Blackpitts is the Dublin neighbourhood where the Teeling family once distilled whiskey back in the 1800s. Big Smoke Cask Strength revives the smoky side of that legacy at full cask strength.

Expert Review

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength is a Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Sauternes casks, bottled at 56.5%.

The whiskey is double distilled from heavily peated malt, a style rarely associated with Irish whiskey, and bottled at cask strength with no water added. The combination of peated malt and sweet French Sauternes casks creates a fully smoky whiskey experience, where the concentrated strength brings out both the smoke and the sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold smoke and peat, balanced by a sweet fruitiness from the Sauternes cask.

Palate

Intense and full, with smoky notes meeting honey and ripe fruit.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Teeling Distillery
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 56.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Sauternes casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Cask strength · Sweet · Intense

Did You Know?

The Blackpitts name comes from the historic Dublin neighbourhood where the city's whiskey distilleries once clustered together in the 1800s, before the industry nearly disappeared from the capital in the 20th century.
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Sauternes is one of the world's most celebrated dessert wines — sweet, golden and shaped by what the French call noble rot. Kilchoman brought the casks home and let Islay's peat smoke meet a sweetness that usually belongs in a wine glass after dinner.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in ex-Sauternes casks and bottled at 50 %.

Sauternes from the Bordeaux region is made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot that concentrates the sugar and creates an intensely honeyed wine. The casks carry that character into the whisky as creamy, almost buttery aromas and ripe, tropical fruit notes.

That combination meets Kilchoman's classic coastal peat smoke, and it is exactly the meeting of soft and raw that makes this release special: the sweetness never holds the smoke down, but instead unfolds around it.

Tasting notes

Nose

Creamy, almost buttery aromas of ripe fruit mix with fresh sea air and a discreet but clear peat smoke.

Palate

Rich caramel melts into grilled pineapple and delicate floral notes, while complex layers of tropical and candied fruit meet a touch of ginger and integrated peat smoke.

Finish

A lovely extension of the flavour, where balanced sweetness and lingering smoke give way to a full, round texture that lasts.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Sauternes Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707620

Flavour profile

Peated · Sauternes-matured · Tropical · Sweet · Creamy

Did you know?

The sweet character of Sauternes comes from a mould, Botrytis cinerea, that draws water out of the grapes and concentrates the sugar — in French the phenomenon is called "pourriture noble", noble rot, and it is one of the wine world's most prized accidents.

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The label does not say Aberfeldy. It says Pitilie, the name of the burn running past the distillery, and that is the kind of cover name independent bottlers use when a distillery would rather not see its own name on a bottle it did not fill itself.

Expert description

Aberfeldy Pitilie 9 Year Old from Dràm Mòr is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in a 1st fill Buffalo Trace barrel and bottled at cask strength 54.8%. It was distilled in 2015, bottled in 2024 as part of the Dràm Mòr spring releases and came out at 240 bottles from cask number 247.

Dràm Mòr is run out of Dumbarton by husband and wife Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald. They began as an export agency for Scottish brands and only moved properly into bottling at the end of 2019. The approach is straightforward: single casks, cask strength, no chill filtration and no added colour. You get the cask as it stood, with nobody tidying it up along the way.

The spirit comes from Aberfeldy in Perthshire, where the barley malt is unpeated and the stills run twice, so there is no smoke in this at all. Nine years is young for a Highland malt, but the finish in a 1st fill Buffalo Trace barrel does a lot of the work. American oak straight out of bourbon service is far more active than a cask on its third or fourth outing, and it pulls the whisky towards something creamy and sweet rather than sharp and youthful.

Tasting notes

Nose

Chewy caramel and vanilla first, opening slowly onto ripe peach flesh and old-fashioned wine gums.

Palate

The caramel carries on and turns sweet and creamy. Butterscotch and syrup sponge with a velvety custard laid over the top. There is power behind the 54.8%, but it does not bite.

Finish

Delicate and lingering. The layers melt together and settle softly rather than snapping shut.

Specifications

Name: Aberfeldy Pitilie 9 Year Old Dràm Mòr Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.8%
Distillery: Aberfeldy
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Highlands, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 54.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in a 1st fill Buffalo Trace barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 240
Edition: Single Cask, cask number 247

Flavour profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Peach · Creamy · Cask strength

Did you know?

Dràm Mòr did not start out as a bottler at all. Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald spent years running an export agency for Scottish brands, and it was only in 2019 that the company changed its name and began buying and bottling casks itself.

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A refill bourbon barrel rarely promises much. This one kept its cards close for eleven years and then delivered a dram that tastes of far more than the paperwork suggests.

Expert description

Blair Athol 11 Years Dram Mor is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Refill Bourbon Barrel #308610, bottled at cask strength, 56%.

The bottler Dràm Mòr buys single casks and bottles them without blending. This cask gave 305 bottles, which fits a single barrel, so the entire run comes from the same wood and the same day at the distillery.

Blair Athol sits in Pitlochry in the Highlands and is best known as the backbone of the Bell's blend. The distillery's own spirit is heavy and lightly nutty, and it does well in a quiet refill cask where the house character has room to show.

Tasting notes

Nose

Very fresh with a surprising note of prunes. A trace of honey syrup, sweet green grapes, a hint of blue cheese and lilies.

Palate

Cool, syrupy and lightly spiced with a full mouthfeel that coats everything in spiced butter. Far more than a refill bourbon barrel normally offers.

Finish

Bright, soft and clean with a lasting play of honey, warmth and gentle bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Blair Athol 11 Years Dram Mor Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56%
Distillery: Blair Athol
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Highlands, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 56%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Bourbon Barrel #308610
Number of bottles: 305

Flavour profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Spiced · Full · Floral

Investment potential

Medium. A single cask bottling of 305 bottles from a smaller bottler, and single casks by definition cannot be repeated.

Did you know?

Blair Athol distillery draws on a spring called Allt Dour, Gaelic for the otter's burn. Water from it has been used in production since the distillery was founded in 1798.

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Rich, creamy chocolate with a mild smoke hovering above – Dràm Mòr's PX finish on this Ruadh Maor is like sitting and talking with an old friend, one that could go on all night.

Expert's Description

Glenturret Ruadh Maor 9 Year Old is bottled by Scottish independent bottler Dràm Mòr, who specialise in sourcing and bottling single casks from distilleries across Scotland.

The whisky finished its maturation in a first fill PX sherry hogshead, giving it a rich, chocolatey sweetness that plays beautifully against the mild smoke from Glenturret's Ruadh Maor style. Bottled at cask strength, 58.5%, with only 318 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich, creamy chocolate with a mild smoke hovering over the glass.

Palate

Sweet and chocolatey, with smoke that's still not overwhelming but plays beautifully against the sweet character.

Finish

Long and pleasant, like sitting and talking with an old friend – it could go on all night.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret Ruadh Maor 9 Year Old PX Finish Dràm Mòr Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 58.5%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
Cask type: Finished 1st fill PX Sherry Hogshead
Bottles: 318
ABV: 58.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Chocolatey · Smoky · Rich · Sweet

Investment Potential

With only 318 bottles from a single cask and an unusual combination of smoke and PX sherry sweetness, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors.

Did You Know?

The combination of peated malt and Pedro Ximenez sherry is relatively rare – the two styles don't usually meet, but here they create a surprisingly harmonious whole.

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Dràm Mòr look for casks that do not overwhelm – only refine. In this PX cask they found exactly that balance.

Expert's description

Tomintoul 13 år Dram Mor Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56,1% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill PX sherry hogshead finish and bottled at 56,1%.

This 13-year-old release from Dràm Mòr received a short finish in a first-fill PX sherry hogshead and yielded 218 bottles in total.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Classic sherry with dried fruit and dark demerara sugar.

Palate

Juicy and warming, mild and fruity.

Finish

Dry with charred oak.

Specifications

Name: Tomintoul 13 år Dram Mor Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56,1%
Distillery: Tomintoul
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 56,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill PX sherry hogshead finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Number of bottles: 218

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Robert Fleming, Tomintoul's distiller for more than 30 years, is a fourth-generation Speyside distiller and has shaped the house style for decades.

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Dràm Mòr has found another fine example of Glenturret's rare, smoky Ruadh Maor side – this time with 12 years of maturation and a finishing spell in a first fill bourbon cask.

Expert's Description

Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 Year Old is bottled by Scottish independent bottler Dràm Mòr, who specialise in sourcing and bottling single casks from distilleries across Scotland.

The whisky finished its maturation in a first fill bourbon hogshead, and is bottled at cask strength, 56.4%. Only 272 bottles exist of this release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke and peat, with a sweet vanilla tone from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Full-bodied and smoky, with caramel, oak and a hint of sweetness.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 Year Old Dràm Mòr Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.4%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
Cask type: Finished 1st fill Bourbon Hogshead
Bottles: 272
ABV: 56.4%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Full-bodied · Peated · Sweet

Investment Potential

With only 272 bottles from a single cask and a rare, smoky version of Glenturret, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors.

Did You Know?

Ruadh Maor means "the red/dark big one" in Gaelic and is the name Glenturret uses for its rare, heavily peated releases.

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One hundred and ninety-nine bottles. That is what came out of the one cask Dràm Mòr bought, and it is enough to fill a single shelf in a single shop. Scottish micro bottlers work at that scale, and it is their entire reason for existing.

The expert's description

BenRiach Dràm Mòr 10 years PX Finish is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in a 1st fill PX sherry hogshead and bottled at 55.5 % without chill filtration and without added colour.

Dràm Mòr is a small Scottish bottling house run by Viktorija and Kenny Macdonald from Glasgow. They buy single casks, often give them a finishing period in selected wood and bottle them at cask strength without adjustments. This cask gave 199 bottles.

The finish in first fill PX is short enough that the fruity character of BenRiach still fills the glass. It is a different approach from long sherry maturation, and the result reads cleaner and fruitier than a PX cask normally suggests.

Tasting notes

Nose

Like a Sunday at Christmas with an assortment of chocolate treats, where the marshmallows carry a small hint of dark liquorice.

Palate

Fruitier and cleaner than you would expect from a BenRiach with a PX finish. The sweetness is there, but it sits beneath the fruit rather than on top of it.

Finish

Remarkable, with impressive length and character that hangs on and extends the pleasure.

Specifications

Name: BenRiach Dràm Mòr 10 år PX Finish
Distillery: BenRiach
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in a 1st fill PX sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 199
Edition: Strictly Limited

Flavour profile

Fruity · Chocolate · Cask strength · Sherry matured · Long

Investment potential

High. One hundred and ninety-nine bottles is a very small outturn even by single cask standards, and Dràm Mòr releases rarely stay on the shelf. The cask cannot be recreated.

Did you know?

Dràm Mòr means big dram in Gaelic. The house was started in 2020 by a married couple, she from Lithuania and he from Scotland, and they still bottle everything themselves in small parcels.

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Every year Kilchoman gathers the best sherry casks in the warehouse and draws a line under the vintage with Loch Gorm. The 2024 edition is a reminder of why this annual tradition remains one of the most anticipated in the distillery's calendar.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

Loch Gorm is not a one-off bottling but a recurring event — every vintage is assembled from a fresh selection of oloroso sherry casks, chosen for their ability to balance sweetness, spice and peat smoke. The 2024 edition continues that line with a deep, rounded sherry character that shows just how consistently Kilchoman holds its style year after year.

Unlike the distillery's citrus-fresh core releases, Loch Gorm is built to showcase the sherry's weight: dried fruit, spice and a dark sweetness that slowly lets the peat smoke break through as a reminder of where the whisky actually comes from.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark raisins and toasted hazelnuts meet a sweet caramel and a hint of pipe tobacco, while the peat smoke smoulders in the background.

Palate

Rich and spiced, with the sherry cask's sweetness first, followed by dark chocolate and a growing, warm smoke that ties the flavour together towards the end.

Finish

Medium to long, dry and smoky, with a final trace of toasted almonds and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Loch Gorm 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707613

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Did you know?

Because every Loch Gorm vintage is built from a fresh selection of sherry casks, no two editions taste quite the same — even seasoned Kilchoman collectors follow along to see how that particular year's casks have left their mark.

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A hellhound from Scottish folklore lends its name to Tomatin's peated side project. Creation #6 is another chapter in that story.

Expert's description

Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks and bottled at 46%.

Creation #6 is matured in a combination of PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks, giving the peated malt an unusually spiced, dark sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced smoke and dark sherry sweetness.

Palate

Intense and spiced with light peat smoke.

Finish

Long and delicately smoky.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cù Bòcan Creation #6
EAN no.: 5018481101746

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Cù Bòcan means 'ghost dog' in Gaelic and refers to a legendary creature said, according to local folklore, to roam near Tomatin at night.

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A snake sheds its skin but keeps its venom. Black Snake works on the same principle: every time a portion is drawn off, something stays behind in the cask, and the next release inherits it.

Expert description

Blackadder Black Snake Vat No. 17 Third Venom is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in First Fill Bourbon and an Oloroso Sherry Butt and bottled at cask strength, 59.6%.

The series runs on a solera-inspired system. The whisky first matures in first fill bourbon casks and is then moved into an oloroso sherry butt. From there a share is bottled while the rest is topped up with fresh bourbon-matured whisky. That means a remnant of the very first Black Snake is always present, and every bottling carries a little of all the ones before it.

Vat No. 17 identifies the cask, and Third Venom records that this particular cask has been drawn from three times. Blackadder does not disclose which distilleries the malt comes from, which is standard practice for the house's vatted releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Full sherry straight away, followed by vanilla, spiced oak and dark fruit. At cask strength the concentration on the nose is considerable.

Palate

Powerful and oily. Caramel, dried fruit, spice and roasted nuts arrive in layers, and the alcohol carries all of it without cutting.

Finish

Long, warm and layered with clear sherry character and the intensity cask strength brings.

Specifications

Name: Blackadder Black Snake Vat No. 17 Third Venom Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 59.6%
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 59,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Butt
Bottled: March 2021
Edition: Black Snake Vat No. 17 Third Venom
EAN no.: 5055030611905

Flavour profile

Sherried · Spiced · Powerful · Nutty · Dark fruit

Investment potential

Medium. The Black Snake series is released in small numbered vats, and the early Venom bottlings have become hard to find. The concept has a steady following among collectors of independent bottlings.

Did you know?

Robin Tucek, the man behind Blackadder, declined to patent the method behind the house's Raw Cask releases. His explanation was that nobody else would dare filter as roughly as he does.

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SBCS is Ballechin's take on small, hand-picked batches — every batch with its own personality, but always with the same insistent peat underneath.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2022 1st Release is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 58.9%.

SBCS stands for Small Batch Cask Strength, and this 1st Release is the first bottling in the peated arm of the series. The whisky matured for 15 years, split between 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts, which gives it both vanilla sweetness and a darker, dried-fruit character. 3,520 bottles were released to the global market.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoked caramel and ripe plums, with a hint of the sherry's nutty depth and a touch of fresh tar.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful at cask strength, with peat smoke woven together with raisin, dark brown sugar and a slightly bitter cocoa note.

Finish

Long and spicy with lingering smoke, dried figs and a dry, faintly gripping finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2022 1st Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.9%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 58,9 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso Sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: Only 3,520 bottles
Edition: SBCS 1st Release
EAN no.: 5021944116713

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy

Did you know?

The Ballechin series is always bottled without chill filtration and with no added colour — the philosophy being that the whisky should show itself without any cosmetic intervention.

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Adelphi has revived its name since 1993 with a simple philosophy: find the best casks, leave them alone, and let time do the rest.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 1998/2022 Adelphi 23 Years Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill oloroso cask and bottled at cask strength, 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2022 from cask #2145, a refill oloroso cask that after 23 years has given a deep, sherry-driven character without overwhelming the distillery's core style. The release is part of Adelphi's Limited series, where only the finest casks are allowed to carry the name.

587 bottles came from this single cask, and with 23 years behind it, this is one of the more richly matured Bunnahabhain releases independent bottlers have sent to Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dry sherry, leather and a hint of dark marmalade.

Palate

Deep and spicy with raisins, walnuts and a warm cask-strength power.

Finish

Long, dry and spicy with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 23 Years
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill Oloroso / Cask No. #2145
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 1998
Bottled: 2022
Number of Bottles: 587
Edition: Adelphi Limited
EAN No.: 5060383652291

Flavour Profile

Sherry-Matured · Cask Strength · Spicy · Mature

Investment Potential

Medium – 23 years of maturation, a single cask and Adelphi's respected name make this an interesting pick for collectors following the house's older Islay bottlings.

Did You Know?

The Adelphi name originally belonged to a Glasgow distillery that closed in 1907, but was revived as a bottler's name in 1993 and is today run by Donald Houston and Keith Falconer.

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Four months can make quite a difference where cask strength is concerned. This cask was emptied in April 2021, half a year before its sibling cask from the same distillate, and came out even stronger.

Expert Description

Glenlivet 2006/2021 Signatory Vintage 14 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength of 62.2%.

The whisky is distilled at The Glenlivet on 12 December 2006 and bottled by Signatory Vintage on 26 April 2021 after 14 years of maturation in a first fill sherry butt (cask no. 901279). It is bottled at natural colour in a limited release of only 598 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense sherry character with dark berries, a touch of roasted nuts and a spiced warmth already noticeable on the nose.

Palate

Rich and full with dark fruit, caramel and a pronounced peppery power that fills the whole palate.

Finish

Long and warm, with the sherry's depth the last thing to fade.

Specifications

Name: 14 Year Old
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 62.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Sherry Butt, Cask No. 901279
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12.12.2006
Bottled: 26.04.2021
Number of bottles: 598 bottles
EAN: 5021944112982

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 598 bottles from a first fill sherry butt and an unusually high cask strength, this is one of the more sought-after Signatory bottlings of The Glenlivet for collectors chasing powerful single casks.

Did You Know?

A first fill sherry cask, meaning a cask that has only previously held sherry and never whisky before this filling, typically gives a far more intense colour and flavour influence than a refill cask, which explains the deep sherry character in this bottling.

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The name is an affectionate play on words, and the contents live up to it. Ben & Sherry is a blended malt where two contrasting characters meet in the same bottle.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Butt and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of just 282 bottles. The blend consists of 50% Benrinnes and 50% single malt from Glasgow, giving a unique blended malt with pronounced sherry character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a hint of sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and full with a hint of funk.

Finish

Short to medium with a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
Edition: Ben & Sherry
EAN no.: 5060825690935

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Benrinnes, one of the two malts in Ben & Sherry, still partly uses a traditional distillation method with worm tubs, an old-fashioned cooling method that gives the spirit a heavier, more sulphurous character.

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A third chapter of the same story can still surprise when the craft behind it is as consistent as Tamdhu's. This time it is another batch of hand-selected sherry casks doing the talking.

The expert's description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

Limited Release #3 is another release in the Quercus Alba series, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks. The casks travel from American oak forests to Spain's "sherry triangle", where they are handcrafted and seasoned with Oloroso before being filled with Tamdhu's freshly distilled spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark marmalade, toasted almonds and a hint of warm cinnamon.

Palate

Full sherry sweetness with fig, dates and a lightly bitter cocoa tone.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering wood and spice notes.

Specifications

Name: Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American oak sherry casks
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction, Limited Release #3
EAN no.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Tamdhu was founded in 1897 right on the banks of the River Spey, a location originally chosen for its easy access to the railway, which for many years carried both barley and finished whisky.

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In Speyside the story is often the same one, told a little differently each time. Tamdhu's Quercus Alba series starts with the oak itself, not the vintage.

The expert's description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

This release, Limited Release #2, celebrates the qualities of maturation in 1st fill American oak sherry casks. The casks are handcrafted in Spain's "sherry triangle" over six years, air-dried in Mediterranean sun and seasoned with Oloroso sherry before travelling to Tamdhu, where they give the whisky its rich, fruity character and natural amber colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, orange peel and the warm scent of freshly baked sherry cake.

Palate

Rich sweetness of dark chocolate and dried fruit, supported by spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of nutmeg and caramelised sugar.

Specifications

Name: Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American oak sherry casks
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction, Limited Release #2
EAN no.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Tamdhu is one of the few Speyside distilleries to mature exclusively in sherry casks, and some of its warehouses still make use of old carriages from the now-closed Speyside railway line.

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A journey from American oak forests to Spain's 'sherry triangle' and onward to Speyside — Tamdhu Distinction celebrates the craft of the cask itself.

Expert's Description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 1 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Tamdhu distillery, matured in first-fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

The 'Quercus Alba Distinction' series honours the long process behind the casks: American oak transported to Spain, hand-crafted for six years in the 'sherry triangle', toasted and filled with Oloroso sherry, before finally reaching Tamdhu.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A rich amber colour is joined by a deep sherry sweetness and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Full and fruity with caramel, dried fruit and a warm spiced undertone.

Finish

Long and sweet with lingering sherry and a dry, woody close.

Specifications

Name: Distinction Limited Release No 1
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill American Oak Sherry Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction Limited Release #1
EAN No.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Sweet · Limited edition

Did You Know?

'Quercus Alba' is the Latin name for American white oak, the wood species used for the casks in this series, giving the name a scientific, craft-driven ring.

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65.6% and "Raw Cask" in the name leave no doubt about what you're getting – Blackadder is known for bottling whisky with no filtration at all, exactly as it comes straight from the cask.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 2012/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask is a 12 year old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 23 January 2012 and bottled in March 2024 by independent bottler Blackadder.

The whisky has matured in a refill sherry butt, Cask No. #900473, and is part of the Raw Cask series, known for being neither chill-filtered nor coloured. With 657 bottles and a strength of 65.6%, this whisky offers a deep, intense flavour experience typical of the Speyside region.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep sherry sweetness, dried fruit and a touch of old oak.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied, with raisins, caramel and a warm, spiced sweetness.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced, with lingering sherry notes.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2012/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 65.6%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Blackadder
Series: Raw Cask
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 23/01/2012, Bottled: 03/2024
Age: 12 years
Cask number/type: Refill Sherry Butt / Cask No. #900473
Bottles: 657
ABV: 65.6%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Intense · Sherried · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

With a very high cask strength of 65.6% and status as part of Blackadder's respected Raw Cask series, this whisky belongs to the releases that often attract collectors of raw, unfiltered cask strength whisky.

Did You Know?

Blackadder's "Raw Cask" series is known for consistently bottling whisky without any form of treatment – neither chill-filtration nor added colouring – to give as authentic a picture of the cask as possible.

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A long maturation in a single cask can turn even the most reserved grain whisky into something deeply personal, as this North British shows.

Expert's Description

North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength 59.8% without any form of filtration.

Raw Cask is Blackadder's internationally recognised flagship, bottling whisky straight from the cask without even mechanical filtration – exactly as it would have been poured from a cask behind a 19th-century bar. Traces of cask sediment may appear in the bottle as proof of its fully natural state. Only 285 bottles were filled from cask #314708.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ginger, creamy vanilla and light oak.

Palate

On the palate there is fresh cereal and citrus notes, while delicate oak adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is soft and refreshing.

Specifications

Distillery: North British
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 59.8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask #314708
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12/02/2013
Bottled: 03/2024
Number of bottles: 285
Edition: Raw Cask
EAN no.: 5055030621416

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

North British is today jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group through the company Lothian Distillers – two competitors sharing one distillery.

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A legend is rarely written in full filtration. The Legendary is Blackadder's answer to how whisky tasted before it was polished to perfection, taken straight from the cask with everything that entails. Notice tear & wear on label

Please note: this whisky is part of Blackadder's Raw Cask series and is deliberately bottled with a small amount of natural cask sediment at the bottom of the bottle, proof that the whisky is only minimally filtered.

Expert description

The Legendary 2015/2023 is a 7-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Blackadder's Raw Cask series, bottled at full cask strength of 59.2% ABV.

The whisky was distilled on 23 June 2015 and bottled in January 2023, from a single cask, Cask No. 2023-05, a medium toasted Fine Grain French Oak cask. The French oak has given the whisky a distinctly spiced, lightly sweet character that sets it apart from the more common American or European oak.

The Raw Cask series is Blackadder's most unfiltered release: the whisky is neither chill-filtered nor mechanically filtered, and the bottle retains natural oils and fats from the cask to ensure the most natural tasting experience possible.

Only 615 bottles exist of this particular single cask release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted French oak and warm spice meet a light sweetness of honey and ripe apples.

Palate

Robust and well-balanced with spiced oak, caramel and a full malt core, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering spice and a dry, slightly tannic close from the French oak.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary
Bottler: Blackadder
Series: Raw Cask
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 Years
ABV: 59.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Medium Toasted Fine Grain French Oak, Cask No. 2023-05
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 23/06/2015
Bottled: 01/2023
Number of bottles: 615
EAN: 5055030620785

Flavour profile

Spiced · Oak · Cask strength

Investment potential

With only 615 bottles from a single cask, full cask strength and Blackadder's well-regarded Raw Cask concept, The Legendary appeals to collectors who value rare single cask releases from respected independent bottlers.

Did you know?

The name Blackadder is drawn from a Scottish legend of a fearless warrior, and the company's logo and storytelling deliberately lean on this mythology to underline the raw, untamed character of its whiskies.

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British precision meets Islay peat. Bowmore and Aston Martin — two brands rooted in craft, pace and tradition — found each other in a limited edition that tastes better than it sounds.

Expert's description

Bowmore Aston Martin 10 Year Masters Selection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Spanish sherry casks and hogsheads and bottled at 40%. The product of a collaboration between Islay's oldest distillery and the iconic British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The Masters Selection series is presented in 1-litre bottles, matured for 10 years in a combination of Spanish sherry casks and classic hogsheads — a mix that delivers unusual depth for the age. The sherry-led character and the Islay peat that is always present in Bowmore create an interplay between dark fruit and coastal air that works well. At 40% and 1 litre, this is not a cask strength collector's bottle — it's a whisky made to be drunk.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and chocolate, peat and a light medicinal note. Behind it, dusty oak, bonfire embers and toffee.

Taste

Fruity and silky textured with light peat smoke. Citrus, dark chocolate and sherry from old casks, alongside a hint of hazelnut and caramel.

Finish

Medium length, warming and gently smoky. A touch of dark coffee and dried orange peel.

Specifications

Name: Bowmore Aston Martin 10 Year Masters Selection
Distillery: Bowmore
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: Spanish sherry casks and hogsheads
Edition: Aston Martin Masters Selection (Limited Edition)
EAN no.: 5010496006566

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherried · Fruity · Smooth · Maritime

Did you know?

The Bowmore and Aston Martin collaboration began in 2017 and has produced several exclusive releases linking the two British heritage brands — centred on shared values of craftsmanship, tradition and precision.

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Shizuoka is one of Japan's most talked-about new distilleries, and this independent bottling from Blackadder shows the whisky completely unfiltered and undiluted.

Expert Description

Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask 4 Year Cask No. 1129 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 64%.

The whisky was distilled in 2019 at Shizuoka Distillery, founded in 2016 by Gaia Flow and quickly established as one of the most acclaimed new Japanese distilleries. This release is bottled by Blackadder, an independent Scottish bottler known for its Raw Cask series, where the whisky is delivered straight from the cask with no filtration, dilution or colouring.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit, fresh oak and a light mineral note.

Palate

Very powerful with spice, honey and ripe pears.

Finish

Very long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask
Distillery: Shizuoka
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Shizuoka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 4 years
Cask number: 1129
ABV: 64%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5055030621355

Flavour Profile

Very powerful · Spicy · Tropical · Intense

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Shizuoka Distillery is one of the most sought-after new names in Japanese whisky, and independent single cask bottlings like this Raw Cask release from Blackadder typically sell out quickly.

Did You Know?

Shizuoka Distillery uses six different still shapes in its production, an unusual variation that gives the distillery a wide range of flavour characters to work with.

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Edinburgh's first new malt distillery in nearly 100 years experiments with chocolate-like malt.

Expert description

Holyrood Brewers Series NM03 Chocolate Malt New Make is an unaged new make spirit made from chocolate malt, drawn straight after distillation, bottled at 60%. Holyrood Distillery opened in 2019 as the first single malt distillery in central Edinburgh since 1925. The distillery was founded by Canadian couple Rob and Kelly Carpenter along with former Macallan master distiller David Robertson, and is housed in a renovated 'engine shed' that was once part of the Innocent Railway terminus. The distillery is known for experimenting with yeast strains sourced from the city's breweries.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is rich with toasted malt, cocoa and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate is intense and grainy with chocolate malt and pronounced alcohol strength.

Finish

The finish is short, toasted and lightly bitter.

Specifications

Name: Holyrood Brewers Series NM03 Chocolate Malt New Make
Distillery: Holyrood Distillery
Region/Country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Type: New Make Spirit
ABV: 60%
Size: 50 CL
Series: Brewers Series NM03

Flavour profile

Toasted · Cocoa · Intense · Grainy

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Somewhere in a Scottish warehouse sat a cask nobody could quite place anymore. Pure Highland malt whisky, matured for years on bourbon oak, without a name and without a story, until two curious bottlers from Fintry found it and gave it a new finish and a new chapter.

The expert's description

Heart of Gold 2013/2024 is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, composed of malt whisky finished in a fresh Sauternes cask and bottled at 50%.

Behind the bottle stands The Uncharted Whisky Co., a small independent bottler run by Jack Breslin and Dana de Vos from Fintry, Scotland. The spirit in Heart of Gold is a marriage of malt whiskies from the Highland region, first matured in standard ex-bourbon casks before Uncharted Whisky discovered the parcel and chose to give it a final chapter in a fresh Sauternes wine barrique, cask reference UC030. The whisky was distilled in April 2013 and bottled in March 2024, giving it 10 years of total maturation, with only 363 bottles produced of this release.

Because the original distilleries behind the blend are not disclosed, Heart of Gold is a whisky that lives on its cask treatment rather than a named distillery, the Sauternes cask leaving a clear, sweet signature over the clean Highland malt character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe stone fruit and pineapple meet dried apricots and a light lemon-sherbet freshness, with a sweet, wine-like undertone from the Sauternes cask.

Palate

Candied pineapple and a full, buttery character that moves into honey and freshly baked brioche.

Finish

Long and sweet, with peaches and a creamy, almost custard-like close where the Sauternes wine sweetness lingers longest.

Specifications

Name: Heart of Gold 2013/2024
Bottler: The Uncharted Whisky Co.
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, finished in a Sauternes cask (Cask no. UC030)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: April 2013
Bottled: March 2024
Number of bottles: 363

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Soft

Did you know?

The Uncharted Whisky Co. does not run a fixed portfolio of regular releases but instead searches for single casks that have somehow been overlooked or forgotten in Scottish warehouses, hence the name, meaning "uncharted".

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Deep in Speyside, at a distillery most people only know as a contributor to J&B, a single cask quietly aged for over a decade. Distilled in December 2012, finished in an ex-Banyuls cask — a rare fortified wine from the southern French borderlands — and bottled at full cask strength for Lady of the Glen. 295 bottles. That is all there is.

Expert's description

Glen Spey 2012/2023 Lady of the Glen 10 year is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a hogshead and finished in an ex-Banyuls cask, bottled at cask strength 58.4% by Lady of the Glen. Glen Spey distillery in Rothes is one of Diageo's most understated gems. Founded in 1878 by grain merchant James Stuart, sold to W. & A. Gilbey in 1887 as the first Scottish distillery to come into English ownership, and since then primarily used for blending — J&B is its principal customer. The characteristic purifiers on the spirit stills create a light, floral and delicate spirit. Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is an independent bottler founded by Gregor Hannah, specialising in single cask bottlings at natural strength, without colouring or chill filtration.

This bottling rested in a hogshead with a finishing period in an ex-Banyuls cask — Banyuls is a sweet, oxidative dessert wine from Roussillon in southern France, related to tawny port. It lends the light Glen Spey character a layer of dried fruit, spice and a gentle vinous depth rarely seen from this distillery. Bottled on 5 April 2023 after precisely 10 years and 4 months — 295 hand-numbered bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced apple and dried flowers open first, followed by flaked almonds, orange peel and red grapes from the Banyuls cask. Beneath it all, a light malty sweetness and a trace of vanilla.

Palate

Vanilla and freshly baked strudel with gingerbread and cooked berries. The high cask strength of 58.4% delivers a powerful punch that opens beautifully with a single drop of water.

Finish

Long and spicy with candied orange and white chocolate. The Banyuls cask leaves a gentle, vinous roundness deep into the finish.

Specifications

Name: Glen Spey 2012/2023 Lady of the Glen 10 year
Distillery: Glen Spey
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 58.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead & Ex-Banyuls Cask
Bottled: 05/04/2023
Number of bottles: 295
Cask no.: #807700

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy · Vinous · Floral · Nutty

Investment potential

Low — priced sensibly for everyday enjoyment from a rare cask type. Single cask with only 295 bottles, but Banyuls finish is niche.

Did you know?

Banyuls wines are made from Grenache grapes and deliberately oxidised during ageing — much like tawny port. This Roussillon process gave this Glen Spey cask its distinctive depth of dried fruit and spice.

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September 2015, the distillery’s second year of operation. Cask 588 was filled with peated spirit and stood untouched for almost a decade before being emptied for one Danish importer. Two hundred and forty-eight bottles, and among the very first single casks Ardnamurchan released to a single customer.

The Expert's Description

Ardnamurchan AD 09:15 Cask 588 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a peated 1st fill American ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at 59.8% cask strength. The cask was filled in September 2015 and emptied in 2024, giving 248 bottles released exclusively for FC Whisky.

A first fill American ex-bourbon barrel is active: it gives vanilla, coconut and a clear sweetness that normally settles over a spirit. Here it meets peated spirit, and the result is a whisky where the sweetness and the smoke share the space rather than fighting for it.

Ardnamurchan began distilling in July 2014, so a cask from September 2015 comes from the distillery’s earliest years. The whisky is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke first, with vanilla and coconut right behind from the American wood. Salt and white pepper sit underneath, along with a clear maritime character that the peninsula’s seaside setting provides.

Palate

Peated and direct. Vanilla, salt and white pepper open, then the smoke arrives at full weight along with a dry oak note. The texture is oily, and at 59.8% there is plenty of concentration. Maritime in both nose and palate.

Finish

Long and dry. Smoke, salt and pepper, with a final vanilla sweetness beneath it all.

Specifications

Name: Ardnamurchan AD 09:15 Cask 588 FC Whisky Single Highland Malt Whisky 59.8%
Distillery: Ardnamurchan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 59.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Peated 1st fill American ex-bourbon barrel, cask no. 588
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: September 2015
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 248
Edition: Single Cask 588 for FC Whisky

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Vanilla · Spiced · Cask Strength · Saline

Investment Potential

Medium. The cask is among the very first single casks from Ardnamurchan released exclusively to one importer, and only 248 bottles exist. Casks from the distillery’s first years are already few, and there will be no more.

Did You Know?

Ardnamurchan sits by the sea on a peninsula that reaches furthest west on the Scottish mainland. The warehouses stand so close to the water that the salt air draws into the casks during maturation. That is why even the bourbon matured releases often carry a maritime note you will not find in whisky from inland.

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In the shadow of the famous names, Macduff quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Macduff 2007/2024 Adelphi Selection FC Whisky Cask 16 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 57,3% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in refill sherry hogshead and bottled at 57,3%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by Adelphi Selection as part of the Adelphi Selection – eksklusivt for FC Whisky series.

It was distilled 2007 and bottled 2024, giving it 16 years.

Only 237 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet grain, malt and dried fig.

Palate

The palate delivers malt, dried fig and dark chocolate.

Finish

The aftertaste is short but concentrated, with sherry toffee and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2007/2024 Adelphi Selection FC Whisky Cask 16 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 57,3%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Hogshead (#11300)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 237
Edition: Adelphi Selection – eksklusivt for FC Whisky
EAN no.: 5060383653939

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Investment potential

Medium. Only 237 bottles at full cask strength of 57.3% make this Adelphi Macduff, hand-picked exclusively for the Danish market, a sought-after bottle.

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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On Denmark's Atlantic coast, Knaplund lets the sea wind into their barrels. The Single Barrel Select is the best cask kept apart.

Expert description

Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey is a Danish Rye Whiskey matured for 5 years near the Atlantic and bottled at 56.6% from a single cask. One cask, no blending, Non-chill filtered at this strength — everything that builds up over five years by the coast stays in the glass. The rye mash delivers characteristic spice, while Atlantic aging adds a mineral, lightly salted layer on top. 50 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye and dried fruit. Behind: vanilla, light oak and a hint of sea air.

Palate

Full-bodied at 56.6% with rye, black pepper and caramel. A clear maritime edge. Cask sweetness balances the spice.

Finish

Long and spicy with dry rye and a discreet touch of salt.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fruity · Warm · Dry

Did you know?

Atlantic Aged is not just a label — Knaplund deliberately places their barrels close to the coast so the sea air works its way in over five years of maturation.

Some whiskies cross borders before they're ready for the bottle. Michel Couvreur 2011/2021 VJ Maturation is one of them - Scotch malt given its final, defining maturation in a French Jura wine cask.

Expert's description

Michel Couvreur 2011/2021 VJ Maturation 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky matured in a Jura Vin Jaune cask and bottled at 48 percent.

The whisky was distilled on 15 February 2011 and bottled on 22 June 2021, giving it exactly 10 years of total maturation. Vin Jaune is a distinctive, oxidative white wine from the Jura region in eastern France, and the cask leaves a dry, nutty character rarely found in Scotch-based malt whisky. Only 3,000 bottles were filled of this release.

Michel Couvreur started out as a wine merchant in Burgundy before whisky caught his attention in 1978. His fresh filling method, where sherry casks are emptied and refilled with whisky on the very same day, means the wood is still damp with sherry when the whisky arrives.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers walnut and a light oxidative tang, backed by honey, dried apple and a hint of yeast - a clear sign that a wine cask has left its mark.

Palate

The palate is dry and nutty with sherry and apple, spiced with a touch of pepper and a faint bitter edge reminiscent of citrus peel.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering walnut and a hint of herbs that slowly gives way to pure malt.

Specifications

Name: VJ Maturation
Distillery: Michel Couvreur
Region/Country: France
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48 %
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Jura Vin Jaune cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 3000
Edition: VJ Maturation
EAN no.: 3760150950361

Flavour profile

Cask-driven · Dry · Nutty · Complex

Did you know?

Vin Jaune is made under a yeast veil called 'voile', which protects the wine from oxygen during ageing - a technique reminiscent of Spanish sherry production, but unique to Jura. It makes this cask a rare and original whisky finish.