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

Expert's description

Isle of Jura 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.

Palate

Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.

Finish

Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Jura 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Jura
Region/Country: Island (Isle of Jura)
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010196075091

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

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George Orwell wrote large parts of the novel '1984' in a farmhouse on Jura, just a few kilometres from the distillery, while living in relative isolation on the island.

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High West mixes the rulebook across whiskey traditions, and Rendezvous Rye is proof it can work.

About the product

Rendezvous Rye is a Small Batch Rye Whiskey from High West in Utah, blended from several different rye whiskeys to create a spicy, complex profile that stands apart from softer bourbon styles. The gift box makes it a natural present for anyone who already knows their bourbon and is ready to explore rye.

High West helped revive interest in American rye whiskey and is today one of the most respected names in the category.

Jotunheim is the home of the giants in Old Norse mythology — rugged, wild and shaped by the Arctic mountains around the distillery.

Expert description

Bivrost Jotunheim Arctic Single Malt Norwegian Whisky is part of the distillery's series named after the Nine Realms of Old Norse mythology, bottled at 46%. Bivrost is distilled at Aurora Spirit Distillery in Lyngen, northern Norway, 69 degrees north of the equator, making it one of the world's northernmost distilleries. Construction began in 2016, and the name Bivrost comes from Old Norse mythology, where it denotes the rainbow bridge between heaven and earth — a nod to the Northern Lights often seen above the distillery. Local botanicals and glacial meltwater are used in production.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is rugged and mineral with a hint of smoke and grain.

Palate

The palate is powerful with spice, dark caramel and a hint of fruit.

Finish

The finish is long, dry and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Bivrost Jotunheim Arctic Single Malt Norwegian Whisky
Distillery: Aurora Spirit Distillery
Region/Country: Lyngen, Northern Norway
Type: Single Malt Norwegian Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Powerful · Mineral · Spicy · Rugged

Did you know?

Some of the maturation takes place in Aurora Spirit's underground vaults, which were formerly part of a Cold War-era NATO base tunnel system.

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A Belgian brewing heritage dating to 1471 forms the foundation of this beer-inspired whisky.

Expert description

Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgium is distilled by the Het Anker brewery in Mechelen, which dates back to 1471, and is made from the wort of the brewery's own Gouden Carolus Tripel beer. The idea of distilling whisky from the brewery's own mash arose in 2010, and the whisky is first matured in bourbon casks before being finished in custom sherry casks from Het Anker, bottled at 46%.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with malt, dried fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers raisin, caramel and a full sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and fruit-driven.

Specifications

Name: Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgien
Distillery: Gouden Carolus
Region/Country: Mechelen, Belgium
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon and sherry casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sherry-driven · Full-bodied · Fruity · Malty

Did you know?

The Gouden Carolus beer, which lends its name and wort to the whisky, is named after Emperor Charles V — 'Gouden Carolus' means 'The Golden Carolus' in Dutch — who grew up in Mechelen.

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There was a time when Talisker 10 Year Old came in 100cl bottles carrying an illustrated map of Skye on the label - built for large bars and export markets where a standard 70cl didn't go far enough. This "Map" edition is one of the surviving examples.

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version 1 Map is a 100cl Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The label dates from an earlier design period, when Talisker used a map motif of Skye on some of its larger bottles.

The 100cl format was common for bar and export use, but is rarer to come across today, since most Talisker releases are sold in 70cl. The whisky itself is the same classic 10 Year Old, just in an older and larger format.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the fullness to come.

Palate

The palate is rich and warm, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building towards an intense, spicy middle.

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with a distinct touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, Map label 100cl
EAN no.: 5000281003641

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - the 100cl Map label format is rarer than the standard 70cl, which typically makes it more sought after among collectors of older Talisker releases.

Did You Know?

100cl bottles carrying the map motif were mainly distributed to travel retail and export markets, which makes them less common to come across in the Danish market today.

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Two of Japan's most acclaimed, hands-on distilleries meet in one cask - a collaboration rarely seen in the whisky world.

Expert Description

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 Chichibu X Komagatake is a Blended Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky combines malt whisky from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu Distillery with whisky from Mars Komagatake Distillery, run by Hombo Shuzo in the Japanese Alps. Collaborations between independent Japanese distilleries are rare, making this Double Distilleries release something special within the Japanese whisky world.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, dried fruit and a light mineral note from the mountain air.

Palate

Complex with spice, caramel and ripe pears.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries Chichibu X Komagatake
Distilleries: Chichibu & Komagatake
Region/Country: Saitama & Nagano, Japan
Type: Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290170

Flavour Profile

Complex · Spicy · Full-bodied · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Collaboration bottles between independent Japanese distilleries are rare and typically produced in very limited quantities, making them sought-after among collectors shortly after release.

Did You Know?

Mars Komagatake Distillery sits 798 metres above sea level in the Japanese Alps, making it one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world.

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A year after the first Paris Edition, Chichibu returned with another bottle tailored to the French market, this time with even higher strength.

Expert Description

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 53.5%.

Like its 2020 predecessor, this release is part of Chichibu Distillery's series of city-specific bottles, created by Ichiro Akuto for the French market. Each vintage has its own cask composition, making the two Paris releases different in character despite sharing the same name.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, honey and a light tangy fruitiness.

Palate

Intense with spice, caramel and dark berries.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu Paris Edition 2021
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290156

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spicy · Fruity · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

City-specific Chichibu releases sell out quickly, and with only one batch per vintage, secondary market prices often rise considerably shortly after launch.

Did You Know?

Chichibu releases only one city-specific bottle per market per year, meaning there are never two identical Paris releases from the distillery.

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Boshu is the name of one of the 24 traditional Japanese seasonal periods - a reminder of how closely Akkeshi's whisky is tied to the rhythm of nature.

Expert Description

Akkeshi Boshu 2021 is a Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 55%.

Akkeshi Distillery is located on Hokkaido and was founded in 2016 with a clear ambition to create a Japanese counterpart to Islay whisky. Each release in the Kanreki series is named after one of the 24 sekki, traditional Japanese solar calendar periods, and Boshu marks the time when the grain is ripe for harvest.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peated smoke, sea salt and ripe grain fields.

Palate

Intense with smoke, pepper and a hint of sweetness.

Finish

Long and peaty with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Akkeshi Boshu 2021
Distillery: Akkeshi
Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4573479360358

Flavour Profile

Intense · Smoky · Salty · Spicy

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Akkeshi Distillery is relatively young but has already gained great international recognition, making early Kanreki releases like Boshu attractive to collectors.

Did You Know?

Akkeshi sits at the same latitude as Scotland and has a similar coastal climate with peat nearby, which was decisive in choosing this exact location for the distillery.

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Risen from ruin — Annandale carries the Lowland peat tradition forward, one cask at a time.

Expert description

Annandale 2015 Bourbon Cask 224 Single Lowland Malt Whisky is a single-cask bottling from Annandale Distillery, matured in a bourbon cask, bottled at cask strength, 60,5 %. Annandale Distillery was founded in 1836 as one of Scotland's first legal distilleries, but closed in 1918 while owned by none other than Johnnie Walker. The distillery lay derelict for nearly a century, until Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church read about it in the book 'Scotch Missed: Lost Distilleries of Scotland', tracked down the ruined building, bought the site in 2007 and reopened the distillery in 2014 after extensive restoration. The distillery produces two main expressions: the unpeated Man O'Words and the peated Man O'Sword, continuing the distillery's historic tradition of smoky whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, peat and an underlying fruitiness.

Palate

The palate is smoky and full with peat, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Annandale 2015 Bourbon Cask 224 Single Lowland Malt Whisky
Distillery: Annandale Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 60,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask number: 224, Distilled: 2015

Flavour profile

Smoky · Peated · Full-bodied · Spiced

Investment potential

Annandale's single-cask bottlings are produced in limited numbers and can hold collector interest, especially given the distillery's dramatic revival story.

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Named after India's third-highest peak, Kamet matures in the shadow of the Himalayas, a place where the extreme climate presses three cask types together into one whisky.

Expert's description

Kamet Single Malt India Whisky is a Single Malt India Whisky distilled at the foot of Mount Kamet in the Indian state of Haryana and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is a blend of three cask types: ex-bourbon casks of American oak, ex-wine casks of French oak and ex-sherry casks. The extreme climate at the foot of the Himalayas leaves a clear mark on the maturation, giving the whisky a complex, wine-like character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose has a lively, wine-like fruitiness with spiced vanilla.

Palate

The palate develops from dried to fresh fruit notes, backed by vanilla and spice.

Finish

The finish offers a subtle touch of oak, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Distillery: Piccadily Distillery
Region/Country: Haryana, India
Type: Single Malt India Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 9808005173755

Flavour Profile

Wine-influenced · Fruity · Spicy · Complex

Did you know?

Kamet is named after India's third-highest peak and was created through a collaboration between Surrinder Kumar, often called "the father of Indian single malt", and American master blender Nancy Fraley.

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Miyagikyo is known for its floral gentleness, but this Discovery edition shows the distillery in a completely different, smoky disguise.

Expert Description

Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo Peated 2021 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 48%.

This edition is the sibling release to Yoichi Non-Peated from the same Discovery series, forming a deliberate counterpart: Miyagikyo, normally known for its soft, floral style, is bottled here with peat, giving a surprising smoky character rarely associated with the distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky fruit, honey and a light salty note.

Palate

Complex with smoke, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length with lingering smoke.

Specifications

Name: Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo Peated 2021
Distillery: Miyagikyo
Region/Country: Miyagi, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4904230068266

Flavour Profile

Complex · Smoky · Fruity · Surprising

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

A peated Miyagikyo is a rarity, as the distillery normally produces in a softer style, making Discovery releases like this particularly attractive to collectors of Japanese whisky.

Did You Know?

Miyagikyo was originally built to complement Yoichi's powerful style with something softer - peating Miyagikyo therefore turns the distillery's basic purpose on its head.

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Yoichi is known for its smoke, but the Discovery series turns things upside down, showing how the distillery tastes with the peat taken out of the equation.

Expert Description

Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non-Peated 2021 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 47%.

The Discovery series is Nikka's experimental releases, exploring how the distilleries taste under unusual conditions. This 2021 edition shows Yoichi Distillery without its usual peated character, revealing a different, more fruity side of the distillery that is normally hidden behind the smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple, pear and a light, clean malt sweetness.

Palate

Soft and fruity with vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Finish

Medium length and clean, without smoke.

Specifications

Name: Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non-Peated 2021
Distillery: Yoichi
Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4904230068259

Flavour Profile

Soft · Fruity · Clean · Unexpected

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

The Discovery series consists of limited vintage releases, and a Non-Peated Yoichi is particularly rare, as the distillery is traditionally known for its peated style - making this bottle attractive to collectors.

Did You Know?

Nikka has experimented with peat levels since the 1930s, but it is rare for the distillery to officially release a completely unpeated Yoichi expression.

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Gelstons has been brewing and distilling in Ireland since the 1880s, and this blend is a calm, approachable take on classic Irish whiskey without surprises.

Expert Review

Gelstons Blended Irish Whiskey is a light and approachable blend of malt and grain whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The Gelstons brand traces its roots back to 19th-century Ireland and today forms part of the broader range of Irish blends that emphasise accessibility and versatility over experimentation. The whiskey is assembled from malt and grain whiskey and works well neat, on the rocks, or as a base in a simple highball.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light grain and a touch of honey.

Palate

Soft and round, with notes of vanilla and a hint of oak.

Finish

Short, clean and mild.

Specifications

Name: Gelstons Blended Irish Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5011166064398

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Grain-sweet · Round · Mild

Did You Know?

The name Gelston traces back to Samuel Gelston, who founded a distillery in Belfast in the 19th century, and which lives on today as a brand within Irish blended whiskey.
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Dalmore from an independent bottler is a rare sight. Dalmore from 1990 in a single sherry butt at full cask strength is close to an anomaly.

Expert description

Dalmore 1990/2008 Signatory Vintage 17 years is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a sherry butt and bottled at cask strength of 59.2% without added colouring.

The cask carries the number 9411, was filled on 11 September 1990 and emptied on 25 March 2008. The outturn was 501 bottles. Dalmore sits at Alness on the shore of the Cromarty Firth and is known for its heavy, sherried house style — which is exactly why a single sherry cask suits the spirit so well. The distillery lets very few casks go on to independent bottlers, making this release unusual.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep and dark. Raisin, orange peel and dark chocolate, with walnut, leather and a warm spiced note from the wood.

Palate

Massive and concentrated. Dried fruit, cocoa and caramelised sugar, with a peppery warmth from the strength and a dry sherry edge keeping the sweetness in check.

Finish

Very long and dry, with nuts, dark fruit and a persistent spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: Dalmore 1990/2008 Signatory Vintage 17 years Sherry Butt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,2%
Distillery: The Dalmore
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 59.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt no. 9411
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 11/09/1990
Bottled: 25/03/2008
Number of bottles: 501

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dried Fruit · Chocolate · Spiced · Cask Strength

Investment potential

High. Independent Dalmore bottlings are scarce, the vintage is 1990, and an outturn of 501 bottles from one sherry cask cannot be repeated.

Did you know?

Dalmore's motto Luceo non uro means shine, not burn. It comes from the Clan Mackenzie coat of arms and has followed the distillery since the family took it over in the nineteenth century — even after the whisky had long since changed owners.

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Eight years on cask, yet far from tame, a whisky that insists on staying young and untamed.

Expert Review

Ardbeg Still Young 1998/2006 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1998, bottled in 2006 after 8 years of maturation, non-chill filtered at 56.2%.

The name Still Young is the distillery's own comment on the fact that, despite its age, the whisky still behaves like a young, raw Ardbeg, with all the intensity that entails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raw peat and a distinct youthful sharpness, underpinned by a light sweetness from the casks.

Palate

Intense smoke and a marked phenolic edge, direct and uncompromising in the style of the distillery's younger releases.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lasting dryness that ties it all together.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg Still Young
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 56.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distilled: 1998
Bottled: 2006
Edition: Still Young
EAN no.: 5010494277630

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Young and raw · Cask strength-led · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium. As a discontinued vintage bottling from the late 1990s, non-chill filtered and at high strength, Still Young typically appeals to collectors following Ardbeg's early vintages after the 1997 reopening.

Did You Know?

The name Still Young is the distillery's way of underlining that, even after 8 years on cask, the whisky insists on tasting young, raw and untamed.

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Three weeks before cask number 130 was filled, this cask, number 102, was laid to rest in the same warehouse. Ten years later the two neighbouring casks were bottled on the same day — but they taste far from identical.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55.1 %.

The whisky was distilled on 16 May 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 102. Like its companion cask 130, it was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, but this time with only 240 numbered bottles in total.

The small difference in strength, 55.1 % against cask 130's 55 %, is a small testament to how differently two casks from the same warehouse can develop over ten years of maturation — a reminder of why single cask whisky can never be repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a touch more spice than its companion cask.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55.1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 102
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 16 May 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 240 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 240 bottles exist of this specific cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

Even though this cask was filled just three weeks before cask 130, the alcohol content is slightly higher — a small but concrete illustration of how differently two neighbouring casks in the same warehouse can develop.

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A jar, not a bottle. Highland Park drew on the Vikings' own clay vessels and cast a 15-year-old whisky into ceramic — hard on the outside, warm within, just like the islands it comes from.

Expert Description

Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks and bottled at 44%.

The Viking Heart series is Highland Park's tribute to Orkney's Norse heritage, and this 15-year-old expression is bottled in ceramic rather than glass — a nod to the clay vessels the Vikings themselves used for storage. The whisky is composed by master blender Gordon Motion from a combination of first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks alongside older refill casks.

The result builds on Highland Park's classic 15-year-old character, with an extra layer of sherry richness from the selected casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heather blossom and a light veil of smoke meet dried apricot and a hint of honey, with sherried nuts sitting quietly in the background.

Palate

Soft and rounded, with caramel, toasted almonds and a warm, spiced peat that never takes over.

Finish

Medium in length and lightly salty, with a lingering honey sweetness and a final, dry note of peat.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks and refill casks
Edition: Viking Heart, ceramic bottle
EAN: 5010314311315

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Soft · Maritime

Did You Know?

The Viking Heart series takes its name from an archaeological Viking hoard found on Orkney, and each ceramic bottle is shaped after Norse clay vessels from the same period.

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A full decade in a single bourbon cask, selected for the members of one of Denmark's whisky clubs. This bottle from the Kolding Whiskylaug series is a testament to what patience and a well-chosen cask can do for an Islay spirit.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55 %.

The whisky was distilled on 6 June 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 130. The cask was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, and only 246 numbered bottles exist in total.

Ten years of maturation in a single bourbon cask gives the whisky a depth and structure that clearly sets it apart from Kilchoman's younger standard releases, while the distillery's characteristic peated Islay style remains intact.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a hint of spice and old oak.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 130
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 6 June 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 246 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 246 bottles exist of this cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

A single bourbon cask typically holds around 190-200 litres — markedly less than a sherry butt — giving the spirit closer contact with the wood and a faster, more concentrated cask influence.

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Italians have had a fondness for Scotch whisky for decades that the Scots themselves have struggled to explain. Wilson & Morgan have been bottling since 1992, and here they have taken a peated Highland and given it a spell in an Islay cask. This is not restraint.

The Expert's Description

Ardmore 2010/2021 Islay Cask Finish Wilson & Morgan 10 Years Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and finished in an Islay cask, bottled at 48%. Cask 803511 was distilled on 30 June 2010 and bottled on 16 June 2021 in the Barrel Selection Private Cask range.

An Islay finish on a whisky that is already peated is a double dose. Ardmore’s own smoke is dry and earthy from inland peat in Aberdeenshire, while the Islay cask lays salt, seaweed and a medicinal edge over the top. The two kinds of smoke come from different landscapes and behave differently in the glass.

Wilson & Morgan was founded in 1992 and is run by the Venetian Rossi family. Italy has an unusually long tradition of independent whisky bottling, and several of the most respected houses in the trade are Italian.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke in two layers: first the dry ashy one from Ardmore, then a saltier and more medicinal note from the Islay cask. Vanilla, honey and a light toasted malt sit underneath.

Palate

Dry and smoky from the first sip. Ash and salt open, then malt sweetness and a touch of citrus that keeps the whisky from becoming one-note. At 48% the body is good, and the smoke holds all the way without turning sharp.

Finish

Long and dry. Ash, salt and peppery oak, with a light sweetness sitting beneath the smoke at the close.

Specifications

Name: Ardmore 2010/2021 Islay Cask Finish Wilson & Morgan 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Distillery: Ardmore
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in an Islay cask, cask no. 803511
Distilled: 30 June 2010
Bottled: 16 June 2021
Edition: Barrel Selection Private Cask

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Dry · Malty · Spiced · Vanilla

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Wilson & Morgan has Italian roots, and that is no accident. When Scottish distilleries sold casks off inexpensively in the post-war decades, Italian importers were among the most persistent buyers. That is why many of the most legendary old bottlings carry Italian labels, and why Italian houses still hold a strong position in the trade.

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The second release in the SBCS series continues the story from the 1st Release, but with a character all its own — a touch more subdued.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2nd Release is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in used bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 58.9%.

As the second release in the Small Batch Cask Strength series, this 15-year-old Ballechin continues the line from the 1st Release, but matured in used 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts, which gives a slightly more subdued cask influence than an exclusively 1st fill maturation. 3,461 bottles were released to the global market.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoked caramel and ripe plums, with a lighter sherry note than in the 1st Release and a touch of fresh tar.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful with peat smoke woven together with raisin, dark brown sugar and a slightly bitter cocoa note.

Finish

Long and spicy with lingering smoke, dried figs and a dry, faintly gripping finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 15 years old SBCS 2nd Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.9%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 58,9 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: used 1st fill bourbon barrels and 2nd fill Oloroso Sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Number of bottles: Only 3,461 bottles
Edition: SBCS 2nd Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy

Did you know?

The numbering in the SBCS series — 1st Release, 2nd Release and so on — doesn't necessarily indicate a chronological rise in quality, but rather different batches, each with their own unique cask composition.

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Rammstein is known for playing hard and sharp, and the same goes for their whiskey project: an Irish blend without unnecessary frills, made to be enjoyed neat or in a drink.

Expert Review

Rammstein Whiskey is an Irish Whiskey blended from malt and grain whiskey, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey is part of Rammstein's broader spirits range, in which the German metal band has released several different types of spirits since 2019 in collaboration with established producers. The Irish whiskey is an accessible blend, intended for both sipping neat and as a base in cocktails, appealing to fans of the band as well as whiskey drinkers looking for a solid, everyday-enjoyable bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft grain and light vanilla.

Palate

Round and lightly sweet, with a touch of oak.

Finish

Short and mild.

Specifications

Name: Rammstein Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5712718004373

Flavour Profile

Soft grain · Lightly sweet · Round · Mild · Approachable

Did You Know?

Rammstein has released a wide range of its own spirits products since 2019, including beer, sparkling wine and various types of whiskey, all part of the band's commercial side projects.
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Edinburgh's whisky history usually centres on malt, but the North British distillery in Gorgie has quietly earned its place as one of the capital's most underrated spirit producers since 1885.

Expert's Description

North British 2003/2021 Douglas Laing Old Particular 18 Year Old is a Single Grain Whisky bottled at 48.4%.

Old Particular is part of Douglas Laing's "Exceptional Single Casks" range, where each bottle comes from a single cask, chosen for its individual character. With 788 bottles from this particular cask, it is a generous yet still limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma opens with vanilla fudge and fresh straw, while creamy vanilla lingers in the background.

Palate

The palate delivers delicate oak and honeycomb, with a hint of citrus notes.

Finish

The finish is dry and elegant.

Specifications

Distillery: North British
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 48.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 788
Edition: Old Particular
EAN no.: 5014218818635

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

North British is today jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group through the company Lothian Distillers – two competitors sharing one distillery.

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This is how Glenmorangie used to taste, before whisky was routinely diluted down to today's usual 40-43%. Traditional 100 Proof is a tribute to that older, more powerful style.

Expert's Description

Glenmorangie Traditional 100 Proof is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at a full 57.2% – the historic "100 proof" strength that was common for whisky in the early 1900s.

The whisky carries no age statement but is matured in bourbon casks at the distillery in Tain, just like Glenmorangie's core range. It's non-chill-filtered and has no added colouring, which together with the higher strength gives a fuller, more intense version of Glenmorangie's classic, citrus-driven style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and intense, with toasted citrus peel, vanilla and a light touch of honey.

Palate

Full and oily on the tongue, with orange, caramel and a warm, spiced sweetness from the higher strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering notes of citrus and cask spice.

Specifications

Name: Glenmorangie Traditional 100 Proof Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 100cl 57.2%
Distillery: Glenmorangie
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: No age statement
ABV: 57.2%
Size: 100 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: No added colouring

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Citrus-driven · Spiced · Intense

Did You Know?

"100 proof" is an old strength measure dating back to a time when whisky's alcohol content was tested by soaking gunpowder in the spirit – if it burned evenly, the strength was "proven" to be correct.

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

Expert's description

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

The whisky was bottled in 2003.

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

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

Palate

Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

Specifications

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

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced

Investment Potential

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

Did you know?

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

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Caoran means 'glowing ember' in Gaelic — a name that hints at more fire than you would normally associate with a Glenfiddich.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt and bottled at 40%. Caoran Reserve was created for travel retail markets and combines Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky with a touch of peated malt. The result is a 12 Years Old edition with a light smoky dimension not found in the distillery's regular core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears and honey, with a delicate hint of smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft and lightly smoky with pear sweetness, malt and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, lightly smoky and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt
Edition: Caoran Reserve - travel retail edition
EAN no.: 5010327323114

Flavour profile

Lightly smoky · Fresh · Pear-sweet · Round

Did you know?

The name Caoran refers to the whisky's light smoky character — a rare crossover between Glenfiddich's classic style and a hint of peated malt.

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Some whiskies are called 'The Gentle Dram' by the marketing department. This one has earned the name.

Expert's description

Tomintoul 16 år "The Gentle Dram" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 40% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The Gentle Dram is the name of this 16-year-old expression in a 100cl format, showing Tomintoul's mild style in its most mature form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Round and soft with orange peel and hazelnuts.

Palate

Mild richness with a hint of smoke and spiced sweetness.

Finish

Elegant and long.

Specifications

Name: Tomintoul 16 år "The Gentle Dram" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 40%
Distillery: Tomintoul
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Edition: The Gentle Dram
EAN no.: 5021349100027

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tomintoul's water comes from the Ballantruan spring, whose pure, soft water is considered a key reason for the distillery's characteristically mild style.

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Tobermory's colourful harbour front has become one of Scotland's most photographed – but it is what lies behind the walls that this bottle is about.

Expert's description

Tobermory 10 år Old Version Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

This 10-year-old expression is an earlier bottling from Tobermory's range, where the distillery's soft, maritime style shows itself in its most approachable form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sea air, green apples and a hint of honey.

Palate

Soft malt with citrus and a lightly salted character.

Finish

Mild and slightly dry with a last hint of sea.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 10 år Old Version Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Edition: Old Version
EAN no.: 5013261140595

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tobermory Distillery was founded in 1798, making it one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, long before the Isle of Mull became known as a tourist destination.

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No vintage, no excuses - just pure, unfiltered smoke from one of Campbeltown's most distinctive styles. Longrow Peated is the distillery's straightforward expression, without any extra frills.

Expert Description

Longrow Peated is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at Springbank, bottled without an age statement at 46%.

The name Longrow is taken from a distillery that once stood on the peninsula but closed over a hundred years ago. As a no-age-statement release, this bottle represents the Longrow style in its most accessible form, with plenty of bold peat smoke and a hint of medicinal character that ties it to its older siblings in the range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold peat smoke meets a light medicinal note, with a hint of salinity and citrus in the background.

Palate

Well-balanced smoke with a soft sweetness beneath the surface that keeps the medicinal notes in check.

Finish

Dry and smoky, with a lingering warmth that fades into a lightly salty close.

Specifications

Name: Longrow Peated
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 610854000260

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy

Did You Know?

Longrow is one of only three styles distilled at Springbank Distillery itself - all three share the same still house but differ sharply in smoke level and distillation method.

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Six bourbon casks, brought together into one batch — that's the recipe behind this 13-year-old, which shows Edradour in one of its most classic and direct forms.

The expert's description

Edradour 2007/2021 Bourbon Cask 13 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at 59.1%.

The whisky was distilled on 16 November 2007 and matured for 13 years across six selected bourbon casks, numbers 382, 383, 384, 386, 387 and 388, before being bottled in May 2021. The relatively high cask strength preserves the bourbon cask's vanilla sweetness in an intense, concentrated form, while Edradour's light, floral core character comes through clearly. 1,290 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and honey, with a hint of green apple and pale oak.

Palate

Spicy and full-bodied with caramel, citrus peel and a fine peppery warmth.

Finish

Medium to long with lingering vanilla and a dry, spicy finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 2007/2021 Bourbon Cask 13 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 59.1%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 59,1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks (cask no. 382, 383, 384, 386, 387, 388)
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 16/11/2007
Bottled: 19/05/2021
Number of bottles: Only 1,290 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944113279

Flavour profile

Spicy · Fresh

Did you know?

Edradour is one of the last Scottish distilleries to still run its entire production through a single, very small pair of copper stills — a scale that's almost closer to home distilling than most other Highland distilleries.

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The cask was filled in May 1992 and emptied again in May 2004 — almost to the day twelve years later. Signatory has a fondness for that kind of precision, and it rubs off on the whisky.

Please note: The bottle is supplied without a carton.

Expert description

Clynelish 1992/2004 Signatory Vintage 12 years is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a hogshead and bottled at 46% without added colouring.

The cask carries the number 6304 and gave 395 bottles. Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington and is among the most prolific independent bottlers in Scotland; the house also owns Edradour today. A twelve year old Clynelish from bourbon wood shows the distillery's waxy core with little cask interference, and releases from the early 1990s are becoming hard to find.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and cool. Lemon peel, green apple and wet stone, with wax and a light saline note behind.

Palate

Crisp and malty. Apple, honey, cereal and that oily Clynelish texture, with pepper and a touch of liquorice towards the end.

Finish

Medium and dry, with mineral, citrus and a waxy finish that sits around for a long time.

Specifications

Name: Clynelish 1992/2004 Signatory Vintage 12 years Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Clynelish
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead no. 6304
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12/05/1992
Bottled: 19/05/2004
Number of bottles: 395
Edition: Single Cask

Flavour profile

Waxy · Citrus · Mineral · Malty · Dry

Investment potential

Medium. The bottling is over twenty years old, the outturn was 395 bottles, and Clynelish from the 1990s is increasingly traded among collectors. Unopened examples are getting scarcer.

Did you know?

Signatory is known for printing both the cask number and the exact distillation and bottling dates on the label. It looks like a technicality, but it makes the bottles traceable, and it is one reason collectors keep a particularly close eye on this house.

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