West Jutland does not smell of iodine and hospital. It smells of smoke from the malt lofts, of dune pines and sea air. That is what Stauning set out to capture when they lit the peat and made RØG – a Danish smoked whisky with a voice of its own.

Expert description

Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt is a Danish Whisky bottled at 43%, made from a blend of floor-malted, peated barley and unpeated malt. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 in Skjern, West Jutland. RØG is the distillery's take on smoked whisky – not an imitation of heavy, medicinal Islay profiles, but a lighter, fruitier smoke style rooted in West Jutland terroir. Matured in a combination of 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft, fruity smoke with green apple and vanilla cream. The smoke is present but restrained – it does not impose itself.

Palate

Light and fruity with smoke as a constant supporting note. Pear, soft toffee and a hint of citrus peel. More sweet than sharp.

Finish

Medium length with gentle smoke and lingering sweetness. Clean and inviting.

Specifications

Name: Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Double Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002861591

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Soft · Light · Sweet

Did you know?

Stauning burns their own peat for floor malting – sourced from West Jutland bogs, giving a distinctly different smoke character to Scottish peat. This is part of why Stauning RØG tastes unlike a classic Islay whisky.

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Vesterhav. Wind, salt spray and grey sky over northwest Jutland. Thy Whisky Vesterhav is the distillery's tribute to the landscape that surrounds it.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Vesterhav is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 50% in a 70 cl bottle. Made from certified organic barley grown in Thy and distilled in-house. Vesterhav is named after the North Sea that characterises the coast and climate of northwest Jutland – and reflects the broad, open nature of Thy in its flavour profile.

Vesterhav is not just a name – it is a character. The whisky is shaped by the northwest Jutland climate that gives slow maturation and a purity in the flavour profile that is clearly different from whiskies from more temperate regions.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and open with salt spray and malt, light citrus and a little white blossom. Inviting and clear.

Palate

Juicy and malt-sweet with fresh fruit, a little salt mineral and good fullness. Elegant and light sea air.

Finish

Moderate with freshness and malt sweetness. Clean ending.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Vesterhav
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fresh · Salty · Malt-sweet · Coastal · Elegant

Did you know?

Vesterhav – the part of the Atlantic Ocean bordering west Jutland – is one of Europe's most weather-exposed coastlines. The harsh climate and pure air contribute to how Thy Whisky develops during maturation.

Peat smoke and port wine casks – an unusual pairing that Fary Lochan has made distinctly their own.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Port & Peat Batch 02 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky finished in port wine casks and bottled at cask strength 54.3%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, was founded in 2009 by Jeff Callaway and is Denmark's first single malt distillery. Grain is sourced locally and seasonal distillations are a hallmark of the operation. Batch 02 uses peated malt as its base with a finishing period in port wine casks that adds sweetness and fruit to the smoky character. Bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke, dried fruit, port wine, plums and a hint of earthiness.

Palate

Peated malt, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

Finish

Long and smoky with berries and a touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Port & Peat Batch 02
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 54.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Port wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Spiced · Port wine

Did you know?

Fary Lochan is named after a small lake near the distillery in Give – a nod to the Scottish tradition of naming whiskies after local natural landmarks.

With no named distillery on the label, Port Askaig sticks to a tradition of discretion, letting the whisky itself speak for Islay's character.

Expert Review

Port Askaig 15 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 50.5% ABV.

Port Askaig 15 Years Old is a limited edition single malt whisky from Islay – and as always with Port Askaig, the distillery itself is kept undisclosed, in line with an old tradition among independent bottlers on the island. The whisky is bottled at high natural strength without filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is smoky with tar, salt and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is powerful with peat, soot and a rich sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and smoky, with lingering salt.

Specifications

Name: Port Askaig 15 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5%
Distillery: Port Askaig
Region: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN No.: 5061035820426

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Powerful

Did You Know?

Port Askaig is named after the ferry port itself on Islay, from which the whole island's whisky has historically been shipped out to the rest of Scotland.

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Islay smoke wrapped up in something you can hand over. The same whisky as the standard Cask Edit, but delivered in a box with a metal hip flask, which makes it a gift with something to drink and something to keep.

The expert description

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

This version is sold in a gift box together with a metal hip flask. The whisky in the bottle is identical to the standard release, so you get no more and no less in the glass, but the packaging is what makes the difference when the bottle is being given away.

Cask Edit is the most approachable bottling in the range. Elixir Distillers has assembled it from smoky Islay malts matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, and the result is a clean, salted coastal smoke rounded off by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the wood. It is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft peat smoke and sea spray, a light mineral edge, and vanilla, citrus and pale fruit behind it.

Palate

Well balanced. Smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit and malt, with a discreet sherry sweetness as counterweight.

Finish

Medium length with smoke, oak and a mild spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Region/Country: Islay Scotland
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Gift box with metal hip flask
EAN no.: 5060880924945

Flavour profile

Smoky · Maritime · Fruity · Sherry matured · Soft

Did you know?

A hip flask should be rinsed with warm water and dried completely before it is put away. Leave whisky sitting in it for weeks and the metal picks up flavour, so the next time you fill it the contents taste of the previous trip.

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Vino de Naranja is an Andalusian speciality made from sun-dried orange peel and matured in solera. Putting it on a seventeen year old Highland malt is not something many had thought of.

Expert description

Deanston 17 years Orange Wine Cask Finish is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured fifteen years in ex-bourbon casks with a final finish in Vino de Naranja casks and bottled at 53.6% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

Deanston has occupied a converted cotton mill at Doune since 1966 and has never followed the crowd. The first fifteen years in bourbon wood give the honeyed depth and waxy texture the house is known for. The whisky is then moved into casks from Vino de Naranja, a Spanish orange wine made from sun-dried peel and aged in a traditional solera system.

Tasting notes

Nose

Orange peel and honey first, then dried apricot, vanilla and a warm spiced note. A lightly bitter citrus note sits under the sweetness.

Palate

Full and concentrated. Marmalade, honey and malted barley, with a dry orange edge from the finish and a peppery warmth from the strength. The wax from the bourbon casks is still clear.

Finish

Long and dry, with orange, spice and a faintly bitter peel note that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Deanston 17 years Orange Wine Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 53,6%
Distillery: Deanston
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 53.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks with a Vino de Naranja finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Orange Wine Cask Finish

Flavour profile

Orange · Honeyed · Spiced · Waxy · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. An unusual cask type on a seventeen year old whisky at cask strength. Vino de Naranja finishes barely exist elsewhere in Scotch whisky.

Did you know?

Vino de Naranja is made by steeping sun-dried orange peel in young wine for months before it enters the solera. It is an Andalusian farming tradition rather than an industrial process — which is why the casks exist only in very small numbers.

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Dark, concentrated and with Bowmore's maritime DNA wrapped in layers of sherry sweetness. Devil's Cask Batch II is the release many consider the most harmonious of the series — and when you open a bottle, it becomes clear why.

Expert's description

Bowmore Devil's Cask 10 Year Small Batch Release II is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in first-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 56.3%. The second release in the legendary Devil's Casks series — one of the most sought-after sherry bomb expressions from Islay. Released in 2014, it was quickly snapped up by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Matured for 10 years in a combination of first-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, giving an extremely deep, dark and intense flavour profile. Bottled at 56.3%, it delivers a powerful, concentrated experience where Bowmore's smoky and maritime DNA meets massive sherry sweetness. Batch II is regarded by many as one of the most harmonious releases in the series and stands today as a modern classic.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark fruits, raisins, dates and burnt sugar with dark chocolate. Behind it, warm spiced smoke from Islay's peat — everything filtered through the depth of Pedro Ximénez sweetness.

Taste

Thick and rich. Treacle, dark berries and Christmas cake spice. The sherry intensity is extraordinary; peat announces itself beneath the fruit and chocolate layers.

Finish

Very long and warming. Dark chocolate, espresso and a trail of coastal smoke that slowly fades. The PX sweetness lingers well after the peat has gone.

Specifications

Name: Bowmore Devil's Cask 10 Year Small Batch Release II
Distillery: Bowmore
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 56.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Edition: Small Batch Release II (2014)

Flavour profile

Heavily sherried · Peated · Dark fruit · Rich · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A discontinued small batch cask strength release — the sherry intensity, limited nature of the series and 56.3% bottling make it appealing for serious Bowmore enthusiasts and collectors.

Did you know?

The name "Devil's Casks" refers to Bowmore's famous Vaults warehouses. The legend goes that the Devil steals a portion of the whisky each year as it matures — what whisky people know as "the angels' share". Bowmore gave this familiar phenomenon a darker, more dramatic twist.

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Only 6,000 bottles. The first batch. Released in 2013 and gone almost immediately. Bowmore The Devil's Cask Batch I is not just a whisky — it's the beginning of a series that set the standard for what Islay and sherry can do together.

Expert's description

Bowmore The Devil's Casks 10 Year Small Batch Release I is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in first-fill sherry casks and bottled at 56.9%. Released in 2013 as the first expression in the Devil's Casks Small Batch Release series — only 6,000 bottles were produced, making it a collector's favourite almost immediately. Matured for 10 years in first-fill sherry casks, which give an unusually deep and intense flavour profile for the age. Bottled at 56.9%, preserving both the richness and complexity of the cask. Often cited as one of Bowmore's most successful modern sherry bombs — intense, deep and memorable. A bottle that marks the beginning of one of Islay's most celebrated limited release series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich sherry notes: dark fruits, raisins and plums with dark chocolate and warm peat smoke. Dense and concentrated from the first-fill sherry influence.

Taste

Powerful and dark with sherry sweetness, dried fruit, Christmas cake and a bold peat backbone. The first-fill sherry casks give a depth that is almost viscous.

Finish

Exceptionally long. Sherry sweetness, smoke and dark chocolate keep returning long after the glass is empty — one of the longest finishes in Bowmore's range.

Specifications

Name: Bowmore The Devil's Casks 10 Year Small Batch Release I
Distillery: Bowmore
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 56.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill sherry casks
Number of bottles: 6,000
Edition: Small Batch Release I (2013)
EAN no.: 5010496003688

Flavour profile

Heavily sherried · Peated · Dark fruit · Cask strength · Collector

Investment potential

High. The first release in the Devil's Casks series, only 6,000 bottles produced and now discontinued. One of the most sought-after modern Bowmore releases among collectors.

Did you know?

The Devil's Cask name draws on the same legend as "the angels' share" — evaporation from the cask during maturation — but frames it with the darker mythology of the Vaults' underground character.

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Virgin Oak was Deanston's first attempt at doing something unexpected with the house honey. This bottle predates the redesign — same idea, older packaging.

Expert description

Deanston Virgin Oak Old Version is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in traditional oak casks with a final maturation in new American oak casks and bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The release comes from an earlier version of Virgin Oak, which Deanston later gave a new design. The idea is unchanged: fresh, untreated casks lift the pale, fruity and naturally honeyed house style with spice and vanilla sweetness. Deanston has distilled in a converted cotton mill by the River Teith since 1966 and uses no peat at all.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean, fresh and inviting. Citrus, malt, vanilla and lightly spiced oak, with touches of honey, fresh apples and a mild nutty note.

Palate

Soft but lively. Vanilla, caramel, citrus and pale fruit, where the virgin oak casks contribute warm spice, a hint of pepper and a creamy sweetness.

Finish

Medium and lightly spiced, with vanilla, oak and a soft honey note.

Specifications

Name: Deanston Virgin Oak old version Single Highland Malt Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Deanston
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks with a new American oak finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Virgin Oak Old Version

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Citrus · Spiced · Honeyed · Creamy

Investment potential

Medium. A discontinued bottle design from a range still in production. Older versions of a running series become interesting precisely because they can be dated by appearance.

Did you know?

Deanston sends surplus electricity from its own hydroelectric plant out to the grid. The distillery uses nowhere near everything the River Teith can deliver, and the money from the sold power goes back into production.

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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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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

Did you know?

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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Third batch of the 18 year old, bottled before Deanston changed the packaging. Same whisky, different wardrobe — and that is exactly the kind of detail collectors watch.

Expert description

Deanston 18 years Batch 3 Old Version is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American bourbon casks and bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The long maturation in American oak gives the whisky natural colour, rich texture and a balanced sweetness. Deanston uses Scottish barley, long fermentation and classic pot stills, and the house has occupied a converted cotton mill by the River Teith since 1966. Batch 3 is a limited release from before the current bottle design, which makes it easy to tell apart from today's 18 year old.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey from wildflowers, creamy vanilla and floral notes, followed by citrus and mild spice.

Palate

Sweetness and warmth in interplay. Barley sugar, lemon confection, ginger cake and deep Manuka honey, with a rich, waxy texture.

Finish

Long and dry with clear ginger, light oak and a soft honeyed warmth.

Specifications

Name: Deanston 18 years Batch 3 Old Version Single Highland Malt Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Deanston
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Old Version Limited Release Batch 3

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Waxy · Citrus · Ginger · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. A limited release in a bottle design no longer in use. Batch numbers make the series collectable, and the early numbers get hard to find first.

Did you know?

Batch numbers are the whisky world's answer to edition numbers. Even when the recipe is the same, the casks vary from batch to batch — so batch 3 does not necessarily taste like batch 6, however alike the labels look.

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

Expert description

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

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

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

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour profile

Peated · Salty · Smoky

Did you know?

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

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A fire on the beach, marshmallows on a stick and two chocolate biscuits to press them between. Elixir Distillers has carried the American s’mores tradition over to Islay and built a festival whisky on top of it.

The expert description

Elements of Islay Campfire Feis Ile 2025 is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks, bourbon casks and toasted new oak and bottled at 54.5%.

The bottle was made for Fèis Ìle 2025, the annual whisky and music festival on Islay, and holds whisky from three different Islay distilleries. Which three is not revealed. The flavour target, by contrast, is entirely specific: the whole release is built to land on s’mores, with smoke, burnt sugar and chocolate arriving in the same mouthful.

To get there, Elixir Distillers worked with three types of wood. Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks deliver the dark sweetness, 1st fill bourbon casks give vanilla and body, and toasted new oak contributes the burnt, almost caramelised edge. The whisky is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pronounced smoke straight away, then ginger, dark chocolate, burnt caramel and candied orange.

Palate

Intense and powerful. The notes from the nose return, but tighter and sweeter, with toasted marshmallow, sooty chocolate and a rich, almost syrupy texture.

Finish

Very long. The smoke lingers alongside dried orange and a warm, peppery note from the toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Elements of Islay Campfire Feis Ile 2025
Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Region/Country: Islay Scotland
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks 1st fill bourbon casks and toasted new oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Feis Ile 2025

Flavour profile

Smoky · Sherry matured · Sweet · Chocolate · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. Fèis Ìle bottlings are made in one run for one week of the year and are never reissued. Elements of Islay also carries an international collector following, and the festival editions have historically been among the first to leave the shelves.

Did you know?

Fèis Ìle started in 1986 as a modest local celebration of Gaelic language and music. Today several thousand people travel to an island of roughly 3,000 residents during festival week, and every distillery has its own day in the programme.

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Every year Whiskymessen brings exclusive bottlings into the spotlight. The 2026 release from Trolden is one of them — a single cask bottled at raw 64%.

Expert description

Trolden Distillery Whiskymesse Malt 2026 Private Cask is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in a single cask and bottled at 64% especially for Whiskymessen 2026. Whiskymessen is Denmark's major international whisky fair and every year features exclusive fair releases like this one. At 64%, this bottling is close to cask strength — powerful, aromatic and undiluted. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense and concentrated with malt, oak and dark fruit. Vanilla and light spice in the background. Dilution recommended.

Palate

Very powerful at 64%. Rich malt, dark caramel and oak. Complex and layered with water added.

Finish

Long and warm with malt and oak. Persistent and lasting.

Specifications

Name: Trolden Distillery Whiskymesse Malt 2026 Private Cask Single Malt Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Trolden Distillery
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 64%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Whiskymesse Malt 2026

Flavour profile

Intense · Malty · Oak · Powerful · Dark fruit

Did you know?

Whiskymessen is one of the oldest and most respected whisky events in Scandinavia. Exclusive fair releases like this one are a regular highlight and typically sell out quickly.

New oak is whisky's hard school. The cask has never held anything before, so it gives everything it has at once — spice, vanilla and tannin, unfiltered.

Expert description

Deanston Virgin Oak 2023 Edition Cask Strength Batch 1 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and subsequently in new American oak casks, bottled at cask strength of 58.5% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

Virgin oak means casks that have never held spirit or wine before. They give a far stronger cask influence than refills, which is why they are typically used only for a shorter finishing period. This release is the first batch of Deanston's Virgin Oak at cask strength, which makes both the spice and the house honey markedly more concentrated than in the standard version.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful vanilla and coconut, with cinnamon, honey and a warm note of freshly planed oak.

Palate

Dense and spiced. Vanilla, caramel and malted barley, with pepper and a dry tannic edge from the new wood. The cask strength pushes it all forward without turning sharp.

Finish

Long and warm, with spice, vanilla and a dry oak close.

Specifications

Name: Deanston Virgin Oak 2023 Edition Cask Strength Batch 1 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 58,5%
Distillery: Deanston
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks and new American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Virgin Oak 2023 Edition Cask Strength Batch 1
EAN no.: 5029704221189

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Spiced · Oak · Honeyed · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. The first batch of Virgin Oak at cask strength, released as a 2023 edition. First numbers in a series usually become hard to find fastest.

Did you know?

New oak casks cost many times what a used bourbon cask does. That is why virgin oak is almost always used as a finish rather than for full maturation — few distilleries can afford to leave whisky for decades in wood nobody has used before.

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Sjæl means soul in Danish. When organic Danish malt meets a cask full of Pedro Ximénez sherry, something happens that goes beyond the technical. A whisky that tastes like it means it.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Sjæl PX Cask Finish is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46%, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Distilled at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen, the whisky first matured in ex-Bourbon casks before undergoing a finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. PX sherry is one of the densest and sweetest sherry styles, produced from semi-dried grapes, and its casks leave a deep sweetness of raisins, figs and dark chocolate in the whisky. Bottling without chill filtration preserves the natural fatty acids that give body and a slight haze.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep and sweet with a clear layer of PX sherry: dark raisins, plums and a hint of dark chocolate. Underneath lies the Bourbon sweetness from the first casks – vanilla and caramel.

Palate

Full-bodied and persistent with concentrated fruit sweetness. Figs, dates, slowly drifting orange peel and a warm, lightly tannic finish from the oak. The body is elegantly heavy.

Finish

Long and sweet with lingering notes of dark fruit and a discreet spiciness that slowly fades.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Sjæl PX Cask Finish
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon casks, Finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Sweet · Fruity · Deep · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Pedro Ximénez is made from grapes dried on mats under the Andalusian sun until the juice concentrates. The result is a sherry so dense and sweet it can almost be eaten with a spoon – and the casks it was stored in are among the most sought-after by whisky distilleries worldwide.

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Isle of Fionia Stilhed Oloroso Cask Finish Nyborg Distillery Danish Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Isle of Fionia Stilhed Oloroso Cask Finish from Nyborg Distillery is an organic Danish single malt that combines calm depth with precise craftsmanship. The whisky is first matured in selected ex‑bourbon casks, developing a soft foundation of vanilla, gentle oak and natural sweetness. It then receives its final maturation in Oloroso sherry casks, adding layers of dried fruit, roasted nuts and warm spices. The result is a harmonious and rounded whisky with clear fruitiness, elegant sherry character and a natural balance between sweetness and spicy depth.

The flavour unfolds in several layers, with notes of raisins, nuts, oak and warming spices blending into a soft, almost creamy texture. The finish is long and pleasant, combining sweetness, spice and the characteristic depth of Oloroso sherry. The whisky is non‑chill filtered, naturally coloured and distilled, matured and bottled on the Isle of Fionia, emphasising its local identity and pure expression.

Distillery: Isle of Fionia Stilhed
Age: NA
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Strength: 46%
70 cl
Other: Organic whisky from Nyborg Distillery
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Danish oak. Not Scottish, not American – oak felled in Denmark, shaped into casks and filled with Thy Whisky's own-distilled single malt. That is what makes Thy Whisky Danish Oak special.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Danish Oak is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 51% in a 70 cl bottle. Made from certified organic barley grown and malted at the distillery in Thy. Matured exclusively in Danish oak casks – one of the most locally rooted cask choices a Danish distillery can make. Danish oak is dense and resinous compared to European and American oak, and gives the whisky a distinct botanical fullness with notes of wild herbs and dried fruits.

Danish Oak is a bold choice. Danish oak is slower to work with than bourbon casks, and the result is a whisky with more edge and character than most introductory releases from Thy Whisky. A special bottle for those who want something different.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dense and aromatic with wild herbs, oak bitterness and dried fruits. A little resin and light spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and tannic with dried fruit, oak and a marked botanical dimension. Sweetness from the malt carries through.

Finish

Long and dry with oak bitterness, light resin and lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Danish Oak
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Danish oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Danish oak · Tannins · Botanical · Full-bodied · Unfiltered

Did you know?

Danish oak (Quercus robur) is one of the most densely growing oak species in Europe and was historically used to build ships and castles. In cask form it gives a slower but more complex flavour development than the more porous American white oak casks.

The same award-winning whisky as the standard bottle, but packaged in a gift box that makes it a natural choice when the whisky is meant as a present.

Expert Description

Kavalan Boxset Triple Sherry Cask Matured is a Single Malt Taiwan Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky is identical to Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Matured from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county, but is supplied in a dedicated gift box. Maturation in three different sherry cask types gives the same layered, complex character as the standard edition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, dark chocolate and a light nutty note.

Palate

Round and sweet with sherry, caramel and ripe berries.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Boxset Triple Sherry Cask Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Round · Sweet · Nutty · Warm

Did You Know?

Kavalan has won more international awards than most other Asian distilleries, making their gift editions a popular choice for special occasions.

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A Funen distillery marks its Danish whisky-fair release with an Oloroso quarter cask.

Expert description

Mosgaard 8 Year Old Whisky Fair 2026 Oloroso Quarter Cask is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in an Oloroso sherry quarter cask, bottled at 59.8% to mark Whiskymessen 2026. Mosgaard Whisky was founded in 2015 by Gitte and Jes Mosgaard on the Danish island of Funen, on a former farm overlooking apple orchards and the Langeland Sound. The distillery works exclusively with organic raw materials, including organic Danish barley from Gyrup Malteri, and won the award for Best Danish Distillery three years running at the Berlin International Spirits Competition (2019-2021). Quarter casks are smaller than standard barrels, giving the whisky greater contact with the wood and driving faster, more intense maturation.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fruit, sherry and a hint of dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate is powerful with raisins, caramel and spiced wood.

Finish

The finish is long, spicy and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard 8 år Whiskymessen 2026 Oloroso Quarter Cask Single Malt Dansk Whisky
Distillery: Mosgaard
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 59.8%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Quarter Cask
Edition: Whisky Fair 2026

Flavour profile

Sherried · Spicy · Powerful · Fruity

Investment potential

Medium — a fair-only release in a small run from an award-winning Danish distillery, bottled at cask strength from a relatively rare quarter cask.

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Skye rarely goes gentle in November, and Talisker built its 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 for exactly that kind of weather - cask strength, younger and rawer than its older siblings, but carrying every bit of the smoke and salt the island is known for.

Expert Description

Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured across a mix of American and European oak casks and bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.1%. It belongs to Diageo's annual Special Releases programme, in which distilleries such as Talisker, Lagavulin and Mortlach each contribute an expression that steps outside the core range.

The oak brings a double layer of sweetness and tannin, while the younger age keeps Talisker's trademark pepper and smoke sharp and direct. This is the distillery showing its rawer side rather than its polished one, built for an evening that calls for a bit more intensity in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose opens with salty sea air and peat smoke, quickly followed by citrus oil and a touch of mint. Underneath sit vanilla, green apple and toasted oak, and the high strength lifts the aromas without turning sharp.

Palate

The palate is rich and lively, with seaweed, sea spray and fresh lemon sitting alongside ripe fruit and vanilla. Talisker's pepper arrives quickly and builds into a chilli kick, while the casks add sweetness and a light oak bitterness underneath it all.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with smoke, pepper and a salty minerality that lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Special Release 2022
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks, finished in wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Special Releases 2022
EAN no.: 5000281071053

Flavour Profile

Peated · Peppery · Maritime · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - an annual, limited Special Release from Diageo that has historically grown in demand among collectors once a vintage sells out.

Did You Know?

Diageo's Special Releases programme dates back to the early 2000s and gives its distilleries room to experiment with cask types and ages that never make it into the permanent range.

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A chessboard holds 32 pieces, and The Chess Malt Collection has given every single one of them a bottle of whisky – this 17 Years Old Bunnahabhain is one of them.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 17 Years Old The Chess Malt Collection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a sherry hogshead and bottled at 53.4%.

The Danish bottler The Chess Malt Collection has, since 1989, selected single casks from across Scotland and let each bottle stand for a piece on the chessboard – two kings, two queens, four bishops, four knights, four rooks and sixteen pawns, split between the classic black and white. This Bunnahabhain is bottled as rook A8-F7, number 22 in the line-up.

The whisky was distilled in November 2008 and rested for 17 years in a sherry hogshead before being bottled in November 2025 without chill filtration and without added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark sherry and dried fruit settle around a whisper of peat ash and toasted almond.

Palate

Full and spicy with raisins, walnuts and a touch of leather, balanced against the sherry's sweetness.

Finish

Long and dry with lingering spice and a faint last trace of smoke.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: The Chess Malt Collection
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry Hogshead
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: November 2008
Bottled: November 2025
Number of Bottles: 272
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection

Flavour Profile

Sherry-Matured · Spicy · Full-Bodied · Lightly Peated

Did You Know?

The Chess Malt Collection is the work of a Danish spirits importer that has traded in wine and spirits since 1989 – the collection counts 32 unique single cask bottlings in total, one for every piece on the board.

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It is rare that many of Denmark's best micro-distilleries join forces. But the MegaBlend project is exactly that: an ambitious blend of distillates from multiple Danish producers, assembled in one expression with one goal — to show the breadth of Danish whisky in a single glass.

Expert description

Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026 is a Danish Blended Malt Whisky at 50%. It is the first release in the MegaBlend series — a collaborative expression in which distillates from a number of Danish distilleries have been selected and blended by a master blender. Blended Malt Whisky (as opposed to Blended Scotch) contains exclusively malt distillates from multiple distilleries. The result is a snapshot of the Danish whisky scene in 2026: breadth, diversity and community in one bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex and composite. Sweet malt and oak meet fruity and lightly spiced notes from the contributions of the various distilleries. Nuanced and inviting.

Palate

Round and balanced at 50%. Classic malt base with oak and sweetness. The complexity comes from the blend of the distilleries' individual characters, integrated into a coherent expression.

Finish

Long and warm with malt, oak and light dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: MegaBlend First Edition 2026

Flavour profile

Blended Malt · Complex · Sweet Malt · Oak · Collaboration

Did you know?

Blended Malt Whisky is not the same as Blended Scotch — Blended Scotch can contain grain whisky, while Blended Malt Whisky is exclusively a blend of malt distillates. MegaBlend is a good example of how the Danish whisky scene has grown enough that meaningful cross-distillery blends can now be made.

French oak and Spanish sherry rarely share a glass. In this release, Billy Walker brings the two together, and the result tastes like nothing else coming out of Speyside.

Expert description

GlenAllachie 2014 The Sinteis Series Part 3 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of French virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at cask strength of 57.4%.

The Sinteis Series is Billy Walker's ongoing exploration of cask types rarely used in Scotch whisky production. The name is taken from the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis, and each release in the series looks at how two very different cask types can shape the same spirit in their own way. Part 3 puts the focus on French virgin oak, whose tight, spicy oak character stands in clear contrast to the heavy fruit sweetness of Oloroso sherry.

This whisky comes from the 2014 vintage and was bottled in 2026, giving it around 12 years of cask maturation before it was bottled non-chill filtered and without added colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with toasted oak and a touch of vanilla pod, quickly followed by dark sherry sweetness – think raisins, fig and a hint of leather. Underneath sits a spicy note of clove and fresh sawn oak from the French casks.

Palate

On the palate, the characteristic Oloroso sweetness arrives first with stewed dark fruit, before the French oak takes over with a dry, slightly tight tannic spice. The cask strength gives the whisky a weight that holds the flavours together without becoming fiery.

Finish

Long and dry, with a finish of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a last trace of sherry sweetness fading slowly away.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2014 The Sinteis Series Part 3
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Sinteis Series Part 3
EAN number: 5060568329871

Flavour profile

Sherry sweetness · French oak spice · Cask strength · Dark fruit · Toasted notes

Did you know?

Most Scottish distilleries stick to American or European oak, but GlenAllachie is one of the few that deliberately experiments with French virgin oak – a cask type far more common in cognac and wine production than in Scotch whisky.

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"Mòine" means peat in Gaelic, and the name leaves no doubt about what waits once the bottle is opened.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain Mòine is a Single Islay Malt Whisky distilled from peated malt and bottled at 46.3%.

Mòine shows the other side of Bunnahabhain – the smoky one – and does it with a depth that matches the distillery's classic maritime character. Peat smoke, sweet malt and a spiced warmth play together without the whisky losing its elegance.

It's a full and authentic Islay experience for those seeking smoky complexity without compromising on finesse in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke and a maritime breeze meet sweet malt and a touch of spice.

Palate

Full-bodied with smoke, sweet malt and a balanced spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length and smoky with a touch of sea air at the very end.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
EAN No.: 5029704218141

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

Mòine takes its name from the peat bog the malt is sourced from, standing in sharp contrast to the light, unpeated style Bunnahabhain is best known for on Islay.

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There is a calm to Macduff that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oloroso butt and bottled at 58,4%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by The First Editions as part of the The First Editions series.

It was distilled 2009.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with grain, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and stewed plums.

Palate

On the tongue you find a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, dried fig and walnut.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with stewed plums and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: The First Editions
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 58,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Edition: The First Editions

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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Fifty percent, every time. Old Malt Cask has bottled at the same strength for decades, which makes distilleries easy to compare — and here it is Craigellachie in the firing line.

Expert description

Craigellachie 2007/2022 The Old Malt Cask 15 years is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a sherry butt and bottled at 50%.

The cask was filled in 2007 and emptied in 2022 by Hunter Laing & Co for the Old Malt Cask range, where every release goes into bottle at exactly 50%. Hunter Laing is the third generation of a Glasgow family that has traded whisky since the middle of the twentieth century. A sherry butt over fifteen years lays dried fruit and dark sweetness over Craigellachie's meaty, mineral core — two opposing forces that suit each other.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisin, fig and orange peel first, then walnut, dark chocolate and a dry mineral note from the distillery.

Palate

Full and dry at the same time. Dried fruit, malt and cocoa meet the sulphurous flint edge, with spice and an oily texture carrying it all.

Finish

Long and dry, with nuts, dried fruit and a persistent spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: Craigellachie 2007/2022 The Old Malt Cask 15 years Speyside Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Craigellachie
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2022
Edition: The Old Malt Cask

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dried Fruit · Mineral · Spiced · Nutty

Investment potential

Medium. A single cask from a sherry butt with fifteen years in wood. Old Malt Cask releases of that age disappear quickly, and sherried Craigellachie is not common.

Did you know?

Old Malt Cask bottles consistently at 50% — not at cask strength and not at 46%. The idea is that a fixed strength lets you compare distilleries directly, without the alcohol level clouding the picture.

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The Elgin area lent its name to some of Speyside's best-known distilleries. Miltonduff remains one of the more reserved of the bunch.

Expert's Description

Miltonduff 1994 The First Editions 28 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Hunter Laing's The First Editions series, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at cask strength 50.6%.

The First Editions is an exclusive series of single cask releases from the family behind Hunter Laing, selected with great expertise and deep insight into whisky craftsmanship. The series features unique whiskies from across Scotland, always bottled at cask strength, without added colour or filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers citrus peel, vanilla and honey.

Palate

On the palate there is fresh citrus acidity and honeycomb, while creamy vanilla adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering.

Specifications

Distillery: Miltonduff
Bottler: The First Editions (Hunter Laing & Co.)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 28 years
ABV: 50.6 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1994
Edition: The First Editions

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

Investment Potential

Medium. A 28-year-old single cask Miltonduff at cask strength from a respected family bottler like Hunter Laing is a rare combination that typically appreciates in value over time.

Did You Know?

Miltonduff was once home to a Lomond still named Mosstowie, which produced a distinctly different style of malt until 1981.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Inchgower prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

This bottling comes from The First Edition, released as part of the The First Edition range.

The whisky was distilled in 2008.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.

Palate

Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.

Finish

Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: The First Edition
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2008
Edition: The First Edition

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

Did you know?

Hunter Laing, the family behind The First Edition, was established in 2013 but carries on a whisky tradition going back to Stewart Laing's father and grandfather in the Scotch trade.

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