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• Glendronach Allardice 18 Year Old 100% Sherry Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2019 Batch

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  When Glendronach first opened its doors in 1826 many Scottish single malts were matured in Spanish sherry casks. However over the years the ever-increasing rarity and price (they are over 10 times as expensive as ‘standard’ barrels!) has seen a major switch to American Bourbon barrels by the industry. Indeed today there are perhaps only two distilleries that can truly be classified as ‘sherry maturation’ houses and only one where 100% of the single malt sold still enjoys its primary maturation exclusively in sherry casks. Glendronach is proud to be that distillery.

  Tasting note: [2014 bottling] We first tasted Allardice in 2009. It was not like this. Even more compelling than the 15 year old - it diverges into fully fledged adulthood showing more self restraint and more complexity. The colour beautifully catches the light with its viscous and pure mahogany/copper appearance. Once past the slightly sulphury opening phase, this reeks of Oloroso infused malt with fruit’n’nut chocolate and cinnamon followed by suggestions of marzipan, orange cake and ultra-aged muscat. A superb sniff. On the drier side, but with classic sherry hallmarks; raisin cake, cinnamon and ginger biscuit feature in the initial stages; the oak enters at mid palate offering a mildly tannic bridge which would have otherwise left a hollow if not for the late muscat and cherry chocolate surge. There’s hints of sulphur, yet so fleeting and mild to be considered a complexing factor. And the reverberating fade is quite remarkable - soon after it’s gone it’s back. Comparable to Hors d’Age Armagnac in delivery - the notch up in succulence is Grandeur ($899), but at a fraction of the price the 18 Year Old is a steal. Love this all the more because it rewards focus and long attention. It will be polarising for some, but isn’t that what whisky appreciation is all about? 46% Alc./Vol.

  First tasted September 2009 Deep, brassy gold colour. Shy aromas. First nosings offer fruit and nut, chocolate fudge and some orange notes. These eventually subside revealing a subtle rubberiness - just light enough to be tolerable. The palate offers good concentration, though it is slightly bitter and somewhat flat with subdued malt and spice notes before the rubberiness breaks through again. Shows moderate length. 86 points

  Like most Scottish Distilleries, Glendronach has had a chequered history and has been opened and closed more times than the kitchen door. Founded by James Allardice in 1826, the Duke of Gordon liked the whisky so much that he took Allardice with him to London, to present him to London's gentry. But the success went to Allardice’s head. He neglected his distillery until 1837, when it was destroyed by a fire. The licence and the ruins of the distillery were sold to Walter Scott, who worked at the Teaninich distillery. The distillery closed in 1916 and was bought in 1920 by Charles Grant, one of the sons of William Grant. Glendronach remained in the Grant family until 1960 when it was sold to William Teacher & Sons by George Grant. Teacher's has since been acquired by Allied Breweries, currently under control of Allied Distillers Ltd. The Glendronach distillery was mothballed since 1995, but production resumed in 2004. The malt is used in the Ballantine and Teachers blends.

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• Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $11999. 00

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  ABV: 50%

  With an inventory to rival the likes of Macallan, Glen Grant and Glenlivet, Glenfarclas have tapped into their deepest whisky stocks launching a 50-year-old malt. It’s not the first time the venerated producer has released an expression this old - a 2016 was part of a Collector Series and a 2019 sherry matured expression was another, both offered in extremely limited quantities). Capping off winning Distiller of the Year at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, the latest bottling is intended to celebrate Chairman John Grant’s five decades in the whisky industry. He is one reason why the brand itself has remained independent in a world of rampant distillery conglomeration. Selected by Distillery Manager, Callum Fraser and Managing Director, Douglas Belford, the liquid takes you back a half century to when Douglas MacDonald led the operation.

  “Creating products like Glenfarclas 50-Year-Old is the reason I come to work,” said Fraser. “To me, this dram is exquisite. It has an incredible depth of character and showcases every element of the whisky making process–from the earthy smell of the dunnage warehouse through to the light, natural smokiness of the Speyside peat that was used back then and the unique taste of the water we use in our production process. A whisky that evolves over time, both on the nose and on the palate, is truly exciting as it’s ever changing and developing. I hope the distillery manager in 50 years time is as impressed as I am by the quality of the spirit we are laying down for the future, today.”

  With a full term in Spanish sherry casks, official tasting notes include marzipan, almond and cedar on the nose, followed by a touch of smoke, stewed apple, dark chocolate and toffee on the palate. Limited to just 836 bottles globally, the liquid is contained in a Glencairn vessel encased in a sleek presentation box with sliding latch door. Typically, prices increase exponentially once age statements exceed 25-30 years. No question this edition belongs in very exclusive company, but compared with what Macallan, Glenfiddich or Bowmore at fifty years of age would fetch, the outlay for this rarity remains reasonable. Investment grade / collectable. Very limited stocks.

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• 2007 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 60.3%

  Distilled in 2007 and drawn from sherry butt #553 before being bottled in 2022, this Summer edition had an outturn of 613 bottles. The colour is excellent for a middle-ager in the series. 60.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 2005 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $450. 00

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  ABV: 61.3%

  Distilled in 2005 and drawn from refill butt #1030 before being bottled in 2022, this Summer edition had an outturn of 504 bottles. 61.3% Alc./Vol.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 2004 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $475. 00

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  ABV: 58.8%

  Another middle-ager, well sherried with stunning colour and this time distilled in 2004. Drawn from single Sherry butt #2384 before being bottled in 2022, this edition had an outturn of 624 bottles. 58.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1999 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $699. 00

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  ABV: 55.3%

  Distilled in 1999 and drawn from single Sherry butt #5212 before being bottled in 2022, this Summer edition had an outturn of 585 bottles. 55.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1997 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $725. 00

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  ABV: 56%

  A 1997 distillation drawn from a sherry cask and bottled in the Summer of 2022 with an outturn of 549 bottles at 56% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1995 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $950. 00

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  $11400.00 Dozen

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  Sherry butt no.6651 had an outturn of 568 bottles at 50.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1991 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1299. 00

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  ABV: 55.6%

  The big sherried hits continue with this 1991 distillation, drawn from butt #5679 in Summer 2022. 567 bottles are on offer. 55.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1990 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1399. 00

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  ABV: 51.3%

  A significant age statement in the series arrives with a spectacular colour to match. Distilled in 1990 and drawn from single Sherry butt #5125 before being bottled in 2022, the outturn was 543 bottles. 51.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1989 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1399. 00

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  ABV: 52.3%

  A double decader, distilled in 1989 and drawn from single Sherry butt #13031 before being bottled in 2022. Released in Summer, the edition had an outturn of 602 bottles. 52.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1985 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1599. 00

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  $19188.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 41.9%

  266 bottles from a refill sherry hogshead make up this Summer 2022 release, weighing in at a surprisingly low ABV of just 41.9% - then again, this is very old whisky, even by Glenfarclas standards. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1983 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Winter 2018 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $2499. 00

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  ABV: 48.8%

  One of the oldest expressions in the latest shipment, matured in refill hogshead #28 with a tiny outturn of 272 bottles. 48.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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• 1966 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Spring 2017 Release

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $11999. 00

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  ABV: 41.7%

  The Grandfather release in this consignment breaks the fifty year barrier and is one of the earliest (and oldest) Family Cask bottlings we've been able to secure to date (a 1954 is currently listed at $20K if '66 isn't your year). Almost certainly nearing the distillery's final warehouse stocks from the era, it is investment grade whisky, obviously desirable for any collection or premium bar as single malts of this rarity continue to defy the odds, increasing in value and becoming the 'assets' of a decreasing few. Purists who insist on opening a bottle may expect a punchy and slightly wilder ride than many contemporary Glenfarclas' while also delivering an amazingly, deep sherry infused experience that should set a benchmark for well-aged Speyside malts. We have two only from a measly outturn of 146 bottles. Distilled in 1966 and bottled from a sherry butt in Spring 2017. 41.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  2014 Glenfarclas Single Cask #51 for Nicks Wine Merchants 8 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $325. 00

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  ABV: 59.8%

  160 bottles available exclusively via Nicks Wine Merchants.

  If you ever wondered what the fuss over Glenfarclas' Family casks was all about but couldn't afford to find out, don't hesitate to start here. As much as we'd like to imagine that this whisky will be enjoyed amongst friends, it has all the hallmarks of a collectable: a tiny outturn from a distillery with pedigree, first-rate liquid and a bespoke label. You might drink one and try to keep the other, but our bet is the second bottle is going to prove too tempting. In fact, you could not do much better from any of the distillery's neighbours at this age: Cask #51 buries young Macallan or Glendronach and is almost dripping with sherry, kicking off with juicy dried apricots, dried prunes, raisin cake and cinnamon over hints of chocolate oranges in a caramel setting, wrapped up in a mid palate succulence that's pure and sustained while showing extraordinary balance and mouthfeel. The malt and sherry sweetness gently bitters as the sugars wear off and spices enter. Add water, and the entire profile remains beautifully defined. It's young Speyside malt showing off in an audacious fashion that sets it apart from Glenfarclas' official releases. Distilled in 2014 and filled into a first-fill Sherry hogshead before decanting in November 2022, 160 bottles are available for those fortunate enough to get their hands on one. Anybody who knows about 'AREA 51' from UFO folklore will understand the cryptic label reference - an alien is jealously guarding a cask (word has got around, Glenfarclas make some of the best whisky in the galaxy!) 59.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  Glenfarclas 185th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $299.00

  $269. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  As the label suggests, this special selection of casks from six different decades was bottled to celebrate Glenfarclas' 185th anniversary (1836 - 2021). Consistent with the classic distillery profile, being sherry-heavy and bottled at 46%, expect plenty of Christmas spices, fruit cake, stewed plums and a hint of chocolate. "High class" liquid, according to whiskyfun's review below. Just 6000 bottles were released, so we're unlikely to see it again.

  Other reviews... The '175th Anniversary', back in 2011, had been excellent IMHO (WF 88) but I'm afraid I haven't heard much since back then, the last ten years seem to have been pretty quiet at Glenfarclas. Colour: gold. Nose: there is some sherry, but not a lot, it's a rather natural, pastry-like, fat-as-always Speysider, with quite some vanilla and cakes, then various herbal teas and a few raisins. I have to say balance is perfect, you just couldn't find fault with this one on the nose. I suspect some pretty older casks have been involved, as there isn't any single roughness. Mouth: yes, excellent, pretty fruity, as if it was at least 25 year old. We're talking guavas and mangos, pink bananas, then orange blossom water, custard, overripe apples and a wide range of softer spices, cinnamon and caraway first, then a few mentholy ones, pine liqueur, sultanas... All that works in sync. Finish: not the longest ever but this fruity freshness remains perfect. Mango cake. Comments: this one's probably been assembled with much care; I find it rather fruitier than your 'average' Glenfarclas. High class indeed, happy anniversary Glenfarclas (sorry if I'm late).  88 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Glenfarclas 40 Year Old Warehouse Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1799. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Glenfarclas has recently upped the ante when it comes to paying a premium for their ultra matured whiskies. Yet the latest 40 year old expression remains a relative value in rare Scotch malt. It's not just the age statement that distinguishes this whisky. In a world where big maturation means bigger dollars and often even greater disappointment, this independent distillery delivers on balance, depth and richness with a sherry matured classic.

  Retasted May 2017: Deep burnished copper. Seductive opening wafts of date cake, walnut fudge and shortbread. Ten minutes exposure amplifies the dried fruit aspect adding orange zest, muscat-like sugars and rancio. Quite stunning length as this expands across the tongue. A slow motion saturation of orange cake, fig slice, aged muscat, rancio and late oak delivering cognac-like finesse and vitality in reserve. One expects it could easily take another decade. Remains a high point in the range. 46% Alc./Vol.

  First tasted 2011: Pours a deep copper / mahogany colour. The Sherry influenced aroma offers profound depth and includes scents of dried fruits, roasted nuts and cocoa along side flashes of confectionary and brown sugar that are not dissimilar to very old rum. The palate offers a perfect bitter/sweet juxtaposition delivering mouthfilling flavours of honeyed malt, dried fruit and rancio supported by fine, drying tannins and a spicy warmth. A faint sulphury note emerges on the finish. Concludes long and dry with cocoa and delicate spices persisting. Vibrant and exciting even at this extraordinary age. 95 points

  Other reviews... Glenfarclas has a proven track record for aging very well. I’ve enjoyed some amazing 25 and 30 year old expressions, in addition to some older vintage offerings. Does this new 40 year old follow suit? Absolutely! It’s complex and well-rounded, with great depth and no excessive oak. Lush, candied citrus (especially orange), old pot still rum, maple syrup, fig, roasted nuts, and polished leather, with hints of mocha, candied ginger, and tobacco. A bit oily in texture (which I find soothing) with good tannic grip on the finish. A classic, well-matured Glenfarclas — and a very good value for its age. (Editor's Choice)
  95 points- www.maltadvocate.com, Reviewed by: John Hansell (Fall 2010)

  ...This is the rather fairly priced (when compared to other 40yo officials by other distillers) new wonder! Colour: dark amber with red hues. Nose: ultra-typical old sherried Glenfarclas, full of chocolate, raisins, prunes and then touches of mint, liquorice and varnish/pine resin. Also hints of blackcurrant buds, blackberry jam and finally a little coffee, smoked ham and toasted bread. Also a little walnut stain and maybe poppy seeds. In short, a classic. Mouth: excellent attack, with a flavourful oakiness (black pepper sauce alike) and various liqueur-filled chocolates. Chocolate-covered prunes. Goes on with fresh and clean notes of blood oranges, raspberry liqueur and just a few herbal notes that may hint at well-aged chartreuse. Hints of cough syrup. Finish: long, more on fruit skins and jams. Very pleasant fruity and resinous bitterness. Faint tannicity and liquorice in the aftertaste. Comments: I think it’s a good example of an old malt where an obvious oakiness brings more substance and complexity. Very well composed and worth its fair price, no doubt about that. 91 points - www.whiskyfun.com

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  1972 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $5999. 00

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  ABV: 44.7%

  The Family Cask prices have been steadily increasing over the last few years, especially in emerging Asian markets. Word has it that demand has been so strong that Glenfarclas have even stopped issuing tasting notes for the various casks. Instead, they literally reserve every last drop for the whisky trade. Several vintages are increasingly rare even in the distillery’s warehouses and may represent their final stocks.

  Distilled in 1972 and drawn from a single cask #3551 before being bottled in 2011, this 39 year old edition had an outturn of 565 bottles. Note: 750ml bottle, so there's an added bonus! 44.7% Alc./Vol.

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  1964 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $9999. 00

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  ABV: 48.3%

  A massive age statement arrives as part of the lengendary Family Casks series. Distilled in 1964 and drawn from single cask #4730 before being bottled in 2014, this edition had a miserly outturn of just 165 bottles. It goes without saying that this is an investment option: You are looking at a fifty year old malt that will only increase in value. Like the rest of the Family Casks, this is bottled at cask strength diluted only by the angels. 48.3% Alc./Vol.

  The Family Cask prices have been steadily increasing over the last few years, especially in emerging Asian markets. Word has it that demand has been so strong that Glenfarclas have even stopped issuing tasting notes for the various casks. Instead, they literally reserve every last drop for the whisky trade. Several vintages are increasingly rare even in the distillery’s warehouses and may represent their final stocks. Note: 750ml bottle, so there's an added bonus!

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  1987 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1399. 00

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  ABV: 52.6%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  If you are a collector or simply looking for that something special in the world of Scotch whisky, this will be for you. Commencing in 2007 as 43 single casks spanning five decades, George Grant speaks candidly about his Family Casks that came about after a high profile rival (Macallan) released a similar range circa 2005, boasting only they had the inventory to pull it off. With six generations of family pride at stake, Grant launched his own liquid genealogy. An exercise in one-upmanship became an ongoing concern after a single bar in Japan purchased 178 bottles. 380 bottlings later, more than one collector has followed suit securing complete sets.

  Grant remains emphatic that these are for people who buy and drink whisky but concedes, “Whisky is now deemed as a safe investment. Look at the past 10 years and it outstrips everything – property, oil, you name it.”

  The Family Cask prices have been steadily increasing over the last few years, especially in emerging Asian markets. Word has it that demand has been so strong that Glenfarclas have even stopped issuing tasting notes. Instead, they literally reserve every last drop for the whisky trade. Several vintages are increasingly rare even in the distillery’s warehouses and represent their final stocks (Grant admits this project isn’t sustainable). Put it all together and you realise how fortunate we are to have secured an edition like this: Distilled in 1987 and bottled in January 2017 at 52.6% Alc./Vol. from a refill butt (no.1851) with an outturn of just 568 bottles.

  Tasting note: Deep amber gold. Another example of a sherried whisky that needs decent airing. Restrained at first, gradually yielding a nutty, mildly salty aroma that’s more Amontillado than Oloroso or PX, which also means it’s a drier nose-feel; It's peppery too. 10-15 minutes air contact draws out subtle fruity undertones. Some found this Fino-like on the palate – again, there’s a delightful salty-nutty interplay with light dried fruits, pepper and finally, fine tannins, balsa wood and hints of liquorice root through the aftertaste. As an intense and alternative expression of Glenfarclas, this is fascinating; flavour-wise, perhaps drawing comparisons with the slightly leaner style of the official 17 year old? It handles minimal water and will make for a great aperitif. 52.6% Alc./Vol.

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• 1983 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2007 Release

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  ABV: 56%

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  Distilled in 1983 and drawn from bourbon cask #30 before being bottled in 2007, this edition had a decent outturn of 302 bottles. Now very rare, this well-kept release from about 15 years ago is highly unlikely to be seen again any time soon. 56.0% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
  
  While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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  Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 47.6%

  Note: This has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks to the black tin which are unavoidable. Actual product not pictured.

  This whisky’s creation was inspired by the collapse of several Glenfiddich distillery roofs in January 2010 following weeks of heavy snow. The exposed casks including Oloroso Sherry and ex-Bourbon barrels were subject to temperatures as low as -19 degree celsius. The end result is a vatting of whiskies ranging from 12 to 30 years of age, bottled in 2010. A must for any whisky collector. Comes packaged in presentation tin as pictured.

  Tasting note: Very pale gold colour. Aromas are delicate; attractive nashi pear top note over pastry and pop-corn like scents. Entry is soft and semi sweet with a slow spice power wave building over a nashi pear base. Outstanding length. Superb, silky mouthfeel. Excellent persistence. Delicate peat, honeycomb, sweet cereal aftertaste. A welcome departure from the distillery's house style. Non chill filtered. 47.6% Alc./Vol.

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• Glenfiddich Experiment 03 Winter Storm 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $699. 00

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  ABV: 43%

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  Collector's note: Batch 2.

  For his latest experiment, Malt Master Brian Kinsman found his inspiration in the freezing vineyards of the renowned Peller Estate winery near Niagara, Canada. Kinsman put the project together after years of encouragement from Glenfiddich's Canadian Brand Ambassador, Beth Havers. His memories of the extreme conditions and the unique production process of the intensely sweet Icewine led him to experiment with several French oak Icewine casks. What he found fascinated him. He explains, "“Only the rarer whiskies, those aged for 21 years, could cope with the extra Icewine intensity. Having more tannins, extracted from years in oak, these malts brought out a uniquely fresh lychee note instead of being swamped by sweetness.”

  Other reviews... Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series continues with this expression, finished for up to 6 months in ice wine casks sourced from Peller Estates winery in Ontario, Canada. Concentrated aromas of canned peaches in syrup, vanilla, and clotted cream. Silky on the palate, with a carryover of peaches from the nose and succulent blood oranges. The finish is medium in length, slowly drying, but fruity to the end.
  91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Spring 2018)

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• Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $299. 00

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  ABV: 43%

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  Glenfiddich was reputedly founded with almost no capital and only second hand equipment bought from the Cardhu distillery. Distillation began on Christmas day in 1887. It now boasts twenty-eight stills and is the largest selling single malt in the world.

  To celebrate their 125th Anniversary, the distillery has released a limited Anniversary Edition in 2012. The whisky is a unique marriage of peated Glenfiddich whiskies matured mainly in European oak casks. 43%

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  Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $199.00

  $180. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  The travel exclusive Cask Collection celebrates Glenfiddich's unique Solera process which marries whiskies matured in specially selected oak casks to ensure continuity of flavour. The vats allow the individual flavours found in each cask to mellow and intermingle in a large handmade tun that's always kept at least half full to create ultimate consistency.

  This is an unusually peaty Glenfiddich, matured in European Oak and Bourbon vintage casks before final marrying in the Solera Vat. Extremely limited stocks.

  Other reviews... One of a trio of new whiskies that have spent time in Glenfiddich’s new solera vats, this will surprise many because of its overt smokiness that’s like a bonfire in a pear orchard. Some ferny greenness adds to the freshness. The reverse happens on the palate, with the smoke being held in check by the soft mouthfeel (which could be solera-enhanced), ripe fruits, and gentle creaminess. (Travel Retail) 87 points - www.maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2013) Reviewed by: Dave Broom

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• 1974 Glenglassaugh Single Cask #1473 PX Hogshead 48 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $8299. 00

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  ABV: 40.8%

  One of Glenglassaugh's oldest releases to date. Distilled on the 20th March 1974, cask no. 1473 has been nurtured for 48 years in a Pedro Ximenez sherry cask hand-selected by Master Blender, Dr Rachel Barrie. Each of the 139 bottles have been individually hand-numbered to reflect their rarity. Inspired by the distillery’s coastal location on the white sandy beach of Sandend Bay on the Highland coast, it is a whisky shaped by land and sea, presenting seductive notes of tropical and summer fruit on an ocean breeze. “It’s impossible to separate Glenglassaugh the whisky from Glenglassaugh the place,” said Master Blender Dr Rachel Barrie. “The lush sweetness of this coastal single malt is a complete distillation of its natural surroundings. Its whole essence is created by both the visible and invisible influences of land, sea, air and spring water.” Sealed with wax, housed in a custom-made wooden box, the whisky was decanted at a natural strength of 40.8%. Collectable.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: Copper, with a ruby hue. Nose: Toasted coconut and baked pineapple with dark chocolate-coated cherry cake on soft supple oak. Palate: Rolling waves of tropical fruit and cocoa with intense cherry liqueur and mocha cream, laced with mentholic sea air.

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• 1972 Glenglassaugh Rare Cask Release Cask #1721 Massandra Sherry Cask 44 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $3499. 00

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  ABV: 42.4%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  This release in the distillery's rare cask series offer a lush, ripe Highland single malt Scotch whisky experience, evoking notes of tropical fruit and the sea, while each cask type offers a unique taste influence. This edition was matured for forty-four long years and finished in a single Massandra Sherry Cask, hand selected by GlenGlassaugh's Master Distiller Billy Walker. Cask No - 1721 was filled on the 25/10/1972 and bottled in November 2016 with an outturn of 479 bottles globally.  42.4% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... On the nose, you’ll experience rich prunes and ripe figs, brittle toffee, white pepper and mixed peel. On the palate, dark Mediterranean fruits, gentle vanilla pod, a dusting of nutmeg, dark chocolate and caramelised orange.

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  Glengyle Distillery Kilkerran 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2016 Release

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $299. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Other reviews... After six ‘Work in Progress' releases, Kilkerran from Glengyle Distillery has finally come of age with this core expression. It comprises 70% whisky from first-fill bourbon casks and 30% from sherry casks. Floral on the nose, with honey and a hint of brine, then peaty fruit notes develop. The palate is confident and oily, slightly earthy, with tinned peaches, black pepper, cinnamon, smoke, and a suggestion of medicine chests. The finish is relatively long, with pepper, licorice, and drying oak. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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• Glengyle Distillery Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2017 Release

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 56.2%

  A back release of the 8 year old - there have been more than one. At natural strength the classic Campbeltown notes will be on full show. Matured for 8 years in bourbon casks before being bottled in October 2017. 56.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  Glengyle Distillery Kilkerran 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $299. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  The sister to Campbeltown's darling Springbank, Kilkerran from Glengyle Distillery has been taking the world quietly by storm. The latest 16 year old was released in August 2022 in the UK and comes matured in a mix of 70% ex-bourbon and 30% ex-sherry casks. As with past bottlings, you can expect a lovely sweet maltiness on the palate to go along with the delicate maritime and dunnage floor notes which Campbeltown whiskies are known for.  *All Kilkerran whiskies now arrive without presentation tubes or boxes. According to distillery management, “It is our intention to reduce the amount of packaging we use across our group of companies, from Springbank and Kilkerran to William Cadenhead Ltd, and that any we do use is produced and procured as sustainably as possible." 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... "It’s not sitting towards any extremes of any bandwidths anywhere. It’s not simple whisky, but it’s not bewilderingly complex either, although I will suggest that it’s probably Glengyle’s most ‘dense’ (of their 46% range at least). I’m almost halfway through the bottle already (with sharing!) and I look forward to every glass — how will it be tonight? Sweet? Savoury? Briny? Oily? Elegant? Because it sits somewhere in the middle of many spectrums, it can be any and all of those things. I know what you’re thinking, if we keep talking these whiskies up we’ll never see them; they’ll continue to be hoarded and stored everywhere. But please read my words: I  encourage that it’s opened and enjoyed, tasted, known. I would also love other whisky producers to pause and look at Glengyle — which is, for all intents and purposes, a new distillery — and ask themselves, ‘How hard can it be?’ Honest, good whisky. Made well, priced fairly, sold faithfully. Once tasted, it‘ll never collect dust — or make floors creak — anywhere." - dramface.com

  Notes from the producers... Nose – A citrus element familiar to Kilkerran whiskies kicks off this dram in notes of orange and opal fruits. Notes of turkish delight, foam bananas and strawberry laces develop, along with a malty, cereal note. Palate – Sweet with a soft hint of peat smoke, there are notes of pear drops, sherbet, toffee apples, toasted marshmallows, and an orange note carried through from the nose. Finish – A dry finish with notes of liquorice, peppermint and peat smoke.

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  1996 Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1499. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  The sixth release in Glenmorangie’s Bond House No. 1 collection was distilled in 1996 and aged in first-fill bourbon casks. Made from oak handpicked from Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, these casks aren’t just any old barrels. Rather, they were created to Glenmorangie's exacting specifications and filled with Bourbon on Glenmorangie’s instructions. The general flavour profile is reportedly similar to Glenmorangie Astar (also matured exclusively in these casks). The wood adds extra creaminess to the malt, only this is much, much older whisky than Astar.

  In fact, as Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Distilling & Whisky Creation explains, “ This is the oldest whisky we have ever aged in our bespoke casks... Its fresh, floral aromas and luxuriously creamy tastes are gloriously enhanced by age.”

  The Bond House No.1 series consistently rate highly, with the 1991 Awarded Whisky of the Year at the 2019 International Whisky Competition. They're already considered good acquisitions for collectors. If you are looking to add this one to your set, be quick. Very limited stocks.

  Notes from Glenmorangie: Color: Bright sunburst gold. Nose: Fresh, floral and perfumed, with hints of roses, carnations, jasmine and a curious herbal note like coriander. Luscious mandarin orange and pear follow, with a beautiful candy sweetness, reminiscent of mixed fruit jellies. A splash of water releases even more floral notes of carnation and geranium, along with some soft, buttery vanilla. Taste: A zesty, citrus mouthfeel leads into a powerful burst of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, kept under control by the thread of soft, sweet vanilla and fudge. The finesse for a whisky of this age is quite remarkable, with gentle spices, such as ginger and sweet chilli and subtle oaky notes. Finish: Delicate and dancing with almonds, pear and cake mix. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  2002 Gordon & Macphail Speymalt from Macallan Cask #1189 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $999. 00

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  ABV: 56.3%

  More stocks secured. Twenty year old, cask strength Macallan selling for a song.

  A second small parcel of all-natural Macallan has come our way at a price that subscribers and collectors should take advantage of. Twenty years old, single cask, cask strength and sourced from one of Scotland's most prestigious independents. Good things have been said about some of these early 2000 G&M Macallans - no doubt partly because the bottler continues a practice of filling and maturing in their own casks rather than buying 'ready made' malts and then finishing them off for a year or two. This way, G&M maintain as much quality control as is possible for an indie. We think this release was destined for the U.S. - regardless, judging by the colour alone, cask 1189 looks to have been very active on the sherry front and has all the hallmarks of a strong distillery expression. Compare it with the large-production official 18 year old (43%), now retailing for around $1300 and the price speaks for itself. Comes with sleek livery and packaging featuring an embossed bottle, minimalist label and presentation box. Presumably non-chill filtered, but not stated on the label. Collectable.

  Notes from the bottlers... Stewed apples with toffee and zesty orange aromas. The palate is smooth with dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut and subtle liquorice. The spicy finish holds lingering oak.

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• 1991 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Linkwood 30 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1199. 00

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  ABV: 53.1%

  Distilled in 1991, this expression spent three decades in a first fill sherry butt until Gordon & MacPhail deemed it worthy of bottling up for their Connoisseurs Choice collection, releasing a total of 549 cask strength bottles. Their notes describe sherry aromas giving way to lemon peel and a hint blueberry while sweet citrus flavours intertwine with stewed raisins and autumnal spices. 53.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Very limited stocks.

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• 1957 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection Glen Grant 61 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $15999. 00

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  ABV: 42.5%

  These extremely old Glen Grants are becoming a regular feature of G&M's Private Collection, proof that they're one of the very few whisky companies that have always been thinking long term. No doubt there's more to come. The new range harks back to G&M's old white label 40% bottlings from a decade ago, only now they're cask strength and come with a significant packaging upgrade. Laid to sleep on the 2nd November 1957 and bottled on the 14th January 2019, cask 3911 was a refill Sherry hogshead yielding just 87 bottles at a natural strength of 42.5% ABV. It promises to be elegance and luxury, from the inside out.

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• 1987 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Mortlach 33 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $1699. 00

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  ABV: 55.6%

  Mortlach was the first distillery in Dufftown, sometimes called the Whisky Capital of the World. In terms of popularity and global presence, it's dwarfed by neighbouring giants like Glenfiddich and Balvenie, and so has always attracted whisky boffins who prefer the road less travelled. The style is robust and suits sherry maturation, like this one from G&M drawn from a refill Sherry Hogshead (Cask No. 426) yielding 182 bottles at 55.6%. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Spice and fruitcake aromas. Taste: Citrus and red berry flavours accompany orange and nutmeg. Finish: A light to medium finish with lingering roasted nuts.

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• 1976 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection Glenlivet 44 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $3999. 00

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  ABV: 51.3%

  The 1976 is the second highly collectable Glenlivet G&M offered in league with the late 2021 release Generations 80 year old which sold in Australia for $160,000. Also a refill sherry hogshead, cask No.5648 was filled on the 29th of March 1976 and bottled on the 10th of March 2021. The 1976 had a marginally higher outturn than the '75, though still measly at just 83 bottles. Deeply coloured by a lengthy maturation in sherry wood, this old glory promises to unfold slowly in the glass and keep on giving. Also beautifully presented, the packaging is part of the Gordon & MacPhail ‘Private Collection’ series that features a truly exceptional and unique range of greatly aged single malts personally selected by members of the Urquhart family.

  Gordon & MacPhail’s relationship with Glenlivet goes back over a century when the company began sourcing spirit from its eight copper stills to mature in their own bespoke casks. Says Operations Director, Stuart Urquhart, “Glenlivet’s style of spirit is often highlighted as a classic example from Speyside – smooth, light, fruity and slightly floral. Spirit from Glenlivet can withstand long term ageing, managing to retain its delicate character. It is imperative for us to select quality casks, made to our exacting specifications, to ensure the spirit is not overpowered. Typically, we use Sherry casks for spirit earmarked for long-term maturation, with bourbon casks deployed for shorter term expressions although there are always exceptions to the rule.” 

  Notes from the bottlers... AROMA Rich sherry aromas combine with sweet Morello cherry and a hint of beeswax polish. Soft aniseed develops alongside ginger and cinnamon with subtle notes of candied orange peel. TASTE Flavours of stewed red berries give way to toasted almonds and light cocoa powder.  Baked apples accompany clove spice and a delicate herbal character. FINISH A full finish with raspberries, blackcurrants and lingering liquorice. 51.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  2022 Hazelburn 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $999. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies. Actual product not pictured.

  Springbank's triple distilled spirit, Hazelburn has proven itself suited to a variety of maturations. Made from unpeated, air dried barley, this limited release is also the oldest Hazelburn we've encountered to date and quite possibly the oldest ever bottled. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... [2022 release] Colour: pale amber. Nose: to me Hazelburn these days increasingly seems to align around a 'diet Springbank' profile, but very much in the best sense of that concept. This leans loudly towards the sherry with a lot of hessian, cough medicines, wee sooty touches, Maggi, leather tobacco pouch and delicate waxy notes. Also some darker dried fruits, gamey meaty touches and bitter herbs. Excellent! Mouth: lovely arrival, rather on bitter herbal notes, salty and nutty sherry tones, more leathery and tobacco vibes and further impressions of sooty things, waxes, game meats and subtle cough medicines. Blind I would probably have just said a lovely Springbank. Finish: good length, on heather honey, candied almonds, salted liquorice, cough syrup and drier earth sherry notes in the aftertaste. Comments: rock solid, with a very 'Springbank' sherry profile but one that manages to show good balance and cleanliness. I am increasingly a fan of Hazelburn as the years tick by. 90 points - whiskyfun.com

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  2010 Hazelburn Oloroso Cask Matured 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $450. 00

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  ABV: 49.9%

  Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.

  Although some of Hazelburn's sherry editions can be inconsistent, when you get a good batch you'll find much more depth than what's usually encountered in Hazelburn. Judging by the 13 and 14 year olds, this promises a lovely and perfectly quaffable composition of sherry and Campbeltown character. Drinkers should note the unusual ABV of 49.9% Alc./Vol. Like all Hazelburns, it's triple distilled and made from entirely unpeated, air dried barley. Bottled in November 2022, 9000 bottles were released globally. Collectable.

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  Hazelburn Online Tasting Week May 2021 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $799. 00

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  ABV: 54.9%

  Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.

  The Online Tasting Week was organised in 2021 and had multiple sessions in lieu of the usual in-person events, presumably due to Covid. Each session included exclusive whiskies from Springbank, Glengyle and Cadenheads. Described by some tasters as "more Springbanky", this cask strength Hazelburn featured in the May 2021 session and was limited to 1174 bottles drawn from fresh oloroso casks. 54.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.

  Other reviews... Colour: amber. Nose: a much cleaner sherry when compared to the North Star, but it does have these tiny eggy notes indeed, engine oil, soot, suet, coal smoke, then sweeter notes, cakes, raisins, dried figs, black nougat, pipe tobacco, crude chocolate… This one's certainly the most Springbanky of them three so far. With water: there, game sausages, high grouse, toffee, old red Bourgogne this time again, a little leather, pipe tobacco… Well, it sure is very oloroso-y. Mouth (neat): it's as if someone would have blended the two previous ones, as it's got both the NS's animal dirtiness and the OB's cleaner, more coastal vibrancy (for lack of a better term). Wonderful marmalade, allspice, chocolate, tobacco, a little ginger, mushrooms, a drop of Maggi, lovage, lemons, a little brine… All that while it's gaining fatness too. Big baby. With water: this time it would rather become a little sweeter, but some kind of chalky gingerness is there too, truffle oil (you pour that over any pizza and presto!) roasted chestnuts, earthy tea, roasted black raisins… Finish: very long, with some rancio wine this time. Even touches of PX that, we agree, shouldn't quite be there. The aftertaste is more on salted lemons, rather appropriately. Comments: an excellent so-called sherry monster with a distillate that's having its say too. Rather less meaty/dirty than the NS. 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Highland Park 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Older Bottling Wooden Box

  Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

  $1999. 00

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  ABV: 50.7%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. The latch on the front of the presentation box no longer closes properly. Actual product pictured.

  "...this is the best bottling of HP25 I've ever come across." - Jim Murray

  A circa 2004 release with an unusual ABV of 50.7%. Most similar releases were bottled at around 40-43%. There were a few packaging variations to this iteration, one in the cardboard presentation box, and this version which comes in a sturdy hinged timber box with a metal latch and embossed front plate.

  Other reviews... this is the best bottling of HP25 I've ever come across; in this form eclipsing the astonishing 18. You have to work overtime to fault this. I suggest you grab a bottle and try. 96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2008

  ...Colour: plain, deep gold. Nose: double wow! This time it’s a little less fresh and clean, but much, much more complex. Flowers and fruits, for sure (see above) but also sea air, mocha, peppermint. Hints of eucalyptus and turpentine, freshly crushed hazelnuts, subtle sherry… The developments are simply endless. I’d better stop here or I’ll need bytes and bytes. Mouth: bold attack, even if much more austere than expected. Smoke, burnt cake, black toffee, coffee liqueur. The alcohol gets even a little burning. Very creamy, though. It really coats your mouth. Lots of crystallised orange, chestnut honey, lemon marmalade. Understatedly fruity (melon, ripe apricot). Hints of camphor. In short, this one is extremely nice, and far less ‘commercial’ than expected. The finish is very long, on orange syrup and honey. It comes in a nice black ‘pencil box’ but beware, don’t pass it to little children, as the brass shutter can pinch you quite severely. Well, that’s what happened to me, at least… 90 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 63.9%

  For many, the inaugural cask strength release was one of the year's best whiskies and a glimpse into just how good Highland Park is when left uncut. Release No.2 promises the same extraordinary depth, complexity and balance of flavours. This time around, Master Whisky Maker, Gordon Motion, has selected mainly sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, along with just a few ex-bourbon casks. The whiskies included are of differing ages. Taste-wise, in a word (or three), he sums up Release 2 as "smoky peppered praline", adding “... its full flavour allows you the control to discover the taste and strength that appeals to your palate by adding ice or water according to your preference.” Guaranteed to pack a punch at a (slightly) higher ABV than last years. 63.9% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... From sherry seasoned European and American oak casks. Sherry seasoned European oak can be tricky in my book, hope this won't have become too leafy or even leathery. Having said that, batch #1 of the C/S had been very good, in my opinion (WF 86). Colour: gold. Nose: not as smoky as the 15, rather more on sponge cake, caramel, fudge, butterscotch, stewed fruits or the trademark heather honey… With water: creamy honeyness and many stewed fruits and jams, especially our beloved quinces, also apples and pears. A perfect coastal side too, sea spray, even some iodine, mercurochrome, ointments… What's really great is that no clumsy sherry gets in the way, it's all well-integrated. Mouth (neat): I think I like it but I'm sure it is extremely strong. With water: more smoke and more coastalness. A tad too much on the leafy-sherry side indeed for me, with some bell pepper and even, say artichokes, but the general feeling remains extremely positive. All you need to do is to add the proper amount of water - no, zero water is not an option here. Finish: long, perhaps a tad too leafy and peppery at this point, which will make it lose one or two points in my book. Comments: a tad rough and rustic here and there, but it is to my liking. I have the feeling, not only at HP, that some newer sherry-seasoned casks have become leafier and more peppery, I don't know why. Because of European oak? Tonnelerias making them faster? Just a gut feeling... 85 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... Aromas of summer rose, ripe pear and fresh coconut gathering on a wave of aromatic peat smoke, followed by a wild harmony of sweet and spicy flavours - poached pear and rich almond cake, a drizzle of cloudy honey and a twist of salty liquorice. There’s the suggestion of toasted oak and intriguing notes of orchard fruits, black pepper and sweet aniseed linger, in a satisfyingly long finish.

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  2004 Highland Park Single Cask Series 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Korea Duty Free Exclusive

  Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 63.3%

  Brawny, rustic and intense. One of the most challenging HPs we've tasted to date.

  Regardless of what you think of Highland Park's recent marketing makeover, it remains one of Scotland's great distillates. Owners, Edrington Group continue an ongoing project that exports 'ambassador' casks around the globe. Aimed at connoisseurs and collectors, most are bottled as deeply coloured, middle-aged expressions from active sherry casks. They've established Highland Park's reputation as a top-class malt for a new generation. Whiskyfun conducted several verticals, and the scores have been consistently high. Says Scottish correspondent, Angus MacRaild, "Even the most boisterous and assertive of sherry casks can’t quite mask [Highland Park's] idiosyncrasies and that is something that will eternally gladden my heart."

  We have secured a small volume of this spectacular Korean Duty Free Exclusive, distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019 from first-fill European oak sherry cask #6529. While there's been at least one equivalent Australian bottling, Korea clearly has more than a few thrill-seekers satisfied with nothing less than the most explosive malts Scotland has to offer. On multiple levels, this is no whisky for beginners. Blowing off the whiffs of alcohol, you’ll need to get past notes of matchbox, pickled onion, brackish water and white pepper to break through to sweeter, richer sensations of oloroso, pipe tobacco, dried fruits and nut infused dark chocolate. The palate packs a punch; the entry is big on wood spice, climaxing in a spike of spirit heat, a rush of nutty malt, dark chocolate, ginger bread and trace sulphur, while the aftertaste lingers with bitter peels, Asian spices, match box and distant wood smoke. It's the kind of whisky that reveals itself gradually, picking up sherry definition with each pass. Uncut, it will take you multiple tastings to adjust to the extreme ABV and get to the bottom of what is one of the most rustic, intense and challenging HPs we've ever tasted. Experiment with ample water to tame the peppers and draw out the honeyed tones, and allow plenty of air time to show its best. Emptied from cask at a whopping 63.3%, we have a fraction of the original 584 bottles on offer. One shipment only. Non chill filtered.

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  Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

  $8999. 00

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  ABV: 43.2%

  This is the newly packaged, limited batch release, lower ABV Highland Park 40, based around five refill casks originally laid down before 1979. The liquid was bought together and filled into first-fill sherry casks to add extra depth and richness for a further ten years.

  Described in Whisky Magazine as “an incredibly well drinking Highland Park… sharing some of the 18 Year Old’s refinement but taking it into a different league”, the presentation and quality should put this firmly on collector's radars. 43.2% Alc./Vol.

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• Kilchoman Machir Bay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2014 Release

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Collector's Alert: This is one of the earlier releases in the Machir Bay series, bottled in 2014.

  Other reviews... I had found the 2013 version a little sweet, but let’s see… This is a vatting of ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso casks. Colour: white wine. Nose: there is a sucrosity indeed (opening a large bag of marshmallows) but on the other hand, the coastal peat – lime combination works very well. What’s quite impressive is the purity in this, even if that’s also what makes it a little simple. Mouth: sweet ashy peat. Brine, almonds, lemon squash, lemon drops, perhaps two sultanas (not more) and faint liqueury side indeed. Barley sugar. That ought to be the short sherry finishing. Finish: rather long, clean, with some lime and some lemon, and always this sweet roundness. Many ashes as well. Comments: it’s a little mezcaly, in fact. I think I like it better than the 2013.
  83 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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  1994 Lagavulin 26 Year Old (Special Release 2021) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $3299. 00

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  ABV: 44.2%

  "A simply wonderful tasting experience." - whiskyadvocate.com

  Other reviews... Matured in first fill PX/oloroso seasoned casks, the nose opens with fruitcake, dried mango, marmalade, ground ginger, and baking spices. As the brighter fruits dissipate, aromas of dried fig and burnt teacake emerge. A thick, oily mouthfeel with flavors of chocolate orange, then chocolate ganache, restrained spice, malt, bramble, sultana, and date, with an eternal sweetness infused with smoke. A simply wonderful tasting experience. (7,542 bottles) 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2021

  ...From 1st fill ex-PX and oloroso-seasoned casks. Who cares, this is Lagavulin. I haven't got all other details at time of writing but this should be mid-1990s distillation - the next best piece of news would be peace in the Middle-East. Colour: gold. Nose: remember the old 12 cream label? Or that 15 yo ceramic for Italy? This is sublime, once again, despite, or maybe thanks to a few whiffs of barbecued bacon at first, and despite a slightly, say prognathic oak spiciness (ginger and so on). All the rest is first class, the resins, essential oils, pine needles, camphor, banana skins, marzipan, whelks and clams, wee whiffs of garlic brine, some spearmint, old yellow chartreuse… And that old Lagavulin (and Port Ellen) thing, new tyres. Mouth: watch it, they say 44.2 but it almost feels like 64.2% vol., not something that happens too often. We shall add water but in the meantime, it is very salty and coastal, with a feeling of smoked raisins indeed, and perhaps a wee chaos created by the encounter between the PX and the spirit. The most important word is 'perhaps' here. With just two drops of water: a little leather, salt, salted toffee… Finish: long, more on cough syrup, ginger and burnt raisins. Comments: absolutely excellent but I think the stunning 12 killed this one a little bit and that the PX may have helped. Could be that we shouldn't have tried them both within the same wee tasting session, after all. Aren't self-evident ideas often bad ideas? Nah it's still a glorious dram. 88 points - whiskyfun.com

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• Laphroaig 32 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $2999. 00

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  ABV: 46.6%

  Note: Box has come from a private collection and as such has some minor creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks.

   

  Laphroaig's 200th anniversary celebrations have been leading up to this extraordinary grandfather release, with just 5,880 bottles made available worldwide. The whisky was exclusively drawn from first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks filled between 1980 and 1983, and reportedly, around 80% of the contents is actually 34-35 years of age.

   

  Other reviews... This whisky is the fourth in a series of special bottlings marking Laphroaig’s 200th anniversary in 2015, and is a limited-edition release. It was matured in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, and the nose is smoky and sweet with notes of barbecue sauce, grilled meat, and hints of figs and brine that don’t overpower the nose, but give hints of a gentle strength. The taste is luscious and sweet at first, followed by intense peatiness and cinnamon spice with hints of heather, brine, and honey in the background. The finish is very smooth, but still forceful with good spices and peat smoke along with hints of honey, vanilla, and cocoa. It’s the whisky equivalent of an iron fist in a velvet glove. (June, 2015) Editor’s note: These tasting notes are based on a sample of the final pre-release batch at around 54% ABV. There may be subtle differences between this sample and the consumer release. 95 points - www.whiskycast.com

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  1991 Lombard Jewels of Scotland Springbank Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $999. 00

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  ABV: 50%

  From quiet independents 'Lombard' comes this 13 year old Springa' bottled at 50%. Reportedly matured in sherry wood and bottled way back in 2004, a similar though younger expression from 2001 was summed up by whiskymag.com as "...lovely young Springbank with all the distillery's classic attributes." Lombard was originally based on the Isle of Man. Although blending was their chief concern, they began to acquire stocks of well-selected single malt in the 1960s, the legacy of which has provided some fascinating independent releases. Extremely limited stocks.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose is subtle and complex. A creamy start and with citrus zest. Firm structure with plenty of flavour development. Mouth filling, powerful and complex with good length. Jump and bites.

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  1995 Longrow 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $499. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Collectors note: This product is very old and the gift boxes are not in perfect condition. Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.

  Longrow ten year old was officially launched in 1985, so this is delving deep into the archives. The label has been produced since the early 1970s with various age statements, strengths and maturations. The 1970s, late 1980s, 1990s and subsequent distillations are all quite different, which is why finding something like this is exciting for both drinkers and collectors. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Colour: white wine. Nose: oh, we do have these strange chemical notes that I find in many recent Longrows. Something like Alka-Seltzer, cheap cologne, sulphur, porridge with a spray of lemon juice... Add to that notes of new plastic… Now, it does get nicer after a moment, with nice whiffs of wet stones and cold ashes as well as flints, fresh butter… Funny how it improves in your glass, getting sharper and much more elegant after a good ten minutes. Quite some lime juice and hints of wet dog (say a collie ;-)) Mouth: not unbalanced at the attack, oily, cleaner than at first nosing, with some interesting notes of fresh herbs (chives, parsley, mint) as well as various sweets (lemon, orange, pineapple and lots of lavender and violets) and a little paraffin. Quite phenolic but not especially peaty in the Islayer sense. Finish: quite long, spicier now (curry and pepper) but also grassier and slightly bitter – nicely so. The whole is quite good, much better than the 1994 in any case. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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