Before the current label found its place on the shelf, The Hive looked a little different. This release is a glimpse of Wemyss Malts' earlier design, carrying exactly the same honeyed soul that has made The Hive a fixture of the range.

Please note: this bottle carries the older label design of The Hive, prior to Wemyss Malts updating the packaging. The contents follow the same recipe and quality as the current release.

Expert description

The Hive is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV by Wemyss Malts, assembled from selected casks sourced from several Scottish distilleries.

Wemyss Malts runs its business on a philosophy borrowed from the wine trade: the family acts as a negociant, seeking out the finest single casks from across Scotland, which are then tasted and selected by a nosing panel chaired by whisky writer Charlie Maclean. The casks are not named after the distillery but after their characteristic flavour profile, which is how The Hive name became synonymous with a soft, honeyed style.

This "Old version" represents an earlier chapter in The Hive's history, carrying a label design different from what is found on today's shelves.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey cake and ripe apricots, lifted by a light, floral scent of white honey.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with caramelised sugar, golden raisins and a silky texture.

Finish

Short to medium, with a warm close of honey and a hint of spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: The Hive
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN: 0040232144936

Flavour profile

Honey · Raisin · Silky

Did you know?

Wemyss Malts' nosing panel is chaired by Charlie Maclean, author of more than eight books on whisky, and the panel only selects casks good enough to stand alone as a Single Cask or join one of the named blends such as The Hive.

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Nearly two decades in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt give this whiskey a depth that takes patience to create and time to enjoy.

Expert Review

The Irishman 17 Year Old is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, bottled at 54%.

The whiskey is a small batch release from The Irishman brand, with the entire maturation period of nearly 17 years spent in a single first-fill Oloroso sherry butt. The long, consistent cask influence gives the whiskey a concentrated sherry character with depth and complexity that sets it apart from multi-cask releases. It is non-chill filtered, preserving as many flavour compounds as possible and a full-bodied texture.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and spiced, with sweetness and depth from the sherry cask.

Palate

Rich and complex, with stewed raisins, fruitcake, dark chocolate and nuts.

Finish

Long and warm, with a balance of sweetness and subtle dryness.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman 17 Year Old
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 17 years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5099811090992

Flavour Profile

Rich · Sherry-driven · Dark fruit · Spiced · Warm

Investment Potential

As a 17-year-old small batch release with a single, concentrated cask type, this bottle may hold collector interest, but Whisky.dk recommends buying it primarily for enjoyment.

Did You Know?

The Irishman was founded by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh, who set out to revive the classic pot still style that had nearly vanished from Ireland during the 20th century.
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Ireland meets the Caribbean in this limited release, where classic pot still whiskey gets a final finish in casks from Saint Lucia.

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The Irishman Caribbean Cask Finish is a Pot Still Irish Whiskey matured in American bourbon casks and finished in Caribbean rum casks, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a limited edition from The Irishman brand, first matured in American oak and then finished in rum casks from Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. The rum finish adds an exotic sweetness and tropical character that sets it apart from The Irishman's other, more classically matured releases. The bottle appeals to whiskey lovers looking for something outside the traditional, while retaining the core character of Irish pot still distillation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and cane sugar, with a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with rum, caramel and ripe banana.

Finish

Soft and of medium length, with a light tropical close.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman Caribbean Cask Finish
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon & Caribbean rum casks (Saint Lucia)
EAN no.: 5099811906385

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Cane-sugar-forward · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

The Irishman was founded by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh, who set out to revive the classic pot still style that had nearly vanished from Ireland during the 20th century.
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The Irishman Cask Strength 2025 is triple distilled "The Irish Way" and slowly matured in specially selected ex-bourbon casks – each bottle individually numbered and signed.

Expert Review

The Irishman Cask Strength 2025 Small Batch Irish Whiskey is a Cask Strength Irish Whiskey, bottled at 54.7%.

The Irishman Cask Strength 2025 is triple distilled "The Irish Way" and slowly matured in specially selected ex-bourbon casks. Their Master Distiller selects a few exceptional casks each year, which become this fantastic Cask Strength edition. The whiskey is limited to 2160 bottles in this batch, each bottle individually numbered and signed, and of course non-chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and intense from the cask strength.

Palate

Full-bodied with bourbon-driven depth.

Finish

Long and warm.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman Cask Strength 2025
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
Vintage: Bottled 2025
Cask: Ex-Bourbon Casks
Bottles: 2160
ABV: 54.7%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Non-chill-filtered, natural colour, individually numbered and signed

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Intense · Full-bodied · Warm · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Each bottle of The Irishman Cask Strength 2025 is individually numbered and signed by the distillery.
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The Irishman Miniature Gift Set brings together three of the distillery's different expressions in small 5cl bottles – a perfect way to taste your way through The Irishman's range.

Expert Review

The Irishman Miniature Gift Set 3x5cl is a gift set consisting of three miniature Irish Whiskeys, bottled between 40-46%.

The set includes The Irishman Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, an exclusive limited edition combining classic Irish elegance with exotic rum sweetness from casks that previously held Caribbean rum from Saint Lucia. It also includes The Irishman The Harvest, an Irish Single Malt Whiskey made up of 70% single malt and 30% single pot still, matured in bourbon casks. Finally, the set includes The Irishman Single Malt Whiskey, made from 100% malted barley, matured in American bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks, with a rich, full-bodied taste of honey, malt and candied fruit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Varies between the three expressions: rum sweetness, honey and malt.

Palate

Rich and full-bodied with notes of candied fruit.

Finish

Soft and inviting.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman Trilogy Miniature Gift Set
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40-46%
Size: 3x5 CL
EAN no.: 5099811090947

Flavour Profile

Varied · Rich · Full-bodied · Honeyed · Fruity

Did You Know?

The Irishman Caribbean Rum Cask Finish draws its rum sweetness from casks that previously held rum on Saint Lucia in the Caribbean.
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The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey is made from 100% malted barley, matured in American bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks for a rich, full-bodied flavour.

Expert Review

The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey consists of 100% malted barley, matured in American bourbon casks as well as Oloroso sherry casks. The flavour is rich and full-bodied with notes of honey and malt, combined with soft notes of candied fruit from the finishing maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and malt.

Palate

Rich and full-bodied with candied fruit.

Finish

Soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman Single Malt
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Whiskey
Cask: American Bourbon Casks and Oloroso Sherry Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 100% malted barley
EAN no.: 5099811905692

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Malty · Sherried · Full-bodied · Soft

Did You Know?

The Irishman Single Malt is made exclusively from 100% malted barley.
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The Irishman The Harvest is a single malt-dominant whiskey, composed of 70% Single Malt and 30% Single Pot Still, matured in bourbon casks.

Expert Review

The Irishman The Harvest Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey consists of 70% Single Malt and 30% Single Pot Still, matured in bourbon casks. The combination of the two whiskey styles gives it a rounded, approachable character with a touch of classic pot still spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Gentle malt with vanilla notes from the bourbon casks.

Palate

Rounded and approachable with a touch of pot still spice.

Finish

Soft and light.

Specifications

Name: The Irishman The Harvest
Distillery: The Irishman
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 70% Single Malt, 30% Single Pot Still
EAN no.: 5099811905654

Flavour Profile

Malty · Vanilla · Spiced · Soft · Rounded

Did You Know?

The Irishman The Harvest combines two whiskey styles, Single Malt and Single Pot Still, in one bottle.
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Sometimes the simplest expression is also the most honest. The Original One is Woodrow's of Edinburgh's answer to what a Highland single malt tastes like when everything extra is stripped away and the grain, the oak and the time are left to speak for themselves.

Expert description

The Original One from The Jane Street Collection is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 48.5% ABV by independent bottler Woodrow's of Edinburgh.

Woodrow's of Edinburgh, founded in 2020 by brothers Mark and Chris Watt in Leith, works from a philosophy of transparency and flavour-led releases. The Jane Street Collection is built around clear sensory themes, and The Original One is the collection's most straightforward expression: an honest picture of Highland style without additional cask finishing.

The whisky is matured in bourbon casks, allowing the spirit's own fruitiness and malt character to shine rather than heavy cask influence.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green apples and pear meet a mild malt profile, lifted by soft vanilla and a touch of honey.

Palate

Soft and slightly oily, with apple, pear and a hint of peach, while the malt provides structure and a subtle spiced edge.

Finish

Medium-length and clean, with notes of malt, citrus and a light dryness from the oak.

Specifications

Name: The Original One
Series: The Jane Street Collection
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malt · Clean

Did you know?

The name Jane Street refers to a street in Leith, Edinburgh's historic dockside district, home to many of the city's whisky merchants and bottlers throughout history.

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Dark fruit, deep sherry and a whisky unafraid to show its strength. The Sherried One is Woodrow's of Edinburgh's tribute to the classic sherry cask, cultivated to its full potential without losing its balance.

Expert description

The Sherried One from The Jane Street Collection is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 48.5% ABV by independent bottler Woodrow's of Edinburgh.

Where The Original One represents the collection's clean baseline, The Sherried One explores the opposite extreme: the deep, dark and fruit-laden character of the sherry cask. Woodrow's is known for working with small, carefully selected batches, and this release is a clear example of that approach, with cask quality at its core.

The whisky is matured in sherry casks, which have contributed both colour and a deep concentration of dried fruit and spice to the finished spirit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, prunes and figs mingle with warm spices, cocoa and a light nutty depth.

Palate

Rich and silky, dominated by dried fruit, caramel and dark chocolate, with a fine depth of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish

Long and dark, with dried fruit, oak and a lightly bitter-sweet close of toasted nuts.

Specifications

Name: The Sherried One
Series: The Jane Street Collection
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Sherry · Dark fruit · Spiced

Did you know?

Sherry casks must first mature Spanish sherry for several years before they become empty and can be shipped to Scotland, making a good sherry cask a far more time-consuming and costly resource than a standard bourbon barrel.

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Sea salt, bonfire smoke and peat flames in the distance. The Smokey One is Woodrow's of Edinburgh's uncompromising tribute to Islay's smoky whisky tradition, made for those unafraid to meet the peat head-on.

Expert description

The Smokey One from The Jane Street Collection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 48.5% ABV by independent bottler Woodrow's of Edinburgh.

The whisky comes from an undisclosed Islay distillery, chosen for its ability to deliver the classic combination of sea salt, peat smoke and deep malt richness. The series is built around clear sensory themes, and The Smokey One is the collection's most uncompromising expression, placing peat smoke at its centre without sacrificing balance or complexity.

Woodrow's of Edinburgh works as an independent bottler and is known for choosing casks that express both the distillery's DNA and their own philosophy of pure, honest, unadulterated whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry smoke and sea salt meet a deep malt sweetness, with a hint of seaweed and iodine.

Palate

Intense peat smoke wraps around an underlying sweetness of honey and malt, carried by a robust salty edge.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lingering ash note and a light sweetness that keeps the balance to the last drop.

Specifications

Name: The Smokey One
Series: The Jane Street Collection
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Peated · Salty · Smoky

Did you know?

The peat used to smoke the malt on Islay is formed from thousands of years of decomposed plant matter shaped by the island's damp climate, and the unique mix of sea plants and heather is one reason Islay whisky carries its signature briny, smoky flavour.

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A legend is rarely written in full filtration. The Legendary is Blackadder's answer to how whisky tasted before it was polished to perfection, taken straight from the cask with everything that entails.

Please note: this whisky is part of Blackadder's Raw Cask series and is deliberately bottled with a small amount of natural cask sediment at the bottom of the bottle, proof that the whisky is only minimally filtered.

Expert description

The Legendary 2015/2023 is a 7-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Blackadder's Raw Cask series, bottled at full cask strength of 59.2% ABV.

The whisky was distilled on 23 June 2015 and bottled in January 2023, from a single cask, Cask No. 2023-05, a medium toasted Fine Grain French Oak cask. The French oak has given the whisky a distinctly spiced, lightly sweet character that sets it apart from the more common American or European oak.

The Raw Cask series is Blackadder's most unfiltered release: the whisky is neither chill-filtered nor mechanically filtered, and the bottle retains natural oils and fats from the cask to ensure the most natural tasting experience possible.

Only 615 bottles exist of this particular single cask release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted French oak and warm spice meet a light sweetness of honey and ripe apples.

Palate

Robust and well-balanced with spiced oak, caramel and a full malt core, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering spice and a dry, slightly tannic close from the French oak.

Specifications

Name: The Legendary
Bottler: Blackadder
Series: Raw Cask
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 Years
ABV: 59.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Medium Toasted Fine Grain French Oak, Cask No. 2023-05
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 23/06/2015
Bottled: 01/2023
Number of bottles: 615
EAN: 5055030620785

Flavour profile

Spiced · Oak · Cask strength

Investment potential

With only 615 bottles from a single cask, full cask strength and Blackadder's well-regarded Raw Cask concept, The Legendary appeals to collectors who value rare single cask releases from respected independent bottlers.

Did you know?

The name Blackadder is drawn from a Scottish legend of a fearless warrior, and the company's logo and storytelling deliberately lean on this mythology to underline the raw, untamed character of its whiskies.

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Under a railway arch in Bermondsey, rye whiskey was distilled in London for the first time in over a hundred years. LV-1767 is the result: a small, hand-counted run of bottles named after a distilling dream from 1767 that never quite happened - until now.

Expert's Description

The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition is an English rye whiskey matured in English oak casks and bottled at 54.3% ABV.

The name LV-1767 refers to the Lea Valley Distillery, founded in 1767 and closed in 1903 - until then the last place in London where whisky was distilled. When The London Distillery Company bottled its first rye whiskey in 2018, it marked the first time in more than a hundred years that London could again claim a finished whiskey of its own. The rye was double distilled and filled into new English oak casks for four years, from 2014 to 2018.

Only 251 bottles of this first release exist, each one individually numbered. The distillery, based in a railway arch on Druid Street in Bermondsey, went into administration in 2020 but was revived under new ownership in 2025 - making early releases like this one a small, closed chapter in English whiskey history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and roasted coffee meet a spiced sweetness of cinnamon, stewed peaches and a touch of beeswax.

Palate

Full-bodied and spicy, with rye's characteristic peppery bite carried by the same cinnamon and stone-fruit sweetness found on the nose.

Finish

Long and dry, with white pepper, dark cherry and a late hint of macadamia nut.

Specifications

Name: The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition
Distillery: The London Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: English Rye Whiskey
Age: 4 years
ABV: 54.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: New English oak casks
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 251
Edition: LV-1767, The London Distillery Company's first release

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Roasted · Stone fruit · Peppery

Investment Potential

Medium. Only 251 numbered bottles from the distillery's very first release, and the distillery itself stood idle for years after going into administration before finding new owners. That combination of low bottle count and an interrupted production history makes this an interesting bottle for collectors of English whisky.

Did You Know?

The rye for LV-1767 was double distilled rather than single distilled, unlike most American rye whiskeys - a method borrowed from Scotch and Irish tradition that yields a cleaner, more fruit-driven spirit.

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A lighthouse cuts through fog and darkness, night after night, year after year. The Observatory is named for Scotland's many coastal lighthouses and celebrates that same patient endurance in its own long maturation.

Expert description

The Observatory 20 Years is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky bottled at 40% ABV from the Signature Series, distilled at the Macduff distillery, also known for producing the Single Malt whisky Glen Deveron.

The lighthouse on the box is the series' recurring symbol, referencing the many lighthouses that line Scotland's coastline and have guided sailors safely to harbour for centuries. The series was created by master blender Stephanie Macleod, one of the industry's few female master blenders.

The whisky has matured for 20 years in a combination of used sherry casks and Virgin Oak, a pairing that gives this grain whisky an unusual depth and complexity more often associated with single malt than single grain.

The result is an unusually soft mouthfeel with pronounced sherry sweetness, vanilla and dark chocolate, setting it apart from the lighter, more neutral style many associate with grain whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet sherry and toasted vanilla meet fresh summer berries and a touch of citrus.

Palate

Mouth-filling and soft, with ripe grapes, vanilla and cane sugar sweetness.

Finish

Warm and dry, with a lightly spiced close.

Specifications

Name: The Observatory
Distillery: Macduff
Series: Signature Series
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry and Virgin Oak
EAN: 7640171033228

Flavour profile

Sherry-sweet · Vanilla · Soft

Investment potential

A 20-year-old Single Grain from a named source distillery is relatively rare on the market, since most grain whiskies are bottled far younger, giving The Observatory an interesting position for collectors with an interest in the grain category.

Did you know?

Single Grain whisky differs from Single Malt in that it is distilled from grains other than exclusively malted barley, often wheat or corn, typically on a continuous column still rather than traditional pot stills, giving a lighter, more neutral base character that here has been transformed by 20 years of cask maturation.

Two landscapes, one Scottish and one Swedish, meet in a single glass. The Sandebud is Adelphi's own experiment: a blended malt where a spirit from their own Ardnamurchan distillery marries a spirit from Sweden's High Coast.

The Expert's Description

The Sandebud by Adelphi is a Blended Malt Whisky combining Ardnamurchan and High Coast, bottled at 58.9%.

Adelphi owns the Ardnamurchan distillery, the westernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland, and with The Sandebud has paired a spirit from there with a spirit from Sweden's High Coast. The result is an unusual fusion that bridges two landscapes and two distilling traditions in one bottle.

The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and with 1,136 bottles it is the most accessible of Adelphi's special series, without compromising the cask-strength intensity the bottler is known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A combination of freshly cut oak and a hint of smoke, hinting at the two spirits' different origins.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with caramel, malt and a light salty, maritime undercurrent that ties the two styles together.

Finish

Long and warm with a dry, smoky close that lingers for a good while.

Specifications

Name: The Sandebud by Adelphi Fusion of Ardnamurchan and High Coast Blended Malt Whisky
Distillery: The Sandebud
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Scotland and Sweden
Type: Blended Malt Whisky
Age: 6 year(s)
ABV: 58.9%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 1,136
EAN no.: 5060383652307

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Smoky · Maritime · Full-bodied · Oaky

Did You Know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 by the River Clyde in Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, and was reborn in 1993 when a grandson of one of the original owners relaunched the company as an independent bottler.

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The Sexton is the official whiskey of the final season of "The Walking Dead" – a dark, complex single malt that matches the show's intense universe.

Expert Review

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is distilled in Copper Pot Stills to create an outstanding smoothness. It has subsequently matured in former Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, giving it an unusual complexity and flavour with notes of dried fruit, nuts and honey. The Sexton is the official whiskey of the final season of "The Walking Dead", which has made it popular among fans of the show.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and honey.

Palate

Nuts and sherry-driven depth.

Finish

Complex and long.

Specifications

Name: The Sexton
Distillery: The Sexton
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Whiskey
Cask: Oloroso Sherry Casks (Jerez, Spain)
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Distilled in Copper Pots
EAN no.: 5391533970003

Flavour Profile

Dark · Nutty · Sherried · Complex · Honeyed

Did You Know?

The Sexton was the official whiskey of the final season of the TV series "The Walking Dead".
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A bar in New York, a glass created for the occasion, and a story that grew too good to tell only once. The Story of The Spaniard is Compass Box's tribute to Spanish cask tradition, told by John Glaser himself.

Expert description

The Story of The Spaniard is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% ABV by independent whisky merchant Compass Box, founded by American John Glaser.

The whisky originates from a bespoke bottling Compass Box once created for a cocktail bar named The Spaniard in New York. John Glaser and his team later decided to explore the sherry-influenced style further and make it a permanent part of the range under the name The Story of The Spaniard, first released in 2018.

The whisky is a blend of Highland and Speyside malt whisky, of which a significant portion, around 48%, is matured in used sherry casks, while a further 25% has aged in casks that previously held Spanish red wine. The rest of the blend contributes lighter, fruitier notes that balance the heavier, dark cask influence.

Tasting notes

Nose

Baked pear in red wine meets dark berries and a hint of spiced citrus peel.

Palate

Full, soft and tangy with juicy poached pears, citrus peel and warm spice.

Finish

Long and elegant, with vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries fading slowly.

Specifications

Name: The Story of The Spaniard
Bottler: Compass Box
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5065000482558

Flavour profile

Winey · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Compass Box is known for its openness about cask compositions in an industry where such details are traditionally kept secret, making the company a pioneer of whisky transparency ever since John Glaser began publishing his recipes.

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2020. A good year for rye in Thy. The Whisky Trail chose to bottle it and put a year on it. Here is the result – a vintage rye whisky from one of Denmark's most locally rooted distilleries.

Expert description

The Whisky Trail Thy Whisky 2020 Vintage is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 50.5% in a 70 cl bottle. Distilled in 2020 from certified organic rye at Thy Whisky Distillery in northwest Jutland and bottled by The Whisky Trail – a respected bottler focused on exceptional distillate releases from Scandinavian and European distilleries. The 2020 vintage stamp places this as a specific harvest from that year.

Bottling with a year gives the whisky a traceability and identity anchor that anonymous releases lack. The rye from 2020 is now a whisky that speaks from a specific place and a specific time in Thy Whisky's history.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh rye with spice, light herbs and a natural, earthy sweetness. Authentic and precise.

Palate

Spiced rye core with light pepper, a little citrus and a softer malt dimension in the background. Well balanced.

Finish

Moderate with rye spice and light warmth. Clean and clear.

Specifications

Name: The Whisky Trail Thy Whisky 2020 Vintage
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Bottler: The Whisky Trail
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2020

Flavour profile

Vintage · Rye · Spiced · Earthy · Traceable

Did you know?

Vintage dating on whisky gives the buyer knowledge of when the grain was harvested and distilled. For single estate distilleries like Thy Whisky, which grow their own grain, this is particularly meaningful – the character of the crop varies year by year depending on weather and growing conditions.

An independent bottler puts the spotlight on Westland's raw power in this multi-vintage edition.

Expert description

The Whisky Trail Westland Distillery Multi Vintage American Single Malt Whiskey is an independent bottling combining whisky from several distillation vintages from Westland Distillery into one powerful edition, bottled at 56.5%. Westland Distillery was founded in 2010 by Matt Hofmann and Emerson Lamb in Seattle's SoDo neighbourhood with the ambition of creating an American single malt that could stand alongside the world's best whiskies. The distillery was acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2017 and uses exclusively malted barley fermented with a Belgian Saison yeast, after which the whiskey is matured in a mix of new American oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with caramel, toasted wood and dark fruit.

Palate

The palate is powerful with brown sugar, spice and a hint of nut.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: The Whisky Trail Westland Distillery Multi Vintage American Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westland Distillery
Region/Country: Seattle, Washington, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 56.5%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Multi Vintage

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Intense · Nutty

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In an old wireworks beside the River Derwent, surrounded by Derbyshire's UNESCO-listed industrial heritage, White Peak Distillery brews and distils a malt that borrows as much from brewing craft as from whisky tradition. This bottling was selected by Sukhinder Singh for Elixir Distillers' series The Whisky Trail and shows the distillery's style as it stood in its early years.

Expert's Description

The Whisky Trail White Peak Distillery 2018 Vintage is a Single Malt English Whisky matured in first fill bourbon casks and bottled at 52.4%.

White Peak Distillery was founded in 2016 by husband and wife Max and Claire Vaughan in the former Johnson & Nephew wireworks in Ambergate, within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The distillery ferments with both brewer's yeast from local brewer Thornbridge and traditional distiller's yeast, and part of the mash is made from lightly peated malt, giving the spirit a discreet smoky undertone beneath its fresh, fruity core. This bottling was distilled in 2018, bottled in 2025 from a small batch of four first fill bourbon casks, and is limited to 1,254 bottles.

The Whisky Trail is part of Elixir Trails, where Sukhinder Singh — co-founder of Elixir Distillers and one of the whisky world's most respected bottlers — selects single distilleries for their craft and character rather than name or hype.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla and soft caramel from the bourbon cask, backed by a faint smoky undertone and fresh apples.

Palate

The palate is fruity with ripe pear and citrus peel, while a soft malty sweetness and a hint of smoke add depth without taking over.

Finish

The finish is medium in length and spiced, with a final trace of wood smoke and vanilla powder.

Specifications

Name: The Whisky Trail White Peak Distillery 2018 Vintage
Distillery: White Peak Distillery
Bottler: Elixir Distillers
Region/Country: Derbyshire, England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 52.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill bourbon casks
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 1,254
Edition: The Whisky Trail

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Lightly Smoky · Creamy · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium — The Whisky Trail is a new series from Elixir Distillers, and as one of the first releases to carry Sukhinder Singh's name, early bottlings from White Peak Distillery are seeing rising interest from collectors following the distillery's progress closely.

Did You Know?

White Peak Distillery uses yeast from local brewer Thornbridge in its fermentation — a method more common in brewing than in whisky production, giving the distillery's spirit an unusually fruity character even before it reaches the cask.

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The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and has matured first in first fill bourbon casks and then in used cognac casks infused with red wine.

Expert Review

The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition of The Whistler is 10 years old and has first matured in first fill bourbon casks, then moved to used cognac casks infused with red wine – or as they call it: N.E.O.C Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red wine-driven with French oak notes.

Palate

Bourbon-driven sweetness met by the depth of the cognac casks.

Finish

Elegant and wine-driven.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 10 years
Cask: First fill bourbon casks, finished in cognac casks infused with red wine (N.E.O.C Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux)
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Wine-driven · Elegant · Bourbon-driven · Complex · Oaky

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Boann Distillery is one of the newest and finest distilleries in all of Ireland.
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The Whistler 16 Year Old Palo Cortado Finish "El Misterioso" is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and has matured first in first fill bourbon casks and then in used Palo Cortado casks.

Expert Review

The Whistler 16 Year Old Palo Cortado Finish Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition of The Whistler is 16 years old and has first matured in first fill bourbon casks, then moved to used Palo Cortado casks. The distillery calls this edition "El Misterioso" due to the complex, enigmatic character the Palo Cortado casks impart.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nutty with sherry depth.

Palate

Complex and enigmatic, with bourbon-driven sweetness met by the depth of the Palo Cortado casks.

Finish

Long and mysterious.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 16 Year Old Palo Cortado Finish "El Misterioso"
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 16 years
Cask: First fill bourbon casks, finished in Palo Cortado casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Sherried · Complex · Mysterious · Oaky

Did You Know?

Boann Distillery calls this edition "El Misterioso" due to its enigmatic, complex character.
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This release from Boann Distillery is made exclusively for the Danish market and is built on a single, hand-selected Oloroso sherry cask from Jerez.

Expert Review

The Whistler 6 Year Old Single Cask Oloroso Sherry is a Single Cask Irish Whiskey matured in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, bottled at natural cask strength 59.55%.

The whiskey has matured its entire maturation period in a single first fill Oloroso Sherry Butt from Jerez, which has contributed plenty of colour and nuance to the flavour. It is bottled without chill filtration or added colouring, giving the raw drops at their completely natural alcohol strength. On the nose, powerful notes of sherry and dried fruit come through clearly, with the classic dusty tone from Oloroso maturation. This release is made exclusively for the Danish market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful sherry and dried fruit, with a dusty Oloroso tone.

Palate

Deep and complex, with oak, walnuts, chocolate and dried fruit.

Finish

Lingering, warm and long, with chocolate, wood and raisins.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 6 Year Old Single Cask Oloroso Sherry
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Cask Irish Whiskey
Age: 6 years
ABV: 59.55% (natural cask strength)
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill Oloroso Sherry Butt from Jerez
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Other: Single Cask, exclusive to Denmark
EAN no.: 5391528252527

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Sherry-driven · Chocolatey · Nutty · Warm

Investment Potential

As a single cask release exclusive to the Danish market, this bottle may hold collector interest. Whisky.dk always recommends valuing a bottle for its own enjoyment rather than as an investment object.

Did You Know?

A "single cask" means the entire release comes from one single cask, unlike most whiskies, which are a blend of several casks, making every single cask release unique.

Boann Distillery is one of the newest and most beautiful distilleries in Ireland, and this 7-year-old release at full cask strength shows that youth is no obstacle to depth and complexity.

Expert Review

The Whistler 7 Year Old Limited Edition Natural Cask Strength is a Small Batch Irish Whiskey matured in first fill bourbon casks and subsequently oloroso sherry casks, bottled at full cask strength 59%.

The whiskey is produced at Boann Distillery, a completely newly built distillery and one of the most beautiful in all of Ireland. This release is 7 years old and bottled at full cask strength, ensuring maximum flavour and intensity. It has matured in first fill bourbon casks for the majority of its maturation, after which it spent the final 2 years in used oloroso sherry casks, adding depth and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense caramel and sherry sweetness, with a touch of spice.

Palate

Powerful and full, with dried fruit, nuts and a pronounced cask influence.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sherry character.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 7 Year Old Limited Edition
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Small Batch Irish Whiskey
Age: 7 years
ABV: 59% (cask strength)
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill bourbon casks & 2 years in used oloroso sherry casks
Other: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5391528252060

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Sherry-driven · Caramel-like · Full-bodied · Spiced

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Boann Distillery is one of Ireland's completely new distilleries and is known for its modern architecture, considered among the finest in the country, while the distillery also experiments with unconventional cask profiles.

Cream and Irish whiskey meet in a soft, dessert-like liqueur from the Boyne Valley.

Expert description

The Whistler Boann Distillery Irish Cream Liqueur combines Irish whiskey with cream for a soft, sweet liqueur, bottled at 33%. The Whistler is named after Pat Cooney, whose whistling can be heard through Boann Distillery, founded by the Cooney family in 2015 in the Boyne Valley, County Louth — the first distillery in the Drogheda area in over 160 years. The family has over 40 years of experience in the Irish drinks industry through their bottling company Gleeson Group.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with cream, caramel and a hint of whiskey.

Palate

The palate is soft and creamy with caramel, vanilla and light whiskey warmth.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Boann Distillery Irsk Cream Likør
Bottler: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Boyne Valley, Ireland
Type: Cream Liqueur
ABV: 33%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Creamy · Sweet · Soft · Caramel

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The casks for this whiskey travel all the way from Jerez in Spain, where Boann Distillery's partners at Bodegas de la Frontera fill them with Oloroso sherry before they get a new life in Ireland.

Expert Review

The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in ex-sherry casks of the Oloroso type, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey from Boann Distillery is matured for five years in Oloroso sherry casks sourced directly from the distillery's partners in Jerez, Spain: Bodegas de la Frontera. The direct connection to a Spanish bodega gives the whiskey an authentic sherry character with fine notes of dried fruit, chocolate and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and sherry sweetness, with a touch of spice.

Palate

Chocolatey and spiced, with notes of raisin and oak.

Finish

Medium, with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-sherry casks (Oloroso) from Bodegas de la Frontera
EAN no.: 5391528252244

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Chocolatey · Spiced · Dried fruit · Rich

Did You Know?

Bodegas de la Frontera in Jerez is among the Spanish bodegas that specialise in producing casks specifically for the whisky industry, a practice that has grown significantly alongside demand for sherry-matured whiskies.

The Whistler Dark Symphony is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and has been given a 12-month finish in used cognac casks using their N.E.O.C (New Era Oak Cask) method.

Expert Review

The Whistler Dark Symphony Cognac Cask Finish Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 43.14%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition is called The Whistler Dark Symphony and has been given a 12-month finish in used cognac casks using the method they call N.E.O.C (New Era Oak Cask). It is a mix of 20% single malt and 80% grain Irish whiskey, triple distilled. The whiskey is un-chillfiltered and has no added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cognac-driven with depth from the bourbon and cognac casks.

Palate

Rounded and full-bodied with grain sweetness and a touch of fruit.

Finish

Soft and elegant.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Dark Symphony
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon casks and cognac casks (N.E.O.C)
ABV: 43.14%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 20% Single Malt, 80% Grain Irish Whiskey, Triple Distilled, un-chillfiltered, natural colour

Flavour Profile

Cognac-driven · Grain sweetness · Fruity · Rounded · Elegant

Did You Know?

N.E.O.C stands for "New Era Oak Cask" and is Boann Distillery's own name for their innovative cask-finishing method.
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A cask that has travelled from bourbon via sherry to imperial stout at Boyne Brewery gives this whiskey an unusual coffee and cocoa note, rare in Irish whiskey.

Expert Review

The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish is a Limited Release Irish Whiskey matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in ex-imperial stout casks, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey from Boann Distillery is first matured in ex-bourbon casks, then moved to a cask that previously held imperial stout from Boyne Brewery, which had itself previously held sherry. The dual cask history gives the whiskey fine notes of coffee, cocoa and creamy caramel, a flavour profile unusual for Irish whiskey. The whiskey is 4.5 years old and part of Boann's limited release series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coffee and cocoa, with a touch of creamy caramel.

Palate

Rich and creamy, with notes of dark chocolate and toasted malt.

Finish

Medium, with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Limited Release Irish Whiskey
Age: 4.5 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon & ex-imperial stout casks (previously sherry)
EAN no.: 5391528252138

Flavour Profile

Coffee-forward · Cocoa-like · Creamy · Rich · Malty

Did You Know?

Boyne Brewery, whose imperial stout casks are used for this whiskey, is located in the same area as Boann Distillery and is part of the local craft scene in Meath north of Dublin.

Honey from Irish hives gives this whiskey liqueur a natural, golden sweetness.

Expert description

The Whistler Irish Honey Boann Distillery Irish Whiskey Liqueur combines Irish whiskey with honey for a golden, sweet liqueur, bottled at 33%. The Whistler is named after Pat Cooney, whose whistling can be heard through Boann Distillery, founded by the Cooney family in 2015 in the Boyne Valley, County Louth — the first distillery in the Drogheda area in over 160 years. The family has over 40 years of experience in the Irish drinks industry through their bottling company Gleeson Group.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers honey, vanilla and a hint of whiskey.

Palate

The palate is sweet and round with honey, caramel and light whiskey spice.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Irish Honey Boann Distillery Irsk Whiskeylikør
Bottler: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Boyne Valley, Ireland
Type: Whiskey Liqueur
ABV: 33%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sweet · Honey · Rounded · Soft

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The Whistler Mosaic is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and matured in ex-bourbon casks, before its finishing maturation in Sicilian Marsala casks.

Expert Review

The Whistler Mosaic Marsala Cask Finish Irish Whiskey is a Single Grain Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition has matured in ex-bourbon casks, before its finishing maturation in Sicilian Marsala casks. This creates a lovely, balanced Irish whiskey with delicious fruitiness and flavours of honey, citrus, vanilla, dried apricot and a hint of spice. The whiskey is un-chillfiltered and has no added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, citrus and vanilla.

Palate

Dried apricot and a hint of spice.

Finish

Fruity and balanced.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Mosaic Marsala Cask Finish
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Cask: Ex-Bourbon Casks, finished in Sicilian Marsala Casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Un-chillfiltered, natural colour
EAN no.: 5391528252251

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Spiced · Balanced · Elegant

Did You Know?

Boann Distillery is one of the newest and finest distilleries in all of Ireland.
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