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We are a mixture of pleased and frustrated to be offering you this release as web exclusive.

The cask arrived with us badly damaged with large cracks on two sides of the cask and as a result there have been massive losses leaving us with just 34 bottles.

The spirit was originally matured in a standard refill hogshead before it was reracked into a 1^st fill ex- Pedro Ximenez sherry cask from Josfaer bodega around six years ago. However, in the time since the rerack something has gone wrong and the cask has split.

Normally we would prudently expect 190 to 250 bottles but we have 34 richly sherried Dailuaine available at natural cask strength. 

DISTILLED 11th May 1998 AND BOTTLED 4th April 2025

The cask yielded only 276 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 43.2%

Founded 200 years ago in 1825 and overlooked by the highest mountain in Scotland. The distillate is medium bodied and sweet. Long maturation has developed complex notes of tropical fruit.

This highly sought after full bodied Highlander is very rare to see these days and especially at this vintage from 1998. Fully matured in a refill hogshead with a naturally low ABV, this has allowed the natural spirit character to shine through, the result is a combination of sweet, spicy and tropical notes. . 

The taste revealed - pineapple, beignets and passion fruit tart.

DISTILLED 20th January 2014 AND BOTTLED 16th April 2025

The cask yielded only 236 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 57.3%

A fruity, floral and honeyed distillate. Originally matured in a hogshead and finished for over six years in a first fill ex-Amontillado sherry cask sourced from Josafer cooperage.

One of our favourite Speyside distilleries to work with over the years due to its huge versatility and compatibility to mature well in many different types of cask. Long fermentation and worm tub condensation contribute to its incredibly fruity output. Here we have a very long 6 year finish in a fresh Amontillado cask resulting in a wonderfully chocolaty and spicy whisky.

The taste revealed - stewed strawberries, nutmeg and chocolate coffee beans.

DISTILLED 22nd May 2006 AND BOTTLED 23rd November 2020

The cask yielded only 68 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 55.9%

One of 2 ‘Myosotis’ releases in this outrun and yielding only 68 bottles, here we have a classic ’sherry bomb’! Although flavour profile is dominated by the sherry butt, the distillery character still remains through its orange and marmalade notes, complimented by some spice and herbal characteristics offered by the cask.

The taste revealed - cinnamon, plump raisins and muscovado sugar.

DISTILLED 11th August 2008 AND BOTTLED 13th March 2025

The cask yielded only 53 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.2%

‘Myosotis’ release number 2 for this outrun, here we have a Wonderfull alternative to the Glenrothes. Similar in age to the Glenrothes except this time matured in an ex-Oloroso butt made with American oak rather than European oak. The result is a much softer influence from the Oloroso that pairs perfectly with the lighter spirit character of MacDuff.

The taste revealed - battenburg cake, golden syrup and green pear.

DISTILLED 10th December 1993 AND BOTTLED 14th March 2025

The cask yielded only 113 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 44.3%

Founded in 1885 in Edinburgh. This distillate has a heavier character compared to other grain distilleries due to the use of maize in the mash bill. Fully matured in an ex-bourbon barrel for notes of vanilla and spice.

Our local grain distillery located just over the water in Edinburgh produces one of the heaviest grain whiskies on offer. Fully matured in a very well used refill barrel that was also leaking throughout its life has led to a very soft and gentle but mature single grain whisky at a very very approachable natural ABV. 

The taste revealed - flat cola, custard cream and dried pineapple.

DISTILLED 11th November 2013 AND BOTTLED 14th March 2025

The cask yielded only 203 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 63.6%

This lightly peated distillate from the Northern Isles is famous for its heather honey character. Fully matured in a first fill bourbon barrel for layers of sweetness and vanilla.

One of only 2 malt whisky distilleries in Orkney helps to narrow down the identity of this mystery malt. Also as the only distillery on the archipelago that produces spirit with a smoky character, helps to narrow down even further. Fully matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel providing lots of sweetness combined with a huge ABV of 63.6% combines to feel like Haribo Tangfastics whapping around the inside of your mouth, teeth and gums!

The taste revealed - pear tart, lapsing tea and runny honey.

DISTILLED 29th February 2012 AND BOTTLED 2nd April 2025

The cask yielded only 241 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 58.9%

We are very excited to offer the first ever cask we have bottled from this distillery. One of the most northerly distilleries on the mainland in the historic fishing port of Wick, the maritime character of this malt shines through, especially as we resisted the temptation to re-rack the whisky and fully mature it in its original refill barrel. The distillate is a heavy bodied spirit with spicy and fruity notes,

The taste revealed - lemon sherbet, salt and black pepper and liquorice.