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DISTILLED 18th Jan 1988 AND BOTTLED 31st Jan 2022

The cask yielded only 183 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 48.9%

Overlooking the Cromarty Firth and one of Scotland’s largest distilleries that adopts continuous distillation to produce a lighter style. Matured in a refill Bourbon barrel for sweet notes of vanilla.

The tasting revealed, Coconut oil Ripe pineapple and Rice Pudding

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DISTILLED 2nd Jun 2009 AND BOTTLED 24th Jan 2022

The cask yielded only 263 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.5%

Founded in 1896 and noted for adopting a longer than average fermentation time resulting in a light, sweet and fruity distillate. This cask was matured in an ex-wine barrique for added richness..

The tasting revealed, Toffee Apple, Medjool date and Sherbert

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A fruity, floral and spice distillate. Matured in a HHD then finished in first fill ex-Tawny Port cask from Josafer Bodega.

The cask yielded only 142 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.30%

DISTILLED 9th May 2012 AND BOTTLED 12th Aug 2021

The tasting revealed - Boozy fruit cake, cloves and Hazelnut

Recognized for a sweet medium bodied distillate with distinct grassy and floral notes. Matured for 13 years in a Hogshead finished an ex Islay Octave. 

The cask yielded only 57 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.70%

DISTILLED 4th Mar 2008 AND BOTTLED 5th Oct 2021

Tasting notes

Brine

Peanut brittle

Liquorice 

Distilled on Islay and matured in a HHD before being finished in an Ex Pedro Ximenez Octave. UK Exclusive.

The cask yielded only 57 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 57.60%

DISTILLED 30th Jan 2015 AND BOTTLED 17th Aug 2021

Nose

Opens with a sweet and savoury character reminiscent of candied bacon and frazzles crisps. Time in the glass unlocks a more floral style with an intriguing mix of cut grass and beach bonfire.

Palate

A sophisticated citrus style leads the way with notes of red grapefruit, candied orange and dark rum soaked sultanas. Sweet peat is a constant as well as salted crackers and peppery oak.

Finish

The sweetness fades leaving lingering smoke, spice and ashy peat. Now more herbal notes emerge with fennel, star anise and caramelised nuts all wrapped in a creamy smoke blanket.

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Founded in 1958 overlooking the River Spey and acclaimed for producing a fruity and light distillate. The delicate spirit was matured in a Refill Barrel adding layers of vanilla and chocolate sweetness.

The cask yielded only 258 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.60%

DISTILLED 19th Jan 2011 AND BOTTLED 13th Sept 2021

Nose

A bright and fresh breakfast style whisky with notes of toasted bread, white peach, vanilla and pink grapefruit. There’s also a slight salt tang suggesting nots of cashew nuts and honeydew melon.

Palate

The first taste is quite sweet with vanilla wafers, dried apple skins and white chocolate. This then evolves to spiced orchard fruit and a toasted oak character. There is also a hint of smoke that leads the mind to think of an earthy, woody spice feeling.

Finish

Short but very clean and refreshing. Orange barley sugar sweets, dried banana and a desiccated coconut character. The toasted bread note returns but this time spread with lemon curd and orange marmalade.

This “workhorse” distillery produces a medium bodied spirit with a balance of fruity & spice notes. Finished for over 2 years in an ex-Tawny Port barrique, adding notes of red fruit and chocolate.

The cask yielded only 259 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.30%

DISTILLED 26th Jan 2004 AND BOTTLED 23th Aug 2021

Nose

Very sweet and nutty on the initial nose with notes of sugared almonds, lemon lozenges and a touch of chocolate orange. Warming spice notes develop with ginger, nutmeg and flaky pastry.

Palate

A well-structured entry with the delivery of sweet and spice notes perfectly balanced. A toasted baguette with Nutella spread character moves along to reveal blueberry and blackberry crumble.

Finish

A chocolate mint note emerges followed by butter toffee, vanilla and floral honey notes. This sweetness fades leaving a drier herbal character of tobacco, fennel and roasted peanuts.

Islay whiskies are synonymous for their peaty and smoky richness. The spirit from this undisclosed distillery was fully matured in a refill hogshead, perfectly showcasing this remarkable character.

The cask yielded only 331 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 59.20%

DISTILLED 17th Oct 2010 AND BOTTLED 8th Sept 2021

Nose

Very costal and full of classic maritime character. Notes of sea spray, salted popcorn and peat embers initially before moving to a fruitier citrus style with orange zest, lemon pepper and barbequed lime.

Palate

The high ABV really brings the smoke and peat to the fore before massive waves of mixed peel, fruit & nut chocolate and baked apples take over. This is followed by drier style spice and toasted oak character.

Finish

Baked pear and roasted nuts before the fruitiness fades to leave behind a slightly drying orange bitters and fragrant wood smoke character. 

This lightly peated distillate from the Northern Isles is famous for its heather honey and light citrus character. This sweet and smoky style is enhanced by full maturation in an ex-bourbon barrel.

The cask yielded only 214 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.30%

DISTILLED 17th Oct 2007 AND BOTTLED 25th Aug 2021

Nose

Sweet, vibrant and very fresh on the confectionary style nose. Vanilla, honey and toffee initially from the bourbon cask leaving its mark before a wave of citrus zest and light smoke notes take over.

Palate

The sweetness translates to the palate but this time it is more oak and peat laden. Also, now more sophisticated with a honeycomb and chocolate character. late spice notes of cinnamon and allspice tone down the sweetness a little.

Finish

Long, with the smoke and peaty notes coming to the fore. A touch buttery and a mocha character remain along notes of oak char, pineapple and honey on toast.

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