The same philosophy as the Tormore 100 Proof release, but this time built on Tullibardine's spicier Highland character. The strength, as always in this series, is exactly 57.1%.

The expert's description

Tullibardine 2015/2025 Signatory Vintage 9 år 100 Proof Edition #44 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,1% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Refill Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2015 and bottled in April 2025 by Signatory Vintage as part of the 100 Proof series, matured in refill Oloroso sherry butts. The series brings together hand-selected casks from different distilleries, all bottled at exactly 57.1%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark fruit, sherry and a hint of spiced wood.

Palate

Full-bodied with raisin, nutmeg and caramel.

Finish

Long and spiced with a warm, dry finish.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine 2015/2025 Signatory Vintage 9 år 100 Proof Edition #44 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,1%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 25.04.2025
Edition: 100 Proof Edition #44
EAN no.: 5021944128655

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Tullibardine distillery sits close to the Gleneagles golf course and has been run by a private consortium since 2003, after standing idle for nine years as a so-called "silent distillery".

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Four years may sound young, but when the cask works this actively, the whisky travels a long way in a short time. Murray McDavid's Benchmark series is exactly about showing what a good cask can do.

The expert's description

Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46 and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2021 by Murray McDavid as part of the Benchmark series, with an outturn of 1,338 bottles. It matured in a bourbon hogshead and received a finishing period of 16 months in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, giving a delicate, fruit-driven character with clear sherry notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted coffee and vanilla with a hint of sherry.

Palate

Rich in malt notes and chocolate fudge.

Finish

Sweet and spiced finish of moderate length.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 4 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2016
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1.338
Edition: Limited Release, Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353302706

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Fruity

Did you know?

Murray McDavid is named after two of the company's founders and was among the first independent bottlers to systematically experiment with wine cask finishes as a regular part of their releases.

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In Bordeaux, a 225-litre wine cask is called a barrique, and that number gives this release its name. Tullibardine 225 is the distillery's tribute to the sweet French dessert wine cask.

The expert's description

Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from Château Suduiraut and bottled at 43%.

After a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is transferred to 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from the renowned Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru Classé. A further 12 months of maturation follows, creating an elegant, golden whisky with no added caramel colouring, true to Tullibardine's philosophy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus, grain and a good measure of vanilla.

Palate

Sweet with a hint of pineapple and orange.

Finish

Long with lingering citrus and a light sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from Château Suduiraut
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060074861308

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Elegant

Did you know?

Château Suduiraut, which supplied the casks for this whisky, is one of the most respected Sauternes wine houses, classified as Premier Cru Classé as early as 1855.

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Where the Sauternes edition draws its sweetness from wine, this sister release draws its depth from sherry. A butt is the largest of the classic cask sizes, a full 500 litres, and the name is no accident.

The expert's description

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 500-litre ex-sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

After a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is transferred to 500-litre ex-sherry butts for a further 12 months of maturation. This has created a deep, dark brown whisky with notes of malt sweets and green apples, tied together with vanilla, dates and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt sweets, green apples and vanilla.

Palate

Dates and spice with a creamy, fruity impression of red summer fruits.

Finish

Long and lasting with lingering vanilla and chocolate tones.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine 500 Sherry Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 500-litre ex-sherry butts
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060074861285

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Fruity

Did you know?

A sherry butt is by far the largest cask type used in the whisky industry, holding roughly twice as much as a standard hogshead, giving the spirit more time to gently meet the wood.

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Murray McDavid's newest series is called Cask Craft, and the philosophy is simple: double maturation, clearly told. This batch from Tullibardine they call, in their own words, "Chocolate & Fruit".

The expert's description

Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain and bottled at 44.5%.

The whisky is doubly matured, first in used bourbon casks and then moved to used PX sherry casks from Spain, bottled at 44.5% as Batch #SHRY-02 in the Cask Craft series. The release was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations, Dean Jode.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and stewed fruit.

Palate

Full sweetness with raisin and a hint of nuts.

Finish

Medium length with cocoa and a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 44.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cask Craft, Batch #SHRY-02
EAN no.: 5060353304168

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Sweet · Spiced

Did you know?

The Cask Craft series was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations Dean Jode, who deliberately names each batch after its dominant flavour theme rather than a traditional cask label.

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Sovereign is Tullibardine's entry point into its own world, a whisky built purely on the clean character of the bourbon cask. No finish, no detours, just the spirit meeting good wood.

The expert's description

Tullibardine Sovereign Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and presents a lovely, balanced dram full of juicy pears, creamy chocolate and barley malt that slowly develops on the palate. The pale colour reflects Tullibardine's philosophy of never adjusting colour with caramel.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy pears and creamy chocolate.

Palate

Barley malt that slowly develops with gentle sweetness.

Finish

Long and lasting with a soft finish.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine Sovereign Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060074861247

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Elegant

Did you know?

The name Sovereign references Scottish royal history, which Tullibardine also celebrates through its location near the old brewery where King James IV once bought beer.

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The Marquess Collection is Tullibardine's most experimental series, named after the local aristocratic title. This 12th release goes three ways at once through the full colour palette of port.

The expert's description

Tullibardine The Murray Triple Port Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Finished across three port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2022 as the 12th release in The Marquess Collection, matured across three different port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port. The combination delivers striking depth and a layered flavour profile not found elsewhere in Tullibardine's range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries, port sweetness and a hint of nut.

Palate

Full-bodied with dark fruit, caramel and a light touch of spice.

Finish

Long and wine-driven with lingering berry and wood notes.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine The Murray Triple Port Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished across three port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2022
Edition: The Marquess Collection, 12th release
EAN no.: 5060074864262

Flavour Profile

Wine-matured · Full-bodied · Fruity

Did you know?

The Marquess Collection is named after the Marquess of Ailsa, a Scottish aristocratic title with historic ties to the area around Tullibardine, and the series is known for experimenting with unusual cask combinations.

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Tweeddale takes its name from a valley in the Scottish Borders and lives on as a brand built on old blending traditions. The Evolution brings together whiskies where even the youngest is 28 years old.

The expert's description

Tweeddale The Evolution 28 år Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky 52% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 52%.

Tweeddale 28 Year Old The Evolution is blended from the finest Speyside and Lowlands whiskies, where even the youngest component is 28 years old. Only 600 bottles were released worldwide, unchill-filtered and with natural colour from the casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, ripe fruit and a hint of oak.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with caramel and spiced malt.

Finish

Long and elegant with lingering wood and fruit notes.

Specifications

Name: Tweeddale The Evolution 28 år Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky 52%
Distillery: Tweeddale
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 28 years
ABV: 52%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 600
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Elegant · Fruity

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 600 bottles released worldwide and an age statement of 28 years for even the youngest component, this is a whisky that has historically grown in reputation as the outturn dwindles.

Did you know?

The Tweeddale name comes from a historic Scottish blending family and was revived in 2010 to celebrate the classic style of Scotch blends as they looked before single malts took over the spotlight.

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Single grain rarely gets to stand alone in the spotlight, but Two Stacks Double Barrel shows how elegant the style can be when handled with care.

Expert Review

Two Stacks Double Barrel is an Irish Single Grain Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey is a light, floral and elegant single grain from independent bottler Two Stacks. The delicate character from the Oloroso Sherry cask shines through on the palate, splitting into a mild sweetness and an overall luxurious experience that makes the whiskey unusually easy to drink for the style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Baked pear and almond, blended with orange and citrus.

Palate

Delicate sherry character with mild sweetness and a luxurious, soft structure.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Two Stacks
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Single Grain Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry casks
Edition: Double Barrel
EAN no.: 5060560960355

Flavour Profile

Floral · Elegant · Creamy · Citrus-forward · Soft

Did You Know?

Single grain whiskey was historically used mostly as a building block in blends, but independent bottlers like Two Stacks have helped make the style popular as a standalone category among enthusiasts.
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Sometimes a good dram just needs to come along for the ride. Two Stacks took their Double Barrel single grain and packed it into a can, ready for picnics, hikes or a coat pocket.

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Two Stacks Dram in a Can Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey 10cl is an Irish Single Grain Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey is the same light, floral and elegant single grain as Two Stacks' full 70cl bottle, just in a convenient 10cl can. The delicate Oloroso Sherry character shines through on the palate with mild sweetness, making it ideal as a travel format or for trying the style without committing to a full bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Baked pear and almond, blended with orange and citrus.

Palate

Delicate sherry character with mild sweetness and a luxurious, soft structure.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Two Stacks Dram in a Can Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey 10cl
Distillery: Two Stacks
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Single Grain Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 10 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry casks
Edition: Double Barrel, Dram in a Can

Flavour Profile

Floral · Elegant · Creamy · Citrus-forward · Soft

Did You Know?

The can format was designed for situations where a glass bottle is impractical, such as picnics, airports or hikes, without compromising on the quality of the whiskey itself.
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A small can of Irish cream comfort from one of Ireland's most inventive whiskey brands.

Expert description

Two Stacks Dram in a Can Double Irish Cream Liqueur 10 cl is an Irish cream liqueur built on Irish whiskey, cream and vanilla, bottled in the brand's signature 10 cl can format at an easy-drinking strength. Two Stacks is an Irish whiskey brand founded in 2016 by Brendan and Louise Buckley in Derry, Northern Ireland, known for its unconventional approach to whiskey and for swapping traditional heavy glass bottles for cans that make the product easy to carry.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers creamy vanilla, caramel and a hint of Irish whiskey.

Palate

The palate is creamy with chocolate, caramel and soft sweetness.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Two Stacks Dram in a Can Double Irish Cream Likør 10 cl
Bottler: Two Stacks
Region/Country: Derry, Northern Ireland
Type: Cream Liqueur
Size: 10 CL

Flavour profile

Creamy · Sweet · Chocolatey · Soft

Did you know?

Two Stacks was among the first Irish whiskey brands to commit to cans over bottles — a deliberate way to make Irish whiskey more accessible and less formal.

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Two Stacks takes its name from two chimneys at an old railway works in Derry, where the brand once started as a garage-based dream. Fruit Drops is the most fruit-driven bottle in the portfolio.

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Two Stacks Fruit Drops Apple Brandy Cask Finish is an Irish Whiskey finished in apple brandy casks, bottled at 50%.

Two Stacks is an independent Irish bottler that sources and finishes whiskey from several distilleries rather than distilling itself. Fruit Drops is finished in apple brandy casks, adding a clear fruitiness and a light sweetness that ties spice and apple character together into a lively, complex flavour experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh apple and a touch of brandy sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and fruity, with spiced nuances that add depth.

Finish

Lively and lingering, with a distinct cask influence from the apple brandy.

Specifications

Name: Two Stacks Fruit Drops Apple Brandy Cask Finish Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Two Stacks
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Apple brandy casks
Edition: Fruit Drops

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Spiced · Lively · Complex

Did You Know?

Two Stacks was founded by two friends who began experimenting with cask finishing in a garage in Derry, before the brand grew into one of Ireland's most experimental independent bottlers.
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The first draw from a new cask is called "the first cut", the best, most concentrated result of the whole process. The name is no coincidence for this signature blend from Two Stacks.

Expert Review

Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend is a Blended Irish Whiskey matured in Virgin Oak, Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Butts, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey combines malt, grain and pot still whiskey, each drawn from carefully selected, rich casks. The combination of Virgin Oak, Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Butts gives a rich, complex yet balanced flavour that represents Two Stacks' signature style as an independent bottler.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and full, with spiced oak and ripe fruit notes.

Palate

Complex, with layers of malt, grain and pot still character playing together.

Finish

Balanced and lingering, with a dry, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Two Stacks
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Virgin Oak, Bourbon casks & Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Signature Blend
EAN no.: 5060560960119

Flavour Profile

Rich · Complex · Spiced · Balanced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The name "The First Cut" refers to the best, most concentrated draw from the distillation process, an image reflecting the ambition to bring together the best of several whiskey types in one bottle.
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Master Distiller Noel Sweeney has used his nose to find the precise balance where the sherry cask adds spice without overpowering the underlying single malt.

Expert Review

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Finish is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in American oak and finished in sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey matures for nearly ten years in American oak, after which it is finished for its final months in sherry casks. The goal is an elegant rounding-off rather than a heavy sherry character, requiring precision in how long the whiskey is left in the sherry casks. It is non-chill filtered, which preserves more flavour nuances but also means the whiskey can turn slightly hazy when water or ice is added. The bottle is presented in a metal gift tube.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and sherry sweetness, with a touch of dried fruit.

Palate

Elegant and rounded, with notes of nuts and light spice.

Finish

Medium, soft and lightly sherry-driven.

Specifications

Name: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Finish
Distillery: Tyrconnell
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak with sherry finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Other: Presented in a metal gift tube
EAN no.: 5099357005603

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Malty · Lightly sherry-driven · Nutty · Soft

Did You Know?

Tyrconnell is named after a horse that won a famous race in Ireland in 1876 as a major underdog, a story the brand still tells on its labels.
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Tyrconnell Double Distilled Irish Single Malt is an award-winning classic with a soft texture and a lovely combination of citrus, honey and vanilla.

Expert Review

Tyrconnell Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey is a Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey has all the expected characteristic traits of a traditional whiskey, but stands out from the crowd with its soft texture. The notes consist of a lovely combination of citrus, honey, caramel, vanilla, orange and a discreet hint of chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus and honey.

Palate

Caramel, vanilla and orange with a discreet hint of chocolate.

Finish

Soft and rounded.

Specifications

Name: Tyrconnell Double Distilled
Distillery: Tyrconnell
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099357091422

Flavour Profile

Citrusy · Honeyed · Caramel · Soft · Rounded

Did You Know?

Tyrconnell Double Distilled is an award-winning classic whiskey, known for its soft texture.
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Three styles, one bottle. Uais is Ahascragh Distillery's attempt to gather the core of Irish whiskey into a single glass, and the name means "noble" in Irish.

Expert Review

Uais The Triple Blend is a Blended Irish Whiskey combining Pot Still, Single Malt and Grain Whiskey, matured in Ex-Bourbon and Virgin Oak casks, bottled at 43%.

The blend consists of 25% Pot Still, 25% Single Malt and 50% Grain Whiskey, representing the three core styles of Irish whiskey in a single bottle. It is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour, letting the character of the casks come through clearly.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft grain and vanilla meet a touch of fresh oak from the Virgin Oak cask.

Palate

Round and lightly spiced, with the pot still character clearly present behind the soft grain sweetness.

Finish

Medium length, with a dry, oak-driven close.

Specifications

Name: Uais The Triple Blend Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillery
Region/Country: County Galway, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon casks & Virgin Oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5391539220133

Flavour Profile

Grain sweetness · Round · Lightly spiced · Oak-driven · Balanced

Did You Know?

The name Uais means "noble" in Irish and was chosen because the blend is meant as a tribute to all three classic Irish whiskey styles at once.
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Some distilleries prefer their name kept off independent bottlings, and the bottle is then sold under a neutral name instead. "Unnamed Speyside" is exactly that, all the character, none of the name.

Note: the metal tube on the capsule may show rust.

The expert's description

Unnamed Speyside 2005/2018 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Two hogsheads, cask no. DRU 17/A106 51+52 and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled on 11 July 2005 and bottled on 26 February 2018 by Signatory Vintage as part of their Un-Chillfiltered Collection, matured in two hogsheads. Although the distillery is not officially disclosed, the style points to a classic Speyside character focused on fruit, malt and light spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh apples, citrus, malt and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Lightly creamy with green fruit, grain, honey and mild spice.

Finish

Medium length with dry malt, freshness and a touch of oak.

Specifications

Name: Unnamed Speyside 2005/2018 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Unnamed Speyside
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Two hogsheads, cask no. DRU 17/A106 51+52
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 11.07.2005
Bottled: 26.02.2018
Edition: Signatory Vintage, Un-Chillfiltered Collection
EAN no.: 5021944096732

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Undisclosed bottlings like this one are often used by distilleries that want to keep control over their brand, but which still sell surplus casks to independent merchants like Signatory.

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The name comes quite literally from vat number 69, the exact blend William Sanderson landed on in 1882 after more than 100 trial batches. The story has stuck ever since.

The expert's description

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

VAT 69 is a well-known Scotch blended whisky, originally created by William Sanderson & Son as a blend of around 40 different malt whiskies and grain whisky. It is known for a simple, accessible style where light sweetness meets crisp cask notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light grain and a mild sweetness.

Palate

Crisp cask notes with a hint of peat and warm smoke in the background.

Finish

Short and simple with a dry finish.

Specifications

Name: VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: VAT 69
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000292261115

Flavour Profile

Light · Simple · Spiced

Did you know?

VAT 69 became one of the most popular whisky brands among Allied soldiers during the Second World War, partly because the name was easy to remember and pronounce across languages.

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Four islands. Four soils. The same seed — yet whisky with a different voice from each of them. That is the essence of Vindblæst Danish Island Whisky, Denmark's first island whisky, released in 2023 after years of quiet maturation in North Jutland.

Expert description

Vindblæst Whisky Søgaard Destilleri Limited Edition is Denmark's first island whisky — four versions of Danish Single Malt Whisky, bottled at 46.1%, available as a set of 4x20 cl bottles from Livø, Læsø, Egholm, and Fur respectively. The concept is built on a collaboration with farmers on four North Jutland islands, all growing the same variety — Odyssey, a malting barley specially suited for whisky production. The same grain, the same distillery, but four different terroirs that produce measurably different flavour profiles from island to island. The raw spirit is matured in used Jack Daniels bourbon oak casks on Livø before bottling. The whiskies are organic and unpeated. The first release took place on 10 June 2023 at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg, with 50 tasting judges from around the world. Søgaard Destilleri is part of Søgaards Bryghus in Aalborg, which began distillation in 2018 using equipment from German manufacturer CARL.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity with sweet malt as a base. Vanilla and caramel from the bourbon casks provide a classic roundness, alongside delicate floral notes and a hint of honey that varies subtly from island to island.

Palate

Smooth and well-balanced, with sweet malt and caramel notes leading. Fruity complexity — pear, apple, a touch of citrus — followed by gentle warming spice. The terroir differences show as nuances rather than contrasts.

Finish

Medium-long with lingering vanilla, light oak, and fresh grain. A clean and composed finish typical of bourbon-matured, unpeated single malt.

Specifications

Name: Vindblæst Whisky Søgaard Destilleri Limited Edition Danish Whisky 4x20 cl
Distillery: Søgaard Destilleri
Region/Country: North Jutland (Livø, Læsø, Egholm & Fur), Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 4x20 CL
Cask type: Used Jack Daniels bourbon oak casks
Bottled: 2023
Edition: Limited Edition — 4 island variants

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Bourbon-matured · Terroir · Danish Island Whisky · Unpeated

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Søgaard Destilleri stored the first Vindblæst casks on the islands themselves — at the farms of the very farmers who grew the grain. The whisky from Livø matured literally in the same barn as the Odyssey barley it was made from.

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Before the deep complexity of whisky emerges, there is a moment of pure, clear distillate. Vindblæst White Dog captures that moment — the raw spirit as it leaves the copper still, before casks have had any say.

Expert description

Vindblæst White Dog Søgaard Destilleri Limited Edition Danish Raw Spirit is a set of 4x5 cl unaged raw spirit from Søgaard Destilleri's Vindblæst production in Aalborg. Each small bottle reflects the terroir from one of the four North Jutland island partners — Livø, Læsø, Egholm, and Fur — all growing the organic malting barley variety Odyssey, which forms the basis of the Vindblæst whisky series. The raw spirit is clear and uncoloured, as it has not been cask-matured. It is unpeated, and the flavour reflects the pure distilled malt without any oak influence. A White Dog set offers a unique opportunity to understand the starting point of a whisky's journey — and to compare terroir influence at the raw spirit stage.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and grain-forward with clear sweet malt from the Odyssey barley. Lightly floral with young herbal notes and a clean, clear spirit character — untouched by wood and time.

Palate

Sweet grain and fresh malt dominate. Clean and direct with gentle spice and a natural sweetness from the unaged barley distillate. Terroir differences from the four islands manifest as subtle variations in grain richness and freshness.

Finish

Short and fresh with clean malt and gentle grain warmth. No cask notes — pure and honest raw spirit as it is.

Specifications

Name: Vindblæst White Dog Søgaard Destilleri Limited Edition Danish Raw Spirit 4x5 cl
Distillery: Søgaard Destilleri
Region/Country: North Jutland (Livø, Læsø, Egholm & Fur), Denmark
Type: Danish Raw Spirit (New Make)
Size: 4x5 CL
Cask type: None — unaged raw spirit
Edition: Limited Edition — 4 island variants
Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a tasting sample or in a fresh cocktail

Flavour profile

Fresh · Grain-forward · Sweet Malt · Unaged · Pure Distillate · Danish Terroir

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White Dog — or New Make — is the term for raw spirit that has never seen a cask. What you taste is the direct expression of raw material, yeast, and distillation — without any cask influence. Many whisky enthusiasts use White Dog to understand a distillery's craft in its purest form.

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A wheat-forward bourbon legacy now carried on by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Expert description

W. L. Weller Special Reserve Wheated Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash bill with wheat in place of the more traditional rye, giving a softer character, bottled at 45%. The brand is owned by the Sazerac Company and is today distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with honey, bread and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, wheat bread and a soft sweetness.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: W. L. Weller Special Reserve Wheated Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Region/Country: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Wheat-forward · Sweet · Round

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The world's first biodynamically produced whisky is born from fields where the barley is grown by the rhythm of the moon and without artificial fertiliser. Waterford calls the series Arcadian, a tribute to nature's own order.

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Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 is an Irish Single Malt Whisky made from organically and biodynamically grown barley, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Arcadian series, where the barley is grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides, following biodynamic farming principles. Luna 1.1 is highlighted by the distillery as the world's first biodynamically produced whisky. The cask programme consists of 35% first fill American oak, 17% new oak, 26% French oak and 22% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and amarone. As with the rest of Waterford's releases, the bottle's origin can be traced via a code on the label.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and lightly earthy, with ripe fruit and a touch of red wine.

Palate

Full and round, with port wine sweetness and lightly spiced oak.

Finish

Soft and lingering, with persistent fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and amarone)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Arcadian, Biodynamic Luna 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536631383

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Round · Port sweetness · Soft

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Biodynamic farming follows a calendar based on the movements of the moon and planets, a method that originated in winemaking and which Waterford was among the first to bring to whisky production.
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On the tip of the Hook Head peninsula in County Wexford grows the barley that shapes this bottle's entire identity. Waterford Distillery calls it terroir, the idea that the land itself comes through in the glass.

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Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky matured across four cask types, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Single Farm Origin series, where each release is made from barley grown on a single farm, in this case the Hook Head farm. The cask programme consists of 46% first fill American oak, 22% new oak, 15% French oak and 17% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as sherry and marsala. Every bottle carries a code that can be entered on the distillery's website to trace the full production history and origin.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grain and citrus, with a touch of sweetness from the wine casks.

Palate

Mineral-driven and lively, with layers of oak and a light wine-driven character.

Finish

Clean and dry, with a lingering grain sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (sherry and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Hook Head 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630843

Flavour Profile

Mineral · Grain-forward · Lively · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

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Waterford Distillery is among the few Irish producers that deliberately spell their product "whisky" in the Scottish style rather than the Irish "whiskey", as part of their wine-inspired approach to the craft.
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On the shore of a lake in south-east Ireland lies the Lakefield farm, whose barley forms another chapter in Waterford's story of land and flavour.

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Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky made from barley grown on the Lakefield farm, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Single Farm Origin series, where each release is made from barley grown on a single farm. Here the source is Lakefield, a farm situated in the Irish countryside that supplies the grain the distillery believes carries its own distinct flavour signature. The cask programme consists of 6% first fill American oak, 23% new oak, 15% French oak and 16% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and marsala. The back of the bottle carries a traceability code showing the full production history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and fresh, with green apples and freshly baked bread.

Palate

Lively and spiced, with notes of oak and a light wine-driven sweetness.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and dry.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Lakefield 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630867

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Apple-forward · Spiced · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

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Every Single Farm Origin release from Waterford carries the name of the specific farm the barley comes from, so drinkers can taste the difference from field to field.
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Gaia is the name of the earth goddess, and it is also the name of Waterford's organic base series. Here it is all about fields free of pesticides and artificial fertiliser.

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Waterford Organic Gaia 2.1 is an Irish Single Malt Whisky made from 100% organically grown barley, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Arcadian series, where the barley is grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides. The Gaia releases form the organic branch of the series, while the Luna releases are both organic and biodynamic. The cask programme for Gaia 2.1 consists of 39% first fill American oak, 17% new oak, 19% French oak and 25% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and marsala. As with Waterford's other releases, a traceability code appears on the label.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green and grainy, with a touch of honey and dried fruit.

Palate

Round and spiced, with notes of marsala and toasted oak.

Finish

Medium length and dry, with a lingering spice note.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Organic Gaia 2.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (port and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Arcadian, Organic Gaia 2.1
EAN no.: 5391536631321

Flavour Profile

Green · Grainy · Spiced · Marsala-driven · Dry

Did You Know?

Gaia is named after the Greek goddess of the earth, a name Waterford chose to underline the connection between organic farming and the whisky's flavour.
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Where the Single Farm Origin series is about one farm, The Cuvée is the exact opposite: a collection of Ireland's finest fields brought together in a single bottle.

Expert Review

Waterford The Cuvée is an Irish Single Malt Whisky assembled from barley grown on numerous Irish farms, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Cuvées series, where the whisky is assembled from distillates sourced from many different Irish fields rather than a single farm. The distillery itself describes the release as its "grand assemblage", a combined showcase of the many terroir expressions Waterford works with. As with Waterford's other releases, a traceability code on the label gives access to the production data for that bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Layered and rich, with grain, citrus and a touch of honey.

Palate

Complex and layered, with shifting notes of fruit, oak and spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a dry, grainy close.

Specifications

Name: Waterford The Cuvée
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cuvées, The Cuvée
EAN no.: 5391536631208

Flavour Profile

Complex · Layered · Grain-rich · Spiced · Warm

Did You Know?

The word "cuvée" comes from the world of wine and denotes a blend of grapes or, in this case, of barley from different fields, assembled to achieve a particular flavour profile.
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Watt Whisky operates from Campbeltown, the same town home to two of Scotland's most respected distilleries. This 19 year old blended malt shows what the house can do when the cask is given a long time to speak.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 19 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,9% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry butt and bottled at 44.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2020 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of 630 bottles. The long maturation has given a deep, full-bodied blended malt, unchill-filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark fruit, sherry and a hint of toasted wood.

Palate

Full-bodied with raisin, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sherry tones.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 19 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,9%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 44.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2001
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 630

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

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Watt Whisky was founded by siblings Mark and Kate Watt and is based in Campbeltown, a town once called the whisky capital of the world with more than thirty distilleries in operation.

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Some distilleries keep their name hidden, letting the flavour speak all the louder. Watt Whisky simply calls this "A Speyside Distillery", but the character leaves no doubt it is something special.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2009/2024 A Speyside Distillery 15 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,9% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 54.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a single hogshead, with an outturn of 318 bottles. The distillery's name is not disclosed, but the rich, meaty character points to a well-known Speyside distillery with a distinctive, complex style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Watermelon, green olives and creamy pistachios.

Palate

Rich and meaty with a hint of honey.

Finish

Full-bodied and balanced with lingering depth.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2009/2024 A Speyside Distillery 15 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,9%
Distillery: A Speyside Distillery
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 54.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 318
EAN no.: 5060825691031

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Fruity

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Independent bottlers often keep the distillery name secret when the supply agreement requires it, but knowledgeable enthusiasts can often guess the source from style, region and cask character.

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Lowland whisky rarely takes up much shelf space, and a blended malt from the region is rarer still. "Dalrymple" is the name Watt Whisky has given this rich, sweet-toned release.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 294 bottles. "Dalrymple" is a rare Lowland blended malt that, after 11 years of maturation, has developed a full, delicate flavour profile with sweetness and nutty nuances.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee apples and marzipan.

Palate

Creamy sweetness of honey cake and roasted peanuts.

Finish

Fruity finish of peach and crème brûlée.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2012/2024 Dalrymple 11 år Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Dalrymple
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 294
EAN no.: 5060825690997

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied

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The Lowland region once produced the vast majority of Scotland's whisky, but today it is one of the smallest whisky regions, making independent releases like this one particularly interesting.

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Glen Elgin has long been known as a blender's malt, a reputation from when its whisky went almost entirely into blends. Watt Whisky shows a very different, tropical side of the spirit.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 55.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 270 bottles. It offers a refreshing, exotic flavour profile bursting with tropical fruit and a light waxy character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy peaches, mango and apricot.

Palate

Fresh lemon meringue pie with a hint of ginger.

Finish

Well balanced with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3%
Distillery: Glen Elgin
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 270
EAN no.: 5060825691000

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Full-bodied

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For decades, Glen Elgin was used chiefly as a blending component in White Horse, one of Scotland's classic blends, meaning its pure character has only become widely known to enthusiasts in more recent times.

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