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 This 2008 edition of the 15-year-old has long since been replaced by newer releases in Laphroaig's range, making it harder to find for collectors seeking the distillery's older style.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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 Oak Select Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on oloroso sherry butts, American white oak including virgin oak, PX-seasoned hogsheads, quarter casks and first-fill bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

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 Oak Select Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
Distillery: Laphroaig
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry butts, American white oak including virgin oak, PX-seasoned hogsheads, quarter casks and first-fill bourbon casks
Edition: Oak Select
EAN no.: 5010019000354

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

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Laphroaig is pronounced 'la-froyg' and means 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay' in Gaelic, a description of the distillery's location on the coast of Islay.

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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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know?

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

Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on sherry PX-casks #308645 & #308646 and bottled at 58%.

This bottling comes from Wilson & Morgan.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2020.

Only 548 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

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: Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry PX-casks #308645 & #308646
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 548
EAN no.: 8033749407214

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With 548 bottles from two named PX sherry casks, bottled at cask strength by a respected Italian bottler, this is a release that will not be repeated in identical form.

Did you know?

Wilson & Morgan was founded in Italy in 1992 and was among the first independent bottlers to introduce Italian whisky enthusiasts to Scotch single malt whisky in a serious way.

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Linkwood sits tucked behind tall hedges outside Elgin, and the distillery is known for a style many call underrated. This 13 year old from Signatory shows exactly why.

The expert's description

Linkwood 2008/2021 Signatory 13 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in March 2008 and bottled in August 2021 by the independent bottler Signatory from a single hogshead, giving a clean and unfiltered expression of the distillate.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Linden honey, green apples and a hint of fresh-baked bread.

Palate

Creamy malt, pear and a mild nutty tone.

Finish

Medium length with dry grain and a lightly spiced finish.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2008/2021 Signatory 13 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 31.03.2008
Bottled: 17.08.2021

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Linkwood is one of the distilleries where the manager once insisted that not even spiderwebs should be removed from the still house, believing they affected the character of the spirit.

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Christmas at Berry Bros & Rudd usually means a handful of sharply chosen single casks, and in 2023 Linkwood was one of them. The cask was selected by Doug McIvor, one of the house's most experienced tasters.

The expert's description

Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 år Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask no. #301233 and bottled at 52.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2010 and given a finishing maturation in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead before being bottled in 2023 as a limited number of bottles for Berry Bros & Rudd's Christmas range. The PX cask adds notes of stewed apricot, caramel and spiced oak to Linkwood's usually light, floral character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed apricot, buttery biscuit and rich caramel with a hint of spiced oak.

Palate

Rich and complex with berries, sultanas and chocolate-covered walnuts.

Finish

Full and lingering with syrupy fruit cake and warm baking spices.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 år Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Berry's Own Selection
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 52.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask no. #301233
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 271
Edition: Christmas range

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Fruity · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Berry Bros & Rudd's annual Christmas range is sold in very limited numbers and tends to sell out quickly, which has historically helped these bottlings hold their value well.

Did you know?

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of Britain's oldest wine merchants, founded in 1698 in London, and has traded from the same address in St James's ever since.

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In Speyside, some distilleries never shout about themselves — they let the whisky speak. Linkwood is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in canasta butt and bottled at 50%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Hunter Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask series.

It was distilled September 2010 and bottled Oktober 2023, giving it 13 years.

Only 762 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers beeswax, citrus peel and light oak.

Palate

The taste unfolds with beeswax, spice and mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with light oak and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Canasta Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: September 2010
Bottled: Oktober 2023
Number of bottles: 762
Edition: Old Malt Cask
EAN no.: 5060354285558

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did you know?

When the distillery was rebuilt in 1962, manager Roddie Mackay insisted on copying the old stills down to the last detail, and reportedly refused to have cobwebs removed from the old still house because he believed they were part of the character.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2022 Carn Mor 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 47,5% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in first-fill bourbon cask and bottled at 47,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Càrn Mòr as part of the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2022, giving it 10 years.

Only 1255 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers citrus peel, ripe pears and gentle sweetness from American oak.

Palate

The taste unfolds with honey, gentle sweetness from American oak and coconut.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy, with gentle sweetness from American oak and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2022 Carn Mor 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 47,5%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Càrn Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 47,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Bourbon Cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1255
Edition: Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited
EAN no.: 5060109229431

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Did you know?

For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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In Speyside, some distilleries never shout about themselves — they let the whisky speak. Linkwood is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2023 Adelphi Selection 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in refill oloroso hogshead and bottled at 59,1%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Adelphi Selection as part of the Adelphi Selection series.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2023, giving it 11 years.

Only 255 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers beeswax, ripe pears and walnut.

Palate

The taste unfolds with honey, dark chocolate and raisins.

Finish

The aftertaste is short but concentrated, with sherry toffee and honey.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2023 Adelphi Selection 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,1%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 59,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso Hogshead (#304084)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 255
Edition: Adelphi Selection

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Investment potential

Medium. Only 255 bottles from a single refill Oloroso hogshead make this Adelphi release sought after among collectors of Speyside single casks.

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Among blenders, Linkwood is often regarded as one of Speyside's most elegant, floral malts, the kind of spirit that gives a blend its backbone without ever dominating it.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in patricius cask and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Wilson & Morgan.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2023, giving it 12 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with blossom, citrus peel and spice.

Palate

On the tongue you find blossom, mild sweetness and spice.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with mild sweetness and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Patricius Cask (#396-400)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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

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Douglas Laing's Provenance series is designed as an honest, unfiltered taste of a distillery — no dressing up, just character.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2012/2021 Douglas Laing Provenance is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, distilled in September 2012 and bottled in March 2021 after 8 years of maturation at 46%.

With 445 bottles, this young, independent bottling offers a fresh, direct look at Strathmill's character, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A warm and spiced aroma with notes of lemon.

Palate

Filled with honey, supported by malt, charred oak and spice.

Finish

A long finish with lingering vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2012/2021
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Provenance series from Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: September 2012
Bottled: March 2021
Number of Bottles: 445 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Young · Citrus-fresh · Spiced · Honeyed

Did You Know?

Douglas Laing's Provenance series is designed for younger whisky, typically under 10 years, focused on showing a distillery's clean character without heavy cask influence.

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