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

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

$8499. 00
Bottle
$101988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43.2%

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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.

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

Islay, SCOTLAND

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

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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2008 Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 56.5%

"...totally splendid. Whichever the price, which I don't know about at time of writing, it's B-F-Y-B whisky." - whiskyfun.com
Other reviews... On the nose, this is pretty peaty, redolent of baked lemon, smoked fish, fragrant roasted spices, salt water-lashed boat decks, and scorched earth, with faint citrus and cream notes in the background. Spices and chile pepper combine with lemon curd on the palate, the citrus sweetness breaking through, with a late contribution of Oreo cookies. Adding water only makes this tempestuous dram even spicier. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2021
...Exclusively refill, a legendary age and a solid strength, I can't see what could go wrong. Maybe a stork making a low pass over WF's terrace and stealing my glass? Well, let me first get my old riffle and we shall then proceed… Colour: white wine. Nose: Lagavulin 12 CS always feels like home. Astounding mineral, tarry, slightly terpene-y arrival on the nose, then flints, peat, smoked turnips (why wouldn't one do that) and smoky grist. Very compact. With water: no one can beat a manzanilla-like profile. Please pass the langostinos! Mouth (neat): sends shivers down your spine, looks like they finally managed to smoke lemons. Then they added fresh almond paste and just sea water. Absolutely awesome. With water: all right, all right. Sublime saltiness, oysters, manzanilla indeed, flint smoke, drops of lime juice, a drop of Andalusian olive oil (obviously)… Have I written that I find this sublime? Finish: long, tight, greener, lemony, fresh. In the aftertaste, a feeling of having wolfed down a whole jar of pickled samphires. Comments: Lagavulin 12 CS may be like the iPhone, every year they raise the definition. The good news is that you don't need any cables to make it work. Seriously, this new one is totally splendid. Whichever the price, which I don't know about at time of writing, it's B-F-Y-B whisky. 92 points - 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
Bottle
$39588.00 Dozen

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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1996 Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
When Lagavulin decided to produce a secondary cask-finished version there were doubters who thought nothing could be a match for the pungent strength of whisky. Those sceptics were probably unfamiliar with Pedro-Ximenez. This distinctive 16 Year Old bottling has all the classic Lagavulin sea-spray notes matched by the sweet accents of sun-dried grapes derived from PX cask wood.
Tasting note: [1998 vintage] Polished brass. Iodine, sea spray, kelp, lanolin and white pepper over sweeter scents of vanilla, cocoa and shortbread. Lighter bodied than the standard issue, but also more silky; mildly salty with peat infused raisin bread, honey, pepper and hints of liquorice bullets in the aftertaste. Superb balance. Ends kippery, dry, with the whisky almost taking back seat to the sherry. Like a mouthful of smoked-fruit'n'nut chocolate. Quite feminine by this distillery's standards, but one of the highlights of the DE range. Try it with aged cheeses. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Lagavulin 200th Anniversary Limited Edition 25 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$2499. 00
Bottle
$29988.00 Dozen

ABV: 51.7%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

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As part of their 200th anniversary celebrations, Lagavulin have followed the Limited Edition 8 Year Old Whisky with the first 25 year old Lagavulin since 2002’s “Special Release Series” bottling. This time it is an exclusively Sherry matured, cask strength (51.7% ABV) effort, paying tribute to Lagavulin’s distillery managers from foundation to now. Only 8,000 bottles have been released worldwide.
Each is adorned with the names of every distillery manager and the dates of their tenure, beginning with founders John Johnston and Archibald Campbell. Current distillery manager, Georgie Crawford, encapsulates the pride built on 200 years of history, “For two centuries, Lagavulin has been crafted through the hands of hard working Islay residents; from peat cutters to warehousemen; the characters that make Lagavulin what it is today share a passion for producing an award winning Islay dram, and I am proud to say that I am part of this passionate group of people.” Dr. Nick Morgan (Diageo’s Head of Whisky Outreach) adds “The 25 Year Old is a sublime expression of Lagavulin, I couldn’t think of a better way to pay homage to the distillery managers”
Tasting note: Deep brassy gold. Drier styled opening scents of smouldering eucalypt / damp camp fire coals and struck match. Second pass finds underlying sweetness with hints of orange cake, cocoa and oatmeal biscuit. Five minutes air contact adds pickled ginger, dried kelp and tea-leaf like notes followed by smoked meat and brine. An intense cascading attack ; semi-sweet peat saturated malt, pepper and cigar box; crescendoes with a slow motion explosion of menthol and creamy, sooty malt. Ends dry, super fine and medium long with delicate vanilla, smoked ham and lanolin in the aftertaste. Not in your face - rather elegant and layered. Memorable. 51.7% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the distillery: In brief: Rich, intense and complex; deeper, less racy and more rounded than younger expressions, while just as drying. This mature Lagavulin shows a full range of smoke blackened, meaty and peaty notes that are wonderfully offset by balancing ripe fruits, mintiness and sweet cereals.

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Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2018) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 57.8%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

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A cask-strength Lagavulin from American oak refill casks has been bottled for the 'Special Release' series every year since 2002. These editions are created to showcase Lagavulin at its raw and natural best. Reports have the 2018 to be slightly sweeter than most past editions, while retaining all of the pungent maritime character you'd expect. Traditionally the value buy of the series, the Australian allocation for this release will be remembered as one of the smallest on record. Collector's will be pleased to see it re-surface at a reasonable price.
Other reviews… Technically, from a distilling perspective, borderline perfection. From a maturation one, slightly weaker... Even so, we are talking Islay at its most truly classic.
96 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2021
...Lagavulin 12 year old is represented in Diageo’s annual Special Releases lineup for the fifteenth consecutive year. This was matured in refill American oak barrels. Earthy, peppery peat are present on the nose, along with hazelnuts, seaweed, and lemon juice. It offers citrus fruit, bonfire smoke, pepper, chili, and antiseptic on the palate. The medium-length finish features smoked chilies. 57.8% Alc./Vol. 90 points whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)

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Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2015) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 56.8%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

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This is the thirteenth 12 Year old to hit the market, differing from the ubiquitous 16 Year old having been completely matured in refill American oak casks and bottled at natural strength. Already sold out in the UK, given the quality / price ratio on offer here we expect this to be highly sought after.
Tasting note: Bright pale straw gold. Brine and pepper over deep vanilla in the opening sniffs. Second pass turns more typically maritime adding fresh sea breeze over hints of lemon mousse, menthol and Fisherman's Friend cough lozenge. Later inspection ups the peat aspect with cigar box, kelp, liquorice root, woolshed and subtle iodine. Outstanding complexity. Semi sweet, creamy entry. Cocoa and rich barley form a backdrop for the intense salt'n'pepper / baked citrus attack. More vanilla on the finish. Aftertaste is tongue tingling, salty, mildly liquoricey and impressively long. The bargain of the 2015 collection. 56.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 92 points - Serge Valentin, www.maltmaniacs.com

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1997 Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

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Reported to be one of the all time great Distiller's Editions from Lagavulin (but has there ever been a bad one?)
One bottle only. This was on the market circa 2013.
Other reviews... Colour: full gold. Nose: well, they haven’t lost the recipe. Perfect Lagavulinness with an added layer of herbal teas – and plenty of them. Lime blossom, verbena (huge, really), wild thyme, then rather tobacco, mint-flavoured green tea Moroccan-style, fennel... Then the coastal jamboree, seaweed, seashells… Then a little ham, as usual. What I don’t find, and that I used to find in earlier versions, is a certain rubberiness. So this one is rather a cleaner one. Mouth: I really hate it that a finishing would work so well. Tobacco, artisan chocolate, kippers, Corinthian raisins, chlorophyll, liquorice, dried figs… Even the body’s quite perfect, but I’m sure it would be even more perfect at Talisker strength. Another impeccable one. Finish: long and rather on a blend of tar liqueur with crème de menthe. The mint makes it clean and fresh, which works a treat. After Eights! Comments: this is so brilliantly done! And I hate PX… 90 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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Lagavulin 8 Year Old 200th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

An unusual age statement is inspired by Alfred Barnard's visit to the distillery in 1887 which became part of his book, “The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom”.
According to Diageo Director of Whisky Outreach, Dr. Nick Morgan, “At the end of the tour, he was given a taste of the whisky…he tasted an eight-year-old Lagavulin, which, of course, remember at the time was actually quite old…whiskies were considered to be venerable once they got around six years old in the 19th Century,” Morgan said in an interview with www.whiskycast.com. “He declared that whisky to be exceptionally fine, so our mission with this bottling was to find an exceptionally fine eight-year-old liquid which we thought Barnard would quite like if he were to be back here tasting it today.”
Tasting note: Very pale straw gold showing considerable legs. Powerful and complex aromas include cocoa, sea spray, white pepper, dilute Elastoplast and lanolin followed by hints of citrus zest. Several minutes air contact accents the latent malt as well as dark chocolate. Concentrated but also surprisingly soft; almost creamy with grassy malt and a juicy vanilla, kelp and peppermint finish that goes long into the aftertaste. A departure from the 16, but terrific young malt. 48% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nose: Pronounced maritime and smoke notes, with underlying fresh-cut brown bread. Citrus in the background (lemon zest?). Notes of red fruits develop with the addition of water. Fresh and lively. Palate: The body is quite light but clearly is distinctively Lagavulin with the signature taste of sweet, warm, tarry wood smoke and developing depth and complexity. More sweet notes emerge with water to tussle with the Lapsang Souchong black tea flavours. Hints of herbal tobacco and fresh mint. Finish: The smoke lingers engagingly with a final flourish of sweet minty tea perhaps served from a cedarwood chalice that had been dipped in the sea. If this is the start of Lagavulin 200 then 2016 will be a year to remember. 48% Alc./Vol.
- Ian Buxton, www.whiskymag.com

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

Islay, SCOTLAND

$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

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
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

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
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

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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Longrow 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2020 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$1599. 00
Bottle
$19188.00 Dozen

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. Slight bruising to gift box.
Like the Local Barleys, the annual Longrow limited editions have garnered a cult following. Ever since 1973, a run of twice-distilled peated malt has been produced at Springbank (Springbank itself is two and a half times distilled). Named after an earlier distillery in Campbeltown, Longrow's creation was prompted by a whisky shortage. According to Serge Valentin, it shares parallels with Tobermory’s Ledaig and Clynelish’s Brora. All were created because Islay whisky was in short supply after severe droughts in the late 1960s, and because of the temporary closure of Caol Ila. Expect a peaty punch. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Longrow 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2019 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$1799. 00
Bottle
$21588.00 Dozen

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. There is some minor scuffing to the boxes.
Probably distilled around 1998, this is reported to be a relatively small outturn of around 3500 bottles. You can expect the peat to be slightly subdued from the extra time in barrel. To our knowledge, it's one of the oldest Longrow's ever released. 46% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan Edition Collection (Numbers 1 to 6) Single Malt Scotch Whisky (6 x 700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$6999. 00
Bottle
$83988.00 Dozen

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

First released in 2015 with Edition #1 (now selling for $4K+), Macallan's Edition series represents a stream of NAS bottlings, with each edition focusing on a different cask regime.

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1971 Murray McDavid Port Dundas 46 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$1250. 00
Bottle
$15000.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.7%

Another auspicious moment for grain whisky: Not quite the oldest, but up there with some of the most venerable Port Dundas bottlings to have ever graced our shelves. Either young or well-aged, output from this long-closed legend can be superlative, ranking among the best grains on the planet. Independents Murray McDavid released this single refill bourbon barrel #14001 in 2018 at a natural strength of 47.7% Alc./Vol. A fraction of the 200 bottle outturn has just arrived in Australia. Given Diageo's official 52 year old commanded $1300 back in 2018, the price of admission remains reasonable. Expect notes of buttery toffee, fruit crumble, nuts and oak spice with a super long, satisfyingly sweet finish. Non chill filtered. Closed distillery / Collectable.

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1987 Murray McDavid Tamdhu 31 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 50.4%

Apart from an official release 50 year old in 2017, very few Tamdhus have been marketed at any great age, so this indie edition is something of a novelty. Largely reserved for blending, the scarcity is also due to the distillery changing hands and being mothballed on multiple occasions - as recently as 2009. Edrington Group finally sold the distillery to Ian Mcleod Distillers and production resumed in 2012 with a new range of core expressions hitting the market. This bottling stems from before the distillery's 'modern period' during which there was (arguably) a bit less emphasis on sherry maturation. To enrich this charismatic Speysider, Murray McDavid have finished it in a small 110 litre x-bourbon cask from Koval Distillery in Chicago, intensifying the flavours of fruit salad, oak spice and orange while creaming up the mouthfeel. The outturn from cask 600006 equates to 124 bottles at natural strength of 50.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Port Askaig 45 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

Reduced from $3,999.00
$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 40.8%

Distilled in 1968, this is the high point in the Port Askaig range, part of an outturn of just 51 bottles from a marriage of five sherry butts bottled at a frail cask strength of 40.8%. According to the creators, it's in an Islay style almost completely lost today: Fruit driven, with next to no smoke and with an abundance of tropical fruits such as mangoes and papayas... Rumour has it that the source is Islay’s northernmost distillery (so it's starting to sound a lot like Bunnahabhain at its finest). Regardless, a very, very rare whisky with a venerable age statement that remains reasonably priced in relation to many Highland equivalents. One only available.
Other reviews... Even in my scarily long career, Ican probably count the number of peated malts that made it to this kind of age and then into a commercial bottling on one hand. Certainly by the end it is showing every year that has passed, but for an unexpected period, the malt hangs together... sometimes surprisingly deliciously. 90.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Well, there was a 45 yo at the very same strength back in 2014, not too sure whether this is the same juice or not. Maybe it is. Colour: full gold. Nose: right, this is one of those magnificent old Bunnahabhains! How many of them have we tried straight from the casks back then, in the company of dear John MacLellan? All roasted nuts covered with eucalyptus essence and Vicks Vaporub at first, then rich plums, light limoncello, and certainly some passion fruits. Soft and complex, with also more and more fir honeydew. Impeccably fresh. Mouth: you feel the age a little more (mentholated molecules from the wood, possibly terpens, turpentine and stuff), but the freshness remains there, with some orange-flavoured praline, tangerine liqueur, heather honey, and assorted dried fruits although it would never quite get raisiny. Finish: unexpectedly long, with the same orange-y fruitiness and touches of cardamom and cinnamon. Crystalised angelica and more yellow chartreuse in the aftertaste, and rather less oak than in the ‘bottling of 2014’. Which, I agree, is a little strange. Comments: it is, indeed, a little chartreuse-y. If it is the same juice as that of 2014, it may have improved a little bit, as if it could breathe a little further. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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Rosebank 31 Year Old Release 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 48.1%

Lowland whisky distillery, Rosebank has been shuttered since 1993, but that hasn’t stopped it from releasing more whisky. The new 2022 bottling is a 31 year old made of stocks gathered from casks just before the distillery closed down. “This is the first Rosebank release during my tenure as Distillery Manager and I’m under no illusions as to the importance of this launch,” said Malcolm Rennie. “The spirit was distilled before the distillery closed its doors and has matured in casks ever since, waiting to be awoken. It fills me with great pride to know that the 31 Year Old will be the last ‘old Rosebank’ release before the distillery is reopened to the public,” Rennie said. “The revival of this sleeping giant is a huge moment for the whisky community, but most importantly for the people of Falkirk who have patiently awaited its return for three decades.”
The distillery is constructing three stills made according to the blueprints of the originals, before the distillery closed in the early nineties after being determined commercially unviable. Obviously, the new-make will take a long time to reach the dizzy heights of what you can get right now. Not many will be lucky enough to secure a bottle though - just 4000 are available worldwide with Australia's allocation restricted to around 100 units. 48.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Bright and zesty with hints of lime and lemongrass. Taste: Light, vibrant profile. Mint and chamomile are met with more robust notes of leather and banana bread. Finish: Long herbal notes, sweet peaches and a hint of oak.
Considered the Queen of all Lowland malts by many specialists, for twenty six years Rosebank has only occasionally re-surfaced in the form of Diageo's famous 'Flora & Fauna' 12 year old (last selling for around $1000). That puts this thirty one year old in perspective. And it's not a Diageo release. Ian Macleod Distillers acquired the Rosebank brand and the last remaining stocks in October 2017. They were also granted planning permission to revive the distillery on its original site in January 2019.

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1992 Sansibar Koi Series Springbank 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Bottled For Japanwhiskys

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 42.8%

"...really magnificent and goes to prove, once more, that time is whisky's main ingredient." - whiskyfun.com
A big age statement, glowing review and a very limited outturn of just 204 bottles make for one of the more compelling independent Springbanks in recent memory. Matured in a single Bourbon cask for 28 years and bottled exclusively for Germany's Japanwhisky.com, this slightly peaty and classically coastal expression has reached full maturity. British artist, Ronnie Cruwys designed the label featuring red koi fish on an orange background - an eye-catcher for any whiskey collection or bar shelf. 42.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Lovely label with some koi fish, which are almost as expensive as Springbank. Colour: white wine. Always the perfect colour for Springbank. Nose: an ideal counterpoint after the CAD. It is the same whisky, just eighteen years older. It's lost a little oomph, but it won more complexity and subtleness, and even more elegance. Perfect chalky, sooty, fermentary, gristy notes, then rather less lemon than in the young ones, and more camphory and medicinal notes. Iodine, mercurochrome, oysters, ointments, peat smoke… In the end, it is almost like if Campbeltown and Islay had moved closer back in 1992. Plate tectonics, maybe? Mouth: indeed, you would be forgiven for saying this is an older Islay. Tight lemony smoke, cough syrup, kippers, grapefruits, brine, ashes, touches of passion fruits, oysters, plasticine, bitter almonds… This is troubling. Finish: not too long but wonderfully tertiary. Many smaller coastal and resinous notes, and a little sesame and fish oil in the aftertaste. 90% sesame, 10% fish (phew!) Comments: just wonderful. Those vintages weren't easy when they were young, but this is really magnificent and goes to prove, once more, that time is whisky's main ingredient. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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1991 Scoma Springbank 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$2699. 00
Bottle
$32388.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.2%

Germany-based Scoma has been described as "a legendary and very influential whisky shop that played a pivotal role in European whisky enthusiasm", responsible for importing many great and important names (including Springbank and Cadenhead), well before demand for single malts was on the rise. Their own label selections are held in high regard, such as this idiosyncratic, single cask oloroso matured Springbank limited to 222 bottles. Distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2021, presumably at a natural strength of 47.2% Alc./Vol., it's guaranteed to be a little off the beaten track compared to official distillery equivalents. Non chill filtered.

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Springbank Local Barley 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.1%

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.
15,000 bottles make up the 2022 addition to one of our all-time favourite series of contemporary Springbanks. Produced from Belgravia barley harvested from Glencraig's Farm near Campbeltown, the resulting spirit was matured in a mix of 55% Sherry, 35% Bourbon and 10% x-Rum barrels giving it a markedly deeper colour than many previous Local Barley bottlings. Considering the reputation for high quality and the very limited nature of this series, we don't expect any of the LBs to be easily re-stocked in the future. 55.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... I find it very smart that they would keep using the old livery (while it's not the oldest for the LBs). This one was distilled from Belgravia barley from Glencraigs Farm, right on the road to Campbeltown. Colour: white wine. Nose: something else, really, this is almost a blend of mezcal, aquavit and genever, even if seawater and pure lemon juice would then chime in. In the end, it is pure oyster juice, with some tabasco and Worcester sauce, plus a good glass of zero-dosage champagne. With water: once again, more mud, rainwater and porridge, with a touch of curry this time, poppadums, Mouth (neat): but where does this mezcal stem from? More bone-dry champagne too, more aquavit, more oyster water, more lemon and lime juices. It's also fat and oily, and certainly not as 'dirty' as your usual Springbanks (which, granted, I love too). With water: some curry again, aniseed, capsicum, bell pepper… I would suppose that's the oak, not the Belgravia barley. It's different, vive la difference, I like it. Finish: long, with salty lemons ruing it all and much more smoke in the aftertaste. Comments: I just tried 2017's 11 yo Local Barley again, I find this newer expression of an eleven largely superior, but I wouldn't say it's better, stricto sensu, than the astounding 2007 from Cadenhead's. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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Springbank Open Day 2023 Whisky Set (3 x 350ml) - Bottled for the Campbeltown Malts Festival

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen
This pack gives drinkers and collectors the chance to purchase all three releases for Springbank Open Day 2023, an event which took place in May of the same year as part of the Campbeltown Malts Festival. You get 350ml bottles of the following:
- Springbank 24 Year Old -matured in Oloroso & port casks 47.6% - one of 1,920 bottles
- Longrow 8 Year Old -matured in Oloroso casks 54.9% - one of 2,000 bottles
- Hazelburn 14 Year Old -matured in Oloroso casks 49.8% - one of 2,000 bottles
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Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2005 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

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.
Hard to believe we were able to source this time capsule, bottled in 2005 before the new style labelling was applied to the 10 year old and presentation boxes were still used. It's during this era that the ten year old gradually got peatier and more peppery (and better!), a trend that continued for many years, cementing its reputation as one of the most characterful tenners on the market. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Springbank 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2020 Limited Edition Bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$3499. 00
Bottle
$41988.00 Dozen

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.
Probably a run of around 1300-1400 bottles, Springbank 25s from the years preceding and after 2020 received glowing reviews from whiskyfun.com so expect the quality to be maintained here. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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1999 Springbank 21 Year Old Private Bottling Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$1699. 00
Bottle
$20388.00 Dozen

ABV: 49.8%

Independent / private bottlings of Springbank are not common. We have snapped up a tiny volume of this all-natural 21 year old that looks to have been destined for a group of whisky aficionados in the Netherlands. Described as "clean, malty, peaty and creamy" by one taster, its bright gold colour suggests Bourbon maturation or possibly refill sherry. The outturn was 288 bottles at 49.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. Collectable.

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Springbank 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

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.
For the 2022 release, Springbank 21 spent its time maturing in a combination of Sherry and Port casks, so you can expect plenty of red fruit and baking spice aromas and flavours. It reflects last years which also incorporated a Bourbon cask component, although in 2022, the colour looks darker. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Springbank 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

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.
First offerred around 2010, now retaining its mauve presentation, but without a presentation box, this coastal classic has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, showcasing the distillery's distinctive distillate with extra age. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$5999. 00
Bottle
$71988.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Springbank doesn't require great age to be astonishingly good, as evidenced by the 12 year old that still ranks as Whiskyfun's all-time favourite expression (98 points). That was an early 1980s Samaroli selection. This bottling looks to be from the same era, possibly later. What’s certain is that just about every Springbank 100 proof 12 year old from the 1980s through to the 1990s is described as dazzling and flying high above the clouds. In search of the distillery's sweet spot, it would seem we're getting very, very close here. 50% Alc./Vol. Collectable.

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Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND

$7999. 00
Bottle
$95988.00 Dozen

ABV: 49.8%

At the time of writing, this is the oldest whisky ever released from Talisker. It's also the final instalment in the Xpedition Oak series. Once again, the distillery has partnered with Parley for the Oceans, an environmental organisation, Twelve heavily charred American oak casks were shipped from the Isle of Skye to Canada's Arctic ice fields. A cooper removed the cask ends and they were then left in sub-zero temperatures for four days, causing the wood to fracture and therefore increasing the surface area with which the whisky could interact during its finishing period in the casks back in Scotland. Talisker's notes say to look out for "maritime and spice notes on the nose, followed by an oily mouthfeel with chili, salted caramel, and toffee on the palate, and a long finish laced with briny salt and black pepper." 2455 bottles are available globally. 49.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Bottle in support of Parley and finished in ice fractured casks, that is to say in casks that have been kept in Arctic winds for 96 hours, which created cracks, thus extending the wood/spirit ratio. Not too sure that's 'traditional' by the SWA's standards, but it's good fun, it reminds me of that indie Highland Park that was finished on Mount Cervin in Switzerland. Colour: Gold. Nose: It's rather sweet, true to the character of the old Taliskers, with more camphor and aged balm than in the more recent vintages. This is followed by splendid notes of almond paste, fine oysters (the small flat ones), and roots, in particular wild carrot and gentian. There's also a bit of shoe polish and castor oil, as well as a soft and gentle tar. I have no idea what effect the finishing in 'iced casks' was meant to impart to this marvellous old Talisker, let's just say it's not obvious on the nose (no seal fat and very little dried fish, ha-ha). Mouth: Younger, perhaps it's the iced wood? Notes of grapefruit liqueur, banana, and vanilla at the start, but this modern profile quickly gives way to oysters, lemon, seaweed, sea water, salty spices, lemon balm, coriander seeds, sweet woodruff, and a bit of pine sap. The mouthfeel is perfect, with a wonderful texture. Finish: Long and really salty, it's almost as though they've submerged the casks in the ocean rather than exposing them to freezing temperatures. It seems they even added a few sardines and anchovies. Jokes aside, a superb finish that leads to an aftertaste of lemon marmalade and kippers. And salted bitter almonds. And lemon zest. And Italian bitters. Comments: A formidable old Talisker. As long as they mention ages and/or vintages, no problems with funny stories, they can go ahead, nothing really scares us (apart from the hackneyed but still used trick of the unlisted old cask found by chance in the warehouse - wink). 93 points - whiskyfun.com
...The challenge with any single malt over 40 years old is to keep the oak in check and not have it overpower the spirit. Next is to ensure the palate doesn’t become too dry or tannic. This Talisker 45yo doesn’t just clear those two hurdles, but it sails over them with ease. The nose is exceptionally complex and appealing, offering up something new with each return sniff. The palate also takes you on a journey, starting off with the family of flavours that typically accompany geriatric peated whisky (very similar, in fact, to some of Diageo’s Special Releases editions and other releases of Brora and Port Ellen in recent years), but then broadening as dark chocolate, malt, and oak expand the horizon. Delicious whisky, and one that will delight and reward. - whiskyandwisdom.com

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Talisker 30 Year Old Cask strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Bottled 2007

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND

$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 50.7%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Specifically, there are some blemishes and marks on the outer and inner of the box and the bottle shows some cellar bloom. Actual product pictured.
A natural-strength Talisker released way back in 2007 - and with a huge age statement. Serge Valentin at whiskyfun.com absolutely loved it (review below), while Jim Murray thought the oak was encroaching. 50.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Last year’s edition was truly excellent, very fresh and very clean (91), here’s the brand new edition. Colour: straw. Nose: very different from the G&M, certainly peatier, purer, even cleaner, more ‘riesling’. Fab sharpness considering its age. It’s also much waxier, more on purely fresh seaweed, coal smoke, apple peelings, fresh walnuts, almond milk... Also hints of shoe polish, wet stones, lemon zest. Gets more mineral with time and smokier as well. I remember having written than the 2006 version remembered me of Didier Dagueneau’s ultra-sharp Pouillys. Well, this is the Silex! I love this, no need to say. Mouth: starts a little fruitier but mostly on lemons, oranges and citrons together with these waxy and slightly resinous notes again. The expected pepper is well here, as well as green tea, small bitter apples... Gets grassier and a little drier, with also notes of fresh hazelnuts, hints of olive oil... And then frankly medicinal, with quite some camphor, salt, peaty smokiness... Full bodied, almost pungent (well, not quite), getting very, very salty after a moment. It grows bigger and bigger, as if you just wakened a giant. Finish: very long, very salty, not too peppery, with bunches of crystallised citrus fruits just like at the attack. Well, I think I like this one even better than the 2006 version, which was maybe just a tad shier than the 2007. 92 points - whiskyfun.com

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Talisker Forests of the Deep 44 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND

$6999. 00
Bottle
$83988.00 Dozen

ABV: 49.1%

Launched in late 2022 in Australia at 44 years of age, this is the oldest Talisker on record. Born of the sea, and sub titled, "Forests of the Deep", it has been created as a reflection of the power and beauty of our oceans, inspired by an expedition to one of the world’s largest sea kelp forests near the Cape of Good Hope, led by Talisker’s partner in ocean conservation, Parley for the Oceans. On board the ship were Talisker cask staves, which were later charred using a small amount of sustainably-farmed Scottish sea kelp and stave wood shavings. The whisky was finished in these marine oak casks before bottling at 49.1%. It's a follow up to the equally eccentric but critically acclaimed 43 year old 'Xpedition Oak', finished in casks that included wooden staves that had traversed the Atlantic, from the Spanish Canary islands to Antigua, on the deck of adventurer James Aiken's yacht. Presented in a spectacular oval shaped case, 1,997 bottles of Forests of the Deep will be released globally. Rave reviews from several bloggers, so if you are one of the lucky few to taste it, put yourself in seclusion for a few hours to get a full showing of everything this has to offer. Very limited stocks.

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2000 Talisker Distillers Edition Double Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.8%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

Note: No gift box supplied.

All six of Diageo's 'Classic Malts' have released limited edition 'Distiller's editions', which are finished in special casks selected by the master distiller. Talisker, which combines the island style of distinctive peatiness with it own individual notes of spice and pepper, has accented its character by finishing in Jerez Amoroso cask wood (a sweetened Oloroso sherry), amplifying Talisker's sweetness and rounding out its rugged peaty character.
Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2011. 45.8% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan A Night On Earth Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2023 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

A limited edition that tells a story of New Year in Scotland, reflecting the joy of celebrating special occasions with loved ones. This seasonal release is a collaboration with acclaimed Chinese artist, Nini Sum. The whisky was created from a balanced combination of exceptional first-fill American ex-bourbon barrels, along with European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks. Macallan have invigorated the presentation in 2023; The handsome tapered bottle comes housed in two separate sleeves. 43% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Aroma: Toasted oak, creamy steamed rice and coconut milk pudding, citrus fruits, vanilla and oat biscuits. Palate: A burst of effervescent citrus fruits—lemon and lime with sweet creamy vanilla sponge and toasted coconut. Finish: Medium with sweet, toasted oak and vanilla.

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The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade V Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43.2%

The Macallan has become James Bond’s whisky of choice in recent years, reflecting his appreciation for the finer things in life. The brands have shared many moments together on screen, including Skyfall when Bond drinks The Macallan Fine & Rare 1962 as an ode to the 50th anniversary. Now comes the 'Decade Series', celebrating Bond's 60th anniversary, expressed through six unique releases. The distinctive packaging brings to life the creative development of the films in a behind the scenes exploration of the Bond archives. It aims at bringing to life the innovations and inventions of James Bond across the years, and the packaging has been colour washed with one of the trending colours of the decade it represents. Decade V explores the Bond innovations and archives of the 2000s. The design features digital concept art of the Siena Gallery Interior from Quantum Of Solace (2008) and a driving sequence storyboard from Casino Royale (2006). Leaving the 90s behind, Daniel Craig embodies the Bond of the noughties. From his first appearance in Casino Royale, never was a card game presented so stylishly and with more tension in any other film. The setting, ingredients, character and dedication to craft combine to deliver an utterly compelling result. The packaging design features a dramatic car sequence from Casino Royale (2006), and a digitally sketched rooftop chase in Quantum Of Solace (2008).
The whisky itself was created by Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell to reflect the character of Bond: A force of nature defined by his Scottish heritage. Like James Bond, the whisky exudes a sense of style and maturity which has evolved over the years and is consistent within all six bottles. 43.7% Alc./Vol.
Notes from Macallan... Swiss gold in colour. The nose is fresh and vibrant notes of lemon and lime, a sprinkle of sherbet, leading into a sweet vanilla and coconut, with a hint of dried fig and raisin. On the palate flavours of orange zest and fizzy sherbet with a lemon freshness, gentle oak and subtle ginger spice, leading into a deep dark chocolate, figs and baked apple tart with a honey drizzle. The finish is sweet and long with complexed layers.

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The Macallan Rare Cask Red Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$550. 00
Bottle
$6600.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Hot on the heels of the 2021 edition, the new Rare Cask Red represents whiskies drawn from some of the distillery's "finest and rarest sherry seasoned oak casks". Or as Sarah Burgess, Lead Whisky Maker puts it, "Every oak cask has its own personality, with little differences that make them unique. From time to time The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team discovers casks maturing in our warehouses which stand out from the others." Specifically, they display an intense, sweet raisin note coupled with better than expected complexity. While many have questioned whether there's actually any vintage variation in these annual bottlings, few have the chance to open them to taste. The stunning presentation alone means most will be snaffled away by collectors. 43% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Annual 2021 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$4499. 00
Bottle
$53988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Now labelled from their date of release rather than the date of distillation, the newly packaged Macallan 25 follows a long tradition being matured in hand-picked oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for added richness and complexity. Sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the watchful eye of Macallan's Master of Wood, these hand-picked casks are delivered to the demanding specifications of the Macallan team. Comes handsomely packaged in a laser etched, solid oak timber presentation box. 43% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan A Night On Earth Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2021 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

There's been quite some interest in this curiously titled Macallan which reflects the story of Scotland’s world-famous Hogmanay festivities celebrated annually on 31st December. This seasonal release is a collaboration with acclaimed Japanese-French illustrator, Erica Dorn, whose artwork has featured in director Wes Anderson’s films.
The unique packaging provides a special unboxing experience coupled with Dorn’s playful abstract illustrations, inspired by the historic fire rituals dominant in New Year celebrations around the world. Upon opening the gift box you discover a blue interior, representing the night skies of Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and the blue from the national flag of Scotland, the Saltire.
Says Macallan's Lead Whisky Maker, Sarah Burgess, "Creating A Night on Earth in Scotland has been an extremely personal experience for me, which took me back to growing up in our family home in Speyside, just across the river from The Macallan Estate."
American and European oak sherry seasoned casks, along with American ex-bourbon barrels have been employed to bestow a rich, sweet shortbread-like character - a whisky referencing the rich Scottish delicacy traditionally gifted and eaten at Hogmanay. This profile is punctuated by festive notes of dried orange and spice. It's recommended neat, with a serve of shortbread on the side. 43% Alc./Vol. Natural colour.
Other reviews... Macallan always loves to wear its sherry on its sleeve, but this is nonetheless one of the racier bottlings I’ve seen from the classic Speyside outfit in recent years. Boldly sherried up front, the whisky exudes notes of fresh clementines and cloves on the nose, though these exuberant, Christmassy characteristics are tempered by notes of oiled leather and roasted chestnuts. Austere but refined, it immediately invites sipping, where many of these same elements are evident. Oily with orange and nougat notes prominent, it fades into a lightly grassy cereal character, some youth evident later in the game. The finish has a gently pastoral character to it, though it remains bright and dripping in citrus notes, almost lemony at times. While it’s not overwhelmingly serious or complex, it is hard to put down — and a (nearly) classic example of what Macallan does best. And it’s awfully pretty in the box. - drinkhacker.com

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The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) - 43% Old Packaging

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has some moderate creasing around the bottom. Actual product not pictured.

The equivalent of an old-school modern Macallan bottled at 43%. Very limited stocks.

It's often been said that every whisky lover's duty is to drink more sherry. To understand why is to grasp one of the economies fundamental to Scotch whisky production. Originally, the Scots relied solely on oak trees from the forests of England to create casks and mature their whiskies. But as their markets expanded, Scotland's distilleries needed to find an alternative oak source. As it happened, sherry was in abundance and highly fashionable with the English drinking public who consumed roughly 30% of the world's production. So sherry casks seemed a logical alternative for the Scots. Fast forward to current times and the opposite has occurred. Worldwide demand for Spanish Sherry has dramatically declined. This has turned the Scotch whisky industry on its head with fewer Sherry barrels becoming available.
What partly makes Spanish sherry barrels so special is the oak itself, Quercus Robur, with the Spanish trees cut down at 60 to 70 years of age. Research has shown that tannins in the wood act as a catalyst that aids oxidization during the maturation period hence being a highly desirable commodity in malt whisky production. The old Spanish timbers contain approximately ten times more tannin than the 30 to 40 year-old Quercus Alba, or American White Oak that's used to make barrels for the maturation of Bourbon whiskey. The deep colour and distinct rich, fruity / citrus peel flavours (sometimes marmalade-like) that ex-sherry casks can impart are more obvious reasons for their value and preference by the Scots.

The present day process for acquiring Sherry barrels into Scotland is unusual, a result of the fundamentals of supply and demand. Sherry houses are commissioned to produce Sherry for the sole purpose of selling what they would consider a 'by-product' - essentially a first-fill barrel with a life expectancy of two fills. The process is as follows:
1. Trees are purchased from Northern Spain allowing two years after felling and being left in the open for natural chemicals in the wood to interact and for the moisture content to drop.
2. The wood is commissioned for cooperage by Whisky producers.
3. Sherry (usually Oloroso) must then be 'leased' by the Whisky producer for a minimum of two years in order to season the barrel.

In comparison, the average price of filling a Bourbon cask is $50 compared to an astounding $300+ per fill for the sherry; also bear in mind that usual life expectancy for Bourbon barrels is three fills as opposed to two for Sherry. 'They literally have us over a barrel,' quips past master distiller at Macallan, David Robertson.

Enter again the Scots looking for a bargain! For some time know, the Scots have been seeking alternatives to Sherry casks. Charles MacLean explains how American ex-bourbon casks came to dominate the present industry. In his book “Scotch Whisky, a Liquid History”, he describes how “In 1936, the cooper’s unions in the US broked a deal with [American] whisky makers which insisted that Bourbon must be filled into new oak, so there was suddenly a large surplus of cheap American barrels. These started to arrive into Scotland in 1946, either intact or broken down into ‘shooks’ of staves and reassembled into traditional Scotch (200L) hogsheads...The whisky industry thus kept pace with demand by embracing changes in production methods which were compatible with efficiency and productivity.” Output increased exponentially (this in turn led to oversupply problems in the next decade).

100% Sherry cask matured whiskies are now rare. Unless whisky lovers take up drinking Sherry themselves, it’s not hard to envisage that in the near future, supply and demand will send prices skyward. Expect to be paying much, much more for these historical curios in the years to come - if you can find them at all.
As die-hard Sherry heads well know, 100% Sherry Matured Macallan is not officially imported into Australia anymore. These whiskies will never be available on a regular basis. Our advice is to stock up!

Universally recognised as one of the world's greatest single malt scotch whiskies, The Macallan is consistently awarded top ratings by the world's leading spirit journalists. Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: 'simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around', its creation lies in defiant adherence to traditional methods and ingredients. The insistence on Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain remains one of the key factors in its desirability.
Tasting note: Bright copper penny colour. Peppery with dull suggestions of rubber in the first pass giving way to richer scents of dried fruits, hazelnuts, almonds, light marzipan, dark chocolate and more. The extra ABV ups the concentration to an unexpected degree delivering a spicy, mouthfilling profile including hazelnut, cocoa, oatmeal biscuit and pepper. Vanilla malt mingles with traces of cinnamon and sulphur into the finish. Long, complex and surprisingly robust.43% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... The initial aroma is sweetish, winey and oaky; aeration allows the aroma to expand to include marzipan, treacle, molasses, honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon and cocoa butter. The palate entry is sweet, creamy and assertive; at midpalate the flavor becomes intensely nutty, buttery and bacon fat-like, with the beginnings of rancio. Remains one of Speyside’s standard-bearer 12 year olds. 90-95 points.
- www.wineenthusiast.com

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The Macallan Edition No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$4999. 00
Bottle
$59988.00 Dozen

ABV: 48%

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Released in 2015 and joining Macallan's stream of recent NAS bottlings is "Edition No. 1", targeted towards the U.S. market, and reportedly drawn from eight distinct European and American oak cask styles and sizes. Naturally coloured and bottled at 48% ABV (unusual for Macallan), the actual cask regime has been stated too: First-fill casks consisted of Tevasa Butts, Toneleria Hudo Butts, Vasyma Puncheons, J&M Martin Butts, Gonzalez Byass Butts and Tevasa Puncheons. The second-fill casks were Sherry hogsheads and Sherry butts. The only casks that used American White Oak were the Vasyma Puncheons, whereas the rest used European Oak. Some tasters have described the whisky as "a big step up" from Macallan's standard 1824 range.
Master Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno says to expect hints of orange, apple and dried fruit on the nose, leading into wood spices on the palate supported by nutmeg, cinnamon and hints of dried ginger and toffee and a medium to long and lingering finish.
Other reviews... People tend to moan about Macallan having lost its mojo. Not here. This is a vatting of different sized American and (mostly) European oak casks, so no surprise that it’s oak-led, but Macallan is a heavy distillate and it needs oak to prosper fully. Here you get rosin, marmalade, green fig jam, and the power of concentrated oils. The palate is powerful and supple, with some clove, ginger, and yet more chocolate. Substantial and well worth checking out.
87 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Summer 2016)

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1997 The Macallan Sherry Matured 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$3999. 00
Bottle
$47988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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Produced from whiskies distilled in 1997 and earlier, this displays the impeccable pedigree of 18 Year Old Macallan of which critics have long been consistent and loud in their praise. The distillery's benchmark excellence is showcased in the 18 Year Old which is exclusively matured in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain.
Tasting note: The flashy polished copper colour is a pleasure to behold. Superb purity to the nose with raisin cake and orange zest openings. Air contact finds baking spices, but drops the intensity. Rebounds in the final pass with an impressive burst of hazelnut / dried apricot / rancio / fruit cake / cocoa - in short, a classic sherry infusion. The spices have settled compared to the 12YO - as you'd expect. This is all class and polish, with a beautiful integration of malt, dried fruits and sweet nuttiness on the palate followed by a gentle flourish of spicy raisin cake at the finish. Great poise, being neither too sweet or too dry. Softly spoken yet confident, fine tuned, never overdone. An arm chair dram for quiet contemplation. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… Nose: Deeply attractive, honeyed with prickling wood spice and brandy butter. Palate: Rich and lingering, yielding warm raisiny, sherried and oaky notes. Finish: Long, oaky-peppery, distinguished. Smoky at the last. Comment: An aristocratic and balanced Macallan, though drier than some recent 18 year releases.
9.5 / 10 whiskymag.com.

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The Macallan Edition No. 4 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$550. 00
Bottle
$6600.00 Dozen

ABV: 48.4%

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Released in America in July 2018, Edition 4 was aged in a combination of seven different cask types including European-American Oak 2nd refill butts, European-American Oak 2nd refill hogsheads, European Oak first fill Diego Martin Rosado butts, American Oak first fill Vasyma hogsheads, European Oak first fill Tevasa butts-puncheons, European Oak first fill Jose Y Miguel Martin butts and European Oak first fill Tevasa hogsheads.
Master Distiller, Nick Savage describes it as “A truly spectacular single malt, delivering a rounded honey and sweet toffee aroma and an intense burst of nutmeg wood spices on the palate... the combination of carefully selected sherry-seasoned oak casks brings out unique refreshing qualities delivering an unforgettable whisky experience”.
Other reviews... Seven types of European and American oak casks were used for maturation. Lively on the nose, with orange, malt, sherry, and sweet oak. Initially, a touch hot on the palate, with sherry and cloves, then toffee and vanilla, red apples, figs, and cocoa. The finish is medium to long, with spicy sherry. 48.4% Alc./Vol.
90 points whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Fall 2018)

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Tomatin Rare Casks 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$3699. 00
Bottle
$44388.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Decades of maturation in Oloroso sherry casks promises a profound Tomatin. Despite the sherry input, the fruity distillate remains pronounced. Expect something dark, brooding and unexpectedly tropical. Great review from whiskyfun.com below. 43% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.
Other reviews... Part of a new set of travel retail exclusives that also includes a proud (and somewhat Lagavulinesque) age-stated 8 years old, sadly broken during transport (but I’ll find it again!) What’s cooler is that this little 40 did not break, but would I have been given the choice, I’m not sure I wouldn’t have preferred to sacrifice the… 15 yo rather than the 8 ;-). Imagine, age statements in travel retail! Colour: gold. Nose: no sherry bomb, and one that’s so totally Tomatin! Not sure this baby contains a lot of, or maybe even exclusively some 1976, but what’s sure is that 1976 was a great vintage! Perfect tarte tatin, light menthol, cigar box, honeydew, cedar wood, beeswax, and more apple pie(s), then rather dried tropical fruits, not unlike these mixes they make as snacks for our aperitifs. Bananas, papayas… I find it totally perfect, fresh, complex, and true to the distillery. Mouth: a touch of oak, then a perfect, very fresh avalanche of more dried and fresh tropical fruits (oranges first) as well as raisins, the expected honey and mint combination, and then more oak spices, as often in these oldies. Around cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Also strong mint-floured black tea. Yet, the sherry remained rather discreet, those should have been refill butts. Finish: medium, more mentholated, with a wee turpentine-y aftertaste. Comments: it’s not impossible that this very lovely old Tomatin was (even) better at 30, but I find it very perfect and worthy of a big fat 90 (perhaps would that have been 91 or 92 when it was 30?) 90 points - whiskyfun.com

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1966 Tullibardine Cask No.1112 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND

$3999. 00
Bottle
$47988.00 Dozen

ABV: 49.8%

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"One of the best Tullibardines I ever had" - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
Other reviews... "A delightful, mildly rummy experience... In its own right this is wonderful stuff." 90 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2008
...Colour: deep amber with red hues. Nose: this one starts almost like very dry oloroso, with lots of old walnut notes and Smyrna raisins as well as Chinese plum sauce (sweet and sour) and whiffs of old empty wine barrel (a clean one). Not wham-bam, rather refined, with hints of leather and Havana cigars. It gets then more and more chocolaty and maybe slightly cardboardy. Goes on with prunes, old Armagnac, bitter oranges, Dantziger Goldwasser. Hints - just hints - of burning pinewood and lacquer. Like a travel through time… Too bad it gets slightly dirty after a moment (wet floorcloth) but the whole is still very enjoyable. Mouth: hugely sherried, raisiny, toffeeish and almost vinous but quite curiously, all that is nicely balanced. Lots of wood and tannins but the whisky isn't really drying. Gets quite vinous but in a nice way (very old Banyuls or Maury). Again, goes on with lots of cocoa and quite some mint, coffee, brownies… One of the best Tullibardines I ever had, even if I wouldn't say this one tastes exactly like Tullibardine usually does. Finish: medium long, on chocolate, coffee and with a faint cardboardiness. Very good but you have to like old sherry. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

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1965 Wu Dram Clan Invergordon 55 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

An exceptionally old Invergordon bottled by Wu Dram Clan - three whisky fanatics who happened to meet on Islay and formed a lifelong friendship. The group consists of Takesado from Japan, Boris from Munich, and Sebastian from the Black Forest, Germany. Each of the founding members brings a unique skill set to the table and all adhere to the philosophy that what matters entirely is the content of the bottle. Single grain enthusiasts will already know Invergordon as one of the big names in the category. Established in 1960 and owned by Whyte & Mackay, it goes into a number of blends throughout Scotland. Aged for five and a half decades in an ex-Bourbon hogshead, this super-old single cask expression was distilled December 1965 and bottled June 2021 yielding 228 bottles at a natural strength of 40% abv. Grain whisky at this age can be an amazing experience - a fact that more and more whisky lovers are beginning to cotton on to. We have a tiny number of the original consignment allocated for Australia.
Other reviews... This IS cask strength and most probably the oldest grain whisky ever bottled (ready to be proven wrong). These people are crazy. Colour: full gold. Nose: it needs to be said that the 1960s Invergordons do rule supreme over my 'grainy list' (which doesn't quite exist in real life but there). This is rather a kind of complex soup, with bits of artichoke, asparagus, leek or cauliflower, all that seasoned with whisky and triple-sec as well as a little miso and umami sauce. A little crushed overripe banana too, perhaps manioc, celeriac, parsnips… It's getting fractal, in fact, just wait and many tinier aromas will start to parade under your nostrils. Mouth: salty and slightly varnishy at first, with some bouillons, then rather on seasoned fruit juices. I was about to mention sweet guacamole. Perhaps not. Banana chutney, mango chutney, more bouillon… The body's obviously a notch thin(nish) but in no way does it become frustrating. Drops of banana wine, mullein syrup, woodruff syrup… Finish: short, naturally, but once again that isn't frustrating at all. Sweet teas, vanilla-ed rooibos, a tiny touch of liquorice wood, perhaps a few mirabelles… Once again a faint varnishy return in the aftertaste, which is typically 'grain whisky' in my book. Comments: I'll say it, I liked the Cameronbridge rather better, but I find it crazy that this imperilled masterpiece was still alive, and rather beautifully so. An ode to time. 89 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Very bright and gentle. The generic coconut notes seem to have evaporated after all these years, here I find more ripe bananas, tinned pineapples and guavas, with marzipan and fresh citrus. Minty notes. Natural vanilla. Hints of cellulose varnish, nicely integrated. Hints of fragrant sandalwood and caramelized nuts. There’s a great rummy side to it as well. Palate: Lacking the thick, creamy side that you often get in grains, but not weak. Fresh citrus, dried ginger, still some pineapple notes. Pleasant sour notes which make it brighter. Hints of ‘pencil liqueur’ (let’s hope it doesn’t exist), which means you get an oaky touch but in a sweet and rounded way. Almonds and a hint of white pepper in the end. Finish: Surprisingly long, with bananas, nutmeg and a pinch of pepper. This is a surprisingly fresh senior, kind of a rum and grain mix-up. The underlying sweetness keeps the wood at bay and brings along a Caribbean character.

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1976 Ardbeg Sherry Cask #2392 Committee Bottling Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$3500. 00
Bottle
$42000.00 Dozen

ABV: 55%

The Ardbeg committee commenced on the 1st of January, 2000 as a free to join membership for fans to keep up to date with all the latest news and activities from the distillery. Exclusive annual bottlings were also one of the perks of membership, yielding highly revered bottlings such as the original 'Kildalton', 'Rollercoaster' and 'Supernova'. Over the years these bottlings have become highly sought after in the collectors market.

Distilled in 1976 and bottled in July, 2000, cask #2392, along with sister cask, #2394 were the first released to committee members, both sourced from an oloroso sherry butt yielding 528 and 466 bottles respectively. These are among the all time great bottlings from Ardbeg, essential to any collector or devotee. One bottle only to sell.

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2002 Aberlour Single Cask Selection First Fill Sherry Butt #4405 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Comptoir Irlandais Exclusive

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.8%

Sherry fanatics who were spoilt with Macallans or Glendronachs through the 1980s and '90s will relish this. Among the more challenging and complex single malt styles to navigate, it's also a whisky that should come with an advisory statement: "Rewards Patience". Aberlour is the darling of single malt Scotch Whiskies in France (and the most consumed), so it makes sense that this exclusive single cask was selected by French retailer, 'Comptoir Irlandais'. At the time of writing, there were approximately fifteen bottles of the original 570 still available from the Brittany based shop, so cask #4405 is getting close to liquid history.

Tasting note: The stunning colour is brilliant copper / bronze. A reserved, drier and spicier side of Aberlour is presented on the nose; Old drawers, leather arm chairs and bitter cocoa with an almost peircing, citrus lift. It needs fifteen minutes in the glass to expand to richer, XO Armagnac-like notes of dried figs, fruit cake, chocolate covered orange, cinnamon, rancio and vanilla. At cask strength, the entry is effortless. Mid palate starts out with coffee beans and dark chocolate as spices gang up and nutty Oloroso builds. But this is very much about what comes after the first sip. In particular, the rebound and persistence of the aftertaste leave the impression that it is actually much older than it is. It ends in a cascade of semisweet oak and sherry that borders on being honeyed. Pour yourself a glass and come back in thirty minutes, one hour, even two in order to savour this all natural beauty in full blossom. 58.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 570 bottles.

Notes from Comptoir Irlandais... Nose: Intense notes of lemon and pink grapefruit followed by fruit bread and soft caramel. Palate: Spicy with candied orange zest and hints of roasted coffee and sweet spices. Finish: Long and smooth with lingering spice notes.

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