The southern tip of Arran is not a gentle place to build a distillery. The wind comes straight off Kilbrannan Sound, and peat sits thick in the ground around Kilmory. That rawness is what Lagg has built its name on – and now it meets something entirely different: the pale, salty world of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Expert's Description

Lagg Manzanilla Sherry Finish Small Batch is an Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky, first matured in 1st and 2nd fill Bourbon casks before being finished in 1st fill Manzanilla Sherry casks for over a year, bottled at 57.6%. It's the distillery's second small batch release, following 2025's Palo Cortado Small Batch, and another step in Lagg's ongoing exploration of unusual Sherry cask types for its heavily peated spirit. Manzanilla isn't like most other Sherries – it's produced exclusively in the small coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where it matures under a protective layer of flor yeast right on the Atlantic. That gives it a paler, drier and fresher style than something like Oloroso or PX, with a touch of salt and almond rarely allowed anywhere near peated whisky. Peated to 50 ppm, non-chill filtered and free of added colour, Lagg hasn't held back – only 2,000 bottles exist of this release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet syrup and maraschino cherry arrive first, carried by a gentle warmth that hints at what's underneath. Beneath it, a thread of smoke that never quite fades.

Palate

Hot honey meets spiced red fruit and cherry syrup, while a salted minerality cuts through the sweetness and keeps everything tight.

Finish

Long, dry and warming, with ashy bonfire smoke and a faint brine that recalls the sea just outside the distillery's windows.

Specifications

Name: Lagg Distillery Manzanilla Sherry Finish Small Batch
Distillery: Lagg Distillery
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 57.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st and 2nd fill Bourbon casks, finished in 1st fill Manzanilla Sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: 2026
Number of bottles: 2,000
Edition: Small Batch Release
EAN No.: 5037377000116

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Salty · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Graham Omand, Lagg's current distillery manager, learned the trade as a stillman at Arran's Lochranza distillery – under his own uncle, former master distiller James MacTaggart. That knowledge came with him seven years ago, when he set out to build an entirely new distillery from scratch on the island's southern tip.

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

Expert's description

Lagg Distillery Palo Cortado Finish Isle of Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56,2% is a Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-Palo Cortado sherry casks from Spanien and bottled at 56,2%.

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 Palo Cortado Finish Isle of Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56,2%
Distillery: Lagg
Region/Country: Isle of Arran
Type: Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 56,2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Palo Cortado sherry casks from Spanien
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Small Batch
EAN no.: 5060044489310

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Palo Cortado is the rarest sherry style, and a Small Batch release on exactly this cask type from a newer distillery like Lagg is not easily recreated.

Did you know?

Palo Cortado is the rarest of all sherry styles, because it begins its life ageing as a Fino before unexpectedly developing a character that leads the cellar master to reclassify it as an Oloroso.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Laggan Mill 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

Laggan Mill 2021 Coopers Choice Cask No. 3353 Secret Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 44,5% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on american Oak & Port Wine Pipe, cask nr. 3353 and bottled at 44,5%.

This bottling comes from The Coopers Choice.

The whisky was bottled in 2021.

Only 600 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.

Palate

Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.

Finish

Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Laggan Mill 2021 Coopers Choice Cask No. 3353 Secret Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 44,5%
Distillery: Laggan Mill
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 44,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Port Wine Pipe, cask nr. 3353
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 600
EAN no.: 5024720861708

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 600 bottles from a single Port Wine Pipe cask, bottled under a secret Islay name, this is a release that will not appear again in the same form.

Did you know?

The Vintage Malt Whisky Co., the company behind The Coopers Choice range, was founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, who already had more than 20 years of experience in the whisky trade at the time.

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Striding Edge is one of the most exposed walking routes in the Lake District - a narrow ridge of rock with steep drops on both sides. Walking it takes faith. Faith is named for exactly that feeling, and it carries the same intensity in the glass.

Expert's Description

Lakes Distillery Faith Single Malt Whisky is an English single malt whisky matured in Spanish and American oak casks and bottled at 56.5% ABV.

Faith was the first release in The Lakes Distillery's Quatrefoil Collection in 2018, a series named after the distillery's four core values: faith, hope, luck and love. The whisky was first matured in Spanish and American oak casks seasoned with Bourbon and Oloroso sherry, then given a second maturation in PX hogsheads of Spanish and American oak. The result is a complex single malt with comforting notes of dried fruit, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.

The Quatrefoil Collection is now held in The Lakes Distillery's archive and is no longer part of ongoing production, making Faith a closed release from the distillery's early years on the banks of the River Derwent in Cumbria.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clear sherry character with apricot pastry, mirabelle marmalade and dried apricots, spiced with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla.

Palate

A sweet arrival with a touch of sourness - grapefruit ahead of apricot and mirabelle - in fine balance between the spice of the wood and the sweetness of the malt.

Finish

Surprisingly long, sweet and slightly sour with a mild, drying close.

Specifications

Name: Faith Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: The Lakes Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
ABV: 56.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Spanish and American oak casks seasoned with Bourbon and Oloroso, secondary maturation in Spanish and American oak PX hogsheads
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Edition: Faith, first release in the Quatrefoil Collection (2018)

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Dried fruit · Spiced · Rich

Investment Potential

Medium. Faith was the opening release in a four-part collector series that has since been archived and is no longer produced, giving it a natural place among collectors of English whisky - without being among the distillery's absolute rarest bottles.

Did You Know?

The quatrefoil symbol the collection is named after is carved directly into the bedrock beneath the distillery - a four-lobed motif that symbolically ties Faith to its sister releases Hope, Luck and Love.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 10 Year Pre Royal Warrent Unblended Tin Box Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky was bottled in 1989-1990.

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: Laphroaig 10 Year Pre Royal Warrent Unblended Tin Box Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Bottled: 1989-1990

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a pre-Royal Warrant release from around 1989-1990 in its original tin, this is one of the oldest and rarest Laphroaig bottles still circulating among collectors.

Did you know?

Before Laphroaig received its Royal Warrant, bottles were marketed with a blue stripe instead of the green one that is the distillery's trademark today.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky was bottled in omkring 1990.

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: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Bottled: omkring 1990

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a discontinued early-1990s release with the original green stripe, bottled shortly after the Royal Warrant, this bottle is a sought-after piece of Laphroaig history for collectors.

Did you know?

Laphroaig received its first Royal Warrant from Prince Charles, today King Charles III, making the distillery the only one on Islay with an official royal endorsement.

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Expert's description

Laphroaig 10 Year Original Cask Strength 1 liter Old Version Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 55,7% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 55,7%.

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: Laphroaig 10 Year Original Cask Strength 1 liter Old Version Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 55,7%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55,7%
Size: 100 CL
Edition: Original Cask Strength
EAN no.: 5010019641830

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a discontinued 1-litre cask strength edition no longer in production, this bottle is among the more sought-after older Laphroaig releases on the Danish market.

Did you know?

The Original Cask Strength series was created to let whisky enthusiasts experience Laphroaig the way it tastes straight from the cask in the distillery's warehouses on Islay.

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

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Laphroaig 11 Year Dram Mor Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53,8% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on single refill-cask and bottled at 53,8%.

This bottling comes from Dràm Mòr.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024.

Only 300 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

Palate

Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Laphroaig 11 Year Dram Mor Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53,8%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 53,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single refill-cask
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 300

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 300 bottles from a single refill cask, bottled by an independent bottler, this specific Laphroaig release will not be repeated.

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Dràm Mòr is a Scottish independent bottler specialising in single cask releases, focused on showing each individual cask's character without dilution or added colouring.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

The whisky was bottled in 2003.

Only 750 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

Palate

Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Bottled: 2003
Number of bottles: 750
Edition: Fèis Ìle 2003

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a discontinued Fèis Ìle release from 2003 with only 750 bottles in the original run, this Laphroaig is among the rarer festival bottles on the market today.

Did you know?

Fèis Ìle is Islay's annual whisky festival, where the island's distilleries, including Laphroaig, release exclusive festival bottlings every year that are never reissued in the same form.

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Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 15 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 43% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky and bottled at 43%.

The whisky was bottled in 2008.

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: Laphroaig 15 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Bottled: 2008

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. This 2008 edition of the 15-year-old has long since been replaced by newer releases in Laphroaig's range, making it harder to find for collectors seeking the distillery's older style.

Did you know?

Laphroaig's 15-year-old was originally launched as a more elegant younger sibling to the robust 10-year-old, before later being replaced by other releases in the core range.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 1990/2019 28 Year Coopers Choice Single Islay Malt Whisky 40,8% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on bourbon cask, cask ref. 10869 and bottled at 40,8%.

This bottling comes from The Coopers Choice.

The whisky was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2019.

Only 228 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

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: Laphroaig 1990/2019 28 Year Coopers Choice Single Islay Malt Whisky 40,8%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 28 years
ABV: 40,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon cask, cask ref. 10869
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1990
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 228

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. 28-year-old single-cask Laphroaig bottlings are rare, and with only 228 bottles from The Coopers Choice, this is one of the rarest releases in this whole delivery.

Did you know?

Only a small share of Laphroaig's production reaches 28 years of maturation, since the distillery's powerful peat smoke often peaks earlier than in milder whisky styles.

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In a region crowded with famous names, Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig LORE Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-bourbon-, quarter cask- and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

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: Laphroaig LORE Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon-, quarter cask- and Oloroso sherry casks
Edition: LORE
EAN no.: 5010019652019

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. LORE draws on some of the oldest casks in Laphroaig's warehouses and is released without a fixed vintage number, meaning the exact cask composition is not repeated batch to batch.

Did you know?

The name LORE refers to the oral stories and traditions passed down at the distillery over generations, and the whisky combines some of Laphroaig's oldest surviving casks.

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In a region crowded with famous names, Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

Palate

Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Did you know?

Laphroaig means 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay' in Gaelic, and it is the only Islay distillery to have received an official Royal Warrant, originally from Prince Charles.

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Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Laphroaig 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

Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl 48% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on pedro Ximénez sherry casks as part of a triple maturation and bottled at 48%.

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: Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl 48%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks as part of a triple maturation
Edition: PX Cask Triple Matured
EAN no.: 5010019637291

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. As a discontinued PX-matured 100 cl edition no longer part of Laphroaig's range, this combination of intense smoke and sherry sweetness becomes harder to find over time.

Did you know?

Pedro Ximénez is a Spanish sherry style made from sun-dried grapes, giving an unusually concentrated sweetness when the casks are reused for whisky maturation.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Dailuaine 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

Laudale 12 Year Dailuaine Adelphi Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

This bottling comes from Adelphi, released as part of the Laudale Batch 6 range.

Only 2,100 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh malt, orchard fruit and a light floral note.

Palate

Honey, pear and a mellow barley character.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a gentle spice.

Specifications

Name: Laudale 12 Year Dailuaine Adelphi Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 2,100
Edition: Laudale Batch 6
EAN no.: 5060383653229

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

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Dailuaine means 'the green valley' in Gaelic and was the first Scottish distillery to have its own internal railway installed for transporting casks and grain.

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

Expert's description

Ledaig 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3% is a Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46,3%.

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: Ledaig 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Ledaig
EAN no.: 5029704217434

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

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Tobermory distillery was founded in 1798 and is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, where it produces two entirely different whiskies under the names Tobermory and Ledaig.

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

Expert's description

Ledaig 18 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3% is a Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46,3%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green apple, vanilla and a gentle grassy note.

Palate

Malt sweetness, citrus and a touch of oak spice.

Finish

Soft and rounded with a final malty note.

Specifications

Name: Ledaig 18 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Ledaig
EAN no.: 5029704218059

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

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Ledaig and Tobermory are distilled in exactly the same place by the same distillers, but Ledaig is made with peated malt while Tobermory uses unpeated malt.

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

Expert's description

Ledaig 2005/2024 Signatory 19 Year Symingtons Choice Cask #900158 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 1st Fill Oloroso sherry butt, cask #900158 and bottled at 54,1%.

This bottling comes from Signatory Vintage, released as part of the Signatory Vintage Symington's Choice range.

The whisky was distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2024.

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: Ledaig 2005/2024 Signatory 19 Year Symingtons Choice Cask #900158 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54,1%
Distillery: Tobermory
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 54,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Oloroso sherry butt, cask #900158
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2005
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Signatory Vintage Symington's Choice
EAN no.: 5021944127580

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a 19-year-old single cask bottling from Signatory Vintage, matured in a named sherry cask, this is a release that will not be repeated once the cask is empty.

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Signatory Vintage's Symington's Choice series is named after the company's own selected casks and is used to highlight particularly characterful single cask releases from across Scotland.

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

Expert's description

Ledaig Miniature 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46,3% is a Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46,3%.

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: Ledaig Miniature 10 Year Tobermory Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Ledaig
EAN no.: 5029704217441

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

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Ledaig means 'safe harbour' in Gaelic, a name referring to Tobermory's well-sheltered harbour on the Isle of Mull, where the distillery has stood since 1798.

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

Expert's description

Ledaig Rioja Cask Sinclair Series Single Malt Whisky Mull 46,3% is a Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky matured on finish på Rioja-vinfade from Spanien and bottled at 46,3%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh malt, orchard fruit and a light floral note.

Palate

Honey, pear and a mellow barley character.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a gentle spice.

Specifications

Name: Ledaig Rioja Cask Sinclair Series Single Malt Whisky Mull 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Isle of Mull Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finish på Rioja-vinfade from Spanien
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Sinclair Series
EAN no.: 5029704220243

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Rioja casks are rarely used for whisky maturation in Scotland, and as part of Tobermory's experimental Sinclair Series this combination is not necessarily repeated.

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The Sinclair Series is named after the Sinclair family, historically linked to Tobermory distillery, and is used to try unconventional cask types on Ledaig and Tobermory.

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Named after the two explorers who mapped the American West.

Expert description

Lewis & Clark American Whiskey is an American blended whiskey, named after explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, whose expedition explored the American West in the early 1800s, bottled at 40%. The whiskey shares its name with Lewis & Clark Brewing Co., founded in 2002 by Max Pigman in Helena, Montana — the only American county named after both explorers.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, grain and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, honey and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and round.

Specifications

Name: Lewis & Clark American Whiskey
Bottler: Lewis & Clark
Region/Country: Helena, Montana, USA
Type: American Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Round · Caramel

Did you know?

The whiskey is named after the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the distillery is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — the only county in the US named after both explorers.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lindores Abbey 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

Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Bourbon Casks Lowland Single Malt Whisky 49,4% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon casks and bottled at 49,4%.

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: Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Bourbon Casks Lowland Single Malt Whisky 49,4%
Distillery: Lindores Abbey
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 49,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Casks of Lindores
EAN no.: 5060638170129

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

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It was at Lindores Abbey that the monk John Cor, on the orders of King James IV, distilled in 1494 what is the first written record of whisky in Scottish history.

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Scotch whisky history's birthplace, now expressed through classic oloroso sherry butts.

Expert description

Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Oloroso Sherry Butts Lowland Single Malt Whisky is matured in oloroso sherry butts, bottled at 49.4%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fruit, nuts and a sherry-driven sweetness.

Palate

The palate is round and full with raisins, nuts and caramel.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, sweet and lightly nutty.

Specifications

Name: Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Oloroso Sherry Butts Lowland Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 49.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butts

Flavour profile

Sherry · Raisins · Nuts · Rounded

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

Expert's description

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

The whisky was bottled in 2024.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

Palate

Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Fruity · Spiced

Investment Potential

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

Did you know?

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

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The first official bottling from whisky's reborn spiritual home.

Expert description

Lindores Abbey Whisky Commemorative First Release Lowland Single Malt Whisky marks the distillery's first official release, bottled at 46%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate is soft with malt, caramel and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky Commemorative First Release Lowland Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Commemorative First Release

Flavour profile

Malt · Soft · Sweet · Grain

Investment potential

As the distillery's first release, this bottling carries special historical significance and can hold collector interest among enthusiasts of modern Scotch whisky history.

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

Expert's description

Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Bourbon Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 54,3% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon cask #2018/0382 and bottled at 54,3%.

The whisky was distilled in 24 May 2018 and bottled in 14 March 2022.

Only 220 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

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: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Bourbon Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 54,3%
Distillery: Lindores Abbey
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon cask #2018/0382
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 24 May 2018
Bottled: 14 March 2022
Number of bottles: 220
Edition: The Exclusive

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a single cask release bottled exclusively for Denmark with only 220 bottles, this Lindores Abbey is not available elsewhere and will not be reissued.

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Lindores Abbey traces its roots back to 1494, when the first documented distillation of Scotch whisky took place on this very site in Fife.

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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.

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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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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lindores Abbey 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

Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 52,6% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on sherry cask #2018/0582 and bottled at 52,6%.

The whisky was distilled in 2 August 2018 and bottled in 14 March 2022.

Only 790 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

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: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 52,6%
Distillery: Lindores Abbey
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry cask #2018/0582
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2 August 2018
Bottled: 14 March 2022
Number of bottles: 790
Edition: The Exclusive

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With 790 bottles exclusive to Denmark from a single sherry cask, this is a release not found outside the Danish market.

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Lindores Abbey is the place where King James IV in 1494 asked Friar John Cor to distil 'aqua vitae', an order now regarded as the first written mention of Scotch whisky.

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Chapter two in the tribute to the monk who wrote whisky history in 1494.

Expert description

Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter II Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of the distillery's series named after the monk behind whisky's earliest written record, bottled at cask strength, 60.9%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with grain, honey and a hint of spiced oak.

Palate

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

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter II Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 60.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Strength, Edition: Chapter II

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Malt · Oak

Investment potential

The Friar John Cor series is an ongoing, numbered tribute to whisky's historical roots and can hold collector interest among enthusiasts of early Scotch distilling history.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 11 Year Dram Mor Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54,8% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on single first-fill bourbon cask and bottled at 54,8%.

This bottling comes from Dràm Mòr.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024.

Only 325 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

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: Linkwood 11 Year Dram Mor Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54,8%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 54,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single first-fill bourbon cask
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 325

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 325 bottles from a single first-fill bourbon cask, bottled by an independent bottler, this is a Linkwood release that will not return in identical form.

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Linkwood distillery in Speyside is known for sending most of its output into blends, making single cask releases like this one a rare chance to meet the spirit on its own.

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