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The Macallan A Night On Earth In Scotland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 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.

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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Macallan Double Cask 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

This is a sister release for 2020, along with the 18 year old 'Double Cask'. Also a combination of American and European oak oloroso sherry seasoned casks, expect aromas and flavours of dried fruits, vanilla and baked apple followed by sweet raisins, toffee, wood spice and citrus. 43% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 44.2%

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

The fourth travel retail exclusive release in Macallan's annual Harmony Collection, Guardian Oak is matured in a combination of first fill sherry seasoned European oak casks and refill sherry casks. In the context of the series, it's a reminder of the importance of both the connection with our natural environment and of preserving it. The illustration features a human figure – Davonna, intricately intertwined within the branches of a European oak tree. This design emphasises the importance of the connection between the natural world and human experience. It conveys the life and wonder that bloom when humans are “In Harmony with nature.” This bottling is another collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, celebrating 200 years of The Macallan. 44.2% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the producers... Nose: Rich dried fruits of dates, figs and raisins mingle with orange peel, dark chocolate and hints of warming nutmeg. Taste: Sticky ginger syrup sweetness and a burst of orange lead to opulent glazed dates, cherries and plump sultanas alongside rich oak and sweet spices. Finish: Long and rich with oak and star anise.

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The Macallan Edition No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Taiwan Market Exclusive

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$5999. 00
Bottle
$71988.00 Dozen

ABV: 48%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not shown. If you would like information on specific signs of wear, please contact us on freecall 1800 069 295.

***Taiwan Market Exclusive bottling in timber box***
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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McDonald's Celebrated Traditional Ben Nevis Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A 'replica' Highland whisky and one of the smokiest Ben Nevis to date.
A distillery that’s garnered a quiet cult following, especially as its whiskies have become harder to find...
Initially launched as a limited edition, the first McDonald's outturn amounted to roughly 700 bottles and featured an historical label. It quickly sold out with demand far exceeding supply. Realising it warranted a wider release, Ben Nevis followed through. And according to the blogosphere, many tasters prefer this bottling to the official Bennie 10.
Majority matured in Sherry casks (the remainder x Bourbon), reports have this to be at least 5 years old, but with material up to 13 years of age. Self described as an attempt to replicate the spirit produced at Ben Nevis in 1882, malt is sourced from Port Ellen Maltings on Islay (peated to around 35ppm) - which means this is smokey, but in an ashy/sooty way rather than a maritime way, and it's also non chill filtered. To reflect its heritage, the label refers to a time when Ben Nevis was producing peated malt under the directorship of Donald Peter McDonald (son of the famous Long John McDonald) for use in the then world famous 'Dew of Ben Nevis'. Typically it was bottled as a relatively young whisky. Putting it all together you get a faithful replica of an ‘old-Highlands’ style, starting with a beaming polished copper colour showing considerable legs, and thick malty aromas, developing hints of dried apricot, hazelnut chocolate, chimney soot and trace lanolin. And it's repeated in a chewy, oily delivery; Spices fan out in a sultry burst of malt and sooty peat, with smoke and fresh oak rounding out the mid palate richness. Nicely balanced uncut, a small amount of water accents the latent fruitiness and sweetens the profile. Either way it's tasty stuff. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Liquid Gold Award - 2014 Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
[+/-2020] ...We've tried an earlier expression back in 2013 and were not totally flabbergasted, but it was good (WF 83). Colour: white wine. Nose: more peat than I remembered. Dirt and scoria, gravel, soot, old stove, apple peelings and last year's walnuts. Definitely kind of metallic as well. Then ripe plums, tartes and cakes. A little brine too, capers… Mouth: hold on, this is good. More dirt and soot, ashes, kippers, green apples, some grist and flour, perhaps a tiny olive, seashells… It's peatier than I remembered. Finish: good length, with a little vanilla coating it. A grassy peatiness and some pepper and coconut in the aftertaste. Comments: probably a little young (that coconut) but the spirit is pretty vigorous, hale and hearty. And peaty. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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2009 Miltonduff Artist Collective 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Famed for its robust and oily character, the single malt produced by Miltonduff is used in large part in the Ballantine’s blends. The result of a combination of eight first-fill bourbon barrels, this complex and rich expression promises loads of sweet malt and fruits at an accessible 43%.
Notes from the bottlers... the unctuous initial nose is vanilla and fruity (pear). Allowed to breathe, it becomes exotic (banana, passion fruit) medicinal and spicy (black pepper). The powerful attack is then medicinal (ointment), honeyed and fruity. The mid-palate is both chocolatey and malty. The rich, well-balanced finish evokes an apple tart. The end of the palate is characterized by notes of tobacco and spice (nutmeg). On the retro-nasal olfaction, black fruits (bramble) guide the tasting towards new lands.An LMDW exclusive.

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Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Flora Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 48.2%

Mac-Talla continues to explore diversity in Islay whisky. Through Flora, the brand pays tribute to Islay’s “botanical richness”, complementing the other expressions in the range: Terra, inspired by the earth; Mara, a seaside dram, and Strata, which nods to the rocks of Islay. 70% Sherry vs 30% Bourbon matured whiskies have been vatted together and returned to second-fill sherry butts to marry for a number of months before bottling. The floral theme anticipates a soft whisky, but the delivery is pretty full-on for its namesake. Our small sample yielded fresh, grassy, peppery flavours with the peat gathering steam. There's a paradox between its relatively light body and the weight of the phenols that draws comparisons with several Octomores - however given this is from Morrisons, the source is likely Bowmore. 48.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... COLOUR: Gorse Yellow. NOSE: Fragrant with ripe floral notes and aromatic wood spice. TASTE: Delicate notes of heather intertwined with soft peat smoke and nutty undertones.

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Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Oloroso Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$189. 99
Bottle
$2279.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.8%

"... for a NAS this whisky this is a banger." - whiskybase.com
From one of Scotland's oldest whisky families, previous owners of Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch - the Morrison Family. Mac-Talla means 'Echo' in Scottish Gaelic and reflects the Morrison family connection to the island of Islay. For the 2024 Limited Edition Mac-Talla release, the team at Morrison have created a small-batch bottling from ten ex-Oloroso sherry butts (seven 1st fill, three 2nd fill). The casks were sourced from renowned Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin in Jerez. All were European oak. The natural-strength peated malt spent seven years mingling with the rich fruity sherry notes remaining in the barrel to create another Mac-Talla flavour sensation: Peat is upfront on the nose followed by an oceanic spritz on the palate where there's equal sherry and smoke at play. Deliciously textural flavours of oatmeal biscuits, salted caramel and that elusive distillery character described as dried mango come through (word on the street is this is Bowmore). Long, strong and buzzing, like most of the Mac Talla range. Jaded Islay fans will find something different to tantalise their taste buds here. 54.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Bowmore, not Bowmore it doesn't matter. This whisky delivers. I think for a NAS this whisky this is a banger. Yeah, the price is a bit high but it's definitely worth it. It has multiple layers, it's very complex, it's smoky and sweet at the same time. Perfetion among smoky whiskies? Who knows. What I know is that it will join the "Best whiskies I've had in 2024" category for sure. I am rating this 91 / 100. Buy it, open it, drink it, enjoy it then buy it again...Dense smoke and earthy peat. Ash, ash and ash. Salty and peppery. Mint. The smoke vanishes and lets the sweet, fruity part take over. Vanilla with toffee and soft oak. Leather. Orchard fruits, then dried fruits. Figs, raisins, oranges and pineapple. After a while the smoke comes back and engulfs your mouth once again. Multi-layered, deep, complex. Explosion of flavours. For a probably young whisky (6-7-8 yo) this is very very good. And I would even say that this whisky can get into a ring with much much older whiskies from Islay. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... Warm spice, rich dark fruits & a big dollop of peat. Brown sugar and baking spices reminiscent of Christmas with a peat fire burning in the background.

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Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$159. 99
Bottle
$1919.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Probably Bowmore, but in a style rarely encountered. You could get lost in this for quite some time.
Here's another secret Islay with a rocky title: 'Strata' as the plural of 'stratum', refers to the many igneous rock formations that are visible along Islay’s rugged but breath-taking shores. Of course peat has become synonymous with Islay whisky, and Mac-Talla 'Strata' is a great example of the island's smoky style, softened by a fairly lengthy maturation. This references Bowmore (or Caol Ila), but it's in a style you don't find often nowadays: Sweet and complex opening sniffs develop with brine, white pepper, wet rocks and sea shore combined with a twist of grapefruit. Just wonderfully fresh, sweet and salty. A silky entry leads into a full, rounded and salivating middle. Peppers gently tease the tongue as earthy peat vies with maritime peat, only matched by the richness of the malt. Fabulously pure, minerally and fine, managing to flood every crevice of the mouth effortlessly at 46%. It ends long, fresh and fizzing with complexity. Prototypical Islay that tastes older than the label states. American oak matured. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Colour: white wine. Nose: a gentler nose that could well be Caol Ila as it would display vegetal oils (sesame), oysters, kelp, overripe apples, some softer fresh almonds, a lot of lime, some brine, and one olive for good measure. I find it rather '25' than '15', which is good news, obviously. Some CIs from the 1980s used to be a bit like this, but so were most 1990s and 2000s Bowmores. Mouth: a little wilder, a little more on bone-dry white wines, with a lovely sourness, some lime and lemon juices, chalk… What we call a vertical nose. Nutshell, it would taste rather 10 than 15, go figure, but it's excellent. Finish: a little short perhaps, with some cider apples and more fresh almonds. The smokiness would fade away a little bit but we'll find quite some brine in the aftertaste. And riesling. Comments: excellent, kind of the opposite of the young Whic. I'm sure a few more watts would have done it much good. Oh and the name Morrison sure suggests this could be Bowmore.
86 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Smoked barley, sea shells and sherried fruits. PALATE: Velvety texture with earthy peat and winter spices. Rich and warm with a lovely smoky finish. Non chill filtered.

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Morrison Distillers Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 58.6%

The Old Perth brand is a tribute to the city of Perth in Scotland. It was originally bottled in 1908 by the fiercely proud Perthshire family, the Thomsons who were Family Grocers. The label disappeared in the 1970s only to be resurrected in 2013 by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. This cask strength variant includes a selection from distilleries in the Glenlivet Region of Speyside. Previous editions were said to employ malts from Glenfarclas, Blair Athol and Glentauchers, all matured in the three main sherry cask types: butts, puncheons and the smaller hogsheads, however the exact composition here isn't disclosed. A lower ABV sister bottling is also in the range. This one weighs in at 58.6% Alc./Vol.

Tasting note: The nose is spicy, dry and vaguely fruit cakey. The palate is concentrated with a harmony of dried fruit and honeyed malt. A whisper of sulphur at mid palate? The oily, gingery kick adds length to the finish. Without distinctive flavour definition in any particular direction. A well balanced all-rounder. Non chill filtered. 58.6% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the bottlers... Delivering a robust, earthy palate with powerful ginger and cinnamon spice. This unadulterated whisky is bottled at Cask Strength to reveal full bodied aroma and texture.

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Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Mara Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 58.2%

The Mac-Talla whiskies are a new NAS range from the indie bottler, 'Morrisons', otherwise known for their Càrn Mòr and Old Perth labels. The point of difference here is that they're entirely made up of Islay malts. The exact composition remains undisclosed. However, since the Morrison family has always had tight connections with the island and owned Bowmore for some time, rumours suggest the contents may well be sourced from that famous distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal. Handsomely presented in heavy-weight custom made bottles, the title Mac-Talla comes from the Scots Gaelic for ‘echo’.
Tasting note: Reticent, developing with citrus, brine, oatmeal and earthy peat. A sweet, malty entry preludes an intense citrus drive; oily phenols build with a blast of white pepper. Ends ashy, hinting at menthol cigarettes and beach bonfire. The style here is coastal, dry, bracing. Very well composed. Thumbs up if peat and punch are your thing. Non chill filtered. 58.2% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... No age and no vintage this time, but they cranked up the volume. Colour: white wine. Nose: naked, raw, kilny. Visiting a malting plant while they're doing heavy peat. That's all this far. I mean, it's unusual to stumble upon a wee whisky that noses exactly like a handful of peated malted barley. With water: new tyres and plasticine for a wee while, then williams pears. Mouth (neat): this is crystal. Lemon, brine and raw peat. With water: pears chiming in yet again. So lemon, pear, brine and raw peat. Finish: ashes, sardines, lemon curd, passion fruits (bingo) and oysters. Mezcal in the aftertaste. Comments: immaculate and brilliant, very impressive. What's more, given that this ought to be very young, all batches should be pretty similar. A no-brainer, I'm almost floored. Almost. 88 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the bottlers... A lot of peat on the nose, freshly burned campfire, with light citrus notes, the sweetness of quince and a bit of pepper. A lot of smoke and peat on the palate, then a nice malty sweetness and some fresh oak notes. Alcohol hardly noticeable. Medium finish, peat, malt candy and oak.

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Morrison Distillers Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

The Old Perth brand is a tribute to the city of Perth in Scotland. It was originally bottled in 1908 by the fiercely proud Perthshire family, the Thomsons who were Family Grocers. The label disappeared in the 1970s only to be resurrected in 2013 by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. Previous editions were said to employ malts from Glenfarclas, Blair Athol and Glentauchers, all matured in the three main sherry cask types: butts, puncheons and the smaller hogsheads, however the exact composition here isn't disclosed.

Tasting note: Opens fresh and citrusy before dark chocolate and a subtle development of dried fruits add more familiar sherry character on the nose. Medium to full bodied with semi-sweet malt and hints of fruit cake. Lots of gingery spices warm up the finish. A light honey and dried fruit sweetness returns in the aftertaste. Call it moderately sherried. 46% Alc./Vol Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... Sophisticated Sherry-sweet tones and subtle spice are the heart of this original malt, giving way to warm dried fruits and honeyed cloves.

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Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Terra Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

The Mac-Talla whiskies are a new NAS range from the indie bottler, 'Morrisons', otherwise known for their Càrn Mòr and Old Perth labels. The point of difference here is that they're entirely made up of Islay malts. The exact composition remains undisclosed. However, since the Morrison family has always had tight connections with the island and owned Bowmore for some time, rumours suggest the contents may well be sourced from that famous distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal. Handsomely presented in heavy-weight custom made bottles, the title Mac-Talla comes from the Scots Gaelic for ‘echo’.

Tasting note: Bright gold. Presents a similar citrus edge to the 'Mac-Tara', only more malt and less peat. Balanced and accessible with the kind of deft, oily peating that just glosses over the barley. The result is something more nuanced and 'coastal' than simply smokey, without compromising depth or character. Salt'n'pepper tang kicks in at the finish. Ends with a touch of menthol and lanolin. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Citrus notes, smoky barley and fresh sea air. Palate: Clean woodsmoke, salty sea spray and a crisp, clean smoky finish. An absolute delight for any classic Islay whisky enthusiast.

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Mortlach The Katana's Edge (Special Release 2023) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $349.99
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 58%

Artists were commissioned to create artwork for each of the Diageo Special Releases in 2023, the labels aspiring to be “visual tasting notes, placing the expression at the centre of the experience and exploring the flavours that emerge from the local spirit casks.” In the example of Mortlach, it was finished in ex-Kanosuke casks (and x-Pinot Noir casks) with artwork by Japanese illustrator, Kouzou Sakia. A typically chewy, brawny Mortlach sporting flavours of digestif biscuits, Monte Carlos and hints of lamingtons, like several others in this series, the alcohol is a little piercing without water. Keeping in mind that our sample was just 20ml, the overall impression was that the wine maturation doesn't really complement the distillate, which usually works best from sherry casks. 58% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This is a proper Mortlach, with plenty of muscle behind the beautiful sweet fruity complexity. Fragrant spices, cherry syrup, Red Vines, jellied fruit, ripe melon, hard candies, and dried pear aromas. Flavors of sweet vanilla, savory baked ham, baked apple, citrus peel, layers of spice, dried fruits, creamy fondant, milk chocolate, and peppermint oil. The finish gives you a warm glow down to your toes. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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2014 Murray McDavid Benchmark Caol Ila 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$159. 99
Bottle
$1919.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.2%

Finished for twenty months in 110L 1st fill Koval Rye whisky casks, at nearly 60% ABV, this is a high-impact young Caol Ila and one of the biggest we've tasted to date. Sweet yet fresh with smoked meats, brine and a burgeoning creaminess while effusive aromatics deliver a steady undercurrent of vanillas, keeping pace with oozing peat reek; by the finish, it's ashy, peppery, tangy and citric - all at once. The power and persistence mean you can play around with water to release more of the oils or just let this flavour bomb settle over ice. Either way it's a cracker. 146 bottles only for the Australian importer. 57.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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2008 Murray McDavid Benchmark Single Cask Glenallachie 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Australian Exclusive

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Present day Glenallachies are either heavily oaked or wine-driven - or both - placing them alongside some of the biggest malts on the market. Here we have an importer's selection that leans away from the extremes of Billy Walker’s official bottlings, straddling a line between older Glendronachs or Glengoynes, making for something more sophisticated in the genre. At first taste, leather and bitter peel lead into biscuity malt followed by juicy oloroso; time in the glass develops hints of honeyed cereals, curaçao, cinnamon buns, cafe cremes, walnuts and dark chocolate. It takes water well, but on its own this is perfectly approachable and worthy of the attention of fans of complex, drier-styled malts. Kudos to the Australian importer for bringing something different to the table! Eleven years in a 600L sherry butt / twenty one months in a 1st fill Oloroso cask. Limited to 287 bottles. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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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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1989 Murray McDavid The Fiddichside 31 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.5%

A mystery malt. The Fiddichside Inn is a legendary bar started by the late Joe Brandie, but this teaspooned whisky is said to have a clue to its provenance in its title (is there more than one distillery with ‘fiddich’ in its name?) The second component is reported to be Balvenie - but we can't say for sure. What we do know is that Murray McDavid finished the duo in two first-fill sherry casks: Six months in PX and two years in Oloroso. Two barrels and two different distilleries technically makes this a blended malt rather than a single. Reuniting both has resulted in a whisky with flavours of baked apple, waxy fruits, creamy vanilla and sweet oak. 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... The palate is very gentle but does have a bit of a sawdust dryness. Again, a pastry like sweetness with egg-washed puff pastry, apples, raisins and cinnamon. So yeah, Tarte-Tatin, cobbler, what have you. Quite some oak and after a while some pepper starts shining through. Swallow: The finish lingers with dryness and the hint of pepper. It’s less sweet than the palate and nose, and a little bit more spicy. An apple seed bitterness joins the fray, with baking spices and some pear skins. It is quite true to the character of the distillery that we don’t know about, with notes of fruit and apples, some honey throughout as well. A very gorgeous dram, especially because it has mellowed so much over three long decades. Highly recommended. - maltfascination.com

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Murray McDavid Cask Craft Dailuaine Bourbon Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 44.5%

Dailuaine was the first of Scotland's distilleries to proudly adorn a ‘pagoda’ designed by the renowned architect, Charles Doig in 1889. Quick distillation creates a versatile spirit suited to a wide variety of maturations. Independents, Murray McDavid have chosen x-Bourbon quarter casks from Koval for this NAS example. On opening, it has a typical refill cask sniff, the malt laced with vanilla wafer and ripe peach notes that are also hinted on the palate. After air contact, Dailuaine's slightly oily, grassy character is better expressed through the oak before a crisp, spicy finish. This beginner's style delivers fresh, everyday drinking, plus a bit of added sweetness from the wood. 44.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nose: Fresh notes of citrus and other assorted tropical fruits. A little sour-ish. With time more vanilla and caramel. Taste: Medium body. Juicy fruits. Melon, pineapple, and ripe green apple. Creamy vanilla. Finish: Medium to short finish. More of the same really, not much development. 83 points - whiskysaga.com

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Murray McDavid Cask Craft Mannochmore Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 44.5%

Mannochmore's heavier distillate lends itself to finishing in a cask type equal to its nature. Portuguese Port barrels have been employed for this expression. Creamy on the nose, with a dollop of boysenberry jam adding further richness but more straightforward and malt-focused on delivery with medium-bodied flavours of dried berries, vanilla, cream tea biscuits, sprinklings of white pepper and milk chocolate through the aftertaste. If you've not ventured into Port finishes before, this is a good place to start. 44.5% Alc./Vol.

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Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Founded in 2017 by Annabel Thomas, Nc’nean is located within the Drimnin Estate on a remote west Highland peninsula with spectacular views over Mull and Tobermory. The name is an abbreviation of 'Neachneohain', which translates as 'Queen of Spirits' from Gaelic. Like Ardnamurchan, an innovative and eco-friendly approach is at the heart of the distillery and its team. 2021 may well be one of the most significant in its early history: It was the year Nc'nean became the UK’s first distillery to gain Net Zero status with carbon dioxide emissions as close to zero as possible - twenty years ahead of the Scotch industry target. They're certified organic, powered by 100% renewable energy and recycle 99.97% of their waste. The whisky is also bottled in 100% recycled glass and is vegan friendly. Batches of around 5000 units are bottled at 46% and are both non chill-filtered and natural in colour.
Other reviews... [Batch 18 tasted / circa 2022] Right, bad luck, it's 2/3 ex-STRised red wine, now STR doesn't obligatorily make the whiskies winey, it often doesn't in my experience, so there is hope… Colour: straw. Nose: indeed, no obvious wine, but there are berries, probably rather elder, also peach syrup and orange blossom honey. Some Californian IPA. Well, a style of beer that was to be found in California back in the days, but the whole world seems to be making this style today. Then a little sweet bread and some vanilla. Fine, soft, fruity, with also quite some hay. Mouth: very sweet, clearly 'flavoured'. Szechuan pepper, tangerine, oranges, hay wine, the usual cinnamon and ginger, some herbal teas (rooibos, peach leaves), vanilla and zests... Finish: medium, sweet, with more citrus, which always works, I think. Comments: clearly fruitier than the only earlier batch I've tried, which was #7. Pretty 'modern world', very cask-driven, certainly well made. 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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2016 North Star Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $240.00
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 58.5%

Our second ever indie Ardnamurchan! Sounds like their unpeated spirit was used in this edition. 396 bottles were drawn from a first-fill oloroso sherry butt. 58.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Wet varnish and red kola cubes. Palate: Menthol, aniseed balls and fist full of liqourice comforts. Finish: Ponterfract cake and caramelised banana.

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Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $179.99
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

A compromise between the power of Islay and the elegance of Speyside making it one of the more charismatic of Scotland’s distillates.
"Those who prefer malts with a sheen, sweet and with enormous fruit depth" says Jim Murray of Oban, "won't be disappointed." Oban (meaning 'Little bay of caves), the gateway to the Isles, is a sheltered and sparsely populated West Highland harbour town steeped in Gaelic history. The town's distillery was reputedly built in 1794 and remains one of Scotland's smallest operations. It includes its malt in a number of blends such as Glen Garry and Glen Royal. The towns waterfront (where the distillery is situated) is indeed a mish-mash of architecture from varying periods and styles, only surpassed in peculiarity by a replica Roman Colosseum that sits perched above the township. Commisioned by a local banker called McCaig, the monument serves as a signpost to the Western Highlands - a region which enjoys its reputation for malts that offer the 'best of both worlds.' Indeed, a sip of Oban evokes a cliff-side coastal village where a hint of sea mingles with the slightly smoky flavour of peat, and simultaneously embodies something of the sweetness and elegance of classic Highland styles. It falls into a very small category of distilleries on the Western edges of Scotland that include Ben Nevis, Springbank and Glen Scotia - all generally amongst the more distinctive and charismatic of Scotland’s distillates.
Other reviews... The nose is floral, with honey, toffee, cereal, and a hint of smoke, but subtle maritime notes are also present. The palate is rich and relatively complex: spicy, with citrus fruit, more cereal, seaweed, peat smoke, and oak. Lengthy in the finish, with toffee, new leather, and perpetual spice. A long-standing favorite with a very distinctive profile. 43% alc./vol. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Fall 2019)
...Colour: gold. Nose: what a great distillate. At a measly 43% it would still rock and kick, with these trademark mustardy notes, followed with sweeter orange-y notes, then hand cream, basalt, leather, and walnuts. There’s a wee dirtiness in the background, which is all for the better. Fruit peelings, a little mud perhaps. Mouth: extremely good, with some sweet mustard, fino sherry, walnuts, bitter oranges, and a touch of cardamom. The walnuts and the bitter oranges are running the show. Finish: incredibly long given the strength, and with more and more salt. Comments: wowie, what a great whisky! 88 points [2016 bottling] - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
The early aroma is a combination of malt, wood and sea breeze; the later bouquet is a deliciously harmonious, even creamy marriage of maritime atmosphere and malted barley. Palate entry is chock full of biscuity, peaty, tobacco leaf tastes; the midpalate stage is sweet. Concludes strong, firm, slightly hot, pungent and briny. The best-kept secret of Scotland's Western Highlands. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Old Ballantruan The Peated Malt 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Built in 1964, Tomintoul Distillery is located inside the picturesque Glenlivet estate. The distillery is named after the nearby village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland. The venture has recently revamped its portfolio with a swathe of new expressions. Here's one. Peat freaks should consider this new smokey Speysider, bottled at 50% abv and non chill-filtered.
Other reviews... So yes, a peated Tomintoul. Colour: full gold. Nose: it’s some newish oak that first shines through, a bit in the style of the Bunnahabhain Toiteach. Vanilla on a yeasty peatiness, raw wool, custard, bread and a little honey… It’s a rather unusual combination but it works pretty well. A little curry and ginger as well – newish oak again. With water: more curry and a little mustard, possibly from some greenish tannins. Leaven bread. Mouth (neat): very creamy and oily as well as very fruity. Tinned pineapples and coal smoke, with also more and more vanilla again. Very ‘new age’ peated whisky. With water: always on this curious sweet – oaky – peaty balance. Barbecued marshmallows, ginger, raw peated malt. Finish: quite long, more on a green peatiness, grass, capsicum… A little cardboard in the aftertaste, smoked tea… Comments: it’s still youngish but I enjoy it, maybe because it’s ‘different’. Modern wood technology inside. 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Easily the biggest Pulteney in the core range, this replaces the 21 year old which was discontinued due to supply issues in 2017. A medley of dried fruits, beeswax and shortbread on the nose, along with the distillery's trademark notes of brine and salted crackers, sherry boosts the richness here; Mouthfilling, beautifully balanced flavours merge dried oranges, citrus oils and biscuity malt with coastal character and faint smokiness; Muted peppers, delicate beeswax, poached pears and cinnamon round out the finish with a breezy tang. Hard to stop at just one, so don't say we didn't warn you! Best without water or use minimal ice. Bourbon and Spanish oak matured. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Initially matured in bourbon and second-fill American oak casks, and then in Spanish oak oloroso butts. Rich, warming aromas of cinnamon, honey, oak, and milk chocolate. The chocolate darkens on the full palate, with contrasting ripe pears and crème brûlée. A hint of brine, along with citrus fruits and light oak in the lengthy finish.
90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)
...Same combination of cask types as in the 15, let’s just hope it’s not gotten even spicier, heavy-speculoos-style. Colour: gold. Nose: well, the answer’s no, it’s not any spicier than the 15, and actually subtler, with notes of pinewood coal (fusain), brownies, genuine chocolate, pot-pourri, wulong, and a little cigar tobacco, maduro style. Mouth: extremely good! A salty arrival, some camphory aromas, some angelica, gentian, a wee bit of pumpernickel for good measure, a touch of blood orange, and perhaps a drop of Aperol. Apologies (because we mentioned Aperol). Finish: long, perfectly balanced, with some roasted nuts and crystallised oranges. There’s a cake like that out there but forgot its name (now that was useful, S.!) Comments: we’re bordering the 90-mark now. Excellent drop, superbly made, with perfect control of some pretty active oak. 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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Old Pulteney 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

This newly presented Pulteney replaces the fabulous 17 year old. Aged in bourbon and second-fill American oak casks, followed by a period in first-fill Spanish oak oloroso butts, from a 20ml sample the aromas are shy, yielding suggestions of toffee apple, vanilla malt and "a hint of sea air", as the brand is known for. It's pretty spot on in terms of a classic Pulteney profile with a delicious integration of apple and pear fruitiness alongside beeswax, vanilla and a flurry of spices. Salted crackers and more beeswax carry through the aftertaste making for some Clynelish-like moments, although it's less full and succulent than the slightly older age statement it replaces. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... More than a night cap... one you should definitely take to bed with you. 95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020
...Sherry is immediately obvious on the nose, with fresh-baked fruitcake aromas, honey, and allspice. The palate is sweet and spicy, with Jaffa orange segments dipped in sea salt, toffee, and dark chocolate. Orange and oak in the medium-length finish. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)
...It’s meant to have been double matured in bourbon and Spanish, but it’s unclear whether that was successively or parallelly. Not that we desperately need to know. Colour: gold. Nose: really very lovely, not smoky this time, naturally, but really coastal, with the much advertised sea air well in place, while a bready side keeps it cereally. Sour dough, Ethiopian bread (yep, just tried that, it’s very fermentary). A little mint too. Like this nose a lot. Mouth: very good, just the oak’s a little too spicy/gingery for me, which gives it an ‘infused’ side that’s also to be seen elsewhere, especially at all the new crafties that are using new small casks. All the rest is pretty perfect, fresh, coastal indeed, bready, with hints of liquorice allsorts that will please all the kids within ourselves… Finish: medium, on just the same notes. Comments: very good. Not exactly my cup of malt because of the modern oak spices, but very good nonetheless.
85 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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Pintail Glenlossie 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 53.4%

Here's something off the beaten track for malt whisky fans: Glenlossie finished in a much-prized Picolit wine cask from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the North-East of Italy. A potential first in whisky finishing! Expect a grassy malt nose, a silky & buttery texture and flavours of cedar wood, crisp apples, tropical fruits with a raisiny end note. 288 bottles produced. 53.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Pintail Mannochmore 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.1%

This release from the independent label Pintail features Manochmore finished in a Tokaji Aszu cask for six months. Expect Mannochmore's 'digestive biscuit' character laced with golden sultanas, ripe apricots, burnt orange, ginger spice, dark honey and a touch of savoury umami. 55.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 289 bottles produced.

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1989 Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 51.4%

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

Tasting note: A ‘ghost’ or closed distillery, operational for just 18 years before falling victim to industry consolidation in 1993. Double matured in Pedro Ximenez & Oloroso sherry seasoned bodega casks, this is uncommon malt and the only double-matured Pittyvaich ever released. Early on the nose, it's spritely and youthful before taking on a more mature aspect: Stewed orchard fruits, hints of shortbread and distant oak come through with a whiff of the coast. Nicely balanced, there's an interesting mix of dried grass and dried fig-like flavours, with sponge cake, gingery warmth and fruit-filled dark chocolates through the medium-long aftertaste. Unusual. 51.4% Alc./Vol. 4976 bottles.
Distilled in 1989 and matured first in Pedro Ximénez, then in oloroso sherry-seasoned casks. Delicate and restrained on the nose, with apple, pear drops, ginger, and malt. Initially, sweet sherry, then dark berry fruits emerge on the supple palate, with oatmeal stout. More apples, and ginger, plus prunes and chili in the long, warming finish. An excellent release from an underrated closed distillery. (600 for the U.S.)
93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2019)

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Port Askaig Cask Strength Small Batch #01-2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 59.4%

Other reviews... Are all NAS necessarily underwhiskies? That's up for debate... In any case, if the age isn't known here, we know it's ¼ toasted bourbon (rejuvenated barrels, I suppose) and ¾ American oak (just regular hogsheads, I suppose). Colour: pale white wine. Nose: honestly, it's very fine, with notes of nail polish, lime, ginger tonic, sourdough, wheat beer, plaster, porridge, and some rather elegant and discreet peat With water: very subtle hints of anise and hops. Mouth (neat): sweet yet tart, very citrusy, but with a slightly fatty woodiness. I think it's close to the official CI Cask Strength, but it's been a while since I've tasted the latter. Do they still make it? With water: nice, but there's always a somewhat thick and fatty aspect to the wood. Finish: long, oily in the mouth. In theory, it's the fresh wood that should do that. Comments: very good, I just have a clear preference for the rather marvellous 17-year-old. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
...This new Cask Strength Port Askaig, subtly labelled “Gateway to Islay” also moves from a core release to an annual (or at least periodical) limited, small batch release. Understandable in the face of challenges in late 2023... A big, strong, powerful, young Caol Ila, just how I like it. It doesn’t say on the label of course, but in this writer's opinion, we can be pretty certain it is from that distillery. It’s the old cliché of beachside barbecues, maritime air and thick, ashen smoke that we often find with Islay malts, but this is a particularly good example. The sweet, earthy, salty, meaty and smoky notes all intertwine beautifully. Very good indeed. - dramface.com

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Port Askaig 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 50.5%

Elixir Distillers continue to expand their successful range of 'Secret Smokers', this time with a significant age statement at high strength. Summed up by Whiskymag.com as "Textbook Islay peaty goodness, simple and pleasing", the outturn was 9000 bottles at 50.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... I never tried any 17, but 16, 18 and 19 have all been excellent in my book. Colour: pale white wine. Nose: It's delicate, narrow (in the best sense of the word), and ultra-precise, with notes of fresh almonds, peat smoke, lapsang souchong, oysters, and fresh paint. Let's do this quickly… With water: hints of mastic and kelp. Mouth (neat): actually, there's just nothing to critique, it's perfect. Lemons, peat, seaweed, oysters, shellfish, fresh tar, sea water… With water: and it loves water. Finish: long, lively, lemony, smoky, and salty. Impeccable. Comments: sharply defined and, therefore, very crisp. Which makes it dangerous, between us… Here's another bottle that should probably have a warning label about this very topic. 89 points - whiskyfun.com
...Nose: Mossy peat notes, with a hint of wax crayon. Crumpets with heathery honey, and very milky tea. Elderflower jelly and hints of honeycomb. Fresh dill and tarragon. Later, blueberry jam. Palate: Light-medium bodied. More of the aniseed herbs and heathery notes, with a little white pepper. Freshly turned turf. Plump, sweet scallops and fatty bacon. Finish: Medium. On oat cakes, bacon fat, and a slightly bitter herbal note. Comment: Textbook Islay peaty goodness, simple and pleasing. - whiskymag.com

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Port Askaig 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 45.8%

The youngest age-statement release in the Port Askaig range. Brilliant pale straw colour. Aromas of smoked meats and bbq fuel over a core of nashi pear fruitiness. Air contact adds salted caramel chocolate, light lanolin and brine. A breezy entry and an oily, salty, smokey middle round out with a degree of elegance. Medium-weight Islay with impressive persistence. 45.8% Alc./Vol.

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Port Askaig 100 Proof Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $150.00
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.1%

Jim Murray's 2017 Runner up for Best No Age Statement Whisky of the year (Multiple casks). 96.5 points.
We first tasted whiskies under the Port Askaig label several years ago and found them to be immensely appealing. These fruity-smokey styles are sourced from an "unknown Islay distillery" (word is that it's Caol Ila) and bottled by Specialty Drinks Ltd., also responsible for the "Elements of Islay" range. Port Askaig's 100 proof edition was launched in 2015 and has now been discontinued globally. "100° Proof" equates to 57.1% in the traditional system of alcohol measurement, different to the 100 proof you're more likely to see on American whiskeys.
As there's no distillery called Port Askaig, this dram has been named after the ancient ferry port and fishing harbour situated on the east coast of Islay. The whisky was matured in refill ex-bourbon casks and bottled without an age statement, though the youngest component is reported to be seven years old. The rest will be considerably older. The nose offers a classic Islay sniff: a sultry amalgam of smoke-infused brine and pepper combined with baked citrus and latent creamy vanillas. What sets this apart is the oily, mouth coating delivery, the peat perfectly tuned with the thick malt, then viscous and saline to finish, the oils oozing sooty peat with hints of cured meats and late jaffa in the aftertaste. Near 60% but you'd never know it. Of all the Port Askaigs we've tasted since, this remains the pick of the bunch and comes with the highest recommendation. Buy one to drink and another to collect. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... what perfect oak must have been deployed here. No off notes or buzz. Just the insistent and steadying hand of vanilla / butterscotch to add a gentle counter to the spice and smoke. ; just exemplary, high quality Islay; a must experience malt. If you find a more beautifully paced, weighted and elegant Islay this year, I'd really like to hear about it." 96.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018
Very enjoyable, and definitely great value for money. The finish falls off a little, and it's not overly complex, but if you dig these flavours (like I do), it's definitely a winner! Pure, unadulterated Caol Ila, but nicely amplified and concentrated over the regular official bottlings. Lovely. I must admit I sometimes shy away from independent and/or mystery bottlings that I'm not familiar with, but there's no reason to do so in this case. These guys clearly know what they're doing. If you're a fan of Caol Ila but you wish they'd turn up the volume, or you've had your fill of the standard bottlings, this is a sure-fire way to satisfy that desire.
3.5 Stars - peatedperfection.blogspot.com.au

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Royal Brackla Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $150.00
$134. 99
Bottle
$1619.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Upping the value in the Sherry-matured stakes. "Excellent" - whiskyfun.com
As part of its program to make single malts available from all five of its distilleries, Bacardi subsidiary, John Dewar & Sons has been releasing a bunch of Brackla age statements since 2015. With a house style that's pedestrian and fruity, this edition offers something unexpected in the form of an Oloroso sherry cask finish. Even more importantly, it's bottled at 46% without chill filtration (the regular stuff weighs in at 40%). Here's just one of many positive customer comments about this whisky online: "... it blows away anything I've tasted from Macallan and at higher cost...probably shouldn't say all this as it might go up in price..."
Give Brackla twenty minutes to breathe and you'll definitely find similarities to Macallan Sherry Oak 12, or even Glengoyne 18YO, but it delivers more concentration and mouthfeel due to a higher abv and zero-filtration. The flavour focus falls firmly on fruity-nutty Oloroso, so less American oak intrudes to dumb-down the experience. Allspice and cocoa are capped off by tantalising suggestions of dry Guyanese rum, while the overall balance is near perfect. A hidden gem from an obscure distillery beckons...
Double Gold - Single Malt Scotch - to 12 Yrs - 2022, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold - Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022, International Spirits Challenge
Other reviews... Nutty on the nose, with peanut brittle, then buttered pecan and vanilla-almond ice creams. There are nice fruity notes as well, like baked red apples and Bosc pears, plus cinnamon, fresh challah, orange peel, and dried leaves. Creamy and smooth on the palate, with melted milk chocolate, tiramisu, crème brûlée, and light pepper spice. Espresso and cream highlight a lengthy and excellent finish. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Apparently and unless I'm wrong once more, this is the new-new label, even more retro than before. This baby was finished in oloroso wood while the presentation tube would make it clear that it should display 'spice, cherries and demerara'. I believe the mistake they did with the previous rendition (round blue label) was to bottle it at 40% vol. Colour: amber. Nose: and voilà, butterscotch, praline, roasted chestnuts, chocolate (creamy Lindt's), nougat and cappuccino. No one can be against this, even if this smart treatment may have erased a part of the Distillery character. I do find gooseberries in the background, having said that. Mouth: I could copy-and-paste what I have jotted down about the nose. Milk chocolate, roasted nuts, marmalade, toffee… St. Oloroso, pray for us. Finish: rather long, very good. Coffee drops and, there, since I'm in a good mood, Demerara sugar. Seriously, Demerara sugar. Comments: amen. Excellent. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

"...projects a delightful richness unique to Royal Lochnagar. " - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
From the smallest member of Diageo’s roughly thirty strong distillery portfolio. We've always enjoyed the lightness and freshness that comes with this bottling, which is not without a touch of honey. It's slow fermented and the distillation is the same, maximising copper contact and producing a new make that's fruity and grassy and well suited to sherry casks. A fresh pour opens with suggestions of cheesecake, granita biscuits, straw bale and poached pears on the nose, following in a light to medium bodied, well-rounded malt; Mid palate candied fruitiness arrives with a honeyed glaze while the finish turns mildly grassy. The final stages are gently spicy, crisp and appley. When you need a dram that's soft and a little sweet - think Highland Park, less the peat. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… Superb! A sharp, copper-rich aroma going on heavy esters. The malt forms a lovely outer shield.... a succulent, salivating delivery, soft on arrival with the barley and light caramels melting first...pleasant farewell of vanilla, toffee, light ulmo honey... for the first time in some little while I have found an intense dram true to its traditional style. 93 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
...Nose: Fruitcake. Faint burnt currants. Palate: Cakey, sherryish, sultanas with a malty, grassy, sweetness. Finish: Peatier than I remember but becomes rich and spicy. Comment: Complex, beautifully rounded and soothing. 40% Alc./Vol. Rating: 8/10 - www.whiskymag.com
The area in the North of the River Dee was one of the most popular places for illicit ‘moonshine’ distilleries. In 1826, after the introduction of the Excise Act, one operator by the name of James Robertson applied for a licence to produce legally. Other ‘moonshine’ distillers considered him a traitor and set fire to his business. Determined, Robertson constructed another distillery, naming it “Lochnagar” after a nearby mountain. When this venture also burnt to the ground in 1841, Robertson too abandoned the whisky world. Four years later, John Begg built a distillery South of the Dee, close to Balmoral castle (the summer residence of the Royal family). He named it “New Lochnagar”. When the distillery became operational, Begg wrote a letter to the private secretary of the royal family, inviting their Royal Highnesses to experience the delights of the distillery. The very next day, both Prince Albert and his wife, Queen Victoria paid an impromtu call and were impressed enough to allow Begg to rename the distillery 'Royal Lochnagar', making him official supplier to the court. The Royal connection had an immediate effect on the sales and the price of the whisky. It has also seen the distillery play host to a string of famous visitors, many of them British prime ministers taking an hour or so off between meetings with the monarch of the day at Balmoral. Completely renewed in 1967, Royal Lochnagar today preserves its traditional, iconic character with an approach to whisky manufacture that is thoroughly hands-on and artisanal. Fermentation times are long, ensuring that every last morsel of character is extracted from the mash, and the distillery's short, stubby stills maximise the broad flavour spectrum. The distillery uses a mix of third-fill Sherry butts and third-fill American Oak hogsheads. The result is one of the fruitiest, richest Single Malts on the market. Traditionally nearly all the malt production from Lochnager was used in the famous VAT 69 blend. Today the majority is bottled as single malt.

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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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Scapa 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $399.00
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 48%

Off the market for several years, this island gem is finally back sporting new packaging. Located on the mainland of Orkney, one of a group of islands off Scotland's northern coast, also home to one of Scotland's most revered distilleries, Highland Park. Scapa's unique flavour profile has been attributed to their water source, one that contains peat, but also involves a comprehensive pipe system from source to distillery which reduces exposure to contaminants on the water's journey. Scapa's barley is malted without the use of peat smoke, yet some peat influence can be found, though not in a smoky form, rather it comes across as added depth, richness or sweetness. Because it's matured in warehouses close to the sea, in some minds this contributes to its salty tang.
Following Pernod Ricard's change of direction for the brand, what was once a charming and unusual whisky was re-positioned as a "luxury" label, heavily filtered and bottled at an entry level ABV while proudly proclaiming it's bold and smooth characteristics. For some, this new styled Scapa was appealing, for others, a tragedy. Hopefully the latest incarnation bottled at 48% will help to reinvigorate the brand.
Other reviews... Same elements, same battle, same manoeuvre here, with active American oak. I quite like that they seem to aim to preserve a ‘house style’ across multiple expressions rather than veering off in all directions (cabernet, PX, IPA, merlot, mizunara—you get the idea). Colour: gold. Nose: this is rather amusing, as you really feel like you’re standing in front of the same whisky, just six years older. It’s therefore rounder, more on exotic fruit preserves (banana and mango), orange blossom, honeysuckle, marmalade, but also beach sand and a hint of ‘old cellar’. Very pretty, with even a touch of ‘oceanic melon’ à la B’laddich. Mouth: same sensations, almost a concentrated version of the 10-year-old in every dimension. Beautiful notes of quince paste, oranges, and citron. Careful—high drinkability index. Finish: long, lovely, on candied fruits (orange zest) with a touch of liquorice and mint. Comments: I find this really very good. Give this one some of your precious time, you do get a bit of active white oak, but you have to look for it. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
40% ABV bottling tasted... Attractive pale gold appearance. The aroma is almost floral offering up soft scents of dilute honey and a cantaloupe like fruitiness, anticipating an easy going whisky - which this is. Plenty of honeyed malt on entry leads into a medium bodied profile featuring stone fruits, dilute honey, hints of marzipan and cocoa. Gently spicy, buttery mouthfeel on the finish. Aftertaste is clean and deliciously fresh though somewhat brief, fading with traces of toasty malt, dried fruits, hints of brine and soft spices. A departure from the brawnier Scapa we fell in love with a decade ago.

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Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sauternes Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$189. 99
Bottle
$2279.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.4%

Hailing from an undisclosed Islay distillery, this edition of the smoke (and ampersand) laden single malt spent 12 years maturing, including a finish in a single sauternes dessert wine cask, which has imparted some fascinating sweet fruit notes to the roasty, peaty malt at its core. One cask yielded 413 bottles. 54.4% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

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Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Port Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$189. 99
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$2279.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.1%

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire is a big, bold Islay single malt, boasting bountiful layers of coastal smoke, sweet fruit, and oaken vanilla. This edition has had all that goodness amped up even further, with a 12-year maturation, and the addition of another ampersand to the label, having finished up in a single Port Cask. With layers of meaty malt, jammy berries, vinous oak, and smoky salinity to explore, this is your perfect Winter warmer. 382 bottles at natural cask strength. 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Tokaji Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$189. 99
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$2279.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.1%

A special treat from the ampersand gang, this edition of Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire spent 12 years maturing, including a finish in a single tokaji wine cask. The Hungarian dessert wine has taken on plenty of sweet, decadent character to accompany the rich peat smoke and coastal salinity at its heart. 410 bottles at 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
"This is a lovely dram. I have a taste for the balancing off of peat and sweet, so this is bang on for me. It's a great sipping whisky and pretty awesome in a hot (or cold) toddy. I'm guessing that it would also be very good in cocktails." - customer review

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1999 Signatory Vintage Auchentoshan 24 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.6%

Mr. Symington clearly likes his malts matured in First Fill Oloroso butts. Given Auchentoshan's slightly lighter triple distilled spirit, we reckon this will be a 'cask driven' malt (read sherry bomb). Cask No.4 had an outturn of 689 bottles at 55.6% Alc./.Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews.... All about the sherry and none about the distillate. That’s ok, it’s well done. More umami on this one. Tomato vine, empty soup can, plums for sure. Red berries, but not tart or sour. It’s very good! A little pepper on the back end and a little drying. - whiskybase.com

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1997 Signatory Vintage Macallan 25 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 54.8%

Signatory’s founder, Andrew Symington was working at the prestigious Prestonfield House Hotel when he bought his first cask of whisky: a 1968 Glenlivet. Today, his good taste has transpired as a series in itself, highlighting his favourite casks from the vast selection housed in the enormous warehouses at Edradour in Pitlochry. The first Symington’s Choice selections were released in 2023 with a focus on heavily sherried single casks aged between 20-35 years old. It's these whiskies that (mostly) make up the current shipment. Subsequent releases will be a little younger, generally 15-20 years old, though still predominantly from first fill sherry casks. Apart from the expected quality, there is a 'wow factor' to the prices that makes each and every one worthy of consideration.
Obviously matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, you'd have to go back to the 1980s to discover Macallans as deep and dark as this. We have a small number of bottles from cask 12/3. Serge Valentin from whiskyfun tasted sister cask 12/4 and was impressed. Expections would be similar here. 649 bottles produced. 54.8% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from a sister cask 12/4... The whisky is almost as dark as the label! Here is a brand new range from Signatory, very high-end, with some pretty extraordinary names like Laphroaig, Bowmore, and indeed, Macallan. The prices seem high, but I'm sure it's worth it and not just marketing hype. At least it's not another NAS with a fancy name and story, straight from ChatGPT or Wikipedia. Colour: coffee. Nose: a pretty wonderful dry sherry, full of Havana tobacco, prunes, dried dates, old walnuts, and hoisin sauce, with an extraordinary fermentary and even slightly acetic side (old balsamic vinegar). We're a bit in the territory of a very old Ténarèze, or of the best of the Macallan 'Gran Reserva' from back in the day. With water: it becomes rather more elegant, almost slightly austere, with a very "grand chocolate from a great house" side. I always find it amusing to hear my Swiss, Belgian, Italian, Spanish or French friends claim that they make the best chocolates in the world. What if it were the Scots, perhaps even Scots from Pitlochry? Mouth (neat): creamy, goes down easily! Well, almost, there's still a lot of thickness, a syrupy texture, liquorice and pipe tobacco, a bit of tar, lots of dried prunes, Corinth raisins, precious molasses (if it existed), then peppermint and very chocolatey toffee... With water: it peacocks and goes fractal, with lots of spices, dried fruits, organic matter, and various old liqueurs. Alright, let's finish it, we don't have all day... Finish: long as a day without bread and indeed, rather on very damp pumpernickel, chocolate, and competition fruitcake (we have the winner). Comments: a real hit, after Signatory's sublime range of '30th Anniversary Bottlings' of three or five years ago. Come on, let's store it in its bottle for twenty more years to try to reach 95/100, then we'll talk about it again. What's sure is that this is Macallan as in 'Macallan', that is to say In compliance with what is written on the label of the bottle that follows... 93 points - whiskyfun.com

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1991 Signatory Vintage 35th Anniversary Highland Park 32 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$1299. 00
Bottle
$15588.00 Dozen

ABV: 53.4%

"...there is a commendable ruggedness in this old Highland Park." - whiskyfun.com
Sourced from a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt and released in celebration of Signatory`s 35th birthday, this 32-year-old promises an HP of a very high standard, balanced and complex, combining delicate oranges and dark chocolate complementing the sooty peat. One taster commented, "It's unbelievable how much smoke a Highland Park can still have after so long in the barrel. I would have blindly put it on Islay. Impressive dram!" (whiskybase.com). Pay nearly twice the price for the official 30 year old! The yield was 557 bottles at 53.4% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered. Extremely limited.
Other reviews... To my generation of whisky enthusiasts, so the youngsters, right, Signatory was and remains a very seminal bottler. The whisky world would be completely different without Signatory, perhaps still full of caramel and heavily cold-filtered uisge beatha. We owe a lot to Andrew and Signatory. Colour: deep gold. Nose: starts with a little cider or Sauternes-sulphur, with some hops, leaves, walnut skins, some gunpowder, then we have oil paint, clay, mushrooms, mustard à l'ancienne, pickled gherkins… I have to say this is a little intriguing and rather very Andalusian. Let's see how it evolves… With water: cigars, cedarwood, figs and forgotten vegetable gratin. Parsnip, swede, cardoon… Mouth (neat): walnuts roasted in honey sauce and quite some gunpowder again. Chocolate, white truffles, touch of pointed cabbage and bok choy. Some demerara sugar. With water: awesome salted praline and nougat, earth, walnut liqueur, amaro… Finish: long and rather all on walnut wine. A little mustard, grapefruit, roasted chestnuts and pecans in the aftertaste. Comment: there is a commendable ruggedness in this old Highland Park. It seems like a real sherry cask, which held actual sherry, actually intended for human consumption. It improves with exposure to air, it just needs quite some time. Yet another 91-pointer. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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2000 Signatory Vintage Braeval 23 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 60.4%

We've only managed to secure a small number of Braevals in the past, so we jumped on this well-aged expression as soon as we saw it. Located in the far south of the Speyside region, Braeval shares the honour of being the joint highest distillery in Scotland, along with Dalwhinnie. The house style is unpeated, light and floral. This is one of 603 bottles released under Signatory's Cask Strength label, charged from a refill Oloroso Sherry butt, distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2023 without chill filtration. 60.4% Alc./Vol.

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2014 Signatory Vintage The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Edradour 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

In their price bracket, these delicious Edradours are considered the best old-school sherry whiskies money can buy. Typically the culmination of 3-4 carefully selected first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, they stand as proof positive that very tasty sherry bombs are achievable at 46% ABV. And of course, the additional mouthfeel that comes from not chill filtering is the icing on the cake. If you revel in whiskies that offer classic notes like dark chocolate, red fruits, orange peel, dried plums, Christmas compote, cinnamon and cloves without paying $200+, these little gems from one of Scotland's smallest distilleries are the way to go. God bless Andrew Symington and Iain Henderson for continuing to offer value for money in this increasingly rarified Scotch whisky segment.

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2009 Signatory Vintage The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Ardmore 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Three second fill bourbon barrels make up this Ardmore. What's unusual is that they previously held Islay whisky, adding an extra peaty edge to the already peaty Highlander. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... peat takes center stage on the palate, yet it allows a floral bouquet to shine through. This whisky is indeed “homeopathic,” as medicinal flowers are remarkably present—mint, chamomile, verbena. The experience continues with honey and yellow lemon, all wrapped in a smooth, paraffin-like texture. - whiskybase.com

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2009 Signatory Vintage The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Secret Orkney 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Yet another secret Orkney lands. Being of middle age, this could either be on the cusp of maturity or still a bit young. The fact that it's non chill filtered means it will fatten up with an ice cube or a few drops of water. Drawn from several Bourbon hogsheads, the usual suspects like heather smoke, notes of vanilla and lemon plus a touch of coastal character should be evident. In short, a distillate-driven bottling. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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2011 Signatory Vintage Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Small Batch Edition #14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 48.2%

The slightly different labelling for Signatory's 'Small Batch' series is because it's produced in collaboration with Germany's Kirsch Imports. The family run business has been going since 1976, and they have a strong relationship with Signatory Vintage. Uniformly bottled at a high strength with zero chill filtration, these whiskies have previously been selling for around $170 in Australia.
Those who prefer classic bourbon maturation will find what they're looking for in this Glen Garioch. First-fill barrels deliver rich flavours of vanilla ice cream, orange chocolate and coconut. 48.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... "Light yet complex example of Glen Garioch punches above its price point. Abv at a sweet spot." - whiskybase.com

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Whisky and Scotland inseparably intertwined.

Made from the most elemental of ingredients, water and 100% malted barley, Single Malt Whisky has become inextricably woven into the fabric of Scotland's history, culture and customs. Indeed, there are few drinks which are so closely related to the land of their birth than Scotch (even though most distilleries nowadays are not actually owned by the Scots.)

Malt Whiskies, which differ considerably in flavour according to the distillery and region from which they come, tend to have a more pronounced bouquet and flavour than grain-heavy blended whiskies. By definition, malt whiskies are also single distillery, made by the one distiller in the one location. They offer something blends generally don't: a sense of time and place that translates into a one-of-a-kind flavour sensation influenced by the water source, the shape and size of the stills, the type of cask, age and the degree of peating. If you're new to whisky, it's worth reading our Scotch Whisky primer here.

How Single Malt Scotch suddenly became so popular...

90% of the single malt Scotch produced continues to be used to make blended whisky, and the proportion was once much higher than that. Glenfiddich's famous 'Special Reserve Pure Malt' was the whisky that introduced and popularised the bottling of Single Malts to the world. Glen Grant, Macallan and others followed suit and in the 1980s malts started to gain a reputation as a 'more authentic' product than blends. At the same time, the popularity of vodka and other spirits began threatening the market share. In response, blenders dropped their prices. Unfortunately, consumer's perceptions of blended whisky were also lowered. A sense of snobbery developed against the 'cheap' and 'inferior' blends. Unjustified as this was (and remains), it was a sequence of events that helped prepare the way for the current Single Malt boom. So successful has the rise of Single malt been that the industry has found itself in a position of deficit. Older malts are becoming increasingly rare and pricey, partly accounting for the present trend of N.A.S. ('No Age Statement') bottlings and limited edition collector releases.

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