Ice dilutes. Whisky stones chill without giving up a single drop of water — all the flavour stays exactly where it belongs.

About the product

The 9 whisky stones in mørk/sort go in the freezer for a few hours before use, then give the whisky a pleasant chill without watering it down along the way. They're reused again and again and make an easy gift for anyone who loves their whisky neat, but a little cold.

Rinse the stones in warm water after use, dry them off, and put them back in the freezer for next time.

Ice dilutes. Whisky stones chill without giving up a single drop of water — all the flavour stays exactly where it belongs.

About the product

The 9 whisky stones in lysegrå go in the freezer for a few hours before use, then give the whisky a pleasant chill without watering it down along the way. They're reused again and again and make an easy gift for anyone who loves their whisky neat, but a little cold.

Rinse the stones in warm water after use, dry them off, and put them back in the freezer for next time.

Ice dilutes. Whisky stones chill without giving up a single drop of water — all the flavour stays exactly where it belongs.

About the product

The 9 whisky stones in glass go in the freezer for a few hours before use, then give the whisky a pleasant chill without watering it down along the way. They're reused again and again and make an easy gift for anyone who loves their whisky neat, but a little cold.

Rinse the stones in warm water after use, dry them off, and put them back in the freezer for next time.

Dave Pickerell's bold gamble on mature rye whiskey, bottled after 15 years in the barrel.

Expert description

WhistlePig 15 Year Straight Rye Whiskey has matured for 15 years, one of the brand's older expressions, bottled at 46%. WhistlePig was founded by Dave Pickerell, former master distiller at Maker's Mark and often called the 'godfather of craft distilling', who bought an old dairy farm in Shoreham, Vermont, in 2007. Pickerell took a bold gamble by investing in 10-year-old rye whiskey from an undisclosed Canadian distillery, made from 100% rye, at a time when rye whiskey had not yet been rediscovered by the American market. The distillery officially opened in 2015 in a renovated 150-year-old barn and is today the world's most awarded producer of rye whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, caramel and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

The palate is complex with rye, honey and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is long, spiced and warm.

Specifications

Name: WhistlePig 15 år Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: WhistlePig Farm
Region/Country: Shoreham, Vermont, USA
Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 15 years

Flavour profile

Spiced · Complex · Rye · Warm

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Farm-to-bottle rye whiskey from Vermont, blended from several ageing vintages in one batch.

Expert description

WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 001 Rye Whiskey is a blend of rye whiskey from different ageing periods, bottled at 43%. WhistlePig was founded by Dave Pickerell, former master distiller at Maker's Mark and often called the 'godfather of craft distilling', who bought an old dairy farm in Shoreham, Vermont, in 2007. Pickerell took a bold gamble by investing in 10-year-old rye whiskey from an undisclosed Canadian distillery, made from 100% rye, at a time when rye whiskey had not yet been rediscovered by the American market. The distillery officially opened in 2015 in a renovated 150-year-old barn and is today the world's most awarded producer of rye whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, grain and a hint of fresh fruit.

Palate

The palate is round with rye, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 001 Rye Whiskey
Distillery: WhistlePig Farm
Region/Country: Shoreham, Vermont, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Batch: 001

Flavour profile

Spiced · Rye · Rounded · Fresh

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Farm-to-bottle rye whiskey from Vermont, blended from several ageing vintages in one batch.

Expert description

WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 003 Rye Whiskey is a blend of rye whiskey from different ageing periods, bottled at 43%. WhistlePig was founded by Dave Pickerell, former master distiller at Maker's Mark and often called the 'godfather of craft distilling', who bought an old dairy farm in Shoreham, Vermont, in 2007. Pickerell took a bold gamble by investing in 10-year-old rye whiskey from an undisclosed Canadian distillery, made from 100% rye, at a time when rye whiskey had not yet been rediscovered by the American market. The distillery officially opened in 2015 in a renovated 150-year-old barn and is today the world's most awarded producer of rye whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, grain and a hint of fresh fruit.

Palate

The palate is round with rye, caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: WhistlePig Farmstock Batch 003 Rye Whiskey
Distillery: WhistlePig Farm
Region/Country: Shoreham, Vermont, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Batch: 003

Flavour profile

Spiced · Rye · Rounded · Fresh

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White Dog is the spirit in its purest form — before any cask has had its say. Everything you taste is the grain, the fermentation and the distiller. Here it is Mikkeller Black imperial stout, distilled at Braunstein.

Expert description

White Dog Mikkeller Spirits Small Batch is an unaged New Make Malt Spirit at 42%, distilled at Braunstein Distillery from Mikkeller Black, Mikkeller's powerful imperial stout. White Dog is the American term for unaged, new make spirit — the distillate before wood has had any influence. Here it is used deliberately: no cask maturation, no colour, no wood. Just a clean distillate from a complex beer base, giving a fascinating insight into what the spirit is before the cask takes over.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and clear with cereal aromas, light fruit tones and a soft malt sweetness. Clear fermentation character throughout.

Palate

Clean and direct. Malt, a light fruity sweetness and a suggestion of grain bread. No cask notes — everything is the distillate.

Finish

Short and clean. The malt lingers briefly and the alcohol has a gentle bite.

Specifications

Name: White Dog Mikkeller Spirits Small Batch
Distillery: Braunstein Distillery
Bottler: Mikkeller Spirits
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: New Make Malt Spirit (White Dog)
Age: Unaged
ABV: 42%

Flavour profile

Unaged · Fresh · Malt-based · Clean · Experimental

Did you know?

The term "White Dog" originates from the American bourbon tradition, where unaged spirit was historically sold illegally and called "white lightning" or "white dog." Today many distilleries use the term to release their raw, unaged distillate — it is essentially a taste of the whisky's future before the cask gets to work.

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White Heather traces its roots back to the 1950s, but it is only under Billy Walker and GlenAllachie that the brand has truly come into its own. This 15 year old blended scotch brings together malt and grain whisky from the Highlands, Speyside and Islay under one roof – then matures it all further in GlenAllachie's own cellars.

Expert's description

White Heather 15 Year Old is a Blended Scotch Whisky at 46% ABV, composed of malt and grain whisky from distilleries across the Highlands, Speyside and Islay, including GlenAllachie's own stocks, and further matured at GlenAllachie in a combination of American oak and sherry casks.

The brand was originally created by Campbell Distillers in the 1950s but lay dormant for decades until Billy Walker and the GlenAllachie Distillers Company revived it in 2017 and relaunched it in 2021. Today, White Heather is a standalone blended brand drawing on the same cask philosophy that has made GlenAllachie's single malts well known.

What sets this 15 year old apart from many other blends is the secondary maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso puncheons alongside Appalachian virgin oak – a combination that gives the whisky far more depth than the blended scotch category usually offers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft and inviting, with honey, ripe apples and a hint of sherry sweetness hinting at the active casks used in maturation.

Palate

Round and gently spiced, with caramel, walnuts and a delicate fruitiness from the sherry and PX puncheons.

Finish

Gentle and medium in length, with a dry, faintly oaky close from the American oak maturation.

Specifications

Name: White Heather 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: White Heather
Bottler: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Scotland (Highlands, Speyside, Islay)
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and sherry casks, secondary maturation in Pedro Ximénez/Oloroso puncheons and Appalachian virgin oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060568324647

Flavor Profile

Honey · Sherry sweetness · Caramel · Ripe apples · Gently spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. As a blended scotch, White Heather is not primarily a collector's investment, but the revived brand story and the connection to Billy Walker and GlenAllachie make it interesting to follow as the brand's reputation continues to grow.

Did You Know?

The name White Heather comes from a Scottish tradition holding that white heather brings good luck – a fitting name for a brand that, after decades of dormancy, has been given a fresh chance under GlenAllachie's wing.

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At the end of 2023, Signatory said goodbye to 43% for good, and this Whitlaw is among the last of its kind. From then on, everything from the house had to be at least 46%.

The expert's description

Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

The whisky was distilled in June 2013 and bottled in December 2022 by Signatory Vintage, matured for 9 years in 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts. It is one of the last 43% bottlings Signatory produced before the house raised its minimum strength to 46% for all future releases at the end of 2023.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry, dried apricots and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Soft with orange marmalade and light spice.

Finish

Medium length with warm sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Whitlaw
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st & 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts
Distilled: 06.2013
Bottled: 12.2022
EAN no.: 5021944121465

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Soft · Spiced

Did you know?

Whitlaw is one of several alternative names Signatory Vintage uses for Highland Park when the distillery does not want its name on the label, a common practice among Orkney distilleries.

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Whitlaw is the name Signatory uses when the original Orkney distillery does not want its name on the label. This "Denmark Cask" was hand-selected specifically for the Danish market.

The expert's description

Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7% is a Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry butt finish, cask no. #119 and bottled at 58.7%.

The whisky was distilled on 19 June 2013 and bottled on 27 September 2022 by Signatory Vintage, with an outturn of 686 bottles selected as a "Denmark Cask" for the Danish market. It received a finish in a sherry butt, cask no. #119, adding depth on top of Orkney's characteristic maritime base tone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry, honey and a hint of sea salt.

Palate

Full-bodied with dried fruit and a light maritime spice.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7%
Distillery: Whitlaw
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 58.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt finish, cask no. #119
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 19.06.2013
Bottled: 27.09.2022
Number of bottles: 686
Edition: Denmark Cask, selected for the Danish market
EAN no.: 5021944120437

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Maritime · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Whitlaw is named after a hilltop near Kirkwall on Orkney and is used specifically by Signatory Vintage for releases from this particular Orkney distillery when the name cannot appear on the label.

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Hidden once more behind the name Whitlaw is Highland Park from Orkney, this time matured in casks given an extra turn through the fire. Rechar butts are not common, and the effect is unmistakable.

The expert's description

Whitlaw 2014/2024 Signatory Vintage 10 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Rechar butts and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in September 2014 and bottled in September 2024 by Signatory Vintage, matured for 10 years in Rechar Butts. These are large 500-litre casks that have been re-charred inside to renew the active char layer, intensifying the interaction between wood and spirit and giving deeper notes of caramel, toasted oak and gentle smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, dried apricots and orange marmalade.

Palate

Vanilla, cinnamon and caramelised banana with a mild smoky tone.

Finish

Long and warm with almonds, sea salt and spice.

Specifications

Name: Whitlaw 2014/2024 Signatory Vintage 10 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Whitlaw
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Rechar butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 09.2014
Bottled: 09.2024
EAN no.: 5021944127047

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Lightly smoky

Did you know?

Rechar butts differ from ordinary sherry casks in that they are re-charred inside after their first use, a technique far less common than classic sherry seasoning.

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A tantalus was originally a Victorian invention for displaying expensive spirit bottles under lock and key. Whyte & Mackay uses it here to celebrate the house's double maturation method across two ages at once.

The expert's description

Whyte & Mackay 21 år & 12 år Tantalus Set Blended Scotch Whisky 2 x 37,5 cl 40% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

The set combines two iconic expressions from Whyte & Mackay, a 21 year old and a 12 year old, both created using the house's signature double maturation method, where malt and grain whiskies first mature separately before being blended and matured again together in sherry casks. The 21 year old was created by the house's Master Blender Richard Patterson.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe pear, dried apricots and sweet toffee.

Palate

Silky smooth with dark chocolate, vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish

Long, round and elegant with a discreet hint of dry smoke.

Specifications

Name: Whyte & Mackay 21 år & 12 år Tantalus Set Blended Scotch Whisky 2 x 37,5 cl 40%
Distillery: Whyte & Mackay
Region/Country: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 Year Old & 12 Year Old
ABV: 40%
Size: 2 x 37,5 CL
Edition: Tantalus presentation

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Elegant · Sweet

Investment Potential

Medium. As a giftable set in a dedicated tantalus presentation with two mature age statements, this is the type of release that typically becomes highly valued by collectors in the years following release.

Did you know?

Whyte & Mackay can trace its roots back to 1844 in Glasgow, where founders James Whyte and Charles Mackay wanted to give the city's hard-working population a Scotch alternative to cognac.

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Where most distilleries mature only once, Whyte & Mackay's Master Blender insists on an extra year in sherry casks for that little something more. It has been rewarded more than once.

The expert's description

Whyte & Mackay Special Blended Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

Whyte & Mackay Special is created using the house's signature double maturation method, where malt and grain whiskies mature separately, are blended, and then mature for an additional year in sherry casks. The whisky won a gold medal at The International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2018.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and light sweetness from the sherry casks.

Palate

Round and soft with a hint of dried fruit.

Finish

Short to medium with a warm finish.

Specifications

Name: Whyte & Mackay Special Blended Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Whyte & Mackay
Region/Country: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010196065061

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Sweet

Did you know?

Whyte & Mackay Special has collected a string of awards in international competitions since 2011, which is unusual for a blended whisky in this price category.

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10-year-old bourbon, proofed down with mineral water from a historic Brooklyn-linked limestone mine.

Expert description

Widow Jane 10 Year American Straight Bourbon Whiskey has matured for 10 years and is proofed with water from the historic Widow Jane Mine, bottled at 45.5%. Widow Jane was created by aerospace engineer Daniel Preston in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the distillery is now housed in a former chocolate factory. The whiskey's name and signature water come from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York, a historic limestone mine whose cement was used to build both the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. The mine was named after Jane, wife of the tough mine owner A.J. Snyder, who was beloved by the local community for her kindness. Rosendale limestone contains a higher mineral content than that typically found in Kentucky, and the distillery uses this naturally filtered spring water to proof down each batch.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, dried fruit and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is round and complex with caramel, honey and a hint of mineral notes.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Widow Jane 10 år American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Widow Jane Distillery
Region/Country: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Type: American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45.5%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 10 years

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Caramel · Mineral

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Apple wood smoke gives this rye whiskey an unusual, fruity complexity.

Expert description

Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye 2023 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey is a blend of rye whiskeys, proofed with the Widow Jane Mine's mineral water, bottled at 46.5%. Widow Jane was created by aerospace engineer Daniel Preston in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the distillery is now housed in a former chocolate factory. The whiskey's name and signature water come from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York, a historic limestone mine whose cement was used to build both the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. The mine was named after Jane, wife of the tough mine owner A.J. Snyder, who was beloved by the local community for her kindness. Rosendale limestone contains a higher mineral content than that typically found in Kentucky, and the distillery uses this naturally filtered spring water to proof down each batch.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, apple and a hint of smoky wood.

Palate

The palate is spicy and full with rye, caramel and a light smoky nuance.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, spiced and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye 2023 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Widow Jane Distillery
Region/Country: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Type: Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: 2023

Flavour profile

Spicy · Rye · Smoky · Full-bodied

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The recipe Jimmy Russell himself perfected — bourbon's heartbeat at Wild Turkey.

Expert description

Wild Turkey 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's most iconic expression, its recipe perfected by legendary Jimmy Russell, bottled at 50.5%. Wild Turkey's story begins with the Irish immigrant Ripy family, who settled in Kentucky in the 1800s, with Thomas Ripy founding the first version of the distillery in 1869 on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg. The name comes from an annual hunting trip, where a distillery executive shared his bourbon with friends who were out hunting wild turkeys. Jimmy Russell started working at the distillery in 1954 and was named the distillery's third master distiller in 1967 — a role he still holds over 70 years later, making him the world's longest-tenured active master distiller. He is known as the creator of the recipe behind Wild Turkey 101, the brand's core product.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Wild Turkey 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery
Region/Country: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

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A softer entry point into Wild Turkey's powerful Lawrenceburg heritage.

Expert description

Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a milder version of the brand's core expression, bottled at 40.5%. Wild Turkey's story begins with the Irish immigrant Ripy family, who settled in Kentucky in the 1800s, with Thomas Ripy founding the first version of the distillery in 1869 on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg. The name comes from an annual hunting trip, where a distillery executive shared his bourbon with friends who were out hunting wild turkeys. Jimmy Russell started working at the distillery in 1954 and was named the distillery's third master distiller in 1967 — a role he still holds over 70 years later, making him the world's longest-tenured active master distiller. He is known as the creator of the recipe behind Wild Turkey 101, the brand's core product.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and lightly toasted oak.

Palate

The palate is round and sweet with caramel, honey and a hint of spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Whiskey
Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery
Region/Country: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Rounded · Caramel

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Wild Turkey cultivates rye's spicy character with the same craft as its bourbons.

Expert description

Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is the brand's rye-based expression, bottled at 40.5%. Wild Turkey's story begins with the Irish immigrant Ripy family, who settled in Kentucky in the 1800s, with Thomas Ripy founding the first version of the distillery in 1869 on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg. The name comes from an annual hunting trip, where a distillery executive shared his bourbon with friends who were out hunting wild turkeys. Jimmy Russell started working at the distillery in 1954 and was named the distillery's third master distiller in 1967 — a role he still holds over 70 years later, making him the world's longest-tenured active master distiller. He is known as the creator of the recipe behind Wild Turkey 101, the brand's core product.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers spiced rye, pepper and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate is spicy and full with rye, caramel and a hint of citrus.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery
Region/Country: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 40.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Rye · Full-bodied · Pepper

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A young, powerful rye from the family's own stocks, bottled straight from the barrel.

Expert description

Willett 4 Year Old Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled in a small batch directly from the family's own stocks with no dilution, bottled at 55.3%. The Willett Distilling Company was founded in 1936 by brothers Thompson and Johnny Willett, who built the distillery on the family farm in Bardstown and ran off their first batch of whiskey on 17 March 1937. The family's roots in American distilling go back to 1792, when William Willett Jr. settled in Nelson County, and the distillery remains family-owned and operated by Thompson Willett's grandchildren today.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate is powerful with rye, spice and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long, dry and peppery.

Specifications

Name: Willett 4 år Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Willett Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 4 years

Flavour profile

Spiced · Peppery · Powerful · Dry

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The core of Willett's bourbon range, true to the family's classic style.

Expert description

Willett Kentucky Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's approachable core expression, bottled at 45%. The Willett Distilling Company was founded in 1936 by brothers Thompson and Johnny Willett, who built the distillery on the family farm in Bardstown and ran off their first batch of whiskey on 17 March 1937. The family's roots in American distilling go back to 1792, when William Willett Jr. settled in Nelson County, and the distillery remains family-owned and operated by Thompson Willett's grandchildren today.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers honey, brown sugar and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and round.

Specifications

Name: Willett Kentucky Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Willett Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Round · Caramel

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A tribute to Bardstown, the town often called the bourbon capital of the world.

Expert description

Willett Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after the distillery's hometown, bottled at 45%. The Willett Distilling Company was founded in 1936 by brothers Thompson and Johnny Willett, who built the distillery on the family farm in Bardstown and ran off their first batch of whiskey on 17 March 1937. The family's roots in American distilling go back to 1792, when William Willett Jr. settled in Nelson County, and the distillery remains family-owned and operated by Thompson Willett's grandchildren today.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, honey and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, light spice and round sweetness.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Willett Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Willett Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Round · Caramel

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The name honours Willett's past as a pot still distillery, long before column stills became the norm.

Expert description

Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after the distillery's historic pot stills and is the house's balanced, easy-drinking expression, bottled at 47%. The Willett Distilling Company was founded in 1936 by brothers Thompson and Johnny Willett, who built the distillery on the family farm in Bardstown and ran off their first batch of whiskey on 17 March 1937. The family's roots in American distilling go back to 1792, when William Willett Jr. settled in Nelson County, and the distillery remains family-owned and operated by Thompson Willett's grandchildren today.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, toasted wood and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Willett Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Vanilla-forward · Round · Sweet

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The Willett family's extra-aged bourbon, bottled at a high, undiluted strength.

Expert description

Willett Pure Kentucky XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an extra-mature edition of the house's Pure Kentucky series, bottled at 53.5%. The Willett Distilling Company was founded in 1936 by brothers Thompson and Johnny Willett, who built the distillery on the family farm in Bardstown and ran off their first batch of whiskey on 17 March 1937. The family's roots in American distilling go back to 1792, when William Willett Jr. settled in Nelson County, and the distillery remains family-owned and operated by Thompson Willett's grandchildren today.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, spice and a hint of pepper.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Willett Pure Kentucky XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Willett Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Caramel · Warm

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Islay is known for its smoke, but "Williamson" is the name used when the distillery behind it prefers to stay hidden. This 16 year old from The Coopers Choice is a rare glimpse into the island's undisclosed side.

The expert's description

Williamson 2005/2021 Coopers Choice 16 år Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51% is a Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Bourbon cask, cask no. #800100 and bottled at 51%.

The whisky was distilled in March 2005 and bottled in 2021 by the independent merchant The Coopers Choice, from a single bourbon cask, no. #800100, with an outturn of just 204 bottles. As a Secret Islay Blended Malt, the original distillery is not disclosed, but the style clearly carries Islay's characteristic signature.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky seaweed and a hint of sea salt.

Palate

Full-bodied with citrus and a light medicinal tone.

Finish

Long and smoky with lingering maritime depth.

Specifications

Name: Williamson 2005/2021 Coopers Choice 16 år Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51%
Distillery: Williamson
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon cask, cask no. #800100
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 03.2005
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 204
Edition: Limited Edition, Single Cask Release

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The name Williamson is used by several independent bottlers as a shared label for releases from undisclosed Islay distilleries, making it one of the most recognisable "secret" names in the whisky world.

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The Kylver Stone from Gotland carries the oldest known complete runic alphabet, and Wolfburn has borrowed exactly those symbols for its most experimental series. This release carries the rune ᚢ, uruz.

The expert's description

Wolfburn "N" Kylver Series Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 50%.

The whisky is part of The Kylver Series, Wolfburn's most experimental release line, where each bottle is named after a rune from the old futhark alphabet. Wolfburn is one of Scotland's most northerly distilleries, located near Thurso in Caithness, producing an unpeated style built from scratch with a clear focus on craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus, grain and a hint of honey.

Palate

Full and spiced with vanilla and a touch of oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn "N" Kylver Series Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: The Kylver Series, rune symbol ᚢ

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Fresh

Investment Potential

Medium. The Kylver Series is a sought-after collector series where each rune release is limited and often in demand, which has historically kept interest in earlier releases high.

Did you know?

Wolfburn takes its name from a burn running through the distillery grounds, and the name comes from a historic distillery on the same site that closed in the 1860s, long before the current Wolfburn was reborn in 2013.

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Longships once sailed along the Caithness coast where Wolfburn now stands. Langskip is the distillery's tribute to those Viking ships, young, unfiltered and with a solid kick.

The expert's description

Wolfburn Langskip Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 58% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and bottled at 58%.

The whisky is a young, unfiltered single malt, matured in 1st fill bourbon casks. It is named after the longships that once sailed along the coast of Caithness, where Wolfburn distillery is located, and bottled at a high strength of 58%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel, honey and fruit notes.

Palate

Sweet and fruity with citrus, apricot and almonds.

Finish

Long-lasting and pleasant with vanilla, caramel and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn Langskip Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 58%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 0634158496400

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Fruity · Sweet

Did you know?

Langskip is named after the fast, narrow Viking ships that for centuries raided and traded along the Caithness coast, a region with strong Norse roots stretching well into the medieval period.

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Most know Wolfburn for its clean, unpeated style, but Morven is the exception that proves the rule. It is the house's careful handling of smoke for the curious drinker.

The expert's description

Wolfburn Morven Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created by distillery manager Shane Fraser as a lightly peated release, the only one of its kind in Wolfburn's core range. It is designed as a gentle introduction to smoky whisky, without compromising the distillery's clean, craft-driven base style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins and honey with a light hint of smoke.

Palate

Soft and rounded with a discreet twist of peat.

Finish

Medium length with a mild, smoky finish.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn Morven Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Created by Distillery Manager Shane Fraser, lightly peated
EAN no.: 0634158496370

Flavour Profile

Lightly peated · Soft · Sweet

Did you know?

Morven is named after a mountainous area in the west of Scotland, and the name fits well with the whisky's role as the distillery's only peated release, a kind of change of landscape in bottle form.

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Smaller casks mean more contact between wood and spirit, and that is exactly the trick behind this release. Small Batch No. 270 uses half-size bourbon casks to push the sweetness further.

The expert's description

Wolfburn No. 270 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill, half-size ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is a sweet-toned release matured in small, half-size bourbon casks, giving the spirit more contact with the wood and therefore a faster, more intense maturation. It is part of Wolfburn's Small Batch series and was released alongside No. 128, a lightly peated whisky matured in the same cask type.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coconut and vanilla.

Palate

Butterscotch, malt and honey.

Finish

Lovely finish of Demerara sugar.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn No. 270 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill, half-size ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Small Batch No. 270
EAN no.: 0634158496394

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Soft · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The half-size bourbon casks used for this Small Batch release have roughly twice the surface area relative to their volume compared with a standard cask, significantly speeding up maturation.

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Beneath the northern lights that give this whisky its name, Wolfburn's casks mature slowly in warehouses at the very edge of mainland Scotland. Aurora is the house's tribute to that very light phenomenon.

The expert's description

Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created by distillery manager Shane Fraser in a limited outturn of 3,000 bottles, matured in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The long fermentation and slow, gentle distillation produce a spirit later matured on-site in the distillery's own warehouses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness, dried fruit and malt.

Palate

Warm notes of autumn fruit and nutty flavours, with a hint of spice.

Finish

Smooth and mellow with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Number of bottles: 3.000
Edition: Limited edition, created by Distillery Manager Shane Fraser
EAN no.: 0634158496363

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Fruity

Did you know?

Aurora is named after the northern lights, occasionally visible from Wolfburn's location up in Caithness, closer to the North Pole than to London.

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The core of Woodford Reserve, triple-distilled at one of Kentucky's oldest distillery sites.

Expert description

Woodford Distillers Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, bottled at 43.2%. Woodford Reserve is distilled at the historic distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, whose roots go back to 1812, when it was originally named the Oscar Pepper Distillery. The site is today designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is owned by Brown-Forman. The whiskey stands out for being triple-distilled in copper pot stills, unlike most bourbons, which are column-distilled.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, toasted wood and a hint of spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Woodford Distillers Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Region/Country: Versailles, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 43.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Triple distilled

Flavour profile

Caramel · Full-bodied · Round · Vanilla-forward

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