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Samhain Pronounced "SOW - IN" The origins of Samhain are rooted in ancient. Each whisky in the Samhain Series tells a tale steeped in local legend, with evocative labels designed by Edinburgh-based artist and designer Steven Shand, who has over 13 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. Shand's intricate artwork and storytelling complement the atmospheric whiskies, capturing a haunting essence of Scotland's past.

●      ‘The Quiraing, Playground of the Giants’ – Torabhaig Distillery, 7 years old, 60.4%, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, limited to 215 bottles.

The nose immediately takes you to the west coast. Classic peat and smoke but with lots of creaminess beneath with notes of vanilla, chocolate nuts and custard. Soft and sweet to taste initially before it takes a citrus twist with notes of barbecued lime, lemon pork and cracked black pepper. Long lingering smoky finish with a chocolate coffee bean and salted liquorice character.

On the Isle of Skye, the Quiraing, named from the Old Norse for "pillared enclosure" is said to be the arena of battling giants. The scars of their epic, pitched confrontations still mark the island, with stramashes so violent that their clashes shook the earth, causing landslides that sculpted the jagged rock formations seen today. One tale speaks of a fallen giant on the Trotternish Peninsula, where the iconic Old Man of Storr is said to be the remains of his thumb, or according to some, a rather more private part of his anatomy.

Samhain Pronounced "SOW - IN" The origins of Samhain are rooted in ancient. Each whisky in the Samhain Series tells a tale steeped in local legend, with evocative labels designed by Edinburgh-based artist and designer Steven Shand, who has over 13 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. Shand's intricate artwork and storytelling complement the atmospheric whiskies, capturing a haunting essence of Scotland's past.

●      ’The Ghosts of Dumbarton Castle’ – Strathclyde Distillery, 31 Years Old, 54.6% Refill Oloroso Hogshead. limited to 145 bottles.

The nose brings toffee apples, candy floss, fresh hay and nutmeg. The palate is soft and buttery, like pancakes & syrup with notes of toasted coconut and spicy oak. Surprisingly long finish for a grain with notes of peanut brittle and glazed cherries.

Dumbarton Rock, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Strathclyde, has seated many forts and walled castles throughout time. It endured countless sieges by Roman, Viking and English forces, leaving a trail of bloodshed and unrest. It is said to be haunted by many a restless spirit of the warriors who died defending it. Witnesses speak of ghostly warriors wandering the battlements, strange lights and disembodied screams at night, remnants of the many violent sieges that the fortress has endured.

Samhain Pronounced "SOW - IN" The origins of Samhain are rooted in ancient. Each whisky in the Samhain Series tells a tale steeped in local legend, with evocative labels designed by Edinburgh-based artist and designer Steven Shand, who has over 13 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. Shand's intricate artwork and storytelling complement the atmospheric whiskies, capturing a haunting essence of Scotland's past.

●      ’The Wizard of Gordonstoun Outruns the Devil’ – Miltonduff Distillery, 11 years old, 56.8%, Ex-Peated Islay Wine Barrique, limited to 239 bottles.

A hugely intriguing nose with classic Speyside apple, pears and fragrant floral notes all wrapped around a fascinating blanket of light smoke. The taste offers dried banana chips coated in honey, tinned peaches and creamy vanilla. The smoke makes a full appearance on the Finish, almost full peat, charred citrus and a comforting peppery warmth.

The Wizard of Gordonstoun, Sir Robert Gordon, made a pact with the Devil, who bestowed him with unearthly powers. Once the time came for the Devil to collect the wizard's soul, Sir Robert mounted his horse to escape the unholy pact's consequences. Too soon he heard the thundering hooves of the Devil's black stallion and the howling of the dreaded hell hounds. Lightning crashed all around and rain stung his face. As luck would have it Sir Robert had landed just within the grounds of the kirk so the Devil was unable to claim his prize.