market quickly.

Did you know?

The Big Peat character was drawn before the whisky existed. Douglas Laing had the figure first and then built the blend to match the fisherman they had imagined.

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Douglas Laing presents an unusual whisky experience with this release, where classic island malt is finished in casks previously used for tequila.

Expert Review

Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in finished in tequila casks and bottled at 48% ABV.

Douglas Laing presents a unique whisky experience with the Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition. This release is a blended malt from Scotland's islands, finished in casks that previously held tequila, adding an unusual, agave-tinged spiciness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is maritime with smoke, salt and an unusual hint of agave.

Palate

The palate is smoky and spiced, with a touch of tequila's characteristic earthiness.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with lingering smoke.

Specifications

Name: Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Rock Island
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: finished in tequila casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Tequila Cask Edition
EAN No.: 5014218830996

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Peated · Unusual

Did You Know?

Finishing in tequila casks is still rare in Scotch whisky, and the Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition is among the first commercial examples of the combination.

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Longmorn belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

Longmorn 2005/2024 Symingtons Choice 19 år Signatory Single Speyside Malt Whisky 62.6% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry butt and bottled at 62,6%.

The whisky is distilled at Longmorn and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the Symington's Choice series.

It was distilled 3. marts 2005 and bottled 26. april 2024, giving it 19 years.

Only 619 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers malt, honey and dates.

Palate

The palate delivers a whisper of sherry, dates and raisins.

Finish

It finishes short but concentrated, with dried fig and a whisper of sherry.

Specifications

Name: Longmorn 2005/2024 Symingtons Choice 19 år Signatory Single Speyside Malt Whisky 62.6%
Distillery: Longmorn
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 62,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry Butt (#18070)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 3. marts 2005
Bottled: 26. april 2024
Number of bottles: 619
Edition: Symington's Choice

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Investment potential

Medium. 19 years of maturation at full cask strength and only 619 bottles from Signatory's new Symington's Choice series make this Longmorn sought after among Speyside collectors.

Did you know?

Longmorn is regarded by many blenders as one of Speyside's most underrated malts and is a key component of Chivas Regal.

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On Arran's wild west coast, where the Atlantic hits the cliffs below Lochranza, sits one of Scotland's youngest distilleries with a reputation growing faster than most.

This bottling comes from a single cask, hand-picked and bottled exclusively for the Danish market.

Expert Description

Arran 2015/2024 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 60.2%.

The cask is a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead, meaning the sherry wood had never held whisky before this fill, so the full force of the Spanish oak goes straight into the spirit. Distilled in April 2015 and bottled in July 2024 after nine years of maturation, the whisky is bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 326 bottles came from this single cask, and the entire batch is reserved for Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus peel and spiced ginger meet a gentle sweetness of vanilla and ripe apricot, while the sherry cask lays a deep, dark base underneath it all.

Palate

Rich and layered with dried fig and raisin, a soft caramel sweetness from the Oloroso wood, and a warm, spiced edge that carries through from first sip to last.

Finish

Long and warming, closing on a final trace of dark chocolate and oak that softens slowly.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2015/2024 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 60.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Oloroso hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 20.04.2015
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 326
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature, a drop of water opens up the sherry notes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Creamy

Did You Know?

The Lochranza distillery went without a single legal distillation on Arran for more than 150 years – the first licensed still since 1837 only fired up in 1995, which makes even the oldest Arran bottlings fairly young in Scotch whisky history.

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Eighteen years is a long time, even for a whisky. In a refill sherry cask, this Arran has been allowed to mature at its own pace, without the sherry wood's power ever becoming overwhelming.

Another single cask, selected for Denmark, this time with a more restrained but equally deep sherry character.

Expert Description

Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 53.6%.

Because the cask had already given up most of its initial power to an earlier fill, it draws more gently on the whisky this time — the result is a subtler, but still clear, sherry character layered over Arran's own fruit sweetness. Distilled in April 2006 and bottled in July 2024 after 18 years in wood, the whisky is bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 244 bottles exist, all reserved for Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sultana raisin, spiced cake and dark chocolate, tied together by a gentle sweetness from the cask.

Palate

Deep and beguiling with ripe plum, caramelised sugar and a fine spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium in length, soft and lightly dry, closing on a final trace of oak.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 53.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 14.04.2006
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 244
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
EAN no.: 5060044488894
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water is welcome

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fruity · Round

Did You Know?

A "refill" cask has already given up most of its colour and spice to an earlier whisky – which is why the distillery's maturation team typically lets refill casks rest longer, as with this 18-year-old, to reach the same depth as a younger first-fill cask.

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Only one cask of this 18-year-old Premium Cask edition exists, and the entire batch has stayed in Denmark. That's the kind of exclusivity that makes collectors take notice.

Another demonstration of how much difference a single refill sherry cask can make after eighteen years.

Expert Description

Arran 2006/2024 18 Year Old Premium Cask is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 53.6%.

Distilled in April 2006 and bottled in July 2024, exclusively for the Danish market. Cask number 80006 has been left to work quietly for 18 years, giving a sherry character that's deep without becoming heavy. Only 244 bottles exist, bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sultana raisin and spiced cake with a trace of intense dark chocolate.

Palate

Deep and beguiling with the same dark chocolate character and a round sweetness from the cask.

Finish

Long and soft with a final trace of spice.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2006/2024 18 Year Old Premium Cask
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 53.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso hogshead, Cask No. 80006
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 14.04.2006
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 244
Edition: Premium Cask – Exclusive to Denmark
EAN no.: 5060044488894
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Chocolate-toned · Round

Did You Know?

Arran uses the term "Premium Cask" for single casks judged especially suited to long maturation — not every refill sherry cask reaches this standard after 18 years.

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Diageo rarely let Benrinnes stand in the spotlight. The distillery is a workhorse whose spirit normally vanishes into large blends. Once in a while it is allowed to step forward alone — and then something like Grand Crescendo appears.

The expert's description

Benrinnes Special Release 2024 Grand Crescendo 21 years is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill casks and wine casks and bottled at 55.4 % cask strength.

The whisky first rested for eight years in refill casks and then spent thirteen years in a second maturation in American and European oak wine casks and rejuvenated casks with freshly charred ends. That is an unusually long second phase, and it explains the depth of the whisky.

Grand Crescendo is one of eight bottlings in Diageo's Special Releases 2024. Each year the range gathers single malts from the group's distilleries in unconventional cask combinations, released in limited numbers and in that one year only.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe dark fruit, stewed pear and caramelised apple. Beneath the fruit sit sweet spices, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon and dried fig.

Palate

Powerful and complex with dark chocolate, candied citrus and a lightly smoky edge from the freshly charred cask ends. The 55.4 % brings intensity, but the balance holds.

Finish

Long and elegant with spice, sweetness and a dry oak edge that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Benrinnes Special Release 2024 Grand Crescendo 21 years old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55.4%
Distillery: Benrinnes
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 55.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill casks followed by American and European wine casks and rejuvenated casks with charred ends
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Special Release 2024
EAN no.: 5000281076362

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Ripe fruit · Spicy · Dark chocolate · Wine cask

Investment potential

High: Special Releases appear in a single year and never return. A 21 year old Benrinnes from Diageo is unusual in itself, since the distillery's spirit normally goes into blends. The range has historically been among the most sought after by collectors.

Did you know?

Benrinnes sits 200 metres above sea level on the slope of Ben Rinnes, and the distillery still draws its water from springs on the same mountain. The original 1826 site was washed away by a flood in 1829.

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The leaves fall, the air turns crisp, and a glass of 'Autumn Walk' feels like a stroll through the Highland forest in October — with spice at every step.

Expert's Description

Singleton of Glen Ord Special Release 2024 'Autumn Walk' is a 14-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in first fill bourbon and Spanish oak casks, bottled at natural cask strength of 54.7%.

The release is part of Diageo's Special Releases and is inspired by a walk in autumn weather, with a flavour profile supporting that theme through ripe apples, spice and baked notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and pears meet warm spices and a hint of honey.

Palate

Velvety with caramelised nuts, baked apple and cinnamon.

Finish

Long and warming with sweet malt, dried fruit and light oak.

Specifications

Name: Special Release 2024 Autumn Walk
Distillery: Glen Ord
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 54.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: First fill bourbon and Spanish oak casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Special Release 2024

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Fruity · Cask strength · Warm

Investment Potential

Medium. As part of Diageo's annual Special Releases, previous editions have typically seen growing collector interest once discontinued.

Did You Know?

Each year's Diageo Special Releases gets its own theme and name, with Glen Ord's 'Autumn Walk' conceived as a sensory interpretation of the Scottish autumn forest.

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This release is a tribute to the modern Roseisle distillery, and its name, Origami Kite, hints at the playful lightness of its angular, geometric flavour build.

Expert Review

Roseisle Special Release 2024 Origami Kite 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 år 55,6% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected casks and bottled at 55.6% ABV.

Roseisle Special Release 2024 Origami Kite 2 is a 12-year-old release in Diageo's sought-after Special Releases series. The whisky is matured in selected casks and bottled at a high natural strength, giving an intense yet still refined expression from the modern distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is fresh with pear, citrus and a light floral sweetness.

Palate

The palate is clean and lightly spiced, with apple and a warm alcohol note.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Roseisle Special Release 2024 Origami Kite 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 år 55,6%
Distillery: Roseisle
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 55.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: selected casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Special Release 2024 – Origami Kite 2
EAN No.: 5000281076386

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Floral · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

The Origami Kite name is part of an ongoing series from Roseisle, where each release receives a new, imagistic name that symbolically describes the whisky's character and lightness.

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The salt wind of Scotland's west coast meets orchard sweetness in this year's release from one of Scotland's smallest and most photographed distilleries.

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Oban Special Release 2024 Coastel Orchard 10 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak, finished in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 58% ABV.

The name Coastal Orchard captures the link between sea and orchard that defines this Oban Special Release. The whisky is matured in American oak and finished in selected Oloroso sherry casks, layering orchard-fruit sweetness over the distillery's classic maritime character.

Oban Distillery sits wedged between the cliffs of the small harbour town that shares its name, on Scotland's west coast, and is one of the country's smallest and oldest distilleries still in operation. Its compact size means small batches and a close relationship between the copper stills and the salty sea air that drifts through the warehouse doors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe apples and pears, underpinned by a light salty breeze and a hint of honey from the sherry casks.

Palate

The palate is full and oily, with candied citrus peel, dried apricot and a warm spiciness from the high strength.

Finish

The finish is long, with lingering sea salt and a final hint of fruit sweetness from the sherry casks.

Specifications

Name: Oban Special Release 2024 Coastel Orchard 10 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58%
Distillery: Oban
Region: West Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Special Release 2024
EAN No.: 5000281076263

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

Oban Distillery was founded in 1794, before the town of Oban had even grown up around it – today the distillery sits in the heart of the town, with warehouses cut directly into the rock face behind it.

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