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

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle 8 Year Bourbon Cask Matured Batch 5 Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon casks and bottled at 57,7%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

Palate

Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle 8 Year Bourbon Cask Matured Batch 5 Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 57,7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 5
EAN no.: 0610854011079

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

The Kilkerran range is released in numbered batches, where each batch varies in flavour depending on which bourbon casks were selected for that particular bottling.

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

Expert's description

King of Scots 50 Year Douglas Laing Blended Scotch Whisky 46% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft smoke, honey and ripe apple.

Palate

Toffee, spiced oak and a gentle smokiness.

Finish

Clean and gently smoky with lasting warmth.

Specifications

Name: King of Scots 50 Year Douglas Laing Blended Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 50 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: King of Scots
EAN no.: 5014218829310

Flavour Profile

Rounded · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. A 50-year-old blend is rare, because both the malt and grain components must mature for the same length of time, and this anniversary release from Douglas Laing will not be repeated.

Did you know?

Douglas Laing was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing, and the name King of Scots has been part of the company's identity since the early days of its history.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Kingsbarns prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

Palate

Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

Finish

Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Kingsbarns
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Balcomie
EAN no.: 811929030562

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Did you know?

Kingsbarns distillery opened in 2014 on an old farm close to the sea in Fife, and the name comes from the village of Kingsbarns, a few kilometres from the distillery.

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

Expert's description

Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate

Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

Finish

Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

Specifications

Name: Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Kingsbarns
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Dream to Dram
EAN no.: 811929030111

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Dream to Dram refers to the crowdfunding campaign that originally helped finance the construction of Kingsbarns distillery in Fife.

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Behind Balvenie's walls sits a distillery few people know by name. For decades, Kininvie has supplied whisky for other William Grant & Sons bottles — without ever appearing on the label itself.

Expert description

Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42.6%. Batch 001 was, in 2016, the very first single malt Kininvie ever released under its own name, after decades in which the spirit was used exclusively in blends. It is matured in ex-bourbon casks, which highlight Kininvie's soft, fruity base character — a style closer to Balvenie than to Glenfiddich.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pears, honey and a light nutty aroma of almonds.

Palate

Soft and round, with tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

Medium, soft and lastingly fruity.

Specifications

Name: Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kininvie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years old
ABV: 42.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 001 - Kininvie's first official single malt
EAN no.: 5010327457031

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Rare · Round

Investment potential

Medium. Batch 001 was the very first single malt William Grant & Sons ever released from Kininvie, and debut releases like this tend to grow more sought-after over the years.

Did you know?

Kininvie distillery has no malting floor of its own — the grain is processed at neighbouring Balvenie before being sent on to Kininvie's still house.

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Wheat instead of rye. That is the core of Knaplund's take on a Wheated Straight Bourbon — softer, rounder, with Danish character underneath.

Expert description

Knaplund 5 Year Wheated Straight Bourbon Limited Edition is a Danish Whiskey inspired by the bourbon tradition, bottled at 50% and aged for 5 years. Where a classic bourbon uses rye as the secondary grain, this one uses wheat — giving a softer, more fruit-forward character. "Straight" means aged at least 2 years with no artificial colour or flavour. Limited edition release. 70 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and honey with soft wheat tones and a hint of peach. Light oak in the background.

Palate

Round and smooth with caramel, butterscotch and ripe fruit. Less spicy than a classic bourbon.

Finish

Medium-length and sweet with dry wheat notes and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund 5 Year Wheated Straight Bourbon Limited Edition Danish Whiskey 70 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Smooth · Fruity · Sweet · Wheat-forward · Creamy

Did you know?

Wheated bourbon is a style made famous by brands like Maker's Mark and W.L. Weller, where wheat replaces rye in the mash. Knaplund is one of the very few Danish distilleries to try this style.

One extra year by the sea gives Knaplund's 6 Year expression more depth. More oak, more salt, more time for the coast to do its work.

Expert description

Knaplund 6 Year Atlantic Aged Limited Edition Danish Rye Whiskey is a Danish Rye Whiskey matured for 6 years near the Atlantic and bottled at 50%. One year more than the Batch series — the extra time in cask rounds some of the rye's sharper edges and lets oak and sea air make a more distinct impression. Limited Edition, restricted number of bottles. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye with more oak and vanilla than Batch 2. Dried fruit, light salt and maritime notes.

Palate

Rounder and more balanced at 50%. Spice and oak with caramel and ripe fruit. The coast still comes through clearly.

Finish

Medium-length and warm with rye, oak and a discreet touch of salt.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund 6 Year Atlantic Aged Limited Edition Danish Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 6 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Round · Oak · Dry

Did you know?

A single extra year in cask can significantly change a whisky's character — especially in maritime environments, where sea air works faster and more intensely than in inland warehouses.

The first batch. Knaplund started with wheat and sea — and the result is a bourbon-inspired whiskey that tastes of Denmark's west coast.

Expert description

Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 1 Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the first release in Knaplund's Atlantic aged bourbon-inspired series, bottled at 50%. Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, more fruit-forward character than the spicy Rye series. "Straight" guarantees at least 2 years of ageing with no artificial additives. Matured near the Atlantic so sea air leaves its maritime signature. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and approachable with honey, vanilla and light wheat pastry. A discreet salt breeze from the Atlantic.

Palate

Round and creamy at 50%. Butterscotch, ripe fruit and caramel with a subtle maritime note in the background.

Finish

Medium-length and soft with wheat and vanilla. Light salt at the end.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 1 Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 1

Flavour profile

Smooth · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy

Did you know?

A wheat-forward bourbon-style whiskey from Scandinavia is quite rare. Knaplund is one of the first Danish producers to combine the wheated bourbon style with Atlantic coastal ageing.

The sea is still there. Batch 2 continues Knaplund's Atlantic aged series with rye, salt and coastal character in the glass.

Expert description

Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 2 Rye Whiskey is the second release in Knaplund's coastal series — a Danish Rye Whiskey matured near the Atlantic and bottled at 50%. Like all Knaplund Atlantic Aged expressions, it is made from a rye mash and matured by the coast so sea salt and maritime air can work into the cask. Batch 2 reflects the natural variation between batches in a craft distillery. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and spicy with rye, light salt and oak. Dried fruit and vanilla in the background.

Palate

Medium-bodied at 50%. Rye spice, caramel and a maritime salty note. Balanced and direct.

Finish

Medium-length with dry rye and light salt. Clean and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 2 Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 2

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fresh · Dry · Salted

Did you know?

Knaplund's Batch series is a good example of what is called "terroir" in whisky — the geography and climate of the storage location are active ingredients in the final product.

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

Expert description

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

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fruity · Warm · Dry

Did you know?

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

Named after a medieval castle in County Clare, Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old combines two classic cask types and a triple distillation to reach its rounded character.

Expert Review

Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in used bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is triple distilled, a method that gives a clean, light base character, before maturing in a combination of used bourbon and sherry casks for 14 years. The combination of the two cask types, known as "twin wood", gives a balanced flavour profile that draws on both the sweetness of bourbon and the depth of sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft grain and a touch of sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and balanced, with vanilla and dried fruit.

Finish

Medium, soft and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old
Distillery: Knappogue Castle
Region/Country: County Clare, Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 14 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon and sherry casks (Twin Wood)
Other: Triple distilled

Flavour Profile

Round · Balanced · Grain-sweet · Lightly sherry-driven · Soft

Did You Know?

Knappogue Castle is a well-preserved medieval castle in County Clare, Ireland, built in 1467, from which the brand takes its name.
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The brand's flagship — 9 years of maturation and full strength, just as Booker Noe intended.

Expert description

Knob Creek 9 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's core expression, aged 9 years, bottled at 50%. Knob Creek was created in 1992 by Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam, as part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection. Noe drew inspiration from the Bottled-in-Bond Act to create a whiskey representing the full flavour and quality of the pre-Prohibition era. The brand name was actually used as early as 1898, but was revived by the Beam family after acquiring National Distillers in 1987. Knob Creek helped revive interest in full-proof bourbon at a time when many other brands were lowering their alcohol content.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Knob Creek 9 år Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Knob Creek
Region/Country: Clermont, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 9 years

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

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Booker Noe's philosophy of full flavour and strength carried forward into rye whiskey.

Expert description

Knob Creek Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is the brand's rye-based expression, bottled at 50%. Knob Creek was created in 1992 by Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam, as part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection. Noe drew inspiration from the Bottled-in-Bond Act to create a whiskey representing the full flavour and quality of the pre-Prohibition era. The brand name was actually used as early as 1898, but was revived by the Beam family after acquiring National Distillers in 1987. Knob Creek helped revive interest in full-proof bourbon at a time when many other brands were lowering their alcohol content.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, pepper and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate is spicy and full with rye, caramel and a hint of citrus.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, spiced and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Knob Creek Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Knob Creek
Region/Country: Clermont, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Rye · Full-bodied · Pepper

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

Expert's description

Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured on first Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask nr. 103 and bottled at 51,6%.

This bottling comes from Signatory Vintage, released as part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection range.

The whisky was distilled in 5 November 2008 and bottled in 7 February 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.

Palate

Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.

Finish

Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6%
Distillery: Knockando
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 51,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask nr. 103
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 5 November 2008
Bottled: 7 February 2025
Edition: Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Single cask bottlings from Signatory Vintage are sold in strictly limited numbers per cask, and a PX-sherry-matured Knockando of this strength is an unusual combination that will not return.

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 and is one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers, known for sticking to the tradition of natural colour and no chill filtration.

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Four grains from a single farm meet Koval's heart-cut-only philosophy.

Expert description

Koval Four Grain Single Barrel Whiskey is made from a mash bill with four different grains from a single farm and bottled from one single barrel, bottled at 47%. Koval was founded in 2008 by husband-and-wife team Robert and Sonat Birnecker and was the first distillery to open in Chicago since Prohibition. The distillery uses exclusively single-estate organic grains and a principle of using only the 'heart' of the distillate — the cleanest and most flavourful part — giving a rawer, more grain-forward character than many other American whiskeys.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is grainy with honey, grain and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers rye bread, caramel and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, clean and grainy.

Specifications

Name: Koval Four Grain Single Barrel Whiskey
Distillery: Koval Distillery
Region/Country: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type: Whiskey
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Grainy · Clean · Honeyed · Rustic

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Rye in its pure, unaged form from Chicago's first distillery since Prohibition.

Expert description

Koval Grain Spirit Rye is an unaged rye spirit showcasing the raw material's character without the influence of cask maturation, bottled at 40%. Koval was founded in 2008 by husband-and-wife team Robert and Sonat Birnecker and was the first distillery to open in Chicago since Prohibition. The distillery uses exclusively single-estate organic grains and a principle of using only the 'heart' of the distillate — the cleanest and most flavourful part — giving a rawer, more grain-forward character than many other American whiskeys.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is clean and grainy with a hint of pepper and grain.

Palate

The palate offers rye, grain and a light, dry sweetness.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and peppery.

Specifications

Name: Koval Grain Spirit Rye
Distillery: Koval Distillery
Region/Country: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type: Grain Spirit
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Grainy · Clean · Peppery · Rustic

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Okinawa's subtropical climate is far from whisky's classic homelands, but Helios Distillery proves that the island's warmth can give whisky an entirely unique character.

Expert Description

Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery is a Blended Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

Helios Distillery is located on Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island chain, and is better known for its production of awamori, a traditional Okinawan spirit. Kura The Whisky is the distillery's whisky release, where the warm, humid climate pushes maturation significantly faster than on the Japanese mainland.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, vanilla and a light sweet spice.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel and ripe bananas.

Finish

Short to medium and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery
Distillery: Helios
Region/Country: Okinawa, Japan
Type: Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4920321004012

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Tropical · Sweet

Did You Know?

Helios Distillery is best known for awamori, a traditional Okinawan rice spirit, and whisky production is a newer branch of the company that draws on the island's warm climate.

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Rum casks are a natural choice for an Okinawan distillery - the island's tropical heritage shows directly in this edition's character.

Expert Description

Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery Rum Cask Finish is a Blended Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

Like the standard edition, this whisky comes from Helios Distillery on Okinawa, but is finished in casks that previously held rum. Rum casks are a natural link to the island's tropical climate and give the whisky a distinct sweetness and body that sets it apart from the distillery's other releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cane sugar, tropical fruit and a light vanilla note.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with caramel and ripe bananas.

Finish

Medium length and sweet with a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Kura The Whisky Helios Rum Cask Finish
Distillery: Helios
Region/Country: Okinawa, Japan
Type: Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4920321004265

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Tropical · Spicy

Did You Know?

Okinawa has a long tradition of rum and sugarcane production thanks to the island's tropical climate, making rum casks a natural choice for Helios Distillery.

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Cherry wood casks are a rare luxury in the whisky world - Japanese wood in its most poetic form, used to give the whisky a touch of the homeland's spring.

Expert Description

Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 48%.

The whisky is produced by Matsui Shuzo, a distillery in Tottori prefecture with roots dating back to 1910, when the company started as a sake brewery. The Sakura Cask expression is finished in casks made of Japanese cherry wood, a technique that is both rare and demanding, as cherry wood is difficult to shape into casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cherry blossom, almond and a light sweet spice.

Palate

Soft with honey, marzipan and a delicate fruitiness.

Finish

Medium length and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask
Distillery: Matsui
Region/Country: Tottori, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4954621002188

Flavour Profile

Soft · Elegant · Floral · Delicate

Did You Know?

Matsui Shuzo began as a sake brewery in 1910 and only started producing whisky decades later - a transition typical of several of Japan's smaller distilleries.

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Named after Tottori prefecture, where the distillery is located, this blend is an accessible introduction to Matsui Shuzo's whisky universe.

Expert Description

Kurayoshi The Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky Bourbon Cask is bottled at 43%.

The whisky is produced by Matsui Shuzo, a distillery with roots dating back to 1910, which originally started as a sake brewery in Tottori prefecture. This blend is matured in bourbon casks and is designed as an easily accessible introduction to the Kurayoshi series in a handy 50 cl format.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, apple and a light honey sweetness.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Short and clean.

Specifications

Name: Kurayoshi The Tottori Bourbon Cask
Distillery: Matsui
Region/Country: Tottori, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 4954621001365

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Sweet · Clean

Did You Know?

Tottori prefecture, home to Matsui Shuzo, is also home to Japan's tallest sand dunes, a surprising contrast to the green whisky production inland.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lagavulin prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Lagavulin 10 Year Travel Exclusive Single Islay Malt Whisky 43% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

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: Lagavulin 10 Year Travel Exclusive Single Islay Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Travel Exclusive
EAN no.: 5000281056425

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Did you know?

Lagavulin was founded in 1816 by John Johnston on Islay's south coast and remains one of the most iconic names in smoky single malt whisky today.

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

Expert's description

Lagavulin 16 Year Single Islay Malt Whisky 43% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

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: Lagavulin 16 Year Single Islay Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000281005409

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

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Lagavulin sits at a natural bay on Islay's south coast, a name that means 'the little hollow by the mill', and the distillery has made whisky on the site since 1816.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lagavulin prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Lagavulin 16 Year White Horse Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 43% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

This bottling comes from White Horse Distillers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bonfire smoke, dried fruit and a maritime edge.

Palate

Rich smoke, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

Finish

Dry and smoky with a final salty note.

Specifications

Name: Lagavulin 16 Year White Horse Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 43%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Bottler: White Horse Distillers
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 100 CL

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a discontinued vintage bottling from the 1980s under the former White Horse name, the bottle is no longer in production, making it a rare find for collectors of older Lagavulin.

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Until Diageo took over branding in the late 1990s, many Lagavulin bottles were marketed under the name White Horse Distillers, named after the famous blend Lagavulin formed the heart of.

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

Expert's description

Lagavulin 16 Year White Horse Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl No Box 43% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

This bottling comes from White Horse Distillers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bonfire smoke, dried fruit and a maritime edge.

Palate

Rich smoke, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

Finish

Dry and smoky with a final salty note.

Specifications

Name: Lagavulin 16 Year White Horse Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl No Box 43%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Bottler: White Horse Distillers
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 100 CL

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. Vintage bottles from the 1980s under the former White Horse name are no longer produced, and even without the original box the contents remain a rare find for collectors.

Did you know?

White Horse Distillers once owned Lagavulin and used the distillery's whisky as the heart of its well-known blend, before Diageo brought the brand together under the Lagavulin name alone.

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

Expert's description

Lagavulin 8 Year Single Islay Malt Whisky 48% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 48%.

The whisky was bottled in 2016.

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: Lagavulin 8 Year Single Islay Malt Whisky 48%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Bottled: 2016
Edition: Lagavulin 200
EAN no.: 5000281043607

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. As an anniversary release for Lagavulin's 200th birthday in 2016, the bottle has long been discontinued, making it increasingly hard to find for collectors of the distillery's historic releases.

Did you know?

Lagavulin was founded in 1816 by John Johnston on a site where, according to local lore, illicit distilling was already taking place as far back as 1742.

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

Expert's description

Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 57,4% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon casks and bottled at 57,4%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

Palate

Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 57,4%
Distillery: Lagavulin
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales
EAN no.: 5000281076225

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Diageo's Special Releases are issued in a set quantity once a year and never sold again in the same form, which has historically driven up demand for earlier years' releases.

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The name Fireside Tales refers to the tradition of storytelling by the fire, a mood Lagavulin has tried to capture in the whisky's smoky, warming character.

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

Expert's description

Lagg Distillery Corriecravie Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky 55% is a Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky matured on used first-fill bourbon casks with 6 months finish in used Oloroso sherry casks from the bodega Miguel Martin in Jerez and bottled at 55%.

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: Lagg Distillery Corriecravie Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky 55%
Distillery: Lagg
Region/Country: Isle of Arran
Type: Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used first-fill bourbon casks with 6 months finish in used Oloroso sherry casks from the bodega Miguel Martin in Jerez
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Corriecravie 2023 Release
EAN no.: 5060044487194

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Lagg distillery releases its peated vintage bottlings in limited runs, and a specific sherry finish from a named bodega such as Miguel Martin will not be repeated in identical form.

Did you know?

Lagg distillery opened in 2019 on the southern tip of Arran and is named after the village of Lagg, where the distillery is located.

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Arran's second distillery debuts with a peated single malt from the island's southern tip.

Expert description

Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 is a Single Island Malt Whisky, bottled at 50%. Lagg is the second distillery on the Isle of Arran, built by Isle of Arran Distillers near the site where the island's last legal distillery closed in 1837. Construction was completed in 2019, with the first spirit run that March and the official public opening in June 2019. Unlike sister distillery Lochranza, which makes unpeated whisky, Lagg focuses exclusively on peated whisky, using barley with a phenol content of 50ppm. This first release, only 10,000 bottles, spent 3 years maturing in bourbon casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, peat and a hint of salted caramel.

Palate

The palate is powerful with peated malt, citrus and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky and salty.

Specifications

Name: Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lagg
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Island Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Age: 3 years
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Number of bottles: 10,000
Edition: Inaugural Release, Batch 1

Flavour profile

Smoky · Salty · Spicy · Powerful

Investment potential

Medium — the distillery's very first release ever, produced in a limited run of 10,000 bottles, making it appealing to collectors of new Scottish distilleries.

Did you know?

Lagg is built near the ruins of Arran's last legal distillery, which closed in 1837 — over 180 years later, the island resumed its peated whisky heritage with Lagg's opening.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lagg prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Isle of Arran shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Lagg Distillery Kilmory Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky matured on used first-fill bourbon casks and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft toffee, pear and a light floral note.

Palate

Soft toffee, lemon and a mellow oak.

Finish

Medium length, clean and gently spiced.

Specifications

Name: Lagg Distillery Kilmory Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Lagg
Region/Country: Isle of Arran
Type: Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used first-fill bourbon casks
Edition: Kilmory 2023 Release
EAN no.: 5060044487170

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

Lagg distillery uses only mash tuns and washbacks built from Oregon pine, a choice of material that supports a slow and controlled fermentation process.

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