The name is an affectionate play on words, and the contents live up to it. Ben & Sherry is a blended malt where two contrasting characters meet in the same bottle.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Butt and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of just 282 bottles. The blend consists of 50% Benrinnes and 50% single malt from Glasgow, giving a unique blended malt with pronounced sherry character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a hint of sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and full with a hint of funk.

Finish

Short to medium with a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
Edition: Ben & Sherry
EAN no.: 5060825690935

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Benrinnes, one of the two malts in Ben & Sherry, still partly uses a traditional distillation method with worm tubs, an old-fashioned cooling method that gives the spirit a heavier, more sulphurous character.

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Campbeltown was once whisky's capital city, with more than thirty distilleries in operation. Today only a handful remain, and Watt Whisky itself is based right in the middle of town.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Barrel and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a barrel, with an outturn of 246 bottles. It is made with malt from the two oldest, still-operating distilleries in Campbeltown, giving it an authentic sense of coast and tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a light funk.

Palate

A subtle hint of peat and salty pebble beaches.

Finish

Characterful and lingering with maritime depth.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Campbeltown 7 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Campbeltown
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 246
EAN no.: 5060825690980

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Campbeltown is still officially recognised as its own whisky region, even though it today counts only three active distilleries, a remnant of a time when the town was home to more than thirty.

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Nc'Nean sits on the Morvern peninsula on Scotland's west coast and runs its copper stills on 100% renewable energy. Watt Whisky has found an STR cask that shows the distillery's experimental side.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred) and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from an STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred), with an outturn of 282 bottles. Nc'Nean is one of Scotland's newest distilleries, producing exclusively organic, unpeated whisky with a focus on sustainability.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet toffee and crunchy peanut brittle.

Palate

Plums, spiced cinnamon and a hint of charred oak.

Finish

Nuanced and powerful with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Nc'Nean
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
EAN no.: 5060825691017

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Fruity

Did you know?

The name Nc'Nean is short for Neachneohain, the "Queen of Spirits" in Gaelic folklore, and the distillery is B Corp certified with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the whisky industry.

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The Wemyss family has traded wine and spirits from Fife since the 19th century, and their blended malts are named like characters from a deck of cards. Spice King is the spiciest of them all.

The expert's description

Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

Spice King is a blended malt composed of selected single malts, primarily from Speyside and Highland, bottled at 46% without chill filtration. The name refers to the whisky's pronounced spice profile, characteristic of the series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm spice, ginger and a hint of black pepper.

Palate

Full-bodied with cinnamon and caramelised sugar.

Finish

Long and spiced with a dry, warm finish.

Specifications

Name: Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Warm

Did you know?

Wemyss Malts names its blended malts after playing card figures, with Spice King serving as the spicy counterpart to, among others, the sweeter and fruitier Peat Chimney.

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Off the coast of West Cork the Atlantic runs grey and restless, and it was here that two of the distillery's founders once hauled nets for a living, long before they swapped trawlers for copper pot stills. That same maritime spirit gives its name to the series this bottle belongs to.

Expert Review

West Cork Sherry Cask Finished Maritime Release is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in first fill Bourbon casks and finished in Bodegas Baron Sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

The bottle belongs to West Cork Distillers' Maritime Range, a series built as a tribute to the founders' years at sea. The whiskey is triple distilled from Irish malted barley and rests first in ex-Bourbon casks, picking up soft vanilla sweetness, before moving to Spanish Sherry casks for a finish that adds depth and dried fruit character.

The bottle itself is shaped like an old glass fishing float, the kind fishermen once used to keep their nets afloat, and the spout sits deliberately off-centre for a smoother pour. A small but deliberate design touch that ties the story to what is in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed prunes and dried fig meet a touch of sherry and a soft vanilla sweetness that settles over everything.

Palate

Sweet to start, with caramel and raisins, before spice steps in and pulls the flavour toward a peppery finish.

Finish

Dry, with a lingering spiced edge, rounded off by soft oak.

Specifications

Name: West Cork Sherry Cask Finished Maritime Release Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Distillery: West Cork Distillers
Region/Country: County Cork, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Bourbon casks & Bodegas Baron Sherry casks
Edition: Maritime Range
EAN no.: 5391524716085

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Sweet · Fruity · Spiced · Rounded

Did You Know?

West Cork Distillers was founded in 2003 by three childhood friends from the West Cork area. Two of them had spent years at sea as fishermen, and it is that background that gave both name and shape to the entire Maritime Range this bottle belongs to.
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Westland's core expression, shaped by the Pacific Northwest and American oak.

Expert description

Westland American Oak Single Malt Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, matured exclusively in new American oak, bottled at 46%. Westland Distillery was founded in 2010 by Matt Hofmann and Emerson Lamb in Seattle's SoDo neighbourhood with the ambition of creating an American single malt that could stand alongside the world's best whiskies. The distillery was acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2017 and uses exclusively malted barley fermented with a Belgian Saison yeast, after which the whiskey is matured in a mix of new American oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with vanilla, caramel and a hint of fresh grain.

Palate

The palate offers honey, brown sugar and a light nutty note.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Westland American Oak Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westland Distillery
Region/Country: Seattle, Washington, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Vanilla-forward · Sweet · Round · Nutty

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Westland's American single malt gets a Spanish twist through sherry casks.

Expert description

Westland Sherry Wood American Single Malt Whiskey is matured in a combination of American oak and European sherry casks, giving a deeper, more fruit-driven character, bottled at 46%. Westland Distillery was founded in 2010 by Matt Hofmann and Emerson Lamb in Seattle's SoDo neighbourhood with the ambition of creating an American single malt that could stand alongside the world's best whiskies. The distillery was acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2017 and uses exclusively malted barley fermented with a Belgian Saison yeast, after which the whiskey is matured in a mix of new American oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Westland Sherry Wood American Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westland Distillery
Region/Country: Seattle, Washington, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sherry-driven · Full · Fruity · Nutty

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Westport is the unofficial name used for Glenmorangie when the whisky has a small amount of spirit from another distillery added, meaning it cannot be sold as a single malt. This cask shows just how much character the Italian house Wilson & Morgan can conjure.

The expert's description

Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry wood, butt #900050 and bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019 by Wilson & Morgan from a single sherry butt, #900050, with an outturn of 539 bottles. It carries clear traces of Glenmorangie's clean, fruity, lightly spiced profile, but gains extra depth and dark nuances from the long sherry maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, raisins, dark caramel and warm spice.

Palate

Full and oily with nuts, oak and chocolate.

Finish

Long, dark and lasting with sherry-driven tones.

Specifications

Name: Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8%
Distillery: Westport
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry wood, butt #900050
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 539
EAN no.: 8033749406033

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Westport is typically used when a whisky from a named distillery has a small proportion from another distillery blended in, which legally prevents it from carrying the single malt label, even though the majority still comes from one place.

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Oregon's famed Pinot Noir wine casks add fruity depth to this single malt.

Expert description

Westward Pinot Noir American Single Malt Whiskey is finished in casks that previously held Pinot Noir from Oregon's celebrated wine region, bottled at 45%. Westward Whiskey was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2004 by Christian Krogstad under the name House Spirits Distillery, rooted in the city's strong craft brewing tradition. The whiskey is brewed like a pale ale, double pot-distilled, and matured in new charred American oak barrels, giving an expression that draws as much on brewing craft as on classic whiskey tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity with red berries, vanilla and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers dark fruit, caramel and a light wine-like note.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and fruit-driven.

Specifications

Name: Westward Pinot Noir American Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westward Whiskey
Region/Country: Portland, Oregon, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Wine-driven · Soft · Berry-forward

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Portland's beer heritage rubs off directly on this stout-finished single malt.

Expert description

Westward Stout Cask American Single Malt Whiskey is finished in casks that previously held stout beer from a local Portland brewery, bottled at 46%. Westward Whiskey was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2004 by Christian Krogstad under the name House Spirits Distillery, rooted in the city's strong craft brewing tradition. The whiskey is brewed like a pale ale, double pot-distilled, and matured in new charred American oak barrels, giving an expression that draws as much on brewing craft as on classic whiskey tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is deep with roasted malt, dark chocolate and a hint of coffee.

Palate

The palate offers roasted grain, caramel and light bitterness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, roasted and lightly bitter.

Specifications

Name: Westward Stout Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Westward Whiskey
Region/Country: Portland, Oregon, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Roasted · Chocolatey · Deep · Lightly Bitter

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Danish whisky is a relatively young chapter in whisky history, and it deserves its own guide, not just a footnote in the Scottish reference books.

About the product

Whiskydestilleries of Denmark is written by Gabriele Trucionyte, who has worked in the Danish whisky industry for several years, including as a bartender and whisky ambassador. The book guides readers through Denmark's distilleries, from the pioneers who started the Danish whisky wave to the newer, innovative producers shaping the country's growing reputation as a whisky nation.

A natural pick for anyone who already knows the Scottish and Irish classics but wants to understand how Danish whisky came together in such a short time.

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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.

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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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