Espresso and sherry oak. It sounds strange until you have it in the glass and realise the two things never should have met in a more logical way. Macallan Harmony Intense Arabica is coffee and whisky, and it works.

Expert description

Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks, including casks previously used to season Arabica coffee beans, and bottled at 44%. It is part of Macallan's Harmony Collection, which explores the interplay between whisky and natural ingredients. Intense Arabica is inspired by the intense espresso experience and uses coffee casks as an additional layer of flavour complexity — the seasoned coffee casks contribute dark coffee and chocolate notes without overwhelming the whisky.

The bottle is packaged in material made from recycled coffee grounds from Arabica production — a design that is sustainable from core to capsule.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich espresso and dark chocolate with roasted coffee and sherry sweetness. Dates and dried fruit with vanilla and orange zest in the background.

Palate

Intense and full — coffee, dark chocolate and raisin. The sherry carries the fruitiness while the coffee note offers a fresh bitterness that balances the sweetness.

Finish

Long and rich with espresso, creamy chocolate and a flash of orange. The bitterness fades and leaves a warm, lightly sweetened oak finish.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks incl. Arabica coffee casks
Edition: Harmony Collection
EAN no.: 5010314312114

Flavour profile

Coffee-seasoned · Sherry-matured · Dark chocolate · Intense and rich

Did you know?

The packaging for Harmony Intense Arabica is made from recycled coffee grounds. Macallan works with coffee partners to collect and pre-treat the grounds, which are then compressed into the box material. It is not just a design gesture — it is part of the collection's concept of circular use of natural ingredients.

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Macallan Quest was made for those who move. A Travel Retail exclusive designed for the airport shop, but with enough substance to stand up at home. Now discontinued — but still to be found.

Expert description

Macallan Quest is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky with no age statement (NAS), bottled at 40%. Quest was launched in 2018 as a replacement for the 1824 Collection in the Travel Retail segment and is matured in four cask types: ex-bourbon casks, sherry seasoned European oak casks, sherry seasoned American oak casks and hogsheads. The combination creates an expression with fruity freshness and lightly spiced sweetness — accessible and well balanced.

As a NAS whisky, Quest is designed for consistency rather than vintage depth. It is a whisky that works without demanding anything of the drinker.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and welcoming with ripe mandarin and apricot. Vanilla sugar, toasted oak and a light spicy hint in the background.

Palate

Ripe mandarin and dried fruit with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Caramel sweetness runs through the middle.

Finish

Long and elegant with sweet vanilla, discreet oak and a soft touch of spice.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Quest
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, sherry seasoned European and American oak casks and hogsheads
Edition: Travel Retail exclusive (discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314305093

Flavour profile

Fruity · Lightly spiced · Sweet · Accessible

Did you know?

The Quest Collection replaced the legendary 1824 Collection in airports in 2018, but the series has now been discontinued and replaced by new Travel Retail expressions from Macallan.

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Mahogany in the glass. Warm spices in the air. Macallan Sienna carries its colour with pride — not a choice, but a promise of what sherry oak can do when given time to leave its mark.

Expert description

Macallan Sienna 1824 Series is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in Spanish sherry casks — European and American oak — and bottled at 43%. It was part of Macallan's 1824 Collection, which used colour as a guide to intensity: Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby. Sienna was the third most intense expression in the series, and its deep terracotta hue reflects a long and richly sherried life in cask.

The collection has been discontinued, making Sienna a sought-after bottle for collectors and Macallan enthusiasts. The powerful sherry-driven flavour notes are undeniable.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and orange marmalade with prunes, dates and dark chocolate. Rich sherry with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Full and sweet with fig, raisin and caramelised orange. Warm spice with ginger, clove and dry oak.

Finish

Long and warm with dark chocolate, dried fruits and a soft oak bitterness. Sherry sweetness carries through to the last.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Sienna 1824 Series
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Spanish sherry casks (European and American oak)
Edition: 1824 Series (discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314101206

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rich dark fruit · Spiced · Discontinued collector's bottle

Investment potential

High — Macallan Sienna is from the discontinued 1824 Series and is no longer available from the distillery. Collectors and Macallan enthusiasts actively seek these bottles, and secondary market prices reflect the series' rarity and prestige.

Did you know?

The 1824 Series used the colour of the whisky as a sort of menu for intensity — no age statement, just colour as the guide. Sienna represented the second deepest shade in the series, and the colour came entirely from sherry cask maturation, not from colouring.

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A British tea company from China meets a Scottish distillery from Speyside. Macallan and Jing Tea set out to find what Phoenix Honey Orchid Oolong and the complexity of sherry casks have in common — and found more than either perhaps expected.

Expert description

Macallan Harmony Collection Jing is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43.9%, created in collaboration with Jing Tea. The whisky is inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea — an oolong tea from the mountain range of the same name in China's Guangdong province. Harmony Collection Jing is the fifth release in the series and combines Macallan's cask maturation with the world of tea sensory.

The result is a whisky with an unexpected floral-fruit complexity — something between the classic depth of sherry and the light, floral character of tea. A whisky that is fun to taste and even more fun to discuss.

Tasting notes

Nose

Summery peach and apricot with the heady sweetness of floral honey. Tropical fruits, toffee and sweet oak. Red currants and raspberries, followed by dried dates and light orange peel.

Palate

Fresh peaches in rich syrup with warm citrus and toffee. Light floral notes leading to a delicate leafy astringency. Ginger and clove with milk tea warmth, soft vanilla and polished oak.

Finish

Fruity, sweet and complex. Baking spices with soft pepper, aromatic clove and cassia. Light cocoa and a faint espresso note at the close.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Harmony Collection Jing
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43.9%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010314314064

Flavour profile

Floral · Fruity · Tea-inspired · Complex sweetness

Did you know?

Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, which inspired this whisky, is grown on high mountain slopes in China's Guangdong province and is one of the most sought-after and expensive oolong teas in the world.

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

Expert's description

Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 54,6%.

The whisky is distilled at Glen Garioch and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes series.

Only 600 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with light smoke, honey and coconut.

Palate

On the tongue you find spice, vanilla and caramel.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and warm, with gentle sweetness from American oak and light smoke.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6%
Distillery: Glen Garioch
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 54,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
Number of bottles: 600
Edition: Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922897

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. The Macbeth series is illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake in collaboration with Elixir Distillers, and with 31 years of maturation and only 600 bottles, Angus is a sought-after collector's item.

Did you know?

Glen Garioch, in Aberdeenshire, is known for having reused waste heat from distillation to warm local greenhouses.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is one of them.

Expert's description

Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & hogshead and bottled at 50,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Tobermory and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers series.

Only 2100 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet malt, citrus and light oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find sea salt, light oak and spice.

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, with mild sweetness and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5%
Distillery: Tobermory
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 50,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Hogshead
Number of bottles: 2100
Edition: Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers
EAN no.: 5060880923092

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic · Smoky

Did you know?

Tobermory is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, overlooking the island's colourful harbourfront, one of Scotland's most photographed views.

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Three figures bent over a cauldron in the mist, a prophecy whispered out over the heather, and a 19-year-old Ardbeg dressed for the occasion.

Expert Review

Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ardbeg, matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and bottled at 51.7%.

First Witch is the opening bottle in the Witches series, part of Livingstone's wider Macbeth Collection, where every release is named after a character from Shakespeare's tragedy and illustrated by British artist Quentin Blake. Underneath the imaginative label sits an unadulterated Ardbeg, left to rest on Pedro Ximenez casks so it can pull both sweetness and depth from the dark sherry wood. 1,800 bottles of this release were filled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tar and peat smoke meet a deep, dark sweetness of dried fig and raisin, with a hint of fish leather in the background.

Palate

Bold and oily, where the smoke is carried by syrupy sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of salted liquorice.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky, with a final wave of spiced sherry and ash from an old bonfire.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old
Distillery: Ardbeg
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 51.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez casks
Number of bottles: 1,800 bottles
Edition: The Witches – First Witch
EAN no.: 5060880923054

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Dark · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. A 19-year-old Ardbeg limited to 1,800 bottles, from a sought-after collection with striking artwork, typically draws in collectors as well as drinkers.

Did You Know?

Livingstone's full Macbeth Collection runs to 42 bottles, one for every named character in Shakespeare's play, and First Witch is the very first you meet in the line-up.

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In the shadow of the famous names, Linkwood quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 48,2%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes series.

Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with honey, ripe pears and coconut.

Palate

On the tongue you find blossom, gentle sweetness from American oak and coconut.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with caramel and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 48,2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
Number of bottles: 650
Edition: Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922934

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. With 31 years of maturation and only 650 bottles, Lady Macduff is one of the rarer Linkwood releases, reinforced by the Macbeth series' status as an illustrated collector's item.

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

Expert's description

Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & refill hogshead and bottled at 53,1%.

The whisky is distilled at BenRiach and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes series.

Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers malt, light fruit and light oak.

Palate

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

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with mild sweetness and honey.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1%
Distillery: BenRiach
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 53,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & Refill Hogshead
Number of bottles: 650
Edition: Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes
EAN no.: 5060880922880

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Medium. 31 years on cask and only 650 bottles make Menteith a rare BenRiach, further sought after by collectors for the Macbeth series' illustrated labels.

Did you know?

BenRiach stood silent for much of the 20th century but is today known for experimenting widely with both peated and unpeated malt from the same site.

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

Expert's description

MacDuff 2007/2021 Mossburn 14 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 56,4% is a Highland Single Malt Whisky, matured in ruby port hogshead and bottled at 56,4%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by Mossburn as part of the Release nr. 29 series.

It was distilled 2007 and bottled 2021, giving it 14 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with malt, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and dark berries.

Palate

The taste unfolds with a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, port sweetness and dark berries.

Finish

It finishes long and spicy, with spice and malt.

Specifications

Name: MacDuff 2007/2021 Mossburn 14 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 56,4%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: Mossburn
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 56,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ruby Port Hogshead (#05.1107.29)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2021
Edition: Release nr. 29
EAN no.: 5060033847312

Flavour profile

Fruity · Dark · Spicy

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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In the shadow of the famous names, Macduff quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Macduff 2007/2024 Adelphi Selection FC Whisky Cask 16 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 57,3% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in refill sherry hogshead and bottled at 57,3%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by Adelphi Selection as part of the Adelphi Selection – eksklusivt for FC Whisky series.

It was distilled 2007 and bottled 2024, giving it 16 years.

Only 237 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet grain, malt and dried fig.

Palate

The palate delivers malt, dried fig and dark chocolate.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2007/2024 Adelphi Selection FC Whisky Cask 16 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 57,3%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Hogshead (#11300)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 237
Edition: Adelphi Selection – eksklusivt for FC Whisky
EAN no.: 5060383653939

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Investment potential

Medium. Only 237 bottles at full cask strength of 57.3% make this Adelphi Macduff, hand-picked exclusively for the Danish market, a sought-after bottle.

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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

Expert's description

Macduff 2007/2024 Signatory Vintage 16 år Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 57,1%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #3 series.

It was distilled 2007 and bottled 22. marts 2024, giving it 16 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet grain, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and stewed plums.

Palate

The palate delivers a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, raisins and dried fig.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with dried fig and a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit.

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2007/2024 Signatory Vintage 16 år Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 22. marts 2024
Edition: Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #3
EAN no.: 5021944125593

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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There is a calm to Macduff that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oloroso butt and bottled at 58,4%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by The First Editions as part of the The First Editions series.

It was distilled 2009.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with grain, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and stewed plums.

Palate

On the tongue you find a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, dried fig and walnut.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with stewed plums and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: The First Editions
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 58,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Edition: The First Editions

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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Bärnsten means amber in Swedish, and the name fits perfectly for this deeply golden release from Mackmyra's Moment series, where master blender Angela D'Orazio has assembled a select combination of casks from the distillery's own archive.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Moment Bärnsten is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky assembled from a select combination of casks and bottled at 49.8%.

Moment Bärnsten is part of Mackmyra's prestigious Moment series, where every release is carefully composed by master blender Angela D'Orazio from the distillery's archive of mature casks. It was released in 2015 and is defined by a deep, amber-gold colour that gave it its name.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and warm with tones of honey, caramel and dried fruit, matching the amber-gold colour.

Palate

Full-bodied and round with a soft sweetness, where Swedish oak and a light smoky undercurrent meet in harmony.

Finish

Long and warm with a final note of honey and toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Moment Bärnsten Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 49.8%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Moment Bärnsten
EAN no.: 7350029668150

Flavour Profile

Amber-gold · Honeyed · Full-bodied · Lightly smoky · Warm

Investment Potential

Medium. Mackmyra's Moment series ranks among the most sought-after with collectors of Swedish whisky, and releases like Bärnsten from 2015 are becoming harder to find.

Did You Know?

The name Bärnsten, amber in Swedish, refers to the whisky's deep, golden colour. Every release in the Moment series is unique and composed by master blender Angela D'Orazio from Mackmyra's archive of mature casks.

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Morgondagg means morning dew in Swedish, and that is exactly the feeling Mackmyra's master blender Angela D'Orazio chased: the fresh, clear mood of a Swedish forest just before sunrise.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Moment Morgondagg is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak and Swedish berry-wine casks, bottled at 51.1%.

Morgondagg is part of Mackmyra's prestigious Moment series, carefully composed by master blender Angela D'Orazio. The whisky is matured in a combination of American oak casks and casks that previously held Swedish berry wine, giving it a delicate sweetness and fruitiness on top of Mackmyra's signature notes. It was released in 2015.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green apples, pears and fresh citrus, crossed with a touch of vanilla and spice from the oak.

Palate

The berry-wine casks lend a delicate sweetness and fruitiness that plays well with Mackmyra's clean, malty character in a rounded whole.

Finish

Medium length and soft with a final fruity sweetness that settles calmly.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Moment Morgondagg Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 51.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Swedish berry-wine casks
Edition: Moment Morgondagg
EAN no.: 7350029668129

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Sweet · Spiced · Rounded

Investment Potential

Medium. Mackmyra's Moment series ranks among the most sought-after with collectors of Swedish whisky, and releases like Morgondagg become harder to find with every year since its 2015 launch.

Did You Know?

The name Morgondagg, morning dew in Swedish, is a nod to the fresh Swedish forest mornings that inspire the distillery. Every Moment release is carefully selected by master blender Angela D'Orazio.

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Skog means forest in Swedish, and with this Moment release Mackmyra set out to capture the very essence of the Swedish forests surrounding the distillery in a single glass.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Moment Skog is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and Swedish oak, bottled at 52.4%.

The whisky is matured in a combination of casks that previously held sherry, along with Swedish oak, giving a complex flavour profile where maturity and spice from the Swedish oak blend with a fruity sherry character. The Swedish oak also lends tones reminiscent of peat and smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Mature, sweet tones meet spice from the Swedish oak and a hint of sherry fruit.

Palate

Powerful and rich with a touch of peat and smoke, creating a fine balance to the sweet, fruity character.

Finish

Long and spiced with a lingering tone of sherry and toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Moment Skog Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 52.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks and Swedish oak
Edition: Moment Skog
EAN no.: 7350029668075

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Lightly smoky · Full-bodied · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium. The Moment series ranks among Mackmyra's most sought-after releases with collectors, and Skog, with its unusual combination of sherry and Swedish oak, is no exception.

Did You Know?

The name Skog, forest in Swedish, is a direct tribute to the Swedish forests around Mackmyra's distillery. The Swedish oak used for the casks can lend tones reminiscent of peat, even though the whisky is not peated in the traditional sense.

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In 2004, Mackmyra sold a small cask of raw, unpeated spirit to one of the men behind Whisky.dk. The cask took his name, and almost five years later it became 54 bottles of Swedish whisky that have never been recreated since.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Reserve Bertelsen Cask No.1 is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in a 30-litre Swedish oak cask and bottled at 48.3%.

The story begins in 2004, when Mackmyra sold a small 30-litre cask of Swedish oak filled with unpeated new-make spirit to one of Whisky.dk's owners. The cask took the name Bertelsen Cask No.1 after the buyer, while another Whisky.dk co-owner received his own cask at the same time, since known as Olsen's Barrel.

After nearly five years of maturation in the small cask, the whisky arrived in Denmark as 54 bottles with a deep colour and a surprisingly full flavour for such a young cask. It was distilled on 8 November 2004 and bottled on 6 April 2009.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clear oak character with vanilla and a touch of honey, supported by a light nutty sweetness.

Palate

Full-bodied and warm with notes of caramel and toasted oak, where the small cask's intense maturation is clearly felt.

Finish

Medium length with a dry, woody close and a last trace of sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Reserve Bertelsen Cask No.1 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 4 year(s)
ABV: 48.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 30-litre Swedish oak cask, cask #04-638
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2009
Number of bottles: 54

Flavour Profile

Oaky · Full-bodied · Sweet · Nutty · Warm

Investment Potential

High. With only 54 bottles from a single small cask, and a story tied directly to Whisky.dk's own past, this is one of the rarest Swedish whiskies ever to have reached shelves in Denmark.

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Bertelsen Cask No.1 is named after one of Whisky.dk's owners, who personally bought the cask directly from Mackmyra in 2004. It is one of very few bottles in the world to carry the name of a Danish whisky retailer.

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Skördetid, harvest time in Swedish, draws its sweetness from an unusual source: Italian Amarone casks that have given this Mackmyra release a fullness of red grapes and raisins rarely found in Nordic whisky.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Skördetid is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky partly matured in Italian Masi Costasera Amarone casks and bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky is assembled from several cask types: primarily first-fill Masi Costasera Amarone casks, first-fill bourbon casks and first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, supplemented by smaller amounts of American oak previously filled with Pedro Ximénez sherry, as well as Mackmyra's own 30-litre Reserve casks. The result is a whisky with rich colour and clear fruitiness from the red wine casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet, rich tones of red grapes and raisins, crossed with soft herbal spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and fruity with clear Amarone character, where sweetness and spice go hand in hand with Mackmyra's clean, malty base.

Finish

Long and warm with a final tone of dried red-wine fruit.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Skördetid Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Masi Costasera Amarone, bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 7350029667092

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Rich · Spiced · Full-bodied

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Skördetid is one of the few Scandinavian whiskies to use Italian Amarone casks in maturation. Amarone is known for its intense, dried-grape sweetness, giving the whisky an unusual red-wine character.

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Two wood species, one philosophy. Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is Mackmyra's second release in the series, where the distillery's signature smoke meets both Swedish and American oak in a single bottle.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in Swedish and American oak, bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky is the second release in Mackmyra's Svensk Rök series and is made from local ingredients with no additives. The combination of maturation in both Swedish and American oak gives a distinctive, layered character that shows two sides of Mackmyra's style in a single bottle. The colour is amber-gold.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Primarily defined by smoke, but with layers of spice, fruit, caramel, ginger, herbs, vanilla, toasted oak, salt, minerals and tobacco leaf.

Palate

Plenty of peat and salt, redder than on the nose, balanced with spiced oak, vanilla, toasted tones, caramel, pear and candied figs.

Finish

Long and smoky with a final, salty mineral tone.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Swedish and American oak
EAN no.: 7350029669348

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Salty · Spiced · Full-bodied · Mineral

Did You Know?

Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is the second release in the series, where Mackmyra deliberately combines two different oak species in the same whisky to show how each wood contributes to the overall character.

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Ten years is a milestone for a distillery that was still young when this bottle was filled. Mackmyra 10 Years Old was the first of its kind from the Swedish distillery, and it set the standard for what Swedish whisky could be.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra 10 Years Old is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in Swedish oak and bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky was crafted by master blender Angela D'Orazio and marked a milestone as Mackmyra's first 10-year-old release. Maturation uses Swedish oak that has grown for over a hundred years under harsh Swedish conditions, and for the smoky character the distillery uses peat from the nearby Karinmossen bog together with fresh juniper twigs, giving the whisky a distinct Nordic signature.

A total of 20,000 bottles were produced of this first 10-year-old release from the Swedish distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Swedish oak and a touch of juniper smoke meet a soft, malty sweetness.

Palate

Round and balanced with tones of peat, honey and spiced oak, showing the distillery's signature style clearly.

Finish

Medium length and smoky with a final, warm tone of Swedish oak.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra 10 Years Old Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 year(s)
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Swedish oak
Number of bottles: 20,000
EAN no.: 7350029667085

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Oaky · Round · Spiced · Nordic

Did You Know?

Mackmyra uses peat from its own nearby bog, Karinmossen, together with fresh juniper twigs to give the whisky its distinctive smoke, a method that sets it clearly apart from peated Scotch whisky.

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In Vestkysten, Skotland, some distilleries never shout about themselves — they let the whisky speak. Adelphi is one of them.

Expert's description

Macleans Nose Blended Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherryfade and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Adelphi.

The whisky blends Ardnamurchan- og Campbeltown-malt, put together to highlight the west coast character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with fruit, spice and sherry toffee.

Palate

The palate delivers fruit, raisins and sherry toffee.

Finish

It finishes long and spicy, with stewed plums and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macleans Nose Blended Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Vestkysten, Skotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherryfade
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060383653007

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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Adelphi was founded in 1993 and traces its name back to a distillery of the same name in Glasgow that closed as early as 1902.

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Ian MacLeod Distillers belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

MacLeods Six Miniature Regional Malts Scotch Whisky 6x5 cl 40% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under the name Six Miniature Regional Malts.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet grain, fruit and light oak.

Palate

The palate delivers grain, spice and light oak.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and warm, with spice and grain.

Specifications

Name: MacLeods Six Miniature Regional Malts Scotch Whisky 6x5 cl 40%
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 6 x 5 CL
Edition: Six Miniature Regional Malts

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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In the shadow of the famous names, Ian MacLeod Distillers quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Macleods Highland 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Highland Malt Whisky 40% is a Highland Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under the name MacLeod's Regional Malts – Highland.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers fruit, grain and light oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find grain, spice and light oak.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with spice and fruit.

Specifications

Name: Macleods Highland 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Highland Malt Whisky 40%
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: MacLeod's Regional Malts – Highland

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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An independent bottler with roots in 1933 brings together regional character under one shared label.

Expert description

Macleod's Island 8 Year Old is a Single Island Malt Whisky, matured for 8 years and bottled at 40%, from Ian Macleod Distillers. Ian Macleod Distillers was founded in 1933 and taken over by the Russell family in 1963, and is today an independent, family-owned spirits company that owns Glengoyne Highland Distillery, Tamdhu Speyside Distillery and Edinburgh Gin Distillery, among others. The Macleod's range, which Island belongs to, is a collection of regional single malts representing Scotland's different whisky regions — Island, Islay, Highland, Speyside and Lowland — under one shared label.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers malt, exotic fruit and a light, building smoke.

Palate

The palate is round with honey, salt and a hint of peat.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, lightly smoky and salty.

Specifications

Name: Macleods Island 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Island Malt Whisky
Bottler: Ian Macleod Distillers
Region/Country: Isle of Skye/Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Island Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Salty · Lightly smoky · Round

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Expert's description

Macleods Islay 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is an Islay Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under the name MacLeod's Regional Malts – Islay.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet fruit, grain and mild sweetness.

Palate

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

Finish

It finishes medium in length, with spice and grain.

Specifications

Name: Macleods Islay 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: MacLeod's Regional Malts – Islay

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic · Smoky

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Expert's description

Macleods Lowland 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Lowland Malt Whisky 40% is a Lowland Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under the name MacLeod's Regional Malts – Lowland.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet grain, fruit and light oak.

Palate

The palate delivers grain, light oak and mild sweetness.

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, with mild sweetness and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macleods Lowland 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Lowland Malt Whisky 40%
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: MacLeod's Regional Malts – Lowland

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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Expert's description

Macleods Speyside 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Speyside Malt Whisky 40% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under the name MacLeod's Regional Malts – Speyside.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers fruit, grain and light oak.

Palate

The taste unfolds with grain, spice and mild sweetness.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Macleods Speyside 8 år Ian MacLeod Distillers Single Speyside Malt Whisky 40%
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: MacLeod's Regional Malts – Speyside

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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There is a calm to MacNair's that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 år Small Batch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,4% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 55,4%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by MacNair's under the name Small Batch, Cask Strength Batch 1.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers grain, smoke and spice.

Palate

The taste unfolds with smoke, spice and light oak.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with light oak and malt.

Specifications

Name: MacNair's Lum Reek 10 år Small Batch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,4%
Bottler: MacNair's
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55,4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Small Batch, Cask Strength Batch 1
EAN no.: 5060568324760

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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The name Lum Reek is Scots slang for chimney smoke, a small nod to the smoky character hidden in this blended malt.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Mac-Talla Flora Lightly Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is one of them.

Expert's description

Mac-Talla Flora Lightly Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 48,2%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers under the name Mac-Talla Flora – Lightly Peated.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet fruit, malt and light oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find malt, light oak and mild sweetness.

Finish

It finishes medium in length, with light oak and malt.

Specifications

Name: Mac-Talla Flora Lightly Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
Bottler: Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48,2%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Mac-Talla Flora – Lightly Peated
EAN no.: 5060996640944

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic · Smoky

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Mac-Talla Strata 15 år Single Islay Malt Whisky Mactalla 70 cl 46% is one of them.

Expert's description

Mac-Talla Strata 15 år Single Islay Malt Whisky Mactalla 70 cl 46% is an Islay Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherryfade and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is blended and bottled by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers under the name Mac-Talla Strata.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with malt, grain and dark chocolate.

Palate

On the tongue you find grain, dates and stewed plums.

Finish

It finishes short but concentrated, with stewed plums and malt.

Specifications

Name: Mac-Talla Strata 15 år Single Islay Malt Whisky Mactalla 70 cl 46%
Bottler: Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Region/Country: Islay
Type: Islay Single Malt Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherryfade
Edition: Mac-Talla Strata
EAN no.: 5060109227680

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy · Smoky

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