Farm-to-bottle rye whiskey from Vermont, blended from several ageing vintages in one batch.

Expert description

WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 003 Rye Whiskey is a blend of rye whiskey from different ageing periods, bottled at 43%. WhistlePig was founded by Dave Pickerell, former master distiller at Maker's Mark and often called the 'godfather of craft distilling', who bought an old dairy farm in Shoreham, Vermont, in 2007. Pickerell took a bold gamble by investing in 10-year-old rye whiskey from an undisclosed Canadian distillery, made from 100% rye, at a time when rye whiskey had not yet been rediscovered by the American market. The distillery officially opened in 2015 in a renovated 150-year-old barn and is today the world's most awarded producer of rye whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate is round with rye, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 003 Rye Whiskey
Distillery: WhistlePig Farm
Region/Country: Shoreham, Vermont, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Batch: 003

Flavour profile

Spiced · Rye · Rounded · Fresh

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Alex Bruce and Charles MacLean taste their way through dozens of casks before just one earns the right to carry the Adelphi name. This 8-year-old bourbon cask from High Coast was among the chosen few, bottled at full cask strength of 62.3%.

The Expert's Description

High Coast 2012/2021 Adelphi Selection is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in a bourbon cask and bottled at 62.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2021 after nine years of maturation in cask #397, selected by Adelphi's long-standing team around Alex Bruce and renowned whisky writer Charles MacLean. The pair routinely taste through dozens of casks from distilleries such as High Coast, and fewer than 4% pass the test to be bottled under the Adelphi name.

The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and the full cask strength delivers an intense expression of High Coast's signature style, shaped by the sharp temperature swings by the Ångermanälven river.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and direct with notes of vanilla, coconut and freshly cut oak, carried by the high strength.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied with caramel, toasted nuts and a touch of spiced ginger that holds its balance despite the strength.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of vanilla and toasted cask that ring out for a good while.

Specifications

Name: High Coast 2012/2021 Adelphi Selection 8 Year Old Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: High Coast Distillery
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Ångermanland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 year(s)
ABV: 62.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon cask, cask #397
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 241
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383652123

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Vanilla-forward · Spiced · Full-bodied · Nutty

Investment Potential

Medium. Cask-strength bottlings from High Coast under the Adelphi name are in demand with collectors, and with only 241 bottles from this bourbon cask, it is hard to find once sold out.

Did You Know?

Adelphi's team around Alex Bruce and Charles MacLean routinely tests dozens of casks from distilleries worldwide, but fewer than 4% pass the test and earn the right to carry the Adelphi name on the label.

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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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Chivas Brothers began as a grocer's shop in Aberdeen selling coffee, spices and a little whisky on the side. This bottle comes from the days when the house still put the word finest on the label and meant it literally.

Please note: The bottle carries a white Danish excise band.

Expert description

Chivas Brothers Oldest and Finest is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% in a 75 cl bottle.

The label calls it a blend of the house's oldest and finest Scotch whiskies, and the white Danish excise band places the bottle in a period when spirits were still banded on import into Denmark. Both the 75 cl format and the 43% strength have long since left the shelves. Chivas Brothers was founded in Aberdeen in 1801 and supplied whisky to the British royal household long before Chivas Regal became a name in its own right.

Tasting notes

Nose

Round and mature. Dried fruit, honey and pale caramel, with a dusty, old-fashioned note that only comes from time in glass.

Palate

Soft and oily. Raisin, orange marmalade and malt, with a layer of vanilla and a light nutty dryness beneath. The extra strength carries the flavour further than most modern blends.

Finish

Medium and dry, with malt, spice and a faint wisp of smoke right at the end.

Specifications

Name: Chivas Brothers Oldest and Finest Blended Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Chivas Brothers
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 75 CL
Edition: Oldest and Finest
EAN no.: 5000299274002

Flavour profile

Soft · Dried Fruit · Malty · Honeyed · Lightly Spiced

Investment potential

High. The release is discontinued, the 75 cl format is out of production, and bottles with an old Danish excise band are sought after precisely because they can be dated.

Did you know?

Chivas Brothers started life as a colonial grocer. James and John Chivas sold everything from French delicacies to exotic spices, and blending whisky began as a sideline because customers asked for something softer than the fierce single malts of the day.

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

Expert's Description

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

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

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Mature · Fruity · Elegant · Deep

Investment Potential

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

Did You Know?

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

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James Eadie is a Worcestershire-based independent bottler with a single aim: to find casks that say something interesting. For this batch of Caol Ila from 2012, they chose refill bourbon casks and made a small batch – a blended vatting delivering more consistency than a single cask.

Expert's description

Caol Ila 2012/2020 James Eadie 8 Years is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill bourbon casks (small batch), bottled at 46% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

James Eadie is an independent bottler from Worcestershire, England, founded by Tristan Eadie as a revival of the family's historic whisky trade from the 19th century. Their small batch approach combines casks for consistency and accessibility over single-cask variation.

Refill bourbon casks give a discreet wood influence that lets the distillate's own character come through. For Caol Ila at 8 years, that means clean, fresh and maritime smoke – toffee, sea mist and green apples.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toffee, sea mist and green apples – fresh and direct with a clear note of Caol Ila's peat smoke. No heavy wood influence, just the distillate's own voice.

Palate

Light and fresh. Smoke, fresh citrus and a soft toffee sweetness. Good balance for the age – accessible and clean.

Finish

Relatively short but clean. Smoke and salt with a fresh, green close.

Specifications

Name: Caol Ila 2012/2020 James Eadie 8 Years
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: James Eadie
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill bourbon casks (small batch)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2020
EAN no.: 5060485430926

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh · Fruity · Toffee · Maritime

Did you know?

James Eadie's ancestor William Eadie ran one of London's most respected whisky merchants in the 19th century. Tristan Eadie revived the company name in 2020 as a tribute to the family's heritage.

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Five centilitres is enough to form an opinion. That is what the miniature is for, as a sample, as a place setting gift, or as the bottle that goes in a pocket when carrying a full one makes no sense.

The expert description

Famous Grouse Miniature is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 40% in a 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the full size bottle: the classic Grouse blend that Matthew Gloag created in Perth in 1896 and named after the red grouse. The brand has been owned by William Grant & Sons since July 2025.

Miniatures like this get used for three things, trying a whisky without committing, setting one at each place at dinner, or taking one along where a full bottle would be absurd. Malt whisky, with Highland Park historically among the load bearing names, bound together with grain whisky, gives the same soft profile in small format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and honey, with vanilla, nuts and a touch of citrus underneath.

Palate

Soft and round with a fruitiness that carries all the way, and ripe, lightly spiced undertones.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and lightly sweet with malt at the close.

Specifications

Name: Famous Grouse Miniature
Distillery: The Famous Grouse
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 50792511

Flavour profile

Soft · Fruity · Honeyed · Malty · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Miniatures are a collecting field of their own. Some collections run to tens of thousands of bottles, and old miniatures from closed distilleries can be the only way to taste whisky that was never bottled at full size in that particular year.

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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Scenes from Lynchburg No. 11 Tennessee Whiskey 100 cl 43%

Jack Daniel's "Scenes from Lynchburg" is a series of special editions launched around 1998 to celebrate the distillery's history and its hometown, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Each bottle in the series features an illustration of iconic locations and events from Lynchburg, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a unique insight into the distillery's heritage.

The series consists of several different editions, each depicting a specific scene from Lynchburg. The bottles are decorated with detailed images portraying significant locations and events related to Jack Daniel's Distillery. These special editions were primarily released in Europe and have become highly sought-after collector's items due to their unique design and limited availability. Most bottles in the series are bottled at 43% alcohol, ensuring a rich and authentic taste experience.

The "Scenes from Lynchburg" series not only offers a visual presentation of Jack Daniel's history but also allows collectors to own a piece of the distillery's legacy through these artistically designed bottles.

Distillery: Jack Daniels
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Alc. strength: 43% 100 proof
Other: Old No. 7 Brand - Scenes from Lynchburg Number Eleven

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Scenes from Lynchburg No. 10 Tennessee Whiskey 100 cl 43%

Jack Daniel's "Scenes from Lynchburg" is a series of special editions launched around 1998 to celebrate the distillery's history and its hometown, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Each bottle in the series features an illustration of iconic locations and events from Lynchburg, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a unique insight into the distillery's heritage.

The series consists of several different editions, each depicting a specific scene from Lynchburg. The bottles are decorated with detailed images portraying significant locations and events related to Jack Daniel's Distillery. These special editions were primarily released in Europe and have become highly sought-after collector's items due to their unique design and limited availability. Most bottles in the series are bottled at 43% alcohol, ensuring a rich and authentic taste experience.

The "Scenes from Lynchburg" series not only offers a visual presentation of Jack Daniel's history but also allows collectors to own a piece of the distillery's legacy through these artistically designed bottles.

Distillery: Jack Daniels
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Alc. strength: 43%
100 proof
Other: Old No. 7 Brand - Scenes from Lynchburg Number Ten

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Scenes from Lynchburg No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey 100 cl 43%

Jack Daniel's "Scenes from Lynchburg" is a series of special editions launched around 1998 to celebrate the distillery's history and its hometown, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Each bottle in the series features an illustration of iconic locations and events from Lynchburg, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a unique insight into the distillery's heritage.

The series consists of several different editions, each depicting a specific scene from Lynchburg. The bottles are decorated with detailed images portraying significant locations and events related to Jack Daniel's Distillery. These special editions were primarily released in Europe and have become highly sought-after collector's items due to their unique design and limited availability. Most bottles in the series are bottled at 43% alcohol, ensuring a rich and authentic taste experience.

Examples of editions in the series include:

No. 7 – Visitor Center, featuring an illustration of Jack Daniel's Visitor Center, a popular stop for tourists in Lynchburg.

The "Scenes from Lynchburg" series not only offers a visual presentation of Jack Daniel's history but also allows collectors to own a piece of the distillery's legacy through these artistically designed bottles.

Distillery: Jack Daniel's
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Alc. Strength: 43%
100 cl

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 Fire Brigade Tennessee Whiskey 100 cl 43%

Jack Daniel's "Scenes from Lynchburg" is a series of special editions launched around 1998 to celebrate the distillery's history and its hometown, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Each bottle in the series features an illustration of iconic locations and events from Lynchburg, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a unique insight into the distillery's heritage.

The series consists of several different editions, each depicting a specific scene from Lynchburg. The bottles are decorated with detailed images portraying significant locations and events related to Jack Daniel's Distillery. These special editions were primarily released in Europe and have become highly sought-after collector's items due to their unique design and limited availability. Most bottles in the series are bottled at 43% alcohol, ensuring a rich and authentic taste experience.

The "Scenes from Lynchburg" series not only offers a visual presentation of Jack Daniel's history but also allows collectors to own a piece of the distillery's legacy through these artistically designed bottles.

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Scenes from Lynchburg No. 9 Tennessee Whiskey 100 cl 43%

Jack Daniel's "Scenes from Lynchburg" is a series of special editions launched around 1998 to celebrate the distillery's history and its hometown, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Each bottle in the series features an illustration of iconic locations and events from Lynchburg, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a unique insight into the distillery's heritage.

The series consists of several different editions, each depicting a specific scene from Lynchburg. The bottles are decorated with detailed images portraying significant locations and events related to Jack Daniel's Distillery. These special editions were primarily released in Europe and have become highly sought-after collector's items due to their unique design and limited availability. Most bottles in the series are bottled at 43% alcohol, ensuring a rich and authentic taste experience.

The "Scenes from Lynchburg" series not only offers a visual presentation of Jack Daniel's history but also allows collectors to own a piece of the distillery's legacy through these artistically designed bottles.

Distillery: Jack Daniels
Age: NA
Type: Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Alc. strength: 43% 100 proof
Other: Old No. 7 - Scenes from Lynchburg Number Nine

Scotland traded wine and port with Portugal long before anyone thought of whisky as an export good. Talisker Port Ruighe brings that history back and lets it leave its mark on the distillery's usually salty, raw style.

Expert Description

Talisker Port Ruighe is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American and European oak casks and finished in port casks, bottled at 45.8%. The name Port Ruighe refers to the small bay near the distillery and to the historic trade between Scotland and Portugal.

The port casks soften Talisker's usually sharp, peppery style and add a layer of dark fruit and chocolate, without losing the maritime core. That makes Port Ruighe the sweetest and most approachable release in the distillery's core range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is softer and sweeter than the classic Talisker style, with sea air, light saltiness and restrained smoke sitting alongside dried red fruit, raisins, stewed cherries and a deep chocolate note from the port casks.

Palate

The palate opens with salted caramel and port-driven berries, while salt and pepper keep it recognisably Talisker underneath the rich sweetness.

Finish

The finish is warm and sweetly dry, with lingering peppery spice, light smoke and a cask-driven bitterness of cocoa and toasted wood.

Specifications

Name: Talisker Port Ruighe
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and European oak casks, finished in port casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281033143

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Did You Know?

The name Port Ruighe comes from a small bay near Talisker Distillery and pays tribute to Scotland's long-standing trade relationship with Portugal, which the port casks in this release directly reference.

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The same island-composed blend, in a younger edition with no age statement.

Expert description

Caisteal Chamuis Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is the house's approachable no-age-statement edition, composed of single malts from several of Scotland's island distilleries, bottled at 46%. Mossburn Distillers was founded in 2012 to bring together the Eaux de Vie group's whisky interests. Rather than operating a single distillery, Mossburn is behind two Scottish distilleries — the peated island distillery Torabhaig on the Isle of Skye and the Lowland distillery Reivers — as well as a substantial portfolio of independent bottlings from other Scottish distilleries, composed and selected by the company's own blenders.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is smoky with sea breeze, honey and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

The palate offers smoke, caramel and a light maritime note.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, smoky and warm.

Specifications

Name: Caisteal Chamuis Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottler: Mossburn
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Smoky · Maritime · Honeyed · Warm

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A Scottish castle name from Skye graces this island-composed blended malt.

Expert description

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is an age-stated blended malt from Mossburn, composed of single malts from several of Scotland's island distilleries, matured for at least 12 years, bottled at 46%. Mossburn Distillers was founded in 2012 to bring together the Eaux de Vie group's whisky interests. Rather than operating a single distillery, Mossburn is behind two Scottish distilleries — the peated island distillery Torabhaig on the Isle of Skye and the Lowland distillery Reivers — as well as a substantial portfolio of independent bottlings from other Scottish distilleries, composed and selected by the company's own blenders.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is smoky with sea breeze, honey and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

The palate offers smoke, caramel and a light maritime note.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, smoky and warm.

Specifications

Name: Caisteal Chamuis 12 år Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottler: Mossburn
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Smoky · Maritime · Honeyed · Warm

Did you know?

The name Caisteal Chamuis is Gaelic and refers to Castle Camus, a medieval castle on the Isle of Skye located close to the Torabhaig distillery.

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Names like Ultimate Splendour are never accidental. This release from the Adventurous Spirit series is Nyborg Distillery's take on something beyond the ordinary – an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky at 51% with a name that promises a lot.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Ultimate Splendour is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 51% as part of the Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. Adventurous Spirit is a series with a nautical theme and maritime names reflecting Funen's coastal culture and the distillery's adventurous approach to whisky making. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills in Nyborg, Funen.

Tasting notes

Nose

Inviting and complex with ripe fruit sweetness, a discreet oak spiciness and a lovely malt base from the organic barley.

Palate

Round and full-bodied at 51% with good weight on the palate. Fruity sweetness and a warm, spiced finish that reflects a whisky with ambitions.

Finish

Medium to long with lingering warm spiciness and a malty impression.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Ultimate Splendour
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Adventurous Spirit
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced · Complex

Did you know?

The Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery is inspired by Funen's coastal culture and maritime tradition. The names in the series – Ultimate Splendour, Skippers Glow, The Admiral's Revenge and others – all paint pictures of seafaring adventure and the mythology of the sea.

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Cardhu is known as the gentle one. Then came 2021, when Diageo gave the distillery fourteen years, wine casks and 55.5% — and suddenly the gentle one was not gentle at all.

Expert description

Cardhu 14 years Special Release 2021 is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in wine casks and bottled at 55.5%.

The bottle is called The Scarlet Blossoms of Black Rock and belongs to Diageo's annual Special Releases series, where eight distilleries each year show a side of themselves you do not otherwise see. For Cardhu that meant a finish in wine casks, laying dark fruit and a dry, almost tannic edge over the usual house honey. The series is released once and never repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red berries and plum first, then honey and baked apple underneath. The wine cask brings a dry, almost dusty spice, and the strength reads as warmth rather than sharpness.

Palate

Powerful and juicy. Cherry, dark chocolate and orange peel, with Cardhu's honeyed sweetness beneath it all. The oak tightens things up in the middle and gives a dry grip the 12 year old simply does not have.

Finish

Long and dry, with red berries, cocoa nibs and a spiced warmth that stays put.

Specifications

Name: Cardhu 14 years Special Release 2021 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55,5%
Distillery: Cardhu
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in wine casks
Edition: Special Release 2021 The Scarlet Blossoms of Black Rock
EAN no.: 5000267186696

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Honeyed · Red Berry · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. Special Releases appear in a single run per year and are never made again. Older editions of the series have risen noticeably as they left the shelves.

Did you know?

The Special Releases series began in 2001 as a way of getting rare casks out of Diageo's warehouses. Several of the distilleries featured over the years no longer exist, which is exactly why the series has become one of the most closely watched annual events in Scotch whisky.

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Before it becomes whisky, it is already something. The new make from Nyborg Distillery – fresh, fruity, clean – shows you exactly what the spirit is made of before the casks take over.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia New Make is an organic Danish new make spirit bottled at 46%. Distilled at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen, this is the unaged white dog – the raw spirit before whisky maturation begins. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills. No cask influence, no shortcuts, just the pure distillate straight off the still.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and green with clear young malt, grain bread and a gentle sweetness of fresh fig and vanilla from the barley.

Palate

Clean and direct with soft malt body, a hint of citrus and a lightly spiced, peppery finish. Oily texture from grain oils not yet mellowed by maturation.

Finish

Short to medium with malted grain and a clean, mineral note.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia New Make
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish New Make Spirit
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Pot Still
Serving suggestion: Neat, over ice or as a base spirit in cocktails

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malty · Fresh · Clean

Did you know?

Nyborg Distillery is housed in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg – once a central railway junction on the Odense–Copenhagen route. The distillery won Distillery of the Year 2025.

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Some whiskies tell the story of a single cask. Apogee XII tells the story of a distillery unafraid to blend its own craft with the best of Scotland.

Expert's Description

Bimber Apogee XII is a 12 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky, composed of selected single malts from the Highlands and Speyside and finished in ex-bourbon casks that had previously matured Bimber's own spirit, bottled at 46.3% ABV.

Bimber Distillery sits in the heart of London and was founded in 2015 by whisky enthusiasts with Polish roots – the name "bimber" is Polish slang for homemade moonshine, a nod to the founders' own journey from home experiments to an acclaimed distillery. With the Apogee series, they step outside their own distillate and show a deep understanding of vatting and cask management in the more classic Scottish tradition.

The name Apogee means "highest point," a tribute to the oldest and most developed malts used in the blend. It's a whisky that bridges two whisky cultures: Scottish heritage and Bimber's own London craft.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nutmeg and honeycomb meet brown sugar and soft oak, while cooked orchard fruit and a touch of orange blossom honey give the nose a warm, baked character.

Palate

Syrupy pears and stewed peaches roll into crushed pepper and menthol, while caramel settles beneath a cool, gentle cedar note.

Finish

White pepper and lightly charred oak provide contrast to the sweet fruit, which slowly fades into mint and a hint of peach candy.

Specifications

Name: Bimber Apogee XII
Distillery: Bimber Distillery
Region: Scotland/England (blend)
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70cl
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon (previously used for Bimber's own spirit)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: 2021
EAN no.: 5060444431322

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Spicy · Round

Investment Potential

Medium. The Apogee series is among the more sought-after corners of Bimber's output among collectors, combining mature Scottish malts with the distillery's own casks in a way not replicated elsewhere in the range.

Did You Know?

The ex-bourbon casks used to finish Apogee XII previously matured Bimber's own London spirit, meaning this bottle literally carries a piece of the distillery's own history into a Scottish composition.

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Seven years is young for a Highland malt, and that is exactly why it is interesting. The cask has not taken charge yet, and the raw, oily character of the Ben Nevis spirit still stands and fills the glass on its own.

Please note: There is rust on the cap of the bottle. It does not affect the contents, but it is worth knowing before you order.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 7 years is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in hogsheads, casks no. 414 and 415, and bottled at 46 %.

The bottling is assembled from two hogsheads that were kept together and drawn as one. That does not make it a single cask, but the outturn is still small, and the two casks were chosen because they pulled in the same direction.

Signatory Vintage was founded in Edinburgh in 1988 by Andrew Symington and has been based at the Edradour distillery in Pitlochry since 2002. The house is known for bottling young casks where the style of the distillery is still clear, rather than banking on age alone.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh barley, green apple and a lightly oily note. Vanilla and hay sit behind it.

Palate

Young and direct with malt, lemon peel and a powerful cereal core. The oak stays discreet and lets the spirit talk.

Finish

Medium, dry and malty with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 2013/2021 Signatory Vintage 7 år
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, casks no. 414 and 415
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2021

Flavour profile

Malty · Fresh · Dry · Oily · Youthful

Did you know?

Signatory bought Edradour in 2002, at the time the smallest distillery in Scotland with two men in production. The house moved its bottling there and today runs both distillery and bottling business from the same address in Pitlochry.

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Lady of the Glen, as whisky fans affectionately call the bottler, has a fondness for casks that give plenty of flavour without drowning out the spirit. This 2011 Tormore is a good example.

The expert's description

Tormore 2011/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 54,6% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Refill barrel, cask no. #800006 and bottled at 54.6%.

The whisky was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2021 by the independent whisky merchant Lady of the Glen as a single cask Limited Release of 258 bottles. It matured in a refill barrel that gave plenty of flavour without overpowering the spirit's base character, and is bottled at full cask strength of 54.6%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grain, green apples and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and rounded with pear, honey and light spice.

Finish

Medium length with dry grain and a warm finish.

Specifications

Name: Tormore 2011/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 54,6%
Distillery: Tormore
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 54.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill barrel, cask no. #800006
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 258
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Lady of the Glen takes its name from an old Scottish nickname for whisky itself, and the bottler is known for choosing casks that highlight each distillery's character rather than mask it.

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A used ruby port cask can do remarkable things to an otherwise quiet Speyside malt. This Limited Release from Lady of the Glen shows just how far Glenlossie can stretch when it's allowed to borrow colour from Portugal.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 53.9%.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2021 by Lady of the Glen, created by Hannah Whisky Merchants, from cask number 8646 – matured in bourbon and finished in a used ruby port cask. 301 bottles were released as part of a Limited Release, with no added colour and no chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries and a touch of cherry sit over the cereal base, with a hint of dark chocolate from the port cask.

Palate

Full and berry-toned, with blackcurrant, caramel and a warm spice that comes through clearly at the high cask strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering red berries and a faintly tannic close – a few drops of water open the flavour further.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old Ruby Port Single Speyside Malt Whisky 53.9%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 53.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 8646, bourbon cask with ruby port finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 301
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Port-toned · Berry-sweet · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Every Lady of the Glen bottle is single cask, meaning that once a batch like this one – just 301 bottles – sells out, it never returns in exactly the same form.

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Behind every well-balanced blend sits a master blender who has tasted more casks than most drinkers will in a lifetime. This J&B release carries that philosophy into every glass.

Expert's description

J&B 15 Year Reserve JUSTERINI & BROOKS LTD Blended Scotch Whisky 43% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt, toffee and a whisper of peat.

Palate

Honey, malt and a light peppery spice.

Finish

Medium length with a soft smoky close.

Specifications

Name: J&B 15 Year Reserve JUSTERINI & BROOKS LTD Blended Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: J&B
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 75 CL
Edition: J&B Reserve

Flavour Profile

Rounded · Spiced

Did you know?

Justerini & Brooks was founded by the Italian Giacomo Justerini, who moved to London in 1749 to follow an opera singer and ended up founding one of Scotland's best-known whisky houses instead.

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On the tip of the Hook Head peninsula in County Wexford grows the barley that shapes this bottle's entire identity. Waterford Distillery calls it terroir, the idea that the land itself comes through in the glass.

Expert Review

Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky matured across four cask types, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Single Farm Origin series, where each release is made from barley grown on a single farm, in this case the Hook Head farm. The cask programme consists of 46% first fill American oak, 22% new oak, 15% French oak and 17% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as sherry and marsala. Every bottle carries a code that can be entered on the distillery's website to trace the full production history and origin.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grain and citrus, with a touch of sweetness from the wine casks.

Palate

Mineral-driven and lively, with layers of oak and a light wine-driven character.

Finish

Clean and dry, with a lingering grain sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (sherry and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Hook Head 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630843

Flavour Profile

Mineral · Grain-forward · Lively · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

Did You Know?

Waterford Distillery is among the few Irish producers that deliberately spell their product "whisky" in the Scottish style rather than the Irish "whiskey", as part of their wine-inspired approach to the craft.
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The world's first biodynamically produced whisky is born from fields where the barley is grown by the rhythm of the moon and without artificial fertiliser. Waterford calls the series Arcadian, a tribute to nature's own order.

Expert Review

Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 is an Irish Single Malt Whisky made from organically and biodynamically grown barley, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Arcadian series, where the barley is grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides, following biodynamic farming principles. Luna 1.1 is highlighted by the distillery as the world's first biodynamically produced whisky. The cask programme consists of 35% first fill American oak, 17% new oak, 26% French oak and 22% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and amarone. As with the rest of Waterford's releases, the bottle's origin can be traced via a code on the label.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and lightly earthy, with ripe fruit and a touch of red wine.

Palate

Full and round, with port wine sweetness and lightly spiced oak.

Finish

Soft and lingering, with persistent fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and amarone)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Arcadian, Biodynamic Luna 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536631383

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Round · Port sweetness · Soft

Did You Know?

Biodynamic farming follows a calendar based on the movements of the moon and planets, a method that originated in winemaking and which Waterford was among the first to bring to whisky production.
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Gaia is the name of the earth goddess, and it is also the name of Waterford's organic base series. Here it is all about fields free of pesticides and artificial fertiliser.

Expert Review

Waterford Organic Gaia 2.1 is an Irish Single Malt Whisky made from 100% organically grown barley, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Arcadian series, where the barley is grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides. The Gaia releases form the organic branch of the series, while the Luna releases are both organic and biodynamic. The cask programme for Gaia 2.1 consists of 39% first fill American oak, 17% new oak, 19% French oak and 25% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and marsala. As with Waterford's other releases, a traceability code appears on the label.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green and grainy, with a touch of honey and dried fruit.

Palate

Round and spiced, with notes of marsala and toasted oak.

Finish

Medium length and dry, with a lingering spice note.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Organic Gaia 2.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Arcadian, Organic Gaia 2.1
EAN no.: 5391536631321

Flavour Profile

Green · Grainy · Spiced · Marsala-driven · Dry

Did You Know?

Gaia is named after the Greek goddess of the earth, a name Waterford chose to underline the connection between organic farming and the whisky's flavour.
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Where the Single Farm Origin series is about one farm, The Cuvée is the exact opposite: a collection of Ireland's finest fields brought together in a single bottle.

Expert Review

Waterford The Cuvée is an Irish Single Malt Whisky assembled from barley grown on numerous Irish farms, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Cuvées series, where the whisky is assembled from distillates sourced from many different Irish fields rather than a single farm. The distillery itself describes the release as its "grand assemblage", a combined showcase of the many terroir expressions Waterford works with. As with Waterford's other releases, a traceability code on the label gives access to the production data for that bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Layered and rich, with grain, citrus and a touch of honey.

Palate

Complex and layered, with shifting notes of fruit, oak and spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a dry, grainy close.

Specifications

Name: Waterford The Cuvée
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cuvées, The Cuvée
EAN no.: 5391536631208

Flavour Profile

Complex · Layered · Grain-rich · Spiced · Warm

Did You Know?

The word "cuvée" comes from the world of wine and denotes a blend of grapes or, in this case, of barley from different fields, assembled to achieve a particular flavour profile.
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On the shore of a lake in south-east Ireland lies the Lakefield farm, whose barley forms another chapter in Waterford's story of land and flavour.

Expert Review

Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky made from barley grown on the Lakefield farm, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Single Farm Origin series, where each release is made from barley grown on a single farm. Here the source is Lakefield, a farm situated in the Irish countryside that supplies the grain the distillery believes carries its own distinct flavour signature. The cask programme consists of 6% first fill American oak, 23% new oak, 15% French oak and 16% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and marsala. The back of the bottle carries a traceability code showing the full production history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and fresh, with green apples and freshly baked bread.

Palate

Lively and spiced, with notes of oak and a light wine-driven sweetness.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and dry.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Lakefield 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630867

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Apple-forward · Spiced · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

Did You Know?

Every Single Farm Origin release from Waterford carries the name of the specific farm the barley comes from, so drinkers can taste the difference from field to field.
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Nobody keeps the half bottle. It gets drunk, packed in a bag or taken to the cabin — which is exactly why the old ones are hard to find in good condition.

Expert description

Cutty Sark Yellow Label is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 40% in a 37.5 cl bottle.

The yellow label has followed Cutty Sark since 1923, when the Scottish artist James McBey drew it for Berry Bros & Rudd's new blend. The half bottle format was made for travel, bars and gift sets, and for that reason very few were ever kept. The contents are the same pale, fruity blend of around twenty Speyside malts and grain whisky that made the bottle known worldwide.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pale and fresh. Grass, citrus and coconut, with vanilla and a trace of malt behind.

Palate

Light and soft. Vanilla, apple and cereal, with American oak and a mild spiced warmth. No edges, no smoke.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and fruity with a touch of oak.

Specifications

Name: Cutty Sark Yellow Label Blended Scotch Whisky 37,5 cl 40%
Distillery: Cutty Sark
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40 %
Size: 37.5 CL
Edition: Yellow Label
EAN no.: 5010493008785

Flavour profile

Light · Fresh · Vanilla · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. Half bottles are rarely kept, so well-preserved examples with the old yellow label are less common than the corresponding full bottle.

Did you know?

James McBey, who drew the label, was a respected Scottish etcher and war artist. The vivid yellow is said to be down to a misunderstanding at the printer — it was meant to be more muted, but Berry Bros decided to keep it.

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Oregon's famed Pinot Noir wine casks add fruity depth to this single malt.

Expert description

Westward Pinot Noir American Single Malt Whiskey is finished in casks that previously held Pinot Noir from Oregon's celebrated wine region, bottled at 45%. Westward Whiskey was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2004 by Christian Krogstad under the name House Spirits Distillery, rooted in the city's strong craft brewing tradition. The whiskey is brewed like a pale ale, double pot-distilled, and matured in new charred American oak barrels, giving an expression that draws as much on brewing craft as on classic whiskey tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity with red berries, vanilla and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers dark fruit, caramel and a light wine-like note.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and fruit-driven.

Specifications

Name: Westward Pinot Noir American Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westward Whiskey
Region/Country: Portland, Oregon, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Wine-driven · Soft · Berry-forward

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