Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Kilkerran is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Campbeltown shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Campbeltown Malt Whisky 58,3% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 90% ex-bourbon casks and 10% ex-sherry casks and bottled at 58,3%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, dried figs and a warm sherry depth.

Palate

Sultanas, cocoa and a rounded sherried sweetness.

Finish

Long and warming with a lingering spiced oak note.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Campbeltown Malt Whisky 58,3%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 90% ex-bourbon casks and 10% ex-sherry casks
Edition: Heavily Peated Batch 14

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

Glengyle is the name of the distillery, while the whisky itself is called Kilkerran, and Springbank was behind the distillery's reopening in 2004 after a pause since 1925.

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Danish whisky is a relatively young chapter in whisky history, and it deserves its own guide, not just a footnote in the Scottish reference books.

About the product

Whiskydestilleries of Denmark is written by Gabriele Trucionyte, who has worked in the Danish whisky industry for several years, including as a bartender and whisky ambassador. The book guides readers through Denmark's distilleries, from the pioneers who started the Danish whisky wave to the newer, innovative producers shaping the country's growing reputation as a whisky nation.

A natural pick for anyone who already knows the Scottish and Irish classics but wants to understand how Danish whisky came together in such a short time.

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Delicate, unpeated rye matured in both bourbon and French oak casks — Targaryen's other face.

Expert description

Game of Thrones x Kyro Whisky of Blood Finnish Malt Rye Whisky is made from 100% malted rye, matured in ex-bourbon and French oak casks, bottled at 46%. Finnish distillery Kyrö partnered with HBO's Game of Thrones universe to create two whiskies inspired by House Targaryen's motto 'fire and blood'. Kyrö is known for using exclusively rye as its grain, an unusual approach in the whisky world.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers cereal, apple and apricot, layered with tonka bean, chestnut and beeswax.

Palate

The palate is sweet and fruity with rye spice, chestnut and a hint of crème brûlée.

Finish

The finish is medium-length with toasted cereal notes.

Specifications

Name: Game of Thrones x Kyro Whisky of Blood Finsk Malt Rye Whisky
Distillery: Kyrö Distillery
Region/Country: Isokyrö, Finland
Type: Rye Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Game of Thrones – Whisky of Blood

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Spiced · Delicate

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Fully smoked rye, matured in bourbon and rum casks — Kyrö's tribute to House Targaryen's fiery motto.

Expert description

Game of Thrones x Kyro Whisky of Fire Finnish Malt Rye Whisky is made from 100% smoked malted rye, matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in rum casks, bottled at 46.6%. Finnish distillery Kyrö partnered with HBO's Game of Thrones universe to create two whiskies inspired by House Targaryen's motto 'fire and blood'. Kyrö is known for using exclusively rye as its grain, an unusual approach in the whisky world.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers light smoke, toasted rye and spiced apple jam.

Palate

The palate is complex with smoke, mineral notes, sweet grains and a hint of blackberry.

Finish

The finish is medium-length with a light menthol close.

Specifications

Name: Game of Thrones x Kyro Whisky of Fire Finsk Malt Rye Whisky
Distillery: Kyrö Distillery
Region/Country: Isokyrö, Finland
Type: Rye Whisky
ABV: 46.6%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Game of Thrones – Whisky of Fire

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Complex · Fruity

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A dark, spiced release from the Funen distillery, named after its palo cask.

Expert description

Mosgaard Black Palo 2026 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky, bottled at 56.6%. Mosgaard Whisky was founded in 2015 by Gitte and Jes Mosgaard on the Danish island of Funen, on a former farm overlooking apple orchards and the Langeland Sound. The distillery works exclusively with organic raw materials, including organic Danish barley from Gyrup Malteri, and won the award for Best Danish Distillery three years running at the Berlin International Spirits Competition (2019-2021). The Black Palo expression is matured in casks that give the whisky a dark colour and a spicy, powerful character, bottled without added colour or chill filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers dark fruit, spice and a hint of toasted nuts.

Palate

The palate is powerful with liquorice, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is long, dark and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard Black Palo 2026 Single Malt Dansk Whisky
Distillery: Mosgaard
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: 2026

Flavour profile

Dark · Spicy · Powerful · Nutty

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Seven casks. Same cask type. Bottled together as one expression. That is the 7 Sister Casks philosophy from Mosgaard Distillery – and here they come with 8 years of Oloroso sherry character at 58.2%.

Expert description

Mosgaard 8 Year Oloroso Cask 7 Sister Casks is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 58.2% from Mosgaard Distillery in Odense. The whisky has been matured for 8 years on Oloroso sherry casks as part of the 7 Sister Casks concept – a series where seven casks of the same type are bottled together as a batch, giving greater consistency and depth than a single cask alone. Oloroso is a dry sherry cask with a rich, nutty and fruity character, and 8 years of maturation gives this cask ample opportunity to integrate with the organic Funen distillate. Bottled in 50 cl format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich Oloroso sherry sweetness with dried fruits, walnut and dark caramel. Eight years of cask integration delivers a well-balanced, complex nose.

Palate

Full-bodied and round at 58.2% with the sherry cask's dark fruit and nutty character at the centre. Dried plums, figs and a warm oak spiciness. A drop of water is recommended.

Finish

Long and lasting with dry Oloroso sherry and light oak tannin.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard 8 Year Oloroso Cask 7 Sister Casks
Distillery: Mosgaard Distillery
Region/Country: Odense, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry cask
Edition: 7 Sister Casks

Flavour profile

Sherry · Nutty · Dark fruit · Complex

Did you know?

The 7 Sister Casks concept at Mosgaard is based on the idea of bottling 7 casks of the same type together. Rather than highlighting a single cask – and thus a single character – Mosgaard blends the 7 casks into one batch expression. This gives greater consistency, more depth, and a more accessible entry point to the whisky than a single cask alone.

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In the old malt lofts in Skjern, the maltsters still turn the grain by hand. That same rye, grown in West Jutland's fields, ends up here – matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks into a whisky that is a little sweeter than most. But never soft.

Expert description

Stauning Rye PX Sherry Oak is a Danish Rye Whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 46%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland, and is today one of Denmark's most acclaimed distilleries. Rye PX combines the character of floor-malted, locally grown rye with the intense sweetness of PX sherry casks. Pedro Ximénez is the sweetest sherry style, made from sun-dried grapes, leaving a rich, dark, fruit-forward impression in the whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet, caramelised raisins open the nose, followed by dark figs and soft honey spice. Underneath, rye spice adds pepper and a hint of baked grain.

Palate

Round and sweet with spiced rye pushing through. Dried cherries, dark syrup and a touch of dark chocolate. The sherry is clear but lets the rye speak.

Finish

Long and warm. Slightly bitter cocoa and persistent rye spice carry through to the end.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye PX Sherry Oak Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002861683

Flavour profile

Spiced · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Sweet · Smooth

Did you know?

Stauning is one of the few distilleries in the world that floor malts all its grain in-house. The maltsters spend hours each day raking and turning the sprouting rye and barley by hand – a practice that has largely disappeared from commercial distilleries.

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Sometimes it's the simple bottles that show best what a distillery can do. Barrel Reserve is Arran's everyday dram — now in a new design with a light blue neck seal.

Matured exclusively in American oak casks, and a natural place to start if you want to get to know Arran's style.

Expert Description

Arran Barrel Reserve is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in American oak casks and bottled at 43%.

This is the distillery's accessible core range, where Arran's signature citrus island character shines through even without an age statement or specific cask number. The whisky has been relaunched with a new light blue neck seal, though the recipe behind it is unchanged.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, fresh pear and sweet honey, with the distillery's citrus note sitting just beneath the surface.

Palate

Delicate with a fine balance of citrus fruit, sweet vanilla, apple and a light coastal note.

Finish

Lingering with sweetness from the casks, spice and a trace of milk chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Arran Barrel Reserve
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
EAN no.: 5060044483738
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a good introduction to Arran's style

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Citrus-forward

Did You Know?

The light blue neck seal is part of a broader design refresh across Arran's whole bottle range, meant to make it easier to tell the different expressions apart on the shelf.

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A third way into Arran's world: the same Barrel Reserve, the same oak casks, the same light island character — just another packaging version of the distillery's most accessible bottle.

Whichever edition of Barrel Reserve lands on the shelf, the contents are always the same familiar, bright expression from Lochranza.

Expert Description

Arran Barrel Reserve is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in American oak casks and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is meant as a light, accessible entry into Arran's style, where the American oak casks give a soft sweetness while the distillery's well-known citrus character keeps the profile light and fresh. It's the same base recipe regardless of which packaging version the bottle carries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and fresh pear with a touch of honey.

Palate

Light and creamy with citrus fruit and apple upfront.

Finish

Short to medium with a gentle sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran Barrel Reserve
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
EAN no.: 5060044483738
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass as a light everyday dram

Flavour Profile

Light · Fruity · Creamy · Citrus-forward

Did You Know?

Barrel Reserve has appeared in several packaging versions over the years, but the recipe behind the whisky is unchanged — only the bottle's look has had a few facelifts.

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After a break, the 14-year-old is back in Arran's standing range — now in a more refined form that shows the distillery's island style from a new angle.

Bourbon maturation supplemented by an exclusive share of Palo Cortado sherry casks.

Expert Description

Arran 14 Year Old is an Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured mainly in bourbon casks with a share of Palo Cortado sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

The combination of the two cask types gives an elegant balance of sweetness, fruit and maritime notes, without drowning out Arran's natural character. The whisky is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour, marking a welcome return of this age group to the distillery's core range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and mandarin, with a light salted breeze from the coast around the Isle of Arran.

Palate

Rich and rounded with toffee, ripe apple, tropical fruit and a subtle maritime note.

Finish

Long, soft and harmonious with fine traces of oak and a mild, natural sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran 14 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks with a share of Palo Cortado sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Coastal · Fruity · Round · Spiced

Did You Know?

Palo Cortado is a rare sherry style that begins life as a fino but unexpectedly develops a deeper, more oloroso-like character — a quirk that makes every cask unique.

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

Note: There is rust on the bottle's metal cap. This does not affect the whisky.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2022 Signatory 9 år Oloroso Sherry Butts Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st & 2nd fill oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the Orange Tube series.

It was distilled September 2013 and bottled December 2022, giving it 9 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet beeswax, citrus peel and dates.

Palate

The taste unfolds with beeswax, stewed plums and dried fig.

Finish

It finishes medium in length, with dark chocolate and ripe pears.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2022 Signatory 9 år Oloroso Sherry Butts Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: September 2013
Bottled: December 2022
Edition: Orange Tube
EAN no.: 5021944121472

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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Linkwood was founded in 1821 just outside Elgin, making it one of the oldest working distilleries in Speyside.

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A cask filled on the last day of September 1996, and then seventeen years in which nobody touched it. Signatory left it standing until it was finished with itself, and bottled it as it was.

Please note: wear and rust on the lid and the box.

The expert description

Fettercairn 1996/2014 Signatory 17 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a single hogshead and bottled at 46%.

The cask, number 4339, was filled on 30 September 1996 and bottled on 20 February 2014. Signatory Vintage of Pitlochry buys single casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them without chill filtration and without added colour, and it is exactly this kind of release where the character of Fettercairn is allowed to stand without being tidied up.

Seventeen years in a hogshead is a calm maturation. The cask is large enough that the oak never takes charge, and the result is the clean, fruity house style in a more mature and restrained form than the official releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft notes of ripe barley, citrus oil and vanilla, with light tropical fruit and a touch of fresh oak and honey behind.

Palate

Round and full with classic Fettercairn tones of malt, pale caramel and fresh fruit, held together by a discreet spiced warmth from the cask.

Finish

Long, clean and lightly mineral with a dry elegance that reveals both the age and the quiet work of the cask.

Specifications

Name: Fettercairn 1996/2014 Signatory 17 Years Old
Distillery: Fettercairn
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead no. 4339
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 30 September 1996
Bottled: 20 February 2014

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malty · Soft · Mineral · Single Cask

Did you know?

Signatory was founded in 1988 by brothers Andrew and Brian Symington and sits next to Edradour in Pitlochry, a distillery they later bought. The firm is therefore both an independent bottler and a distiller at the same address.

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Some bottles mark an anniversary. This one marks a person. GlenAllachie 16 Year Old Present Edition honours Billy Walker's fifty years in the whisky industry, finished in a cask you rarely encounter in Scotch whisky: Japanese Mizunara oak, cut from trees that can stand for two centuries before they are ready to use.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old Present Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, finished in Mizunara Virgin Oak casks after 1st fill PX and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 48% ABV.

Present Edition is the second release in a three-part series GlenAllachie created to mark Billy Walker's half-century behind the stills. The series is built around three chapters of his career — past, present and a gift toward the future — and this expression represents the present: a spirit given extra time to mature on a cask that is as rare as it is sought after.

Mizunara oak grows slowly and unevenly, which makes the wood porous and notoriously difficult to coop. Only a handful of cooperages worldwide have mastered the craft, and the result is a cask that lends notes of sandalwood, coconut and oriental spice — a character quite distinct from American or European oak.

The whisky matured first in PX and Oloroso sherry casks before moving into Mizunara virgin oak, where it picked up its final layers of character. It was bottled in June 2022 in a run of 2,900 bottles worldwide, placing it among the rarer releases in GlenAllachie's anniversary programme.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and heather honey meet toasted almonds and sandalwood, while ginger, orange peel and a touch of coconut add an exotic edge.

Palate

Heather honey and cinnamon unfold alongside candied ginger and demerara sugar, carried by dark berries, hazelnuts and a syrupy note of fig.

Finish

Long and spiced, with a gentle echo of sandalwood and honey trailing quietly away.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 16 Year Old Billy Walker 50th Anniversary Present Edition Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Mizunara Virgin Oak Casks (after Oloroso/PX sherry casks)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 2,900 (worldwide)
Edition: Present Edition – 50th Anniversary
EAN no.: 5060568325385

Flavour Profile

Honey · Spiced oak · Dark chocolate · Exotic wood · Candied fruit

Investment Potential

Investment potential is rated High. With only 2,900 bottles released worldwide, a celebrated anniversary series and a rare Mizunara cask in play, this release sits among the more coveted chapters in GlenAllachie's recent history.

Did you know?

Did you know Mizunara trees need to reach at least 200 years of age before the wood is suitable for cask production — meaning every Mizunara cask represents two centuries of patience long before a single drop of whisky ever touched it?

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The cask arrived leaking. Ten kilos of whisky had gone somewhere along the way, and most people would have written it off. Little Brown Dog poured what was left into a smaller cask instead, and later gave it a spell in a cognac barrique over thirty years old. Sometimes the best thing comes out of something that went wrong.

The Expert's Description

Ardlair 2014 Little Brown Dog 12 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill bourbon barrel and finished in a cognac barrique over thirty years old, bottled at 52.6%. It was distilled on 22 February 2014 and bottled on 23 February 2026, twelve years and a day.

The cask history is anything but straightforward. It arrived partly leaking and had already lost around ten kilos in transit, so the whisky was decanted into a smaller refill bourbon barrel. In December 2024 it was then given an extra finish in the cognac cask to lift the fruitiness without drowning the spirit.

The cognac cask was used with a light hand. The oily, lightly spiced Highland style still stands at the centre, while the vinous sweetness supports and refines it. Ardlair is the Ardmore distillery’s unpeated whisky, and at Little Brown Dog it goes by the in-house nickname Ardless.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The colour is a warm waxy gold. On the nose muscovado sugar, glazed carrots and a yoghurt with hedgerow berries, a fruit profile at once rustic and creamy. A lightly spiced oak note sits beneath it.

Palate

Oily and full. Dark syrupy sweetness opens, then a lightly spiced warmth and a vinous fruitiness from the cognac barrique. The whisky opens up markedly with a drop of water, where both fruit and spice step forward more plainly.

Finish

Medium to long. Spiced oak, dark fruit and a dry waxy close that holds on.

Specifications

Name: Ardlair 2014 Little Brown Dog 12 Years Old Cognac Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 52.6%
Distillery: Ardmore
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 52.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill bourbon barrel, finished in a cognac barrique over 30 years old
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 22 February 2014
Bottled: 23 February 2026
Edition: Cognac Cask Finish

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Vinous · Spiced · Creamy · Cask Strength · Waxy

Investment Potential

Medium. The cask history makes this a one-off performance: a leaking cask, a decanting and a cognac finish from wood over thirty years old cannot be repeated. Little Brown Dog single casks also come in small outturns and have a loyal following.

Did You Know?

At Little Brown Dog, Ardlair goes by the in-house nickname Ardless, with a grin, because it lacks the smoke Ardmore is otherwise known for. It says something about the relaxed approach behind the company, which started in 2018 on a farm at Fetternear in Aberdeenshire and has since grown from pure bottling into distilling as well.

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White port in a whisky cask is a rarity. As a full sixteen year maturation it is close to unheard of. The colour alone tells you somebody took a chance here.

Expert description

Braeval 2010 Little Brown Dog 16 Years is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky fully matured in a White Port Barrique and bottled at cask strength, 57.3%.

The whisky was distilled on 2 February 2010 and bottled on 11 February 2026. Unlike most wine cask releases, the spirit spent its whole life in the port cask rather than taking a short finish, and that changes the result fundamentally: the fruitiness of the cask is woven into the whisky rather than laid over it.

Little Brown Dog has made experimental cask types its calling card. The bottler describes the colour as Jurassic Park Amber, which says something about both the hue and the house tone.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honeydew melon and clear jelly sweets with fresh hay. Bright, summery and almost playful.

Palate

Green apple peel, tarte aux poires and quince jelly in fine balance. The white port cask brings a refined fruitiness and a vinous elegance.

Finish

Long and fruity with quince, pear and a dry, lightly spiced tail.

Specifications

Name: Braeval 2010 Little Brown Dog 16 Years White Port Barrique Single Speyside Malt Whisky 57.3%
Distillery: Braeval
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Port Barrique, full maturation
Distilled: 02/02/2010
Bottled: 11/02/2026

Flavour profile

Fruity · Wine matured · Fresh · Elegant · Powerful

Investment potential

Medium. Full maturation in a white port barrique is an unusual cask history, and Little Brown Dog releases appear in very small runs.

Did you know?

White port is made from white grapes and fortified in the same way as the red. It is rarely used for whisky maturation, partly because the casks are hard to source in the sizes the whisky industry works with.

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Many whisky lovers instantly ask 'Speyside — but which one?' when they hear the name. Little Brown Dog answers with a wink: here, there are no secrets.

Expert's Description

Speyside Distillery Not Secret 2009 Little Brown Dog is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, distilled on 25 June 2009 and bottled on 13 February 2026 after 16 years of maturation at 54.2%.

The whisky is matured in a refill American Oak sherry hogshead, giving a brighter, fresher sherry profile where Speyside Distillery's own character shines through clearly. Only 317 bottles were produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pomegranate, paprika and a nostalgic scent of freshly opened crayons.

Palate

Redcurrant, artichoke and an elegant wine-like tone reminiscent of Sancerre white wine.

Finish

Liquorice and a playful hint of popping candy give a fizzy, electric finish.

Specifications

Name: Not Secret 2009
Distillery: Speyside Distillery
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 54.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill American Oak sherry hogshead
Distilled: 25/06/2009
Bottled: 13/02/2026
Number of Bottles: 317 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Wine-like · Fresh · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 317 bottles from a single refill sherry hogshead, it is attractive to collectors seeking something different from the Speyside region.

Did You Know?

The label honours the snow leopard from the wildlife park near the distillery in Kingussie, giving the bottle a distinctive visual theme beyond the pun in its name.

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13 years is almost two-thirds of Kilchoman's entire lifetime as a distillery. This release is one of the rare moments where you can taste just how far the distillery's young, energetic style has developed over time.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 13 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 13 years and bottled at 50 %.

With 13 years of maturation behind it, this is one of the oldest releases in Kilchoman's catalogue, surpassed only by a handful of even older limited editions. The long maturation has given the whisky time to settle, without losing the freshness and citrus character that defines the distillery's style.

The maturation has given the whisky layer upon layer of complexity: cherry, heather blossom, caramel and spice dancing together with the characteristic peat smoke, leaving a soft, silky finish.

Tasting notes

Nose

Juicy cherries and delicate heather blossom meet a deep, intense peat smoke.

Palate

Full, with notes of caramel, enticing spice and creamy vanilla that unite with the peat smoke in layer upon layer of complexity.

Finish

Soft and silky, with hints of butter and honey adding an extra dimension to the long, warm close.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 13 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5060210708245

Flavour profile

Peated · Full-bodied · Spicy · Creamy · Complex

Did you know?

13 years equals more than half of Kilchoman's entire lifetime as a distillery — a reminder of just how young the company still is, even as it releases some of its oldest whiskies to date.

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Named after the loch that mirrors the sky right behind the distillery, Loch Gorm is the release where Kilchoman sets the peat aside and lets the sherry casks take the lead. The 2025 edition is the darkest and roundest in years.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2025 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old, matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

Loch Gorm was born in 2013, when Kilchoman first vatted a whole batch entirely from sherry casks and gave it its own name. Since then it has become the distillery's standing annual sherry release — a counterpoint to the more bourbon-driven Machir Bay. The 2025 edition is built from selected oloroso sherry casks and is the first Loch Gorm to carry a fixed 10 year age statement, giving the whisky extra depth and a noticeably rounder character than earlier batches.

Where Kilchoman's standard releases lean on citrus freshness and coastal smoke, Loch Gorm flips the script: the sherry's dried fruit and spice arrive first, while the peat smoke works underneath as a dark undercurrent. The result is a sherry bomb that never loses touch with Islay.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, prunes and dark marmalade meet toasted nuts and a hint of leather. The peat smoke sits deep beneath the fruit, alongside a touch of cinnamon and orange.

Palate

Full and round, with the sherry's sweetness and spice arriving first, followed by dark chocolate, dates and a growing wave of Islay smoke that ties everything together.

Finish

Long, warm and dry towards the end, with lingering smoke, toasted almonds and a final trace of dark marmalade.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2025 Edition 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
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 2025 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210708238

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Loch Gorm is named after the loch on Rockside Farm, where the distillery sits — the name simply means "the blue loch" in Gaelic, even though the whisky itself is anything but blue in the glass.

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Three casks from April 2010 sat for twelve years before somebody decided they belonged together. That is the kind of choice that never makes it onto the label, yet it decides what ends up in the glass.

Please note: This bottle has wear and rust on the cap.

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Ardmore 2010/2022 Signatory Vintage 12 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks 800518, 800527 and 800531 and bottled at 46%. It was distilled in April 2010 and bottled in November 2022 in Signatory’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection.

The Un-Chillfiltered Collection was created for those who want single malt in its most natural form: bottled without chill filtration and without added colour, so the whisky reaches the bottle as it came out of the cask, apart from an adjustment of strength to 46%.

Three bourbon casks give a broader starting point than one. Each cask has its own small quirk, and vatted together they even each other out. The result is an Ardmore where the peat smoke and the malt sweetness hold each other in balance rather than one cask’s character dominating.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted malt and dry smoke first, with honey and baked apple behind. There is a light coconut and vanilla note from the bourbon wood and a fine, clean cereal floor running through it all.

Palate

Full and malty. Honey and vanilla open, then the smoke arrives as a dry earthy floor along with a touch of pepper and citrus peel. After twelve years the edges have been smoothed off, and balance is the real strength here.

Finish

Medium to long. Malt, honey and dry smoke, letting go slowly and cleanly.

Specifications

Name: Ardmore 2010/2022 Signatory Vintage 12 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Ardmore
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks no. 800518, 800527 and 800531
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: April 2010
Bottled: November 2022
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Malty · Honeyed · Vanilla · Dry · Balanced

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington and is today one of Scotland’s most prolific independent bottling houses. The company also owns the Edradour distillery in Perthshire, and Signatory’s warehousing and bottling facilities sit right beside it. The journey from cask to bottle is therefore a short one.

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Two hogsheads, twelve years and no treatment along the way. Signatory calls the range Un-Chillfiltered, but in practice it is just as much about what you refrain from doing.

Please note: Rust on the cap and wear to the carton label.

Expert description

Dailuaine 2009/2022 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 12 years is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in two hogsheads and bottled at 46% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The casks carry the numbers 307385 and 307386. The whisky was distilled on 6 May 2009 and bottled on 4 February 2022. The range gathers hand-picked releases from distilleries across Scotland, where the whisky is allowed into bottle in its most untreated form. Dailuaine delivers a heavier spirit than most of its Speyside neighbours, and twelve years in hogsheads is enough to give balance without erasing the malted core.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and cereal-led. Green apple, malt and vanilla, with a light herbal note and a touch of citrus peel.

Palate

Clean and malty. Cereal, honey and baked fruit, with vanilla from the oak and a dry, lightly spiced middle. The texture is fuller than filtered whisky at the same strength.

Finish

Medium and dry, with malt, apple and a mild oak note.

Specifications

Name: Dailuaine 2009/2022 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory 12 years Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogsheads no. 307385 and 307386
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 06/05/2009
Bottled: 04/02/2022
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Flavour profile

Malty · Fruity · Vanilla · Clean · Dry

Did you know?

Six-digit cask numbers such as 307385 come from Signatory's own warehouse system rather than from the distillery. They make it possible to trace exactly which cask a bottle came from — one reason the house has such a loyal following among collectors.

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Eight years and one month between filling and bottling. Signatory notes the dates precisely, down to the day, and that is not pedantry. It is the kind of information that makes it possible to understand why two bottles from the same distillery taste different.

Please note: The cap on the bottle is rusty. It has no bearing on the whisky inside, but we would rather say so up front.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 8 years is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in hogsheads, casks no. 427 and 429, and bottled at 46 %.

The whisky went into cask on 17 October 2013 and was drawn on 19 November 2021. Two hogsheads were bottled together, which gives a slightly larger outturn than a single cask, but it remains a limited release from two casks that lay side by side.

This and the seven year old sister bottling come from the same distillation day. The difference lies purely in which casks were chosen and when they were drawn, which makes the pair an unusually good exercise in what a single year in cask actually means.

Tasting notes

Nose

Malt, pear and pale oak with a note of melted butter. A hint of wet stone sits behind it.

Palate

Rounder than the seven year old with honey, cereal and a touch of cinnamon. The oily texture is still there, but the edges have been worn down a little.

Finish

Medium and warm with malt, oak and a dry close.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 8 år
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, casks no. 427 and 429
Distilled: 17 October 2013
Bottled: 19 November 2021
EAN no.: 5021944116133

Flavour profile

Malty · Honeyed · Soft · Oily · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Signatory has printed the distillation date and the bottling date on the label from the start. That was far from normal in 1988, when most bottlers made do with an age statement, and the practice has since spread across the trade.

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Mortlach was founded in 1823 as Dufftown's first legal distillery, and its heavy, meaty style has followed it ever since.

Note: Rusted cap.

Expert's Description

Mortlach 2008/2023 Signatory Vintage Un-Chillfiltered Collection 14 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a hogshead and bottled at 46%.

The Un-Chillfiltered Collection is Signatory's accessible entry point into single casks from across Scotland, always bottled without chill filtration at 46% to preserve as much character and texture as possible.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma opens with coconut and ripe pear, while vanilla lingers in the background.

Palate

The palate delivers creamy vanilla and light caramel, with a hint of honeycomb.

Finish

The finish is short and fresh.

Specifications

Distillery: Mortlach
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 02/2008
Bottled: 01/2023
Edition: Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

Did You Know?

For many years, Mortlach was known as Diageo's secret weapon in blends before being properly launched as a single malt in 2014.

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Dechar and rechar is a violent treatment: the charred layer is scraped away and the wood is burned again. The cask gets a new life, and the whisky gets a toasted sweetness you will not find in ordinary bourbon wood.

The expert's description

Benrinnes 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 years Dechar Rechar is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a dechar/rechar bourbon hogshead and bottled at 58 % cask strength.

Cask no. 310542 was filled on 25 June 2012 and emptied on 1 March 2023, yielding 270 bottles. The whisky is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

The treatment removes the burnt inner layer of the cask, exposing fresh wood which is then charred anew. That gives a far more active surface than an ordinary refill cask, and in ten years the whisky draws vanilla, toasted sugar and spiced oak from the wood.

Tasting notes

Nose

Warm bourbon notes with vanilla, toasted oak and caramelised sugar. Beneath the sweetness sit baked apples, citrus oil and a hint of malt biscuit.

Palate

Intense, full and oily. Vanilla pod, burnt sugar and spiced oak meet the heavy core of the spirit. The 58 % gives structure, and a few drops of water open a fresh fruit centre.

Finish

Long and warm with toasted wood, malt and a subtle spiced edge that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Benrinnes 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 years old Dechar Rechar Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%
Distillery: Benrinnes
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 58 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Dechar/rechar Bourbon Hogshead, cask no. 310542
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 25/06/2012
Bottled: 01/03/2023
Number of bottles: 270

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Toasted · Sweet oak · Vanilla · Intense

Did you know?

Signatory number their casks sequentially, and cask 310542 and 310545 were both filled with Benrinnes on the same day in June 2012. They were bottled six weeks apart — and taste noticeably different.

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Two years later, Gordon & MacPhail repeated the exercise with a new Tomatin cask – same philosophy, new vintage.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2009 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon cask and bottled at 43%.

This bourbon-cask 2009 vintage from The Discovery Range was distilled two years after its sister release and shows the same clean, bourbon-led malt character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt, pear and a light honey sweetness.

Palate

Soft and round with citrus and vanilla.

Finish

Short and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2009 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Tomatin
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: bourbon cask
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2021
Edition: The Discovery Range
EAN no.: 5020613077898

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Gordon & MacPhail is one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers and has run both a shop and a bottling house from Elgin in Speyside since 1895.

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Pedro Ximenez is the sweetest of all sherry casks. Eight years on a PX cask and 58.5% uncut – exclusively bottled for Whisky.dk in 2026. A remarkably rich and uncompromising expression.

Expert description

Mosgaard 8 Year Whisky.dk 2026 PX Cask is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 58.5% exclusively for Whisky.dk in 2026. The whisky has been matured for 8 years on Pedro Ximenez sherry casks – a cask type derived from the PX grape in Jerez, which produces the sweetest and most intensive type of sherry. PX casks impart enormous amounts of sweetness, dark fruit and dried raisins to a distillate, and 8 years of contact delivers a deep and uncompromising cask influence. Bottled in 50 cl format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intensely sweet PX sherry with dried raisins, dark chocolate and cream. A nose that lingers before you even open the bottle. Rich and uncompromising.

Palate

Full-bodied and intense at 58.5% with extreme sweetness from the PX cask. Raisins, dark plums and coffee notes from the rich sherry character. A drop of water is necessary for greater enjoyment.

Finish

Very long and persistent with a dark, chocolatey sweetness and dried fruit at the close.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard 8 Year Whisky.dk 2026 PX Cask
Distillery: Mosgaard Distillery
Region/Country: Odense, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 58.5%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez sherry cask
Edition: Whisky.dk 2026

Flavour profile

Sweet · Intense · Raisin · Chocolate

Investment potential

Medium. Exclusive bottlings for a single retailer in limited numbers are by definition rare – and this PX bottling for Whisky.dk 2026 is unique in that it will never be repeated in exactly the same form.

Did you know?

Pedro Ximenez (PX) is a grape grown in the Jerez region of southern Spain. The grapes are sun-dried to raisins, concentrating the sugar content to the extreme. The resulting sherry is so sweet it is almost syrupy. A PX cask that has held this sherry transfers its dense sweetness directly to the matured distillate.

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At the southern tip of the Sleat peninsula on Skye, where the sea gnaws at the rock and peat lies thick beneath the heather, stands one of Scotland's youngest distilleries. Torabhaig named its first permanent release Taigh — Gaelic for house — because that's exactly what this whisky is meant to be: somewhere to come home to, again and again.

Expert's Description

Torabhaig Taigh Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% is a Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in first-fill and refill Bourbon casks alongside a parcel of Madeira casks, bottled at 46%.

Taigh is Torabhaig's first permanent release — not another one-off limited edition, but the distillery's answer to what its house style should taste like going forward. After a run of small-batch Legacy releases, Torabhaig has distilled its identity into one bottle under the motto "Smoke with Taste": smoke that lifts the flavour rather than burying it. The barley is peated, but with a light touch rather than full force, and the result is a whisky built to welcome newcomers and seasoned peat fans alike.

The casks do much of the work. The Bourbon casks, both first-fill and refill, keep the spirit bright and add vanilla and a touch of honey, while the Madeira casks layer in a darker, almost wine-like sweetness of dried fruit. For the launch, Torabhaig invited Scottish poet Iona Lee to put the distillery's home on the Sleat peninsula into words — a reminder that Taigh is as much a place-name as it is a whisky.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bonfire smoke and sea-worn tar meet baked apple and flaky pastry, with a trace of cinnamon and malted grain sitting underneath.

Palate

Soft and oily on the tongue, with vanilla custard, toasted almonds and dried fruit, while the smoke stays in the background instead of taking over.

Finish

Toasted oak and vanilla carry the finish, with a steady, quiet layer of smoke and a touch of spiced wood right at the end.

Specifications

Name: Torabhaig Taigh Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%
Distillery: Torabhaig
Region/Country: Skye, Scotland
Type: Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill and refill Bourbon casks, plus Madeira casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN No.: 5060033848319

Flavour Profile

Peated · Fruity · Spiced · Rounded

Did You Know?

Torabhaig is only the second licensed distillery ever built on Skye — the first since Talisker opened its doors in 1830.

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

Expert's description

Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Ex Islay Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 50,5% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex Islay-cask #190567 and bottled at 50,5%.

The whisky was distilled in 7 April 2019 and bottled in 31 January 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coastal smoke, dark fruit and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Peat, sea salt and a honeyed sweetness.

Finish

Rich and smoke-laden with a slow fade.

Specifications

Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Ex Islay Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 50,5%
Distillery: Lindores Abbey
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex Islay-cask #190567
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 7 April 2019
Bottled: 31 January 2025
Edition: The Exclusive

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. A Lindores Abbey matured in a former Islay cask is an unusual combination that the distillery does not routinely repeat in its range.

Did you know?

Lindores Abbey distillery is located in Newburgh in Fife and builds directly on the history dating back to 1494, when the first documented whisky production in Scotland took place.

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In the Monadhliath Mountains south of Inverness lies a distillery whose whisky rarely raises its voice – but this sherry-cask expression speaks a little louder.

Expert's description

Tomatin 12 år Sherry Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 40%.

Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is one of the most approachable expressions in the range and shows the distillery's soft, fruity Highland style lifted by the warmth of sherry casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apples, citrus, vanilla and a discreet sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and silky with sweet fruit, honey and a creamy malt profile.

Finish

Medium long with mild spice, sweet malt and a clean finish.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 12 år Sherry Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN no.: 5018481101845

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tomatin sits 315 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest-altitude distilleries in Scotland, giving a cooler, slower maturation climate.

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There is something nerve-wracking about a first release. Everything the distillery has learned sits in that one bottle, and there is no earlier batch to hide behind. The Morrison family had not distilled for over 30 years when they fired up the stills on the farm at Aberargie. This is the answer to whether it was worth the wait.

The Expert's Description

Aberargie Inaugural Release is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 48.2%. It is the distillery's first single malt, distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2026, and the first whisky created from grain to bottle on the family's own land.

The barley is grown on the farm’s 300 acres and splits 52% Golden Promise and 48% Laureate. Golden Promise is an older variety with lower yield and more cereal character, Laureate a modern and efficient one, and the combination gives both depth and a clean, clear malt profile. Maturation is divided evenly between American bourbon casks and Spanish sherry casks from Miquel Martin, with every cask shipped whole to protect the aroma in the wood.

The whisky is neither chill filtered nor coloured. It was released to specialist whisky retailers worldwide in March 2026 and marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling after a break of more than three decades.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Baked apple and golden pastry first, close to sugared puff pastry. Behind come fresh barley, vanilla and a light tropical note of mango and pineapple. The sherry casks add a layer of dried fruit and a subtle spiced sweetness.

Palate

Clean and malty with clear cereal character. Honey and citrus open, then soft oak and a natural sweetness from the barley. The sherry portion lays in raisins and a mild spiced depth without taking over. At 48.2% there is good body and a neat balance between fruit and wood.

Finish

Medium length and clean, with malt, oak and a herbal, lightly dry close that keeps the mouth fresh.

Specifications

Name: Aberargie Inaugural Release Single Malt Scotch Lowland Whisky 48.2%
Distillery: Aberargie
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill ex-bourbon and 1st fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2026
Edition: Inaugural Release

Flavour Profile

Malty · Fruity · Honeyed · Fresh · Sherry Matured · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. First releases from new distilleries carry built-in scarcity: there will never be more of this exact bottling, and they often become sought after if the distillery goes on to do well. Aberargie is also barley-to-bottle on its own land, which makes the bottle interesting beyond the historical marker.

Did You Know?

The Morrison family is one of the longest established names in Scotch whisky, yet they had not distilled themselves for more than 30 years before Aberargie came on stream. The farm sits just outside Perth, and the barley grows literally outside the warehouse door, something very few Scottish distilleries can claim.

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Jack Daniel’s Blackberry Tennessee 70 cl 35%

Jack Daniel’s Blackberry is a fruity and smooth whiskey liqueur based on the classic Tennessee Whiskey, enhanced with natural blackberry flavour. At 35% ABV, it delivers a style that blends the warmth of whiskey with a sweet, juicy berry profile.

The taste is soft and rounded, with clear notes of ripe blackberries, vanilla and a hint of oak from the whiskey base. It is less intense than traditional Jack Daniel’s, making it ideal for those who prefer a more accessible and fruit‑forward experience. The finish is mild, sweet and gently warmed by the underlying whiskey character.

It works beautifully served over ice, in simple cocktails or as a sweet element in long drinks. A great bottle for summer drinks, dessert cocktails or for anyone exploring whiskey liqueurs with a fruity twist.

Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Blackberry
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee whiskey liqueur
Alcohol: 35%
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