27 years in a single cask, only 264 bottles – that's the kind of numbers that make whisky collectors sit up. This Glenrothes from Gordon & Company's Golden Pearl Collection is one of the rarest we've had in the range.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 1988/2015 was distilled in June 1988 and bottled in September 2015, giving the whisky a full 27 years of maturation. It was bottled by independent bottler Gordon & Company under their exclusive series The Pearls of Scotland, Golden Pearl Collection.

The whisky comes from a single cask (Cask No. #7856) and is bottled at 50.6%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. With only 264 bottles from this one cask, this is a very limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe, deep fruit sweetness with notes of dried apricot and a light touch of honey.

Palate

Full-bodied and elegant, with stewed fruit, old oak and a soft, waxy sweetness that speaks to the long maturation.

Finish

Very long, soft and warm, with lingering notes of dried fruit and wood.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 1988/2015 The Pearls of Scotland 27 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 50.6%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Gordon & Company (Distillers) LTD – The Pearls of Scotland
Series: Golden Pearl Collection
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: June 1988, Bottled: September 2015
Age: 27 years
Cask number: Cask No. #7856
Bottles: 264
ABV: 50.6%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Mature · Fruity · Elegant · Deep

Investment Potential

With an age of 27 years, only 264 bottles from a single cask and a well-regarded, sought-after bottler series, this bottle belongs to the category of rare single cask releases that historically rise significantly in value as bottles are sold and consumed.

Did You Know?

The Pearls of Scotland is known among collectors for selecting casks from distilleries that rarely appear as standalone bottlings, and for holding onto the whisky for many years before bottling it.

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28 years in a single oloroso cask doesn't just mean age, it means depth. Signatory Vintage has followed this cask from 1995 to 2023, and the result is a Glenrothes with plenty of character to pass on.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 1995/2023 from the Signatory Vintage series was distilled in May 1995 and bottled in July 2023, after 28 years of maturation in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, Cask No #6176.

Independent bottler Signatory buys casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under their own name, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. With 453 bottles from this one cask, it's a limited but not extremely rare release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

Full and round, with raisins, caramel and a warm, spiced sweetness that carries the mark of the many years of maturation.

Finish

Long, soft and warm, with a lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 1995/2023 Signatory Vintage 28 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 51%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 19/05/1995, Bottled: 07/07/2023
Age: 28 years
Cask number/type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt / Cask No #6176
Bottles: 453
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Deep · Sherried · Full-bodied · Mature

Investment Potential

With 28 years in a single sherry cask and 453 bottles from a respected independent bottler, this whisky belongs to the category of releases that typically rise steadily in value as they sell out and become harder to find.

Did You Know?

This release also carries the name "Symington's Choice", referring to the whisky house that originally selected the cask for the Signatory series.

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Wemyss Malts name their single cask bottlings after flavour rather than distillery – this 17 year old Glenrothes has been named "Buttered Tealoaf", and that's no accident.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf is a Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky with only 384 bottles, bottled by the family-owned whisky merchant Wemyss Malts, who over many years have built an extensive portfolio of casks from almost every distillery in Scotland.

Each of Wemyss' single cask bottlings is given a name referring to flavour notes and aromas identified by their tasting panel – including whisky expert Charles Maclean, author and member of the Master of the Quaich.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Buttery baked cake, honey and a light sweetness of dried fruit.

Palate

Round and soft, with notes of butter cake, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf 17 Year Old Single Malt Speyside Cask 70cl 46%
Distillery: Glenrothes (Wemyss Buttered Tealoaf)
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 1997, Bottled: 2014
Age: 17 years
Cask type: Hogshead
Bottles: 384
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Soft · Cake-like · Honeyed · Round

Investment Potential

With 384 bottles from a single cask and an age of 17 years, this whisky belongs to a type of release that often becomes sought-after among collectors of Wemyss' named single cask series as bottles become harder to find.

Did You Know?

Wemyss' names for their single cask releases, like "Buttered Tealoaf", aren't random – they're chosen by the company's tasting panel to capture the essence of each individual whisky's character.

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66.3% in the glass isn't for the faint-hearted – but behind that fierce strength hides one of the most intense, sherry-heavy Glenrothes releases we've had our hands on.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes Nordic Edition is an exclusive single cask bottling from Speyside, distilled in April 2006 and bottled in April 2021 at full cask strength, an impressive 66.3%. The whisky has matured for 14 years in a single first-fill Oloroso sherry cask (#5463), giving it an intense, complex character with depth and warmth.

Nordic Edition is unfiltered and has no added colouring, preserving the whisky's authentic expression. Only 570 bottles were filled, making it a rare and sought-after release for collectors and enthusiasts seeking intensity and sherried finesse in its purest form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark dried fruit, Christmas cake, dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, with notes of leather, cinnamon and smoked spices.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with layers of sultanas, dark cherries, ginger, nutmeg and orange marmalade, rounded off by dark treacle and subtle oak tones.

Finish

Long, warming and spiced, with lingering notes of chocolate and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 2006/2021 Nordic Edition 14 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 66.3%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: April 2006, Bottled: April 2021
Age: 14 years
Cask number: #5463 (First-fill Oloroso sherry)
Bottles: 570
ABV: 66.3%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Unfiltered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Intense · Sherry-heavy · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

With a cask strength of 66.3%, only 570 bottles and a name in the sought-after Nordic Edition series, this whisky belongs to the releases that often attract collectors and typically become harder to find as bottles sell out.

Did You Know?

66.3% is an unusually high bottling strength – most cask strength whiskies sit between 55-60%, making this Nordic Edition one of the most powerful bottlings Glenrothes has ever released.

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Mossburn isn't one of the big, famous names in the independent bottling world, but their Vintage Casks series has found a fine balance between price and quality – as here with this 11 year old Glenrothes.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 2007/2019 Mossburn is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 2007 and bottled in April 2019 under Mossburn's Vintage Casks series, number 26.

The whisky is bottled at 46%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour, giving a clear, undiluted expression of Glenrothes' characteristic Speyside style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft fruit sweetness, a touch of honey and a light vanilla tone.

Palate

Round and lightly sherried, with apple, pear and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 2007/2019 Mossburn 11 Year Old Vintage Casks No 26 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 46%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Mossburn
Series: Vintage Casks Collection No. 26
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2007, Bottled: 15/04/2019
Age: 11 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Lightly sherried · Round

Did You Know?

Mossburn is a relatively young independent bottler, founded in 2013, that specialises in sourcing well-matured casks from respected distilleries at reasonable prices.

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Valinch & Mallet is one of the newer independent bottlers on the market, but this 11 year old Glenrothes from a single bourbon cask shows they know how to find good whisky.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 2009/2021 from Valinch & Mallet was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021, after 11 years of maturation in a single bourbon cask, Cask No. #8925.

The whisky is bottled at cask strength, 53.3%, giving a full-bodied, direct expression of Glenrothes' character without the sweetness of a sherry cask – a cleaner profile closer to the raw spirit. 288 bottles were filled from this one cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus, vanilla and a hint of honey.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced, with apple, pear and a warm, sweet caramel from the bourbon cask.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering citrus and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 2009/2021 Valinch & Mallet 11 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70cl 53.3%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Valinch & Mallet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2009, Bottled: 2021
Age: 11 years
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. #8925
Bottles: 288
ABV: 53.3%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Citrus-driven · Full-bodied · Spiced · Vanilla-sweet

Investment Potential

With only 288 bottles from a single bourbon cask and a cask strength bottling, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors as bottles become rarer.

Did You Know?

A bourbon cask typically gives a lighter, more vanilla- and citrus-driven character than a sherry cask, because it previously held American bourbon rather than Spanish sherry.

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Signatory Vintage's Small Batch series combines several casks to achieve a more rounded character than a single cask bottling – this 12 year old Glenrothes is a fine example of what that approach can give.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 2011/2023 Small Batch Edition #2 was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2023 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage, after 12 years of maturation in a combination of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks.

The whisky is bottled at 48.2%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour, giving a full-bodied balance between the sherry's sweetness and the bourbon cask's lighter, vanilla-driven tones.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft fruit sweetness, vanilla and a touch of sherry spice.

Palate

Round and balanced, with apple, caramel and a light nutty tone from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium length, warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 2011/2023 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old Small Batch Edition #2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 48.2%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: Small Batch Edition #2
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2011, Bottled: 2023
Age: 12 years
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry & Bourbon Casks
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Balanced · Fruity · Softly sherried · Round

Did You Know?

A "small batch" bottling typically combines between 3 and 10 casks, giving a more consistent, rounded character than a single cask bottling, while still offering more complexity than a large standard range.

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Only 207 bottles were filled to celebrate FC Whisky's 25 years in the trade – an exclusive Adelphi bottling of Glentauchers that shows the distillery's full complexity when allowed to stand alone as a single malt.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 15 Year Old Adelphi Selection is a powerful single malt whisky, carefully selected by Adelphi – one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers. Glentauchers is known for its soft, fruity and floral character and is otherwise used primarily as a key component in popular blends.

The whisky has matured in a used bourbon cask, giving it a well-balanced flavour profile with notes of vanilla, honey and caramel from the American oak casks. The bourbon cask's influence rounds off the whisky's natural sweetness and adds subtle spice, coconut and a hint of citrus. Bottled in only 207 examples to celebrate FC Whisky's 25 years in the trade.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh pear, apple and flowers, followed by a light creamy character with a hint of spice.

Palate

Soft and rounded, with mild oak notes, vanilla cream and light toffee.

Finish

Long and elegant, with a pleasant sweetness and lightly spiced finish.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2009/2025 Adelphi Selection 15 Year Old FC Whisky 25th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 58.6%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
Cask type: Used bourbon cask
Bottles: 207
ABV: 58.6%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Vanilla-driven · Elegant

Investment Potential

With only 207 bottles from an exclusive anniversary bottling made in partnership with FC Whisky, this release belongs to the bottlings that often become sought-after among collectors as bottles become impossible to find.

Did You Know?

This release was bottled specifically to celebrate FC-Whisky's 25th anniversary in the trade – a collaboration between a respected independent bottler and a Danish whisky retailer.

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Glentauchers is a distillery most people only know from blends – but this 19 year old single cask bottling from Signatory Vintage shows what the spirit can do when it's allowed to stand alone.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 1996/2015 was distilled in the mid-1990s and bottled in November 2015 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage, after 19 years of maturation in two bourbon casks, Cask No. #1407 and #1408.

The whisky is bottled at 49.9% with natural colour. 328 bottles were filled from the two casks, making this a fairly limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft fruit, honey and a light vanilla tone from the bourbon casks.

Palate

Round and elegant, with pear, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 1996/2015 Signatory Vintage 19 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 49.9%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 1996, Bottled: 2015
Age: 19 years
Cask number/type: Bourbon Barrels / Cask No. #1407 + #1408
Bottles: 328
ABV: 49.9%
Size: 70 CL
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Soft · Elegant · Fruity · Vanilla-driven

Investment Potential

With 19 years of maturation and only 328 bottles from two casks, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often become sought-after among collectors as bottles become rarer.

Did You Know?

Glentauchers is primarily used as a key ingredient in well-known blended whiskies such as Buchanan's and Ballantine's, and it's relatively rare to find the spirit bottled as a single malt.

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Salty malt aromas and spice instead of flowers – Mossburn's 10 year old Glentauchers goes its own way compared to the distillery's usually soft, floral style.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 2008/2018 was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2018 by independent whisky merchant Mossburn, as their release number 17. The whisky matured in cask ref. 27.0308.17, a hogshead.

The whisky is bottled at 46% with no added colouring or chill-filtration, giving a solid, salty malt aroma with spice rather than the floral character Glentauchers is often known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Solid, salty malt aroma, spice rather than flowers, and a touch of oaky vanilla.

Palate

Rich and oily, with clear traces of dried fruit.

Finish

Medium length, warm and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2008/2018 No 17 Mossburn 10 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70cl 46%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Mossburn
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2008, Bottled: 2018
Age: 10 years
Cask number/type: Cask ref. 27.0308.17 / Hogshead
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: No added colouring

Flavour Profile

Salty · Spiced · Rich · Oily

Did You Know?

Glentauchers is located in Speyside near Buckie and is used primarily in blends such as Buchanan's – only a very small part of the production ends up as single malt.

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A used Sauternes cask for a Scottish single malt isn't everyday fare – it gives this Glentauchers a sweet, wine-driven character you rarely encounter, and it's exclusive to whisky.dk.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 2009/2022 is part of Mossburn's Vintage Casks series, bottled at full cask strength, a full 57.8%. The whisky was distilled in April 2009 and bottled in November 2022, after 13 years of maturation in a used Sauternes cask.

The casks for the Vintage Casks series are selected by Master Blender Neil MacLeod Mathieson and bottled non-chill-filtered with natural colour. The release is exclusive to Whisky.dk and bottled in a very limited quantity – only 294 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet, wine-driven fruit, honey and a hint of the sweet French dessert wine.

Palate

Full-bodied and intense, with apricot, honey and a warm, sweet spice from the Sauternes cask.

Finish

Long, warm and sweet, with lingering notes of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2009/2022 Mossburn 13 Year Old Vintage Casks Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 57.8%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Mossburn
Series: Vintage Casks
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 03/04/2009, Bottled: 07/11/2022
Age: 13 years
Cask number/type: Sauternes HHD / Batch No. #03.0409.SC40
Bottles: 294
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Wine-driven · Sweet · Full-bodied · Intense

Investment Potential

With only 294 bottles, an unusual Sauternes cask maturation and exclusive status at Whisky.dk, this release belongs to the single cask bottlings that often become sought-after among collectors as bottles sell out.

Did You Know?

Sauternes is a sweet French dessert wine from the Bordeaux region. Casks that previously held Sauternes give whisky a characteristic honey and apricot sweetness that differs markedly from both sherry and bourbon casks.

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Càrn Mòr is one of the bottlers that manages to make good, reasonably priced single malt without compromising on quality – this 11 year old Glentauchers is a solid example.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 2011/2022 from Càrn Mòr, part of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022, after 11 years of maturation in a first fill bourbon cask.

The whisky is bottled at 47.5% non-chill-filtered and with natural colour, giving a clear, direct expression of Glentauchers' soft, fruity Speyside character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh apple, pear and a light vanilla tone from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Soft and round, with honey, citrus and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2011/2022 Carn Mor 11 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 47.5%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Càrn Mòr (Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2011, Bottled: 2022
Age: 11 years
Cask type: First Fill Bourbon Barrel
Bottles: 1,223
ABV: 47.5%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Citrus-driven · Round

Did You Know?

Càrn Mòr means "big hill" in Gaelic, and the series is known for offering access to well-matured single cask whiskies at prices more affordable than many other independent bottlers.

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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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Signatory Vintage's 100 Proof series sticks to the old strength measure, and this Glentauchers shows what happens when a sherry cask is allowed to speak at full power.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #8 was distilled in 2012 and bottled on 1 February 2024 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage, after maturation in 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts.

The whisky is bottled at 57.1%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour, giving a full-bodied, sherried take on Glentauchers' normally soft, floral style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness, dried fruit and a hint of toasted nut.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced, with caramel, raisin and a warm sherry sweetness.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2012/2024 Signatory Vintage 11 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #8 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 57.1%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: 100 Proof Edition #8
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2012, Bottled: 01/02/2024
Age: 11 years
Cask type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Full-bodied · Warm

Did You Know?

"100 Proof" equates to 57.1% alcohol and is the historic strength measure whisky was often sold at, before the modern 40-43% standard became common.

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The colour resembles Haribo peach candy melted on the dashboard on a hot summer's day – Little Brown Dog found a Glentauchers cask that lacked a bit of depth, and paired it with a French dessert wine to give it life.

Expert's Description

Little Brown Dog buys casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under their own brand, always marked with the little brown dog that's the company's signature. This Glentauchers cask was, in their own assessment, a good but slightly characterless whisky, which they chose to pair with a cask from the sweet French dessert wine Pineau des Charentes to add fruit and richness.

The result is bottled at cask strength, 58.9%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. Only 285 bottles were made of this single cask release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apricot marmalade on buttered wholegrain bread.

Palate

Peach cobbler, creamy ice cream with tiny black vanilla flecks and notes of white tea.

Finish

Well-made crème brûlée, tinned peach juice and rye spice.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2013/2024 Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish Little Brown Dog Single Malt Whisky 70cl 58.9%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2013, Bottled: 2024
Age: approx. 11 years
Cask type: Bourbon cask + Pineau des Charentes barrique
Bottles: 285
ABV: 58.9%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Wine-driven

Investment Potential

With only 285 bottles from a single cask carrying an unusual Pineau des Charentes finish, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors as bottles become harder to find.

Did You Know?

Pineau des Charentes is a French dessert wine from the Cognac region, made from grape juice and cognac. Casks that have held this wine are rare in the whisky world and give a very distinctive, fruity sweetness.

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A refill Pedro Ximenez cask doesn't just give sweetness, it gives depth – Lady of the Glen has found a fine balance between Glentauchers' soft character and the PX cask's raisin sweetness in this 10 year old limited edition.

Expert's Description

Glentauchers 2013/2023 from Lady of the Glen was distilled on 21 March 2013 and bottled on 17 April 2023, after 10 years of maturation in a refill ex-Pedro Ximenez cask, Cask No. #800466.

The whisky is bottled at cask strength, 58.9%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. Only 265 bottles exist of this limited edition release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin sweetness, dark chocolate and a hint of dried fig.

Palate

Full-bodied and sweet, with sultana, caramel and a warm PX spice.

Finish

Long, sweet and warming, with lingering notes of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glentauchers 2013/2023 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 58.9%
Distillery: Glentauchers
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 21/03/2013, Bottled: 17/04/2023
Age: 10 years
Cask number/type: Refill Ex-Pedro Ximenez Cask / Cask No. #800466
Bottles: 265
ABV: 58.9%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Raisin-driven · Warm

Investment Potential

With only 265 bottles from a single PX cask and limited edition status, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors as bottles become rarer.

Did You Know?

Pedro Ximenez is a Spanish dessert sherry made from dried grapes, giving it a very concentrated raisin and caramel sweetness – far sweeter than a regular Oloroso sherry.

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Glenturret isn't usually a peated whisky – but under the name Ruadh Maor hides a heavily peated version, which Coopers Choice has captured from a single bourbon cask.

Expert's Description

Glenturret 2010/2019 Ruadh Maor Heavily Peated is part of the Coopers Choice series from The Vintage Malt Whisky Co., founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, who has more than 20 years of experience in the whisky trade.

The whisky was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2019, after 8 years of maturation in a bourbon cask, cask ref. 176. It's bottled at cask strength, 57.5%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour. Only 330 bottles were filled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat and smoke, balanced by a sweet vanilla tone from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Powerful and smoky, with tar, salt and a hint of citrus.

Finish

Long, smoky and dry, with lingering peat.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret 2010/2019 Coopers Choice Ruadh Maor Heavily Peated 8 Year Old Single Highland Malt 70cl 57.5%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2010, Bottled: 2019
Age: 8 years
Cask number/type: Cask ref. 176 / Bourbon Cask
Bottles: 330
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Powerful · Salty

Investment Potential

With only 330 bottles from a single cask and an unusual, heavily peated version of a distillery that doesn't normally make smoky whisky, this release belongs to the single cask bottlings that often attract collectors.

Did You Know?

Glenturret normally makes a soft, unpeated Highland style, but under the name Ruadh Maor the distillery occasionally produces a heavily peated version, which is highly sought-after among whisky enthusiasts.

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Another bourbon cask, another heavily peated Glenturret – Coopers Choice keeps finding fine examples of the distillery's rare Ruadh Maor expression.

Expert's Description

Glenturret 2010 Ruadh Maor Heavily Peated is part of the Coopers Choice series from The Vintage Malt Whisky Co., founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, who has more than 20 years of experience in the whisky trade.

This release was distilled in December 2010 and bottled in 2020, after 9 years of maturation in a bourbon cask, Cask No. #186. The whisky is bottled at cask strength, 58%, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour – only 342 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful smoke and peat, with a sweet vanilla tone in the background.

Palate

Full-bodied and salty, with tar, ash and a hint of citrus.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret 2010/2020 Coopers Choice Ruadh Maor 9 Year Old Cask 186 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 58%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: December 2010, Bottled: 2020
Age: 9 years
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. #186
Bottles: 342
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Salty · Powerful · Peated

Investment Potential

With only 342 bottles from a single cask and a rare, heavily peated version of Glenturret, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors of smoky Highland whisky.

Did You Know?

Glenturret is considered one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, but it's only under the name Ruadh Maor that they occasionally produce a heavily peated style.

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Salty sea air, peat and charcoal – this 10 year old Ruadh Maor from cask 177 is one of the most maritime, smoky expressions of Glenturret we've had in the range.

Expert's Description

Glenturret 2010 Ruadh Maor is an exclusive Highland Single Malt Whisky, distilled in December 2010 and bottled in January 2021 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company as part of the acclaimed Coopers Choice series. The whisky is bottled from a single bourbon cask, Cask No. #177.

With only 336 bottles from this one cask, this is a rare single cask whisky that appeals to enthusiasts seeking a smoky Highland whisky with depth and character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful smoke, salty sea air and peat, balanced by sweet notes of vanilla fudge.

Palate

Maritime nuances like seaweed and ash, combined with sweet toasted malt, oak and soft caramel with sooty smoke.

Finish

Long, dry and complex, with pepper, charcoal and lingering salted smoke.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret 2010/2021 Coopers Choice Ruadh Maor 10 Year Old Cask 177 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: December 2010, Bottled: 2021
Age: 10 years
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. #177
Bottles: 336
ABV: 56%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Smoky · Salty · Complex

Investment Potential

With only 336 bottles from a single cask and a rare, strongly maritime and smoky version of Glenturret, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors.

Did You Know?

Glenturret sits near the River Turret in the Scottish Highlands, but the maritime, salty character in this Ruadh Maor release comes primarily from the peat and the cask's own qualities, not from a coastal location.

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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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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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A Belgian brewing heritage dating to 1471 forms the foundation of this beer-inspired whisky.

Expert description

Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgium is distilled by the Het Anker brewery in Mechelen, which dates back to 1471, and is made from the wort of the brewery's own Gouden Carolus Tripel beer. The idea of distilling whisky from the brewery's own mash arose in 2010, and the whisky is first matured in bourbon casks before being finished in custom sherry casks from Het Anker, bottled at 46%.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate offers raisin, caramel and a full sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and fruit-driven.

Specifications

Name: Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgien
Distillery: Gouden Carolus
Region/Country: Mechelen, Belgium
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon and sherry casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sherry-driven · Full-bodied · Fruity · Malty

Did you know?

The Gouden Carolus beer, which lends its name and wort to the whisky, is named after Emperor Charles V — 'Gouden Carolus' means 'The Golden Carolus' in Dutch — who grew up in Mechelen.

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Grace O Malley Dark Char Cask is a blended Irish whiskey with casks up to 10 years old, finished in heavily charred American oak casks for depth and sweetness.

Expert Review

Grace O Malley Dark Char Cask Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Whiskey, bottled at 42%.

The whiskey is a blend of casks up to 10 years old, which have then completed their maturation in American oak bourbon casks. This creates a perfectly balanced flavour with notes of dried fruit and layers of oak, along with a long, sweet finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and notes of oak.

Palate

Balanced with dried fruit and oak layers.

Finish

Long and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Grace O Malley Dark Char Cask
Distillery: Grace O Malley
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Whiskey
Age: Up to 10 years
Cask: American Oak Casks (Dark Char)
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391534150657

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Oaky · Sweet · Rounded · Balanced

Did You Know?

Grace O Malley is named after the legendary 16th century Irish pirate queen.
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Grace O Malley Rum Cask is a blended Irish whiskey with casks up to 10 years old, finished in Caribbean rum casks for a tropical aroma and a lasting, sweet finish.

Expert Review

Grace O Malley Rum Cask Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Whiskey, bottled at 42%.

The whiskey is a blend of casks up to 10 years old, which have then completed their maturation in Caribbean rum casks. This creates a perfectly balanced aroma of tropical fruit and flavour notes of grain and fruit compote, along with a sweet, lasting finish with rum notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit.

Palate

Grain and fruit compote with rum notes.

Finish

Sweet and lasting.

Specifications

Name: Grace O Malley Rum Cask
Distillery: Grace O Malley
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Whiskey
Age: Up to 10 years
Cask: Caribbean Rum Casks
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391534150664

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Fruity · Sweet · Rounded · Lasting

Did You Know?

Grace O Malley is named after the legendary 16th century Irish pirate queen.
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An ale cask for a Scotch blend sounds like an unusual combination – but Grant's has found a way to give their classic blend a new twist with the Cask Edition series.

Expert's Description

Grant's Cask Edition No. 1 is a Blended Scotch Whisky where part of the blend has been given extra maturation or a finish in a cask that previously held ale.

The whisky is bottled at 40% and builds on Grant's well-known, accessible blend style, but with a lighter, malty, bready twist from the ale cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft malt, with a hint of bready sweetness and light honey.

Palate

Round and light, with caramel, malt and a hint of hops from the ale cask.

Finish

Medium length and softly malty.

Specifications

Name: Grant's Cask Edition No. 1 Ale Cask Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Ale Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Malty · Soft · Light · Bready

Did You Know?

Grant's is one of the best-selling blended Scotch whiskies in the world, produced by William Grant & Sons – the same family behind Glenfiddich and Balvenie.

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Nordic oak instead of American or European – Grant's third release in the Cask Edition series draws inspiration from forests closer to our own backyard.

Expert's Description

Grant's Cask Edition No. 3 Nordic Oak Cask is a Blended Scotch Whisky where part of the blend has been given extra maturation or a finish in casks made from Nordic oak, instead of the more traditional American or European oak.

The whisky is bottled at 40% in the large 100cl bottle, building on Grant's well-known, accessible blend style with a lighter, spiced twist from the Nordic oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Softly spiced, with a hint of fresh wood and light vanilla.

Palate

Round and light, with caramel, a hint of pepper and a dry, spiced oak.

Finish

Medium length, dry and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Grant's Cask Edition No. 3 Nordic Oak Cask Blended Scotch Whisky 100cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Nordic Oak Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Soft · Dry · Light

Did You Know?

Nordic oak grows more slowly than American oak, giving denser wood with a different pore structure – this can give whisky a more spiced, dry character than the classic bourbon and sherry casks.

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Same Nordic oak, smaller bottle – Cask Edition No. 3 also comes in the more everyday-friendly 70cl size.

Expert's Description

Grant's Cask Edition No. 3 Nordic Oak Cask is a Blended Scotch Whisky where part of the blend has been given extra maturation or a finish in casks made from Nordic oak, instead of the more traditional American or European oak.

The whisky is bottled at 40% in the classic 70cl bottle, building on Grant's well-known, accessible blend style with a lighter, spiced twist from the Nordic oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Softly spiced, with a hint of fresh wood and light vanilla.

Palate

Round and light, with caramel, a hint of pepper and a dry, spiced oak.

Finish

Medium length, dry and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Grant's Cask Edition No. 3 Nordic Oak Cask Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Nordic Oak Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Soft · Dry · Light

Did You Know?

Nordic oak grows more slowly than American oak, giving denser wood with a different pore structure – this can give whisky a more spiced, dry character than the classic bourbon and sherry casks.

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Grant's Family Reserve is the whisky most people think of when they hear the name Grant's – a classic, accessible blend that has stood the test of decades.

Expert's Description

Grant's The Family Reserve is a Blended Finest Scotch Whisky, composed by William Grant & Sons – the same family-owned company behind Glenfiddich and Balvenie.

The whisky is bottled at 40% and is built on a blend of malt and grain whisky, giving a light, accessible and versatile character equally suited to enjoying neat or in a drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light fruitiness, caramel and a hint of honey.

Palate

Soft and light, with vanilla, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Short to medium length, mild and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Grant's The Family Reserve Blended Finest Scotch Whisky 70cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Finest Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Fruity · Accessible

Did You Know?

Grant's iconic triangular bottle was designed in 1957 and remains one of the most recognisable bottle shapes in the whisky world.

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Same classic Family Reserve, but in the large 150cl bottle – perfect for anyone who likes keeping plenty of their favourite on the bar.

Expert's Description

Grant's The Family Reserve is a Blended Finest Scotch Whisky, composed by William Grant & Sons – the same family-owned company behind Glenfiddich and Balvenie.

The whisky is bottled at 40% in the large 150cl bottle and is built on a blend of malt and grain whisky, giving a light, accessible and versatile character equally suited to enjoying neat or in a drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light fruitiness, caramel and a hint of honey.

Palate

Soft and light, with vanilla, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Short to medium length, mild and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Grant's The Family Reserve Blended Finest Scotch Whisky 150cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Finest Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 150 CL

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Fruity · Accessible

Did You Know?

150cl bottles, also known as magnums, are often used for whisky meant to be shared at parties or larger gatherings, since they hold twice as much as a standard bottle.

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This version of Family Reserve comes from an earlier label generation – a small piece of whisky history for anyone curious about how the bottle has evolved over the years.

Expert's Description

Grant's The Family Reserve Old Version 3 is a Blended Finest Scotch Whisky, composed by William Grant & Sons – the same family-owned company behind Glenfiddich and Balvenie.

This release represents an earlier label or bottle design generation of the Family Reserve blend, which has gone through several visual updates over the years while the underlying blend style has remained the same light, accessible character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light fruitiness, caramel and a hint of honey.

Palate

Soft and light, with vanilla, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Short to medium length, mild and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Grant's The Family Reserve Old Version 3 Blended Finest Scotch Whisky 70cl 40%
Producer: Grant's
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Finest Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Fruity · Accessible

Did You Know?

Grant's has periodically updated the label design on the Family Reserve bottle over the years, making older versions interesting to collectors of whisky packaging and history.

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