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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Three grains from Québec's soil, double-distilled in a copper pot still.

Expert description

St Laurent 3 Grains 3 Year Old Double Distilled Copper Still Canadian Whisky is made from a mash bill of three grains — corn, rye and malted barley — matured for at least 3 years in new charred oak casks, bottled at 43%. Distillerie du St. Laurent is located in Rimouski in eastern Québec, Canada, where the whisky is distilled in a Scottish-inspired copper pot still. The distillery works to revive the Canadian whisky tradition with an experimental approach that blends styles, using corn from Québec together with rye and malted barley grown in the local Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is grainy with grain, honey and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers sweet corn, caramel and a light spiced note.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, grainy and fairly gentle.

Specifications

Name: St Laurent 3 Grains 3 år Double Distilled Copper Still Canadian Whisky
Distillery: St. Laurent
Region/Country: Rimouski, Québec, Canada
Type: Canadian Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Grainy · Sweet · Soft · Fresh

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Rye in the driver's seat from the same Québécois distillery.

Expert description

St Laurent 3 Year Old Double Distilled Copper Still Canadian Rye Whisky is the distillery's rye-forward expression, matured for at least 3 years in new charred oak casks, bottled at 43%. Distillerie du St. Laurent is located in Rimouski in eastern Québec, Canada, where the whisky is distilled in a Scottish-inspired copper pot still. The distillery works to revive the Canadian whisky tradition with an experimental approach that blends styles, using corn from Québec together with rye and malted barley grown in the local Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced with rye, pepper and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate offers rye, spice and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, dry and peppery.

Specifications

Name: St Laurent 3 år Double Distilled Copper Still Canadian Rye Whisky
Distillery: St. Laurent
Region/Country: Rimouski, Québec, Canada
Type: Canadian Rye Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spiced · Peppery · Grainy · Dry

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St Magdalene closed its gates in 1983. Every bottle still in existence is therefore a piece of Lowland history that will never return.

Expert's Description

St Magdalene Linlithgow 1982/2009 is a Single Lowland Malt Whisky from the now-closed St Magdalene distillery, distilled in October 1982 and bottled in May 2009 by Chieftains after 26 years of maturation at cask strength of 55%.

The whisky comes from a single sherry butt, cask no. 2219, and retains its natural colour without chill filtration. With only 348 bottles produced, it is a rare representative of a distillery that closed for good in 1983.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Refined and floral with ripe fruit, citrus and light herbs, spiced with leather and a light malt character.

Palate

Full and oily with flowers, dried fruit, citrus and dark chocolate.

Finish

Long, refined and lingering with fruit, spice and floral tones.

Specifications

Name: St Magdalene - Linlithgow
Bottler: Chieftains
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Single Lowland Malt Whisky
Age: 26 years
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry butt, cask no. 2219
Distilled: 10/1982
Bottled: 05/2009
Number of Bottles: 348 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Rare · Wine-like · Floral · Cask strength

Investment Potential

High. St Magdalene is a closed distillery whose bottles regularly trade at several times their original release price among collectors of Lowland whisky.

Did You Know?

St Magdalene was located in the historic town of Linlithgow, known as the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the distillery buildings have today been converted into exclusive residences.

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Three regions, one cask — St. Bridget's Kirk brings together Highland, Speyside and Islay in a single, well-balanced dram with 20 years of maturity behind it.

Expert's Description

St. Bridget's Kirk Cask no. 2 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled on 21 March 2022 after 20 years of maturation at 45.1% from cask no. 2.

The whisky is composed of single malts from Highland, Speyside and Islay, giving a complex profile that draws on the best of several Scottish whisky regions. Only 281 bottles were produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bergamot orange and candied ginger meet a light smoky backdrop from the Islay component.

Palate

Honey and vanilla upfront, supported by a full, layered malt character.

Finish

Medium length and warm with lingering spice and a lightly smoky close.

Specifications

Name: St. Bridget's Kirk Cask no. 2
Bottler: St. Bridget's Kirk
Region/Country: Highland, Speyside and Islay, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 45.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Cask no. 2
Bottled: 21/03/2022
Number of Bottles: 281 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Complex · Spiced · Lightly smoky · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 281 bottles and 20 years of age drawing from three different whisky regions, it is of interest to collectors of rare blended malts.

Did You Know?

The name St. Bridget's Kirk refers to a historic church in Scotland, giving the whisky a story rooted in Scottish local history rather than a single distillery.

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A. D. Rattray has traded in casks since 1868, and when Bunnahabhain's young Staoisha spirit lands with them, it arrives undiluted and without detours.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013/2019 A. D. Rattray 5 Years Old is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured in a bourbon hogshead and bottled at cask strength, 60.1%.

The whisky was distilled in October 2013 and bottled after just five years, giving a young and raw take on Staoisha – Bunnahabhain's peated spirit. A. D. Rattray drew it from cask #10537 and bottled it straight from the wood without chill filtration.

The young age means the peat smoke stands right at the front of the glass, while the bourbon cask has only just begun to add a light sweetness on top.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh peat smoke with a hint of citrus and freshly baked bread.

Palate

Powerful smoke meets pepper and a young sweetness of vanilla custard.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and persistently smoky.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: A. D. Rattray
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 5 Years
ABV: 60.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead / Cask No. #10537
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 16/10/2013
Bottled: 15/03/2019
Number of Bottles: 342

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask Strength · Fresh · Young

Did You Know?

A. D. Rattray is today run by the Morrison family, who have passed the company down through several generations since it was founded in 1868.

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A more powerful edition of Starward's wine-cask style, bottled at a higher strength.

Expert description

Starward FORTIS American Oak Red Wine Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky is matured in American oak casks that previously held red wine, bottled at a high strength of 50%. Starward was founded in 2007 by David Vitale, who set out to create an unmistakably Australian whisky and rejected the notion that great whisky could only come from Scotland, Ireland or Japan. The distillery's hallmark is that the whisky is matured exclusively in Australian wine casks rather than the traditional ex-bourbon or sherry casks, establishing an entirely new style within world whisky. In 2016 the distillery moved to a purpose-built site in Port Melbourne.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with dark berries, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is powerful with red wine, dark fruit and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and fruit-driven.

Specifications

Name: Starward FORTIS American Oak Red Wine Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky
Distillery: Starward Distillery
Region/Country: Melbourne, Australia
Type: Single Malt Australian Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Powerful · Fruity · Wine-driven · Spiced

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Starward steps off the beaten path, letting French oak and red wine shape this expression.

Expert description

Starward LEFT-FIELD French Oak Red Wine Matured Single Malt Whisky is matured in French oak casks that previously held red wine, bottled at 40%. Starward was founded in 2007 by David Vitale, who set out to create an unmistakably Australian whisky and rejected the notion that great whisky could only come from Scotland, Ireland or Japan. The distillery's hallmark is that the whisky is matured exclusively in Australian wine casks rather than the traditional ex-bourbon or sherry casks, establishing an entirely new style within world whisky. In 2016 the distillery moved to a purpose-built site in Port Melbourne.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Starward LEFT-FIELD French Oak Red Wine Matured Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Starward Distillery
Region/Country: Melbourne, Australia
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Wine-driven · Soft · Berry-forward

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Starward draws inspiration from the Spanish solera system for this release.

Expert description

Starward SOLERA Apera Wine Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky is matured in Australian Apera casks (the Australian term for sherry-style wine) using a solera-inspired system, bottled at 43%. Starward was founded in 2007 by David Vitale, who set out to create an unmistakably Australian whisky and rejected the notion that great whisky could only come from Scotland, Ireland or Japan. The distillery's hallmark is that the whisky is matured exclusively in Australian wine casks rather than the traditional ex-bourbon or sherry casks, establishing an entirely new style within world whisky. In 2016 the distillery moved to a purpose-built site in Port Melbourne.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with dried fruit, nut and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate offers raisin, nut and a soft, wine-like sweetness.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Starward SOLERA Apera Wine Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky
Distillery: Starward Distillery
Region/Country: Melbourne, Australia
Type: Single Malt Australian Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Wine-driven · Sweet

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A bourbon engineered with molecular technology as a shortcut to the classic flavour.

Expert description

Stateless American Blended Bourbon Whiskey is an American blended bourbon, bottled at 40%, from Kentucky. The Stateless brand launched in 2023 from Milestone Beverages and markets itself on an unconventional approach: using molecular technology and data analysis to recreate classic whiskey flavour nuances while using less water, grain and barrel-ageing time than traditional production. Stateless is positioned as a more accessible alternative to traditionally long-aged bourbons.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers cherry, cedar and a hint of anise.

Palate

The palate is round with berries, spice and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and fruity.

Specifications

Name: Stateless American Blended Bourbon Whiskey
Bottler: Stateless
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Blended Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy · Round · Sweet

Did you know?

Stateless uses machine learning and chemical analysis to map which compounds give classic bourbon its flavour, then aims to recreate that profile using fewer resources than traditional long ageing.

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It started with seven amateurs in a slaughterhouse building. On 30 June 2012 Stauning released its first whisky – and this bottle is one of the 728 examples.

Expert description

Stauning 1st Edition Traditional 2009/2012 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 63.3% and matured for 3 years. Distilled in 2009 and released on 30 June 2012. Only 728 bottles. It is the very first Stauning whisky ever released to the market – a historic bottle in Danish whisky history.

Stauning Whisky opened in 2005 in an old slaughterhouse building in Skjern, and the early years were marked by passion, experimentation and almost no resources. 1st Edition is an expression of all that: raw, powerful and with a historical significance that transcends any tasting note.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful and complex. Malt, dried fruit, honey and a touch of oak. The 63.3% is present but approachable with a little water.

Palate

Intense malt and fruit notes with oak spice and a warm, full-bodied core. Strong but well-balanced for its ABV.

Finish

Long and warm with malt sweetness and warmth that lingers. A historic finish.

Specifications

Name: Stauning 1st Edition Traditional 2009/2012
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 63.3%
Size: 50 CL
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: June 2012
Number of bottles: 728

Flavour profile

Powerful · Malt · Historic · Rare · Collector

Investment potential

High. The very first release from Stauning with only 728 bottles is a unique historical artefact in Danish whisky history. It will never be re-released.

Did you know?

Stauning 1st Edition was distilled on equipment that was far from professional – seven whisky enthusiasts used an old slaughterhouse building and homemade stills. This gives the bottle an authenticity that cannot be bought today.

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Skjern, 2009. The distillery is four years old and the team is still figuring out what Stauning can become. This bottle is the answer from back then.

Expert description

Stauning 2nd Edition Peated 2009/2012 is a Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2012 at cask strength 62.8%. It is one of Stauning's very first commercial bottlings – distilled just four years after the distillery opened and released while the whisky's DNA was still taking shape. The peated profile comes from floor-malted peated malt, and the high cask strength reflects an uncompromising approach to bottling.

Stauning Whisky opened in 2005 with seven amateurs and rough grain. 2nd Edition Peated represents the earliest stage of a distillery that has since grown into one of the world's most acclaimed. Finding a bottle today is equivalent to owning a piece of Danish whisky's renaissance.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat, smoke and a youthful freshness. Bonfire, green notes and a light citrus edge that reveals the short maturation time.

Palate

Smoke and salt with a spiced core. Cask strength is evident, but malt and sweetness sit behind it. Raw energy and early Stauning character.

Finish

Long and warm with ash, peat and a light bitterness. It stays with you.

Specifications

Name: Stauning 2nd Edition Peated 2009/2012
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 62.8%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2012

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Historic · Rare · Early Stauning

Investment potential

High. One of Stauning's first commercial bottlings ever – distilled in 2009 and released in 2012, when the distillery was still unknown. Early Stauning bottles are extremely rare and steadily rising in collector circles.

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When Stauning 2nd Edition was distilled in 2009, Stauning Whisky was not yet a professional operation – the distillery consisted of seven amateurs sharing a passion for whisky and an old slaughterhouse building in Skjern.

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Stauning takes rye whisky to Mexico. Bastard Mezcal Finish is a Research Series edition that combines the spice of Danish rye malt with the smoky, earthy character of mezcal casks.

Expert description

Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish Research Series is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 46.3% in a 70 cl bottle. The whisky has been finished in mezcal casks – the cask type from the Mexican agave spirit – and is part of Stauning's Research Series, which is the distillery's laboratory for unconventional flavour profiles.

Bastard is Stauning's first expression for cask finishes outside the traditional Scotch and American cask register. The mezcal cask adds a smoky, earthy and slightly floral Mexican dimension to the spiced Jutland foundation of the rye. The result is unusual and memorable.

Tasting notes

Nose

Citrus and sweet tobacco mixed with mild mezcal smoke and wild flowers. Complex and different.

Palate

Soft and sweetly satisfying with rye spice and burnt caramel. The earthy note of the mezcal cask shines through.

Finish

Spiced and lightly smoky with spicy notes and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish Research Series
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Mezcal Casks

Flavour profile

Mezcal · Smoky · Spiced · Rye · Experimental

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Stauning's Research Series is used to test limits and combinations that would never fit into the standard range. Bastard Mezcal Finish is a good example: a Danish whisky that tasted Mexican and unique for it.

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The Research Series is Stauning's laboratory – limited batches, experiments, no promises of repetition. Dirty Bastard lives up to its name.

Expert description

Stauning Dirty Bastard Research Series is a Danish Single Rye Whisky bottled at cask strength 53.4% without chill filtration. The Research Series is Stauning's platform for experimenting with new techniques and cask types in small, one-off batches. Dirty Bastard is rye whisky at its most uncompromising – intense, spiced and straight from the cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry rye bread and fresh grain with black spices up front. Vanilla and light caramel from the oak come through beneath.

Palate

Oily and powerful. Pepper, cinnamon and fresh herbs with a layer of warm oak and a hint of dark fruit. The 53.4% provides structure without burning.

Finish

Long and warm. Rye bread and black pepper return with a pleasant lingering intensity.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Dirty Bastard Research Series
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Rye Whisky
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5744002860181

Flavour profile

Spiced · Rye · Powerful · Cask strength · Dry

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Research Series releases from Stauning are sold in limited batches and rarely repeated in identical form – once they're gone, they're gone.

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The Research Series takes rye on another adventure. Stauning El Clásico – rye whisky finished in vermouth casks – is botanical, floral and difficult to categorise.

Expert description

Stauning El Clásico 2022 Vermouth Finish is a Danish Rye Whisky finished in vermouth casks and bottled at 45.7% without chill filtration. The expression is part of the Research Series and was made by finishing Stauning's rye whisky in vermouth casks. Vermouth is an aromatised wine with botanical ingredients – herbs, flowers and spices – and the casks add a dry, floral dimension to the rye's natural spiciness.

El Clásico references the classic encounter – grain meets wine – and the result is a whisky unlike any other in Stauning's range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Botanical and fresh. Dry herbs, light florals and citrus from the vermouth with the rye's natural spiced grain in the background.

Palate

Light and elegant. The rye's spiciness meets botanical notes – anise, citrus and mild herbs – with a dry sweetness and florality from the vermouth.

Finish

Medium-long and dry. Botanical traces and lightly spiced rye linger with a pleasant bitterness at the close.

Specifications

Name: Stauning El Clásico 2022 Vermouth Finish
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 45.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in vermouth casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5711978010780
Edition: Research Series 2022

Flavour profile

Botanical · Spiced · Light · Rye · Herbal

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Vermouth is typically associated with cocktails like the Martini and Negroni. Stauning inverts the convention – instead of vermouth going into the glass, it goes into the cask, giving the rye whisky a botanical dimension you'd normally only find in a cocktail.

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Heather on the moors of West Jutland. Stauning has used it since the beginning – an ingredient that gives HEATHER its floral and honeyed character.

Expert description

Stauning HEATHER September 2017 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 48.7% and made with heather added during the drying of the malt. Distilled 2013-2014 and released in September 2017. Heather is a traditional ingredient in Nordic brewing and distilling, and Stauning revives the tradition in the HEATHER series. The result is a whisky with a unique floral and honeyed profile – clearly different from the rest of Stauning's range.

HEATHER is one of Stauning's most original expressions. It is not just a variation on a theme – it is a whisky that could not come from any other region. The Jutland heather moor is the invisible ingredient.

Tasting notes

Nose

Heather and wildflowers, light fruits and a discreet honey sweetness. Very aromatic and fresh.

Palate

Floral and sweet with malt, honey and heather tones. Light spice and a mild fruit core. Elegant and different.

Finish

Moderate and floral with blossom and a little sweetness. Fades gently.

Specifications

Name: Stauning HEATHER September 2017
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.7%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2013-2014
Bottled: September 2017

Flavour profile

Floral · Heather · Honey · Fresh · Rare

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The use of heather in whisky making has roots in medieval Nordic brewing. Stauning is one of very few modern distilleries actively reviving this practice in their HEATHER series.

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Harvest is the time when everything comes in. The grain is stored, the air is sharper, and there is a calm to things. Stauning bottled that feeling and called it Høst – a single malt soft enough for everyday, complex enough to keep you interested.

Expert description

Stauning Høst is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 40.5%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland. Høst is an approachable, balanced single malt focused on fresh fruit, soft sweetness and a light grain character from floor-malted barley. New design – the whisky remains the same familiar expression in updated packaging.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity with green apple, light honey and a hint of blossom. A touch of cream and soft vanilla.

Palate

Light and smooth. Green fruits, a trace of pear and soft maltiness. Harmonious and inviting.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and gentle. A little honey and fresh grain at the end.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Høst Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 40.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002860631

Flavour profile

Fresh · Fruity · Soft · Light · Sweet

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Stauning's floor malting operation is one of the few examples of a craft distillery controlling the entire production chain – from grain to bottle – in-house, giving complete control over the flavour profile from the very first step.

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Stauning KAOS is the opposite of the system – a multi-malt whisky that blends grain types instead of keeping to one. The 2016 edition is one of the earliest releases and sets the standard for the series.

Expert description

Stauning KAOS 2016 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46.5% and made from a blend of malted grain types. Distilled 2011-2013 and released in February 2016. KAOS is Stauning's most complex expression – a counterpoint to the peated single malts, characterised by fruity, creamy notes and elegant complexity. The bottling is non-chill filtered.

Stauning Whisky opened in 2005 in Skjern and has since earned international recognition for its floor malting and copper pot distillation of Danish grain. KAOS represents the experimental side of the distillery – each batch is a new composition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruity and creamy with apricot jam, vanilla and a hint of citrus. A light oak note in the background.

Palate

Full and smooth. Peach, honey and caramel with a spiced oak finish. Well balanced.

Finish

Medium long and pleasant with sweetness and light wood. Clean ending.

Specifications

Name: Stauning KAOS 2016
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2011-2013
Bottled: February 2016

Flavour profile

Fruity · Creamy · Vanilla · Complex · Rare

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The KAOS name is not accidental: it refers to the chaotic blend of grain types used in distillation. Stauning deliberately experiments with the composition from batch to batch, so no two editions are identical.

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Kaos in special attire. Stauning's iconic Triple Malt in a Design Edition that celebrates the artistic side of whisky.

Expert description

Stauning Kaos Design Edition is a Danish Triple Malt Whisky bottled at 46%. Kaos is Stauning's signature expression – a blend of three malt types (barley, rye and wheat) that combines the best qualities of each grain in an accessible and complex whisky. The Design Edition features a special artistic bottle design celebrating Stauning's identity.

The whisky inside is identical to standard Kaos – the packaging is what elevates the experience.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh fruit and light vanilla with a discreet hint of spiced rye. Balanced and inviting with a touch of wheat.

Palate

Soft and rounded with honey, fresh fruit and gentle herbs. The rye adds warmth and pepper towards the finish.

Finish

Medium-long and fruity with a gently spiced trail. Pleasant and accessible.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Kaos Design Edition Triple Malt
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Triple Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5711978010643

Flavour profile

Fruity · Fresh · Lightly spiced · Balanced · Soft

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Stauning Kaos was designed to show what Danish grain can achieve in a blend. Triple Malt means three different malt types – barley, rye and wheat – are combined in a single expression.

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June 2018. Stauning opens another chapter in the KAOS series – this time slightly warmer with a fruity core that is clear from the first drop.

Expert description

Stauning KAOS June 2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46.8% from malted grain in the KAOS tradition. Distilled 2014-2015 and released in June 2018 after 3-4 years in cask. Fruity, creamy and balanced – this is KAOS at its most approachable. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

KAOS is Stauning's answer to whisky complexity. Each batch is a new blend, and no two releases taste the same. The June 2018 edition is one of the fruitier ones, with a core of peach and apricot carrying the whisky all the way through.

Tasting notes

Nose

Brighter fruit notes – peach, mandarin and light blossom. Vanilla sweetness and a gentle oak note.

Palate

Creamy malt core with peach and honey. Light spice and vanilla. Round and welcoming.

Finish

Shorter and soft with fruit sweetness and light oak.

Specifications

Name: Stauning KAOS June 2018
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 3-4 years
ABV: 46.8%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2014-2015
Bottled: June 2018

Flavour profile

Fruity · Creamy · Peach · Vanilla · Approachable

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Stauning releases KAOS several times a year with different compositions – it is one of the few whisky series in the world that actively encourages enthusiasts to compare editions side by side.

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September 2018 – and Stauning sends out another KAOS edition. This time slightly more spiced than the June edition, with a more pronounced oak note.

Expert description

Stauning KAOS September 2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 47.1% in Stauning's KAOS series. A blend of malted grain types gives the characteristic complexity, and each batch reflects the specific composition from this particular bottling. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

KAOS September 2018 differs from the June edition of the same year with a slightly higher ABV and a bit more oak and spice. Stauning uses each batch as an opportunity to experiment with grain composition and maturation time.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peach and apricot with slightly more oak than earlier editions. Honey and light blossom in the background.

Palate

Creamy malt core with fruit sweetness. Slightly more structure and spice than the June edition. Elegant.

Finish

Moderately long with sweetness and light oak. Clean and pleasant.

Specifications

Name: Stauning KAOS September 2018
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 47.1%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: September 2018

Flavour profile

Fruity · Creamy · Spiced · Rare · Vintage

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In 2018 Stauning released KAOS three times – in June, September and December. All three batches differ slightly in profile, ABV and composition, even though they were produced in the same year.

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Chaos is not the absence of order. It is the moment three things meet at once and create something unexpected. Barley, rye and smoked malt – Stauning's signature blend – distilled, matured and bottled as one coherent thought.

Expert description

Stauning Kaos Triple Malt is a Danish Triple Malt Whisky bottled at 46%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland. Kaos is the distillery's flagship expression – a blend of three malted grains: barley, rye and peated barley, all floor-malted on-site. Kaos represents the essence of Stauning Whisky: a little smoke, a little spice, fresh fruit and a West Jutland character running through everything. Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh fruit and a discreet smoke undertone. A little honey, light bread and a hint of cinnamon. The rye contributes a fine pepper spice in the background.

Palate

Round and complex with fruity sweetness up front, then spiced rye and a light smoke. Pear, plum, light syrup and warm bread spice.

Finish

Medium length with gentle smoke and persistent spice. Finishes cleanly.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Kaos Triple Malt Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Triple Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5711978010643

Flavour profile

Spiced · Lightly smoked · Fruity · Complex · Balanced

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The name Kaos is no accident. When the distillery first experimented with blending three grain types together, the result was unpredictable – and that is precisely what created the distillery's most beloved whisky.

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Three bottles, one distillery, endless discussion about which is best. Stauning's miniature gift set with Høst, Rye and Kaos is the perfect introduction to West Jutland whisky.

Expert description

Stauning Miniature Gift Set is a Danish Whisky Gift Set containing three 5 cl miniature bottles: Høst, Rye and Kaos. The set gives the opportunity to try Stauning's three core expressions side by side.

Høst is Stauning's signature single malt – light, fruity and approachable at 40.5%. Rye is the distillery's rye whisky made from floor-malted rye – spicy and dry at 48%. Kaos is the Triple Malt blend of barley, rye and wheat – fruity and balanced at 46%. Together they cover the breadth of Stauning's philosophy.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Miniature Gift Set Høst Rye Kaos
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky Gift Set
Contents: 3x5 CL
EAN no.: 5744002860327

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Stauning's miniature gift set is designed as a tasting experience spanning the distillery's core range. It is the most obvious gift for someone who has not yet discovered Stauning – or for the enthusiast who wants the full picture in one box.

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Stauning PEATED is the distillery's smoky flagship in an age that shows what Danish peated malt can become with six years in cask.

Expert description

Stauning PEATED 7th Edition 2012/2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 48.4% and matured for a minimum of 6 years. Distilled in 2012 and released in 2018. 2,293 bottles produced. Made from peated barley malt, floor-malted in-house at Stauning and double distilled in copper pot stills. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

The PEATED series is Stauning's answer to classic smoky whisky – but with a Danish identity. This is not Islay imitation: the smoke is integrated, balanced and supported by Danish grain's sweetness. The 7th edition is one of the most mature in the series' early chapter.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat smoke and malt with a little honey, citrus and dried fruit behind. Six years in cask gives a roundness the younger editions lack.

Palate

Smoky and malt-rich. Light fruit and gentle pepper with a soft, rounded core. Balanced and elegant for a peated whisky.

Finish

Long and warm smoky finish with sweetness and light oak.

Specifications

Name: Stauning PEATED 7th Edition
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: Minimum 6 years
ABV: 48.4%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 2,293
Edition: 7th edition

Flavour profile

Peated · Malt-rich · Peat smoke · Rounded · Vintage

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Stauning PEATED is one of the distillery's oldest series. The early editions are particularly sought after by collectors because they show Stauning's style from when production was still very small and hands-on.

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