Signatory Vintage knows what it's doing. When they select a cask from one of Speyside's most iconic distilleries and let it rest for 12 years in Oloroso sherry casks, the result is predictable in the best possible sense.

Expert's Description

Speyside (M) 2011/2024 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2024 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48.2% as part of Signatory's Small Batch series, Edition #11. The distillery behind the malt is Macallan — one of Speyside's most acclaimed names, whose fruity and sherry-driven character here expresses itself on Signatory's own terms.

An independent bottling like this provides access to an expression that does not necessarily follow the distillery's own brand or house style. This is the Macallan character seen from the outside — a different experience from opening a bottle from the official range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A textbook sherry bomb with bags of raisins, figs, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Dark sugar, walnut and golden syrup. Bright cherry top notes.

Palate

Dried fruits lead with raisins and dried plums. More oak than the nose with notes of charcoal and dark chocolate. Cherry and sherry-soaked orange zest.

Finish

Medium to long finish with dark fruits and gentle oak bitterness. The sherry cask's deep imprint lingers for a considerable time.

Specifications

Name: Speyside (M) 2011/2024 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old
Distillery: Macallan
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Small Batch Edition #11
EAN no.: 5021944125555

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in Edinburgh in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. They have owned Edradour Distillery since 2002 — but that doesn't stop them from continuing to release whisky from other distilleries whenever an exceptional cask comes along.

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Speyside Distillery Not Secret 2009 Little Brown Dog 16 Year Old Sherry Hoggie Single Speyside Malt Whisky 54.2%

Little Brown Dog presents an exciting and characterful bottling from Speyside Distillery – a whisky playfully named “Not Secret”. Many whisky lovers hear the name Speyside Distillery and immediately think: “Yes, but which one?” Here, however, there are no secrets – just pure, well-aged Speyside single malt packed with personality.

This 16-year-old whisky was distilled on June 25th, 2009, and bottled on February 13th, 2026, at a robust 54.2% ABV. Matured in a refill American oak sherry hogshead, it demonstrates just how elegant and vibrant a refill cask can become over time. The result is a brighter, fresher sherry profile where the distillery character still shines through beautifully.

The colour is deep cedar wood, while the nose opens with a fascinating combination of pomegranate, paprika, and the aroma of a freshly opened box of crayons – a nostalgic and creative character that makes this whisky truly unique.

On the palate, notes of red currant, artichoke, and an elegant wine-like tone reminiscent of Sancerre white wine create a beautifully balanced profile of sweetness, fruitiness, and dry sophistication. The finish develops into liquorice and playful hints of fizz wizz popping candy, delivering a sparkling and almost electric finale.

The label design pays tribute to the snow leopard from the wildlife park near the distillery in Kingussie – a striking and distinctive motif that perfectly matches the whisky’s wild and individual personality.

Only 317 bottles were produced, making this an excellent choice for collectors and whisky enthusiasts looking for something a little different from the Speyside region.

Distillery: Speyside Distillery
Region: Speyside
Age: 16 Years Old
Distilled: 25/06/2009
Bottled: 13/02/2026
Type: Single Cask
Number of Bottles: 317
Alcohol Strength: 54.2% ABV
Cask Type: Sherry
70 cl
Non-Chill Filtered
Natural Colour
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
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Forty-two casks, four grain recipes, one whisky. Hvenus is Spirit of Hven's take on a rye whisky that insists on complexity over simplicity, and the name is a small, double-edged love letter to both the goddess and the island itself.

The Expert's Description

Spirit of Hven Hvenus is a Swedish Rye Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.6%.

Hvenus is assembled from no fewer than 42 American oak casks, all at least six years old, each contributing its own share to the final grain recipe. The result after blending is 78.6% rye, 11.9% wheat, 4.8% corn and 4.8% barley, a composition that gives the whisky unusual breadth for a rye-based expression.

Neither chill filtration, added colour nor sugar is used in production, so the whisky stands entirely on its own, with only grain, cask and time as collaborators.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense vanilla meets freshly cut grass and a touch of menthol, an unusual combination for a rye whisky.

Palate

Smooth and soft on the tongue, with vanilla developing into spiced toffee notes, malt and a hint of dark chocolate.

Finish

Fruity and soft with vanilla and lavender notes that settle calmly.

Specifications

Name: Spirit of Hven Hvenus Swedish Rye Whisky
Distillery: Spirit of Hven
Region/Country: Hven, Sweden
Type: Swedish Rye Whisky
ABV: 45.6%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: 42 American oak casks, minimum 6 years old

Flavour Profile

Grain-forward · Spiced · Soft · Vanilla-led · Fruity

Did You Know?

The name Hvenus is a double nod to both the goddess of love and the island of Hven itself. The whisky is assembled from 42 different casks, each contributing its own share to the final grain blend.

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On Hven, a speck of land in the Öresund strait where nothing is ever quite ordinary, a corn whisky broke a few local rules the moment it appeared. MerCurious borrows its name from the quicksilver planet, and it distils almost pure Swedish corn into something closer to bourbon than to any Nordic single malt you have tried.

The Expert's Description

Spirit of Hven MerCurious is a Swedish Corn Whisky matured in new, air-dried American oak casks and bottled at 45.6%.

Behind the bottle stands Henric Molin, the distillery's restless distiller, who built MerCurious as a nod to the American bourbon tradition, using purely Swedish grain as its base. The recipe runs 88 percent corn, topped up with wheat, barley and rye, and every batch is drawn from fourteen casks of air-dried American virgin oak. Depending on each cask's character, the whisky matures for three to eight years before it is blended and bottled.

The idea for Spirit of Hven took shape when Anja and Henric Molin realised this small island in the Öresund had almost everything a distillery could ask for: nutrient-rich soil, a mild microclimate and a position squarely between two countries. The distillery opened in 2008, and MerCurious has become one of its most personal expressions, a corn spirit that insists on doing things its own way.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light, sweet aromas of caramel and ripe apple lead, spiced with a touch of lingonberry. Underneath sits a sweet note reminiscent of freshly baked cornbread.

Palate

The whisky opens almost sparkling and fresh before rounding out into a fuller, sweeter register of vanilla and cocoa. The corn stays clearly present, close to leaning over a pot of just-boiled sweetcorn, balanced by a light tartness that recalls a warm fruit pie.

Finish

Soft and warm, closing on a last trace of sugar-cane syrup and toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Spirit of Hven MerCurious Swedish Corn Whisky
Distillery: Spirit of Hven
Region/Country: Hven, Sweden
Type: Swedish Corn Whisky
ABV: 45.6%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: New, air-dried American oak casks
EAN no.: 7350044859441

Flavour profile

Sweet · Creamy · Fruity · Grainy · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Hven measures barely 7.5 square kilometres, belongs to Sweden, yet sits closer to the Danish coast than the Swedish one. That geographic quirk makes Spirit of Hven one of the most border-crossing distilleries you will ever pour a dram from.

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Just north of Filey Bay on the Yorkshire coast, a distillery grows its own barley and fills it into cask a few hundred metres from the field. This bottling is drawn from a single Moscatel hogshead by Adelphi, one of Scotland's most experienced independent bottlers, offering a rare look at the distillery's early, energetic style.

Expert's Description

Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 Year Old is a Single Malt English Whisky matured in a first fill Moscatel hogshead and bottled at 48%.

The distillery on Filey Bay is Yorkshire's first of its kind, growing and malting its own barley, distilling and maturing it all on the same family farm in Hunmanby. This single cask was distilled in 2018 and drawn from cask number 3054 in 2023, giving the Moscatel wood five years to leave its mark on the spirit. The release is limited to 330 bottles.

Adelphi has spent twenty years building its reputation as an independent bottler on exactly this kind of find: young distilleries, unusual casks, and bottlings released without colouring or chill filtration, letting the spirit speak for itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose opens with cinnamon and honeycomb, quickly followed by orange marmalade and a dusting of dark cocoa. Underneath the sweetness sits a faint cereal freshness that hints at the whisky's youth.

Palate

The palate is warm and spiced, carrying dried fruit, marzipan and a tart edge of citrus peel. The Moscatel cask lends a wine-like sweetness that ties the cinnamon and honey together.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, dry, faintly peppery, with a last trace of honey cake.

Specifications

Name: Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 Year Old
Distillery: Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Yorkshire, England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Moscatel hogshead, cask no. 3054
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 330
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383653465

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Wine-Cask · Creamy

Did You Know?

Cask number 3054 was selected as part of Adelphi's celebration of the bottler's 30th anniversary — a nod to exactly the kind of independent bottling that made the company's name.

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Springbank 10 Year Old is the gateway to the distillery's world - the bottle many whisky lovers point to when explaining why Campbeltown deserves its own place on the shelf next to Islay and Speyside.

Expert Description

Springbank 10 Year Old is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at Springbank, matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

Springbank 10 Year Old has become increasingly hard to find as the distillery's strict allocations limit how much reaches Danish shelves. The whisky carries all of Springbank's hallmarks: the unique 2.5 times distillation, floor-malted barley and an oily, complex style found nowhere else in Scotland.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heather honey, ripe pears and pepper blend with a hint of oyster shell and sea air.

Palate

Peaches in syrup meet salty umami notes, light peat smoke and a touch of soot.

Finish

Amber and warm, with a lingering sweetness that slowly gives way to a dry, smoky close.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 10 Year Old
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: 2.5 times distilled
EAN no.: 610854107000

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Maritime · Lightly peated · Spicy

Did You Know?

Springbank releases its 10 year old in such limited volumes that many retailers in Scotland itself struggle to get enough allocation - despite it being the distillery's best-selling release.

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Five years is young by Springbank standards, but in the 100 Proof range it isn't about age - it's about showing how much character the distillery can pull from even its youngest casks.

Expert Description

Springbank 100 Proof 5 Year Old 2026 Release is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at Springbank, bottled at cask strength, 57.1%.

This release is part of the distillery's limited 100 Proof range, known for its high strength and intense flavour that highlights Springbank's unique style. Five years of maturation in carefully selected casks gives a youthful yet complex profile, where fruity and maritime notes combine with subtle hints of peat and spice. The whisky is neither filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and pears meet vanilla and a touch of peat, with light maritime undertones.

Palate

Rich and concentrated with layers of tropical fruit, malt and spice, balancing sweetness and salinity with a whisper of smoke.

Finish

Long, warm and powerful with classic Campbeltown notes of malt, peat and sea air.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 100 Proof 5 Year Old 2026 Release
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: 100 Proof 2026 Release

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Maritime · Spicy · Peated

Did You Know?

The 100 Proof range is Springbank's way of showing that cask strength and youth don't exclude complexity - the high alcohol strength preserves more of the volatile aromas that otherwise vanish upon dilution.

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Port Pipes are a rare guest in Scotch whisky maturation, but when Springbank uses them, something deep and berry-laden comes out of it - a whisky carrying a clear imprint of Portugal's sun-ripened grapes.

Expert Description

Springbank 13 Year Old Port Wood is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1989, matured in Port Pipes and bottled at 54.2%.

The whisky was distilled in 1989 and bottled in February 2003 after 13 years of maturation, during which the Port Pipes added a deep berry sweetness and a reddish hue to Springbank's already oily, complex style. A total of 3,120 bottles were released of this edition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark forest berries and a hint of port sweetness meet Springbank's signature oily, salty backbone.

Palate

Rich and berry-laden with cherry and blackcurrant playing against a lightly spiced, salty edge.

Finish

Long and full, with the berry sweetness lingering alongside a dry, mineral close.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 13 Year Old Port Wood
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 54.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Port Pipes
Distilled: 1989
Bottled: February 2003
Number of bottles: 3,120
EAN no.: 610854337001

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sherried · Maritime · Spicy

Investment Potential

Medium - as a discontinued Springbank bottling on the rare Port Pipes cask type, this bottle is sought after by collectors chasing the distillery's older and more unusual cask experiments.

Did You Know?

Port Pipes are a historic cask type originally used to transport port wine from Portugal to Britain - today they are rare in Scotch whisky production, making this release something special.

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At the far end of the Mull of Kintyre, where the Atlantic rolls into Campbeltown Loch, sits a distillery that still does things the old way. No shortcuts, no outsourcing - just barley, fire and patience.

Expert Description

Springbank 15 Year Old is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at Springbank, predominantly matured in sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland that handles the entire process from malting to bottling itself, on the same site, by the same hands. The barley is floor malted, dried over the distillery's own kiln and distilled 2.5 times: part of the spirit is distilled twice, another part three times, and the two streams are blended afterwards. The 15 year old is a permanent fixture of the core range, and its predominantly sherry-cask maturation gives the whisky a dark, rich colour and a fullness of dried fruit and spice. The distillery was founded in 1828 and remains family owned by the Mitchell family, making it Scotland's oldest independent distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, demerara sugar and Christmas cake meet toasted almonds and a hint of charred oak, with a whisper of rope and sea spray underneath.

Palate

Creamy and full-bodied with raisin bread, figs, marzipan and Brazil nuts. The sweetness is kept in check by a light smoke note and a touch of pepper.

Finish

Long and warm, with sherry and oak lingering well after the last sip, rounded off by a faint, peaty smoke.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 15 Year Old
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Predominantly sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: 2.5 times distilled
EAN no.: 610854157005

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Fruity · Spicy · Creamy

Did You Know?

Springbank is the only Scottish distillery where part of the spirit is distilled three times and another part twice, in the same batch - one of the main reasons Springbank tastes so different from its Campbeltown neighbours.

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This is not just another old Springbank. It is the second release in the distillery's new Vintage Series, and this one has been resting in cask since 1994 - 31 years in a mix of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks have given it a depth normally reserved for whisky that never reaches the shelves at all.

Expert Description

Springbank Vintage 1994 31 Year Old is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1994, matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks and bottled at 45.1%.

Springbank is the distillery whisky nerds speak of in hushed tones, located in Campbeltown, the small whisky district that once had over 30 distilleries and today has only three left. Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland that still does everything itself, from floor malting to bottling. With only 1,180 bottles worldwide and a cask makeup of 80% bourbon, 10% sherry and 10% red wine, this is an early part of a series that could well become a lasting, sought-after annual tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried pineapple and mango meet ripe melon and honey, with Springbank's earthy, old-fashioned character and a hint of sandalwood underneath.

Palate

Caramelised lemon meringue and a creamy texture reminiscent of custard. Mango and pineapple return, this time wrapped in oak and a touch of caramelised popcorn.

Finish

Earthy and long, with coconut, fresh basil and a hint of characteristic Scottish heather moor.

Specifications

Name: Springbank Vintage 1994 31 Year Old
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 45.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 80% ex-bourbon, 10% sherry, 10% red wine
Distilled: 1994
Bottled: 2026
Number of bottles: 1,180
Edition: Vintage Series

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Creamy · Maritime · Spicy

Investment Potential

High - official Springbank bottlings with long maturation and low bottle counts traditionally trade at several times their original release price shortly after launch, and demand for the distillery's older releases has only grown in recent years.

Did You Know?

Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland that carries out 100% of the production process on its own site, and it distils its whisky "two and a half times", a technique no other distillery uses.

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Rundlets and Kilderkins are the small, forgotten cask sizes the whisky world rarely talks about - but they make a clear difference when Springbank puts them to use.

Expert Description

Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins 2001/2012 is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in November 2001, bottled in January 2012 at 49.4%.

Rundlets and Kilderkins are small wooden casks with a capacity of around 68 litres, which were historically sold directly to the local gentry of Campbeltown. The small size of the casks ensures more contact between whisky and oak during maturation, accelerating the process so the whisky presents as more mature than its actual age suggests. A total of 9,000 bottles were released of this edition, unfiltered and without added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold oak character meets dried fruit and a hint of spice from the accelerated cask contact.

Palate

Full and oak-driven with caramel and spiced vanilla, carried by an oily Springbank structure.

Finish

Long and spiced, with a lingering oak note that slowly gives way to a lightly salty close.

Specifications

Name: Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins 2001/2012
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 49.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Rundlets & Kilderkins
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: November 2001
Bottled: January 2012
Number of bottles: 9,000
EAN no.: 610854000226

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Creamy · Maritime · Fruity

Did You Know?

Rundlets and Kilderkins are markedly smaller than the standard casks most distilleries use, and the names come from old English cask measures historically used to sell whisky directly to local customers.

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Local Barley is Springbank's tribute to the ground the whisky comes from - barley grown right in the Campbeltown area, rather than the standardised grain most distilleries use.

Expert Description

Springbank Local Barley 10 Year Old 2022 Edition is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled from locally grown barley and bottled at full cask strength, 51.6%.

The Local Barley range is one of Springbank's most sought-after, because it uses barley grown specifically in the area surrounding Campbeltown, unlike the distillery's standard releases. Only a very limited quantity has reached the Danish market, and the whisky is bottled without filtration or added colour, so everything the ground and the cask have given it remains in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh barley and a light earthiness meet a sweetness of honey and ripe apples, with a hint of sea salt behind it.

Palate

Bold and cereal-driven, with notes of caramel and a lightly oily structure that carries the high strength well.

Finish

Long and lightly spiced, with a lingering sweetness that slowly gives way to a dry, salty close.

Specifications

Name: Springbank Local Barley 10 Year Old 2022 Edition
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 51.6%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Local Barley 2022 Release
EAN no.: 610854004859

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Maritime · Spicy · Creamy

Investment Potential

Medium - the Local Barley range is among Springbank's most sought-after releases, and the limited quantity that has reached the Danish market makes this 2022 edition an attractive bottle for collectors.

Did You Know?

The Local Barley range uses barley grown specifically in and around Campbeltown rather than the standardised Scottish grain, giving each vintage its own distinct terroir.

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One single cask, 25 years, and only 130 bottles - the kind of arithmetic that makes collectors sit up. Springbank 25 Year Old Single Cask is an independent bottling without equal.

Expert Description

Springbank 25 Year Old Single Cask is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1991, matured in a Hogshead cask and bottled at full cask strength, 49.7%.

The whisky comes from a single Hogshead cask, cask number 13/127-21 (414), and a full 25 years of maturation yielded just 130 bottles. As an independent bottling without filtration or added colour, this release shows Springbank in its most unfiltered and personal form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Old oak and dried fruit meet a hint of sea air and beeswax.

Palate

Full and complex, with caramel, spice and a lightly oily structure that carries the high strength elegantly.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lingering oak note that slowly gives way to a dry, salty close.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 25 Year Old Single Cask
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 49.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead no. 13/127-21 (414)
Distilled: 1991
Number of bottles: 130
Edition: Single Cask, independent bottling

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Creamy · Maritime · Fruity

Investment Potential

High - with only 130 bottles from a single cask and 25 years of maturation, this independent bottling ranks among the rarest Springbank releases on the market.

Did You Know?

A Hogshead is one of the most common cask formats in Scotch whisky production, but when a single cask like this one yields only 130 bottles after 25 years, it clearly shows how much whisky evaporates as the "angels' share" over such a long time.

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There is ice in the air over the Kintyre peninsula, and behind Springbank's walls, time has been allowed to work quietly. This bottle comes from a single cask, filled in October 1999, when no one knew it would end up marking a hundred years of Danish wine trading.

Expert Description

Springbank 26 Year Old Single Cask Juuls 100th Anniversary is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in October 1999, matured in a first-fill sherry cask and later a refill bourbon cask, and bottled at natural cask strength, 44.1%.

The whisky rested for 20 years in the sherry cask before being transferred in 2019 to the refill bourbon cask, where it matured for a further six years. The cask yielded exactly 108 bottles. The release marks the 100th anniversary of Juuls Vin & Spiritus, which has imported Springbank to the Danish market since 1926, and was first presented at an anniversary tasting in January 2026.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried figs, raisins and a touch of sherry sweetness mix with salty sea air and a hint of beeswax, with a light smokiness underneath.

Palate

Full and lightly oily, with caramelised sugar, dark chocolate and ripe stone fruit. Six years in the bourbon cask has softened the edges and added vanilla and toasted oak.

Finish

Long, salty and lightly dry, with a closing hint of spiced ginger and a lingering smokiness.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 26 Year Old Single Cask Juuls 100th Anniversary Vintage 1999
Distillery: Springbank
Bottler: Juuls
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 26 years
ABV: 44.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill sherry cask followed by refill bourbon cask
Bottled: January 2026
Number of bottles: 108
Edition: Juuls 100th Anniversary
EAN no.: 610854012304

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Maritime · Fruity · Peated

Investment Potential

High. With only 108 bottles from a single cask, 26 years of maturation and a story tied closely to one of Denmark's oldest wine merchants, this is one of the most sought-after Springbank releases in recent times.

Did You Know?

Springbank is one of very few Scottish distilleries where the entire process, from malting the barley to the finished bottle, still takes place on the same site in Campbeltown.

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Some whisky you buy. Some you pass down. Springbank 30 Year Old belongs to the second kind - a bottle that waited quietly in cask while three decades passed outside the warehouse walls in Campbeltown.

Expert Description

Springbank 30 Year Old 2022 Release is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1992, matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

This whisky sits at the oldest end of the distillery's core range, and the 2022 release draws on a cask makeup of roughly 85% ex-bourbon and 15% ex-sherry casks. Three decades in wood have brought a depth and roundness that only comes with time, layered on top of Springbank's signature 2.5 times distillation, which gives the whisky its oily, complex style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried apricot and beeswax arrive first, followed by old oak and a touch of salted caramel.

Palate

Full and oily with layers of honey, toasted almonds and a dark, dry sherry note that ties it all together.

Finish

Long and dry, with a final hint of sea air and old oak lingering well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Springbank 30 Year Old 2022 Release
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 30 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: 2.5 times distilled
Distilled: 1992
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1,400
Edition: 2022 Release
EAN no.: 610854004835

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Creamy · Maritime · Spicy

Investment Potential

High - with only 1,400 bottles released worldwide and 30 years of maturation from a distillery with one of the most loyal fanbases in whisky, this release belongs to the category that typically climbs sharply in value on the secondary market over time.

Did You Know?

Springbank is the only Scottish distillery where part of the spirit is distilled twice and another part three times in the same batch, before the two streams are blended back together.

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St Magdalene Linlithgow 1982/2009 Chieftains 26 Years Single Lowland Malt Whisky 55%

St Magdalene 1982 Whisky is a rare and elegant whisky from the now closed St Magdalene distillery in the Lowlands. Distilled in 1982 and matured for 26 years, this single malt is bottled at cask strength with 55% alcohol and retains its natural color, offering an intense and complex tasting experience.

In the glass, the whisky appears golden with deep amber tones. The aroma is refined and floral with subtle notes of ripe fruits, citrus, and light herbs, combined with hints of leather and a gentle malt character. The taste is full-bodied and oily with an elegant balance of flowers, dried fruit, citrus, and dark chocolate. Spices and herbs emerge discreetly, adding depth and complexity, while the natural strength ensures a warm and lasting sensation on the palate.

The finish is long, refined, and persistent with nuances of fruit, spice, and floral tones, delivering a classic Lowland experience with timeless elegance. This 26-year-old St Magdalene appeals to collectors and enthusiasts who value rare and complex whiskies from closed distilleries, where every sip rewards patience and attention.

Distillery: St Magdalene - Linlithgow
Bottler: Chieftains
Vintage: Distilled: ??/10/1982 - Bottled: ??/05/2009
Age: 26 years
Type: Single Lowland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Butt #2219
Alcohol strength: 55%
Number of bottles: 348
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Other:
70 cl.
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