Same whiskey, smaller bottle. Teeling's core single malt in a handy 5cl format, perfect for tasting or travel.

Expert Review

Teeling Miniature Single Malt Irish Whiskey is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured across several cask types, bottled at 46% in a small 5cl bottle.

The miniature contains exactly the same whiskey as Teeling's standard 70cl single malt: an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in a combination of casks that previously held bourbon, sherry, madeira, port and white wine. The small bottle is intended for tasting, gifting, or taking on the go, without needing to invest in a full bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity and floral, with honey and a hint of oak.

Palate

Round and complex, with ripe fruit, vanilla and a touch of spice.

Finish

Medium and soft, with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Miniature Single Malt
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Bourbon, sherry, madeira, port & white wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5391523270373

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Floral · Complex · Round · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types.
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The tropical sweetness of Teeling's Small Batch in a small bottle, perfect for trying the rum maturation character without opening a full 70cl bottle.

Expert Review

Teeling Miniature Small Batch Rum Cask is a blended Irish Whiskey matured in rum casks, bottled at 46% in a small 5cl bottle.

The miniature contains the same whiskey as Teeling's standard Small Batch Rum Cask: a blended Irish Whiskey of malt and grain whiskey, further matured for six months in casks that previously held rum from Central and South America. The rum maturation gives the whiskey its characteristic tropical sweetness. The small bottle is intended for tasting, gifting, or taking on the go.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, banana and vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with caramel and ripe banana.

Finish

Soft and of medium length, with a lightly sweet close.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Miniature Small Batch Rum Cask
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Rum casks (6-month finish)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5391523270144

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Banana-forward · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types such as rum, madeira and port.
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Teeling Single Pot Still is best enjoyed neat and chilled, where the blend of unmalted and malted barley gives the whiskey its very special character.

Expert Review

Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a blend of unmalted and malted barley, which contributes to the special character the whiskey has. The colour is golden amber, and the nose offers a lovely honey aroma combined with lemon, peach, grapefruit and toasted almonds. The palate gives bright, pleasant notes of stone fruit, vanilla, white pepper, honey and biscuit. The whiskey is best enjoyed neat and chilled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, lemon, peach, grapefruit and toasted almonds.

Palate

Stone fruit, vanilla, white pepper, honey and biscuit.

Finish

Soft and pleasant.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Single Pot Still
Distillery: Teeling Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391523270533

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Fruity · Nutty · Spiced · Best enjoyed chilled

Did You Know?

Single Pot Still is a whiskey style made exclusively in Ireland, where both malted and unmalted barley go into the mash bill.
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The core bottling in Teeling's range is also one of the most versatile: a single malt assembled from five different cask types, offering a broad spectrum of flavour in every glass.

Expert Review

Teeling Irish Single Malt Whiskey is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured across several different cask types, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is distilled by Teeling Whiskey Company in Dublin and matured in a combination of casks that previously held bourbon, sherry, madeira, port and white wine. The broad cask composition gives a complex flavour profile that shows many facets of Teeling's style in a single bottle. The whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled without added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity and floral, with honey and a hint of oak.

Palate

Round and complex, with ripe fruit, vanilla and a touch of spice.

Finish

Medium and soft, with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon, sherry, madeira, port & white wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5391523270304

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Floral · Complex · Round · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types.
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When Teeling opened its doors in Dublin in 2015, it was the first time in over a hundred years that whiskey had been distilled in the city centre. Small Batch was one of the releases that put them on the map.

Expert Review

Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask is a blended Irish Whiskey matured in rum casks, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskey, further matured in casks that previously held rum from Central and South America. The rum maturation gives the whiskey a characteristic tropical sweetness that sets it apart from more traditional bourbon- and sherry-matured blends. Small Batch was one of Teeling's first releases and remains one of the distillery's best-known bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, banana and vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with caramel and ripe banana.

Finish

Soft and of medium length, with a lightly sweet close.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Rum casks
EAN no.: 5391523270021

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Banana-forward · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types such as rum, madeira and port.
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Finland's oldest whisky distillery shows its maturity with a 10-year-old single malt.

Expert description

Teerenpeli 10 Year Old Single Malt Finnish Whisky is the distillery's older core expression, matured for at least 10 years in oak casks, bottled at 43%. Teerenpeli was founded as a brewery and restaurant in 1994 by Anssi and Marianne Pyysing in Lahti, Finland. In 2002 the distillery began producing malt whisky, making Teerenpeli Finland's oldest whisky distillery. Today the distillery is the largest in the country, producing over 100,000 litres of new spirit annually, still as a family-owned company.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with honey, apple and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

The palate offers caramel, toasted oak and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Teerenpeli 10 år Single Malt Finsk Whisky
Distillery: Teerenpeli Distillery
Region/Country: Lahti, Finland
Type: Single Malt Finnish Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Age: 10 years

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Soft · Round · Vanilla-forward

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Teerenpeli's sherry-matured expression, named after the Finnish word for slash-and-burn farming.

Expert description

Teerenpeli Kaski Sherry Matured Single Malt Finnish Whisky is matured in sherry casks, giving it a full-bodied, fruit-driven character, bottled at 43%. Teerenpeli was founded as a brewery and restaurant in 1994 by Anssi and Marianne Pyysing in Lahti, Finland. In 2002 the distillery began producing malt whisky, making Teerenpeli Finland's oldest whisky distillery. Today the distillery is the largest in the country, producing over 100,000 litres of new spirit annually, still as a family-owned company.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate offers raisin, nut and a soft sweetness from the sherry cask.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Teerenpeli Kaski Sherry Matured Single Malt Finsk Whisky
Distillery: Teerenpeli Distillery
Region/Country: Lahti, Finland
Type: Single Malt Finnish Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Sherry-driven · Full-bodied · Fruity · Nutty

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A more powerful sherry-matured edition from Teerenpeli, bottled at higher strength.

Expert description

Teerenpeli Kulo Sherry Matured Single Malt Finnish Whisky is matured in sherry casks and bottled at a higher strength than its sister edition Kaski, giving added intensity, bottled at 50%. Teerenpeli was founded as a brewery and restaurant in 1994 by Anssi and Marianne Pyysing in Lahti, Finland. In 2002 the distillery began producing malt whisky, making Teerenpeli Finland's oldest whisky distillery. Today the distillery is the largest in the country, producing over 100,000 litres of new spirit annually, still as a family-owned company.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with sherry, dark fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is powerful with raisin, caramel and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Teerenpeli Kulo Sherry Matured Single Malt Finsk Whisky
Distillery: Teerenpeli Distillery
Region/Country: Lahti, Finland
Type: Single Malt Finnish Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Sherry-driven · Powerful · Intense · Spiced

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A hint of Finnish smoke — Teerenpeli's take on a gently peated single malt.

Expert description

Teerenpeli Savu Gently Peated Single Malt Finnish Whisky is the distillery's lightly peated expression, where 'Savu' means smoke in Finnish, bottled at 43%. Teerenpeli was founded as a brewery and restaurant in 1994 by Anssi and Marianne Pyysing in Lahti, Finland. In 2002 the distillery began producing malt whisky, making Teerenpeli Finland's oldest whisky distillery. Today the distillery is the largest in the country, producing over 100,000 litres of new spirit annually, still as a family-owned company.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers light smoke, honey and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate is soft with smoke, caramel and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length with a dry, lightly smoky close.

Specifications

Name: Teerenpeli Savu Gently Peated Single Malt Finsk Whisky
Distillery: Teerenpeli Distillery
Region/Country: Lahti, Finland
Type: Single Malt Finnish Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Lightly Smoky · Soft · Honeyed · Balanced

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Al Capone's rumoured favourite 'good stuff' has become a legal whiskey.

Expert description

Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 Year Old Prohibition Era Recipe Whiskey is built on a recipe originally brewed illegally in the town of Templeton, Iowa, during Prohibition, when local farmers such as Alphonse Kerkhoff distilled rye whiskey and shipped it to Chicago, bottled at 40%. According to legend the whiskey was a favourite of Al Capone, and in 2006 Kerkhoff's grandson Keith revived the recipe as a legal brand.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with rye, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers rye, brown sugar and a soft sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 år Prohibition Era Recipe Whiskey
Bottler: Templeton Rye
Region/Country: Templeton, Iowa, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
Age: 4 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spiced · Sweet · Soft · Rye-forward

Did you know?

During Prohibition, Templeton Rye was reportedly shipped to Chicago hidden in cattle cars bound for the city's stockyards — one of the methods local farmers used to evade the era's liquor ban.

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Named after Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel, The Antiquary has stood for a soft, classic blended Scotch style since 1857 - this 15 year old expression draws extra depth from French red wine casks.

Expert description

The Antiquary 15 Year Old is a Blended Scotch Whisky at 43%, combining malt and grain whisky matured for 15 years, including in casks that previously held fine Bordeaux red wine.

The brand was founded in 1857 by the Hardie family and named after Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel "The Antiquary". Since 1996, The Antiquary has been owned by Tomatin Distillery Co, which relaunched the brand in 2024 with a refreshed range, including this 15 year old expression.

The whisky is unpeated and shows an unusually soft, light flavour profile, where the wine casks lend a light fruity sweetness and complexity to the classic blend.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft grain and ripe red berries, with a touch of vanilla and a hint of dried flowers.

Palate

Silky and round, with notes of stewed red fruit, honey and a light nutty undertone.

Finish

Short to medium, mild and lightly sweet, closing on a trace of oak.

Specifications

Name: The Antiquary 15 Year Old
Distillery: The Antiquary (Blend), owned by Tomatin Distillery Co
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bordeaux red wine casks
EAN no.: 5018481101265

Flavour profile

soft · fruity · round

Did you know?

The Antiquary took its name from Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel about an eccentric Scottish antiquities collector - a fitting literary reference that still graces the label more than 165 years after the brand's founding.

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Bordeaux's red heritage meets old Edinburgh craft in a bottle. A well-aged blend unfolds in layers of dark berries and worn leather.

Expert description

The Antiquary 15 Year Old Claret Cask is a blended Scotch whisky matured for at least 15 years and finished in Claret Casks, casks that previously held Bordeaux red wine, before bottling at 40% ABV.

The blend follows The Antiquary's classic style of Highland and Speyside malt whisky married with Lowland grain whisky, and it is exactly this balance between malt and grain that lets the Claret casks leave such a clear mark.

The Antiquary brand traces back to Victorian Edinburgh, where the Hardie brothers registered the name in 1888 after Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same title, and the brand now belongs to Tomatin Distillery Co.

Tasting notes

Nose

Polished mahogany, pipe tobacco and a touch of candied orange, softened by the sweetness of the red wine casks.

Palate

Rhubarb, tamarind and juicy raspberries woven together with a soft layer of vanilla and ripe stone fruit.

Finish

Medium and warming, with a last echo of stewed berries and a light, dry winey tannin edge.

Specifications

Name: The Antiquary 15 Year Old Claret Cask
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Claret Casks (Bordeaux red wine casks)
EAN: 5018481101609

Flavour profile

Red wine sweetness · Leather · Ripe berries

Did you know?

The name The Antiquary comes from Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel, and the brand's distinctive diamond-shaped bottle was introduced in the mid-20th century as one of its trademarks.

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Twenty-one years is rare for a blend. Time settles here as a quiet layer of honey and old oak over every drop.

Expert description

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is a blended Scotch whisky in which Highland and Speyside malt whisky is married with Lowland grain whisky for at least 21 years before bottling at 43% ABV.

This bottling carries no additional cask finish, letting the long maturation alone shape the character, a counterpoint to the house's finished expressions in Claret and Port casks.

The Antiquary was founded by the Hardie brothers in Edinburgh in the late 19th century and now belongs to Tomatin Distillery Co, which carries on the Victorian blending tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Beeswax, dried apricot and a touch of toasted almonds over a deep, malty base.

Palate

Soft caramel, old oak and a hint of orange peel gliding easily across the tongue.

Finish

Long and dry, with a last suggestion of spiced honey.

Specifications

Name: The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 5018481217003

Flavour profile

Honey · Old oak · Spice

Investment potential

As an age-stated 21 year old blend from a respected Edinburgh brand, this bottle holds appeal among collectors of aged classic Scotch blends.

Did you know?

The Antiquary was one of the first blends to market itself directly on its high age, at a time when most blends carried no age statement at all.

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Port wine's dark sweetness has had three years to sink into an already 21 year old blend. The result is deep, jammy and spiced.

Expert description

The Antiquary 21 Year Old Port Cask is a blended Scotch whisky matured for at least 21 years and then married in Port Casks, casks that previously held tawny Port wine, before bottling at 40% ABV.

The Port casks come from the Symington family's estates in Portugal, and the whisky has been allowed to rest in them for up to three years after its long base maturation, giving it a markedly deeper and sweeter profile than the house's standard 21 year old.

The Antiquary was founded by the Hardie brothers in Edinburgh and is now owned by Tomatin Distillery Co, which relaunched the brand in 2024 with a new trio of blends, of which this Port Cask expression is one.

Tasting notes

Nose

Floral peat, waxy hessian and drying hay, carried by vanilla and freshly brewed coffee.

Palate

Stewed plums, dark berry jam and a hint of chocolate-dipped orange.

Finish

Smoky, meaty malt that slowly gives way to a warm, Port-like sweetness.

Specifications

Name: The Antiquary 21 Year Old Port Cask
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Port Casks
EAN: 5018481101623

Flavour profile

Port sweetness · Smoke · Dark fruit

Investment potential

As a 21 year old blend with an exclusive Port cask finish, relaunched in limited scale, this bottle carries appeal for collectors of modern reissues of classic Scotch brands.

Did you know?

The Port casks used for this bottling come from Symington Family Estates, one of the most respected Port producers in Portugal's Douro Valley.

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A glimpse of whisky history, from when strength was measured in proof rather than percent. This bottle is a rare relic of a bygone era.

Note: This is an old edition of The Antiquary De Luxe, bottled under the old British proof system, and the bottle may carry natural signs of age such as light label wear or variation in fill level.

Expert description

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky from an earlier edition of the brand, bottled at 40% ABV, equivalent to 70 UK proof under the old British proof system.

The proof system was used to measure the alcoholic strength of spirits until 1980, after which it was replaced by the percentage-based ABV we use today; 70 proof equals roughly 40% ABV.

The bottle holds 26 2/3 fluid ounces of whisky, equivalent to roughly 75 CL, a detail that reveals the bottle's age, since modern bottlings are typically 70 CL.

The Antiquary was founded by the Hardie brothers in Edinburgh in the late 19th century and today belongs to Tomatin Distillery Co, though this edition dates from an earlier period of ownership.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry sherry, old oak and a hint of cigar box, typical of the blending style of its era.

Palate

Nuts, dark honey and a faint smokiness that speaks of an earlier blending style.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and lightly spiced, with a last hint of old wood.

Specifications

Name: The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40% (70 proof)
Size: 75 CL
Edition: Older edition

Flavour profile

Dry sherry · Old wood · Nuts

Investment potential

As a discontinued edition carrying the old proof labelling and a rarer 75 CL bottle format, this bottle holds appeal among collectors of historic Scotch blends.

Did you know?

The British proof system was abolished in 1980 in favour of the international ABV system, so any bottle labelled with "proof" is automatically at least 45 years old in its bottling style.

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The name doesn't lie: this blend carries a notably higher malt content than most blended whiskies, giving it a body closer to a single malt.

Expert Description

The Blend of Nikka Maltbase is a Japanese Whisky, bottled at 45%.

As the name suggests, the blend has an unusually high proportion of malt whisky from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, topped up with a smaller share of grain whisky. That delivers a deeper, more complex flavour than many other Japanese blends while keeping a round, approachable character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and caramel with a touch of smoke and spiced oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and round with honey, dark chocolate and a fine spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a last note of dried apricot.

Specifications

Name: The Blend of Nikka Maltbase
Distillery: Nikka
Region/Country: Japan
Type: Japanese Whisky
ABV: 45%
Size: 66 CL
EAN no.: 4904230100751

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Round · Spicy · Sweet

Did You Know?

The Maltbase concept is Nikka's way of showing how much character a blend can carry when the malt proportion is pushed well beyond the usual level.

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Two continents, one glass. Australian malt meets Scotch heritage in a bottling that challenges the very definition of whisky.

Expert description

The Brisbane by Adelphi is a 5 year old fusion of Australian and Scotch malt whisky, bottled at cask strength at 57.5% ABV by the independent Scottish bottler Adelphi.

A "fusion whisky" here means that whisky distilled in Australia has been blended with Scotch malt whisky from Glen Garioch and Glen Grant, two prominent Highland and Speyside distilleries, creating a bottling that bridges two whisky worlds on opposite sides of the globe.

Only 925 bottles of this fusion were produced, with no added colouring and no chill filtration, allowing the raw interplay between the Australian and Scotch components to come through in full.

Adelphi Distillery was founded in 1826 by the River Clyde in Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, but was revived in 1993 as an independent bottler when a grandson of a former owner brought back the name with a philosophy of bottling only the very best casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and eucalyptus from the Australian component meet dry Highland malt and a touch of hay.

Palate

Bold and cask-strength driven, with honey, toasted nuts and an exotic fruit sweetness unusual for Scotch whisky.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced, with a final hint of citrus peel and wood.

Specifications

Name: The Brisbane by Adelphi
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Australia & Scotland
Type: Malt Whisky (Fusion)
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 925
EAN: 5060383650006

Flavour profile

Exotic fruit · Cask strength · Eucalyptus

Investment potential

With only 925 bottles and a genuinely unique concept combining Australian and Scotch malt whisky, this bottling holds strong appeal among collectors of rare Adelphi releases.

Did you know?

Adelphi reportedly tests around 25 casks for every single cask that gets approved for a bottling under the Adelphi name, meaning fewer than 4% of tested casks pass the needle's eye.

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The Busker Single Grain is a creamy, approachable Irish whiskey, where maturation in both bourbon and marsala casks gives it a unique sweetness and depth.

Expert Review

The Busker 88.6 proof Single Grain Irish Whiskey is a Single Grain Irish Whiskey, bottled at 44.3%.

The whiskey is matured in both bourbon casks and marsala casks, giving it a creamy character with a light sweetness from the marsala wine. The Busker range is known for showcasing the different styles of Irish whiskey individually, and this single grain edition nicely shows how soft and approachable grain whiskey can be.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy vanilla and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

Soft and lightly sweet, with notes from the marsala wine.

Finish

Round and creamy.

Specifications

Name: The Busker Single Grain
Distillery: The Busker
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon Cask + Marsala Cask
ABV: 44.3%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 88.6 proof
EAN no.: 8001110596072

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Lightly sweet · Vanilla-forward · Soft · Approachable

Did You Know?

The Busker range is named after the street performers ("buskers") found on the streets of Dublin.
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The Busker Single Pot Still pays tribute to the most classic and traditional style of Irish whiskey, where maturation in bourbon and sherry casks gives a spiced, full-bodied dram.

Expert Review

The Busker 88.6 proof Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, bottled at 44.3%.

The whiskey is matured in both bourbon casks and sherry casks, giving it a spiced depth with notes of dried fruit. Single Pot Still is the style most unique to Ireland, as it uses both malted and unmalted barley. The Busker range showcases this classic style in its purest form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spice and dried fruit.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced, with notes of sherry.

Finish

Long and warming.

Specifications

Name: The Busker Single Pot Still
Distillery: The Busker
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon Cask + Sherry Cask
ABV: 44.3%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 88.6 proof
EAN no.: 8001110596119

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Dried fruit · Sherried · Warming

Did You Know?

Single Pot Still is a whiskey style made exclusively in Ireland, using a mix of malted and unmalted barley.
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A tribute to the masters of any craft, where every drop is distilled with the same pride a craftsman pours into a life's work.

Expert description

The Deacon is a blended Scotch whisky with no age statement, bottled at 40% ABV by Sovereign Brands in partnership with Pernod Ricard.

The name "Deacon" is a Scottish term for a skilled master craftsman, and the blend was created as a tribute to the finest practitioners of any trade, a concept also reflected in the bottle's bold, industrial design.

The Deacon launched in February 2023 as a newer addition to the modern blended Scotch scene, combining traditional malt and grain whiskies from several Scottish regions into an accessible and versatile blend.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft grain, honey and a light vanilla sweetness that welcomes without overwhelming.

Palate

Round and approachable, with caramel, apple and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

Short to medium, mild and lightly sweet, well suited for everyday enjoyment.

Specifications

Name: The Deacon
Bottler: The Deacon
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 0813497003047

Flavour profile

Honey · Caramel · Soft grain

Did you know?

The Deacon was developed by Sovereign Brands, the same company behind brands such as Bumbu Rum and Luc Belaire, in partnership with spirits giant Pernod Ricard.

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For more than 30 years Adelphi has bottled whisky without owning a single distillery, and with The E & K the Scottish independent bottler ventures into a fusion of two whisky worlds.

Expert's description

The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky is bottled by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi at 5 years old and 57.8%.

The whisky combines Indian and Scotch malt whisky in a single expression, a fusion that shows how two vastly different climates and traditions can meet in the same glass. Only 800 bottles of this release exist, making it a rare guest on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with malt, honey and a hint of tropical fruit from the Indian component.

Palate

The palate is powerful and spicy with caramel, toasted malt and a fine balance between the two whisky styles.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with a closing dryness.

Specifications

Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: India/Scotland
Type: Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 800

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Rich · Complex · Round

Investment Potential

Medium – An independent bottling from Adelphi limited to just 800 bottles. Adelphi's limited releases have historically shown growing collector interest once discontinued.

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Adelphi was founded in 1826 and revived as an independent bottler in 1993 by Jamie Walker, great-grandson of one of the original distillery's founders, and today also owns its own distillery, Ardnamurchan.

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A decade before English whisky was widely known abroad, The English Distillery Co in Norfolk filled its first cask. This single cask, bottled by Stirk Brothers, is one of the rare survivors from the distillery's earliest years — a time when the whole English whisky project was still an experiment.

Expert's Description

The English Distillery Co 10 Year Old Stirk Brothers is a Single Malt English Whisky matured in an ex-bourbon cask and bottled at 50%.

The distillery — known today as The English Distillery Co, formerly St George's Distillery — opened in 2006 as the first newly built English whisky distillery in over a hundred years. This bottling comes from cask number 179, distilled in 2011 and later selected by independent bottler Stirk Brothers, who drew 254 bottles straight from the cask without mingling them with any other.

Stirk Brothers works on a small scale, hunting for casks with clear character rather than volume, which makes their selection a regular stop for collectors looking for alternatives to the big, familiar names.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla custard and toasted oak, backed by green apple and a touch of cereal.

Palate

On the palate the whisky turns rich, with caramel, honey biscuit and a light nutty sweetness, while the ex-bourbon cask lends a dry, woody undertone.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with black pepper and a faintly bitter edge of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: The English Distillery Co 10 Year Old Stirk Brothers
Distillery: The English Distillery Co
Bottler: Stirk Brothers
Region/Country: Norfolk, England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon cask, cask no. 179
Distilled: 2011
Number of bottles: 254

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Spiced · Creamy

Investment Potential

Medium — this bottling comes from the distillery's earliest years, when The English Distillery Co truly kick-started the modern English whisky movement, and with only 254 bottles from a single cask, interest among collectors of early English releases is rising.

Did You Know?

The English Distillery Co was the first newly established distillery in England to distil single malt whisky in over a hundred years — the first spirit ran off the stills in December 2006.

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A cheeky chappy from 1930s Glasgow lives on in a glass. Citrus, caramel and exotic fruit dance through this light Lowland blend.

Expert description

The Epicurean is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, assembled by the Scottish bottler Douglas Laing purely from malt whisky sourced from several Lowland distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

The concept behind The Epicurean tells the story of a fictional 1930s Glasgow man, a real cheeky chappy and true connoisseur who valued good company as much as good taste, a spirit reflected in the blend's accessible, charming style.

The whisky belongs to Douglas Laing's series of "Remarkable Regional Malts", each representing a Scottish region, and The Epicurean is the house's take on the best of the Lowlands.

Tasting notes

Nose

Barley-rich, citrus-fresh notes with a touch of florals and herbs.

Palate

Sweet sugar, burnt citrus peel, mixed spice and ripe peaches.

Finish

Medium, gently sweet and light, with a closing hint of honey.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5014218794540

Flavour profile

Citrus · Caramel · Exotic fruit

Did you know?

Douglas Laing named each of its "Remarkable Regional Malts" after a Scottish personality type, and The Epicurean represents precisely the connoisseur who loves fine food and drink.

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With no water between itself and the cask, this edition of the Glasgow spirit stands razor-sharp and unfiltered, ready to be tamed with a few drops of water.

Expert description

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, bottled in limited numbers and at full cask strength, 56.8% ABV, without dilution before bottling.

Like the house's other Epicurean expressions, this is a tribute to Glasgow and built on a marriage of Single Malts from several Lowland distilleries, but here without the smoothing a normal reduction to drinking strength would provide.

Due to the high strength, we recommend adding a few drops of water, which opens up the characteristic citrus and caramel notes Epicurean is known for.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense citrus peel, warm caramel and a tangy hint of green apple, concentrated by the high strength.

Palate

Powerful, with burnt sugar, exotic fruit and a peppery spice that softens with a few drops of water.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly bitter, with a closing sweetness of honey.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 56.8%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Glasgow Edition, cask strength

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Citrus · Caramel

Did you know?

Because this edition is bottled at full cask strength without dilution, you can adjust the strength and flavour yourself with water and experience how the whisky changes character drop by drop.

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Glasgow's restless energy is poured into a glass. This edition celebrates the city with a finish that leaves a sparkling, tangy touch of cuvée wine.

Expert description

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, finished in Ex-Cuvée casks and bottled at 50.4% ABV.

The "Glasgow Edition" is a tribute to the city The Epicurean calls home, created as a marriage of some of the finest Single Malts from the Scottish Lowlands, assembled to capture the city's friendly and energetic spirit.

The Ex-Cuvée casks previously held cuvée wine, adding a lightly tangy, winey character to the blend that sets it apart from the house's other Epicurean expressions.

5,100 bottles of this edition were produced, with no added colouring and no chill filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp apple, white flowers and a hint of ripe pear, lifted by a light, sparkling tanginess.

Palate

Citrus fruit, toasted almond and a fine winey sweetness that ties the blend together.

Finish

Medium, dry and refreshing, with a last hint of apple skin.

Specifications

Name: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Ex-Cuvée Cask Finish
ABV: 50.4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 5,100
Edition: Glasgow Edition
EAN: 5014218827934

Flavour profile

Winey tang · Apple · Citrus

Did you know?

Cuvée casks are typically used to age quality wine blended from multiple grape varieties, and when reused for whisky they often add a light, tangy, faintly sparkling character.

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The first release in a new range is always something of a milestone. The Gauldrons Batch 1 was Douglas Laing's first attempt at gathering Campbeltown's character into a single, accessible bottle.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Batch 1 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and bottled at 46.2%.

As the very first release in The Gauldrons range, Batch 1 set the tone for what has since become a staple in Douglas Laing's line-up: a maritime, honeyed blend bottled without added colour or chill filtration, in smaller batches to preserve variation and character from cask to cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and sea air meet crisp apples and a hint of spiced oak.

Palate

Maritime and round, with a clear saline edge and an underlying sweetness that holds balance throughout.

Finish

Long and salty, with a lightly spiced close that builds on the nose's honey notes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 1
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 1
EAN no.: 5014218803129

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spicy · Fruity

Did You Know?

The Gauldrons Batch 1 was the very first release in the range and laid the groundwork for Douglas Laing's continued work of gathering Campbeltown's three distilleries into one shared blend.

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The bay of storms has lent its name to this whisky. Sea air, seaweed and a touch of honey meet in a glass from Campbeltown.

Expert description

The Gauldrons Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, assembled purely from malt whisky sourced from Campbeltown distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

The name Gauldrons refers to the dark, storm-battered coves on Campbeltown's west shores, whose name roughly translates to "bay of storms", and the bottle's spiderweb design nods to the legend of Robert the Bruce, who after a defeat was inspired to keep fighting by a spider building its web in this very bay.

Batch 2 is the second release in the series and, like the first, is bottled in small batches with no added colouring and no chill filtration, preserving the whisky's raw, maritime character.

Douglas Laing was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing and is today carried on by the third generation of the family, with Cara Laing a central figure following a split of the company in 2013.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp sea air, gentle smoke and Manuka honey, spiced with a hint of dried seaweed.

Palate

Maritime character that shifts into sweet shortbread, dry oak and gristy cereal notes.

Finish

Distinctly spicy, with puffs of smoke, Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon pancakes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 2
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 2

Flavour profile

Maritime salt · Honey · Smoke

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According to local legend, Robert the Bruce, after being defeated by his enemies, was inspired to keep fighting when he saw a spider building its web again and again in this very bay.

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Sea spray and heather drift together in a glass from Campbeltown's quiet coastline. The Gauldrons Batch 5 speaks for a whisky region that once ruled Scotland's distilling scene and today counts only a handful of working distilleries.

Expert description

The Gauldrons Batch 5 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46.2% ABV, assembled by independent whisky merchant Douglas Laing from selected malt whiskies distilled in the Campbeltown area.

The series takes its name from The Gauldrons, a rocky shoreline near Campbeltown, and each batch brings together the best of the region's spirit in a fresh, limited release. Batch 5 is the fifth edition in the line, and as with previous batches the exact composition shifts as new casks are selected.

The casks chosen for the blend are picked specifically to highlight Campbeltown's classic maritime style, where sea air and coastal maturation leave a clear mark on the whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh sea air and a touch of seaweed meet sweet honey and a light streak of vanilla cream.

Palate

Round and salty with honeyed sweetness, soft malt and a gentle smoky undertone that adds depth without taking over.

Finish

Long and salty, with lingering honey sweetness that slowly gives way to dry cereal notes.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Batch 5
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Batch 5

Flavour profile

Maritime · Honey · Salt

Did you know?

Campbeltown was once home to more than 30 distilleries and was known as the whisky capital of the world, yet today only three remain, which makes any Campbeltown Blended Malt a genuine rarity on the shelf.

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Without any water added, The Gauldrons shows its most intense side - a cask strength edition that gathers Campbeltown's character with nothing filtered between cask and glass.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Cask Strength is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and bottled at cask strength, 53.4%.

As the cask strength edition in Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons range, this whisky is produced in a limited run of 3,120 bottles, offering a well-balanced, smoky and sweet character lifted by the high strength. The label glows in the dark, a small extra detail underlining the range's playful take on Campbeltown's heavy heritage.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold smoke meets salted caramel and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

Full and intense, with smoke and spice kept in check by an underlying sweetness.

Finish

Long and warming, with a lingering smoke that slowly gives way to a dry, salty close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Cask Strength
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 3,120
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask strength · Spicy · Maritime

Did You Know?

The label on The Gauldrons Cask Strength glows in the dark - a detail that gives the bottle a distinct look on bar shelves and in whisky collections.

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Three distilleries, one region, and a shared handshake from Douglas Laing - The Gauldrons gathers the best of Campbeltown into a single bottle, named after the rugged terrain surrounding the town.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 50%.

The range is part of Douglas Laing's newer output, gathering malt from Campbeltown's three remaining distilleries into a shared blend. Batch 2 stands out from the first release with a higher strength, lifting both the smoke and the sherry spice a notch further. The sherry casks bring a spiced, rounded character, kept in check by the region's typical salty, lightly smoky backbone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin-sweet sherry meets toasted nuts and a whisper of smoke, with a hint of salted caramel behind it.

Palate

Spiced and round with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a clear but balanced smoke note.

Finish

Warm and lightly salty, the sherry sweetness fading into a dry, smoky close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Number of bottles: 5,580
Edition: Batch 2
EAN no.: 5014218825893

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spicy · Lightly peated · Maritime

Did You Know?

The name Gauldrons refers to the rugged, rocky landscape around Campbeltown, which historically supplied both peat and good water to the town's whisky industry.

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