Some master what others can't see. Glenfiddich's Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, returns for a second release in the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team partnership — a whisky built the way a race-winning car is built: through relentless refinement, layer by layer.
This 16 Year Old expression is a marriage of whiskies matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and fine wine and fortified wine casks, then finished in sequence across four further cask types — Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks, and a final, delicate rest in Fino Sherry butts. Where last year's Release No. 1 was shaped by American oak wine casks and second-fill bourbon, this new edition adds a fourth layer of cask influence — deeper, richer, and more complex still.
On the nose, rich stewed fruits unfold alongside marzipan and polished leather. On the palate, mellow toffee sweetness meets caramelised cane sugar, balanced by dry oak tannin. The finish is long, oaky, and quietly assured.
Bottled at 43% ABV, this is Glenfiddich at its most awarded — with more accolades since 2000 than any other single malt Scotch whisky across the IWSC and ISC, two of the industry's most prestigious competitions.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: Rich stewed fruits with a beautiful array of floral top notes. Hints of marzipan and polished leather. A drop of water accentuates the fresh, ripe fruits.Palate: Mellow and silky smooth with a creamy buttery toffee sweetness. Caramelized cane sugar with a lovely counterbalance of dry oak tannin.Finish: Long lasting oaky sweetness
The Ledaig Triple Wood is an inaugural release, curated in collaboration with Tobermory Distillery's Island Ambassador and the renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, marking a union of three iconic Ledaig single malts. This blend signifies the partnership among Tobermory Distillery, Gordon Buchanan, and the Mull and Iona Community Trust, a charitable associate in a strive to uphold, safeguard, and conserve the island of Mull in the Scottish Hebrides.
This luxurious whisky comprises three classic Ledaig single malts, each meticulously matured in distinct casks — Wine, Bourbon, and Port. These are expertly harmonized by Master Blender, Julieann Fernandez. The outcome is a distinctive, smoky whisky brimming with hints of apple, vanilla, smoky oak, toffee, and a lingering touch of maple syrup.
Tasting Note by Tobermory: Nose: Sweet nose with notes of poached pears dusted with cinnamon, creamy butterscotch and American cream soda.Palate: An initial burst of apple strudel an vanilla ice cream is balanced with cracked black pepper, wood smoke, toasted oak and treacle toffee.Finish: Lingering smoky finish with cloves and a touch of maple syrup.
Produced at Glengoyne Distillery on the Highland-Lowland boundary since 1883, this 12 Year Old is built on two defining principles: Scotland's slowest distillation process and the exclusive use of unpeated, air-dried barley. Together they produce a characteristically clean, fruit-forward spirit entirely free of smoke, certified vegan and sustainably produced.
Matured for twelve years in hand-selected sherry casks, the whisky develops richness and depth whilst retaining the distillery's natural openness and approachability. It has earned Gold Medals at the New York International Spirits Challenge 2025, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, and the International Spirits Challenge 2024, among a broader collection of international accolades.
Tasting Note by Glengoyne:Nose: Coconut oil, honey, lemon zest, dried oak.Palate: Toffee apples, cinnamon spice, ginger, orange, shortbread.Finish: A hint of sherry and soft oak. Very well balanced.
This new expression, aged for 16 years, is a testament to the art of whisky-making. The process begins with Glenmorangie whisky aged for 14 years in bourbon casks, chosen specifically for its silky depth and creaminess. It is then further matured for two additional years in a unique combination of sweet white wine casks, enhancing the whisky's richness and adding layers of complexity. This meticulous aging process results in a sumptuous, intricate whisky that captures the essence of luxury and indulgence.
Tasting Note by Glenmorangie:Nose: Decadent with notes of baking brioche, baked apricot, vanilla pudding, toasted almond and hints of chocolate truffles.Palate: Rich and sticky with swirls of honeycomb, orange syrup and brioche, balanced by a soft drumbeat of spice and lemon zestiness.Finish: The finish is long and lingering, with some lemon rind, baking break and a touch of honeycomb.
The Reserva PX represents one of the most intensely flavoured expressions in the Glencadam range, shaped decisively by the Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts sourced from Andalucía, Spain, in which it receives its final maturation. Produced at Glencadam's historic distillery in Brechin, Angus — in operation since 1825 — this small-batch release draws on single malt selected by the Master Distiller from the distillery's dunnage warehouses, where years of ex-bourbon maturation have laid a rich and fruited foundation for the PX cask to work upon.
Pedro Ximénez is among the most intensely sweet and concentrated of all sherry styles, and its influence here is profound — drawing out dark fruit, baking spice and confected richness that places this expression firmly at the indulgent end of the Glencadam spectrum. The result is a whisky of considerable depth and complexity, bottled unchillfiltered at natural colour. A collection-worthy release and a compelling gift for those who favour richness and character in their single malt. Glencadam Reserva PX Cask Finish was awarded the Best Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2024)!The Judging Panel described the whisky as showing; ‘Perfumed aroma with raspberry and blackcurrant jams and nutmeg. The complex palate features toffee, caramel, stewed apples, dates, nutmeg, and cinnamon.’
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Tangy and fresh with aromas of tropical fruits and citrus bound by a soft vanilla sweetness and baking spices.Palate: Bright and grassy with layers of pineapple, lemon curd and brioche with citrus zest highlights.Finish: Clean and crisp with notes of yellow fruits, vanilla pod and nutmeg spices.
The Original Cask Strength is Laphroaig in its purest form, delivering the full power of Islay’s land, sea and air. Matured for 10 years in charred American oak barrels, this expression is drawn directly from the cask, barrier-filtered only to remove char particles. It is unchill-filtered and bottled at natural strength, showcasing the distillery’s uncompromising character.
Batch 16 stands as the most powerful release in the Cask Strength family. Bottled at 58.5% ABV, it balances peat smoke and maritime salinity with layers of sweet orchard fruit, vanilla, spice, and the oily richness that defines Laphroaig.
Tasting Notes by Laphroaig:Nose: Sweet apples and caramelised pastry, with cereal, tanned leather and vanilla, lifted by Islay peat smoke.Palate: Vanilla and sea salt intermingled with freshly ground black pepper, pork crackling and savoury peat.Finish: Gentle spice, charred oak and smoked mackerel carried on an oily mouthfeel.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish stands out as a remarkable expression. It combines the unforgettable flavours of the classic 10 Year Old Laphroaig with the sweet and complex influence of Oloroso sherry casks. This unique whisky begins with the same traditional process, aging in ex-Bourbon barrels, before it rests in Oloroso sherry casks to gain extra depth and character. Each sherry oak cask is hand-selected to create a truly exceptional single malt.
Tasting Note by Laphroaig:Nose: Sweet and peaty with medicinal notes of Manuka honey, hospital bandages, antiseptic lotion, Germolene, strong cloves aroma but also grilled smoky bacon, a distinctive character of sweet leather, iodine and pine tar.Palate: Sweet and aromatic, with rich wax and furniture polish notes followed by treacle toffee, maple syrup, bitter dark chocolate combined with pencil shavings, pine needle and cedar scented wood.Finish: Finished in European oak Oloroso sherry barrels.
Ledaig 10 is a meticulously crafted 10 year old single malt whisky known for its unique smoky profile, originating from Tobermory Distillery. Much like all their single malts, this peated Ledaig undergoes no chill filtration and retains its natural colour. It's bottled at 46.3% ABV and is made using peated barley (30-40ppm) of the concerto variety.
Tasting Note by Tobymory: Nose: Sweet briny smokiness with distinct island character and playful notes that hint at mild antiseptic, creosote, wax polish, mint chocolate and floral seaside aromas. Soft peat, gentle smoke.Palate: Tantalisingly sweet, medicinal flavours infused with enticing sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit with rich peaty smoke and a velvety vanilla and malty creaminess.Finish: A wondrous union of sublimely spicy white pepper, the vibrant sweetness of liquorice and a kick of cloves with a exquisite lingering saltiness.
Benriach The Twelve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a delightful expression that showcases the artistry of the distillery's maturation process. This whisky is matured for at least twelve years, and it undergoes a unique three-cask maturation.
To create Benriach Twelve, the spirit is matured in three types of casks: sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks. This triple maturation imparts a rich and complex flavor profile to the whisky. It's a harmonious marriage of different cask influences.
Tasting Note by BenRiach:Nose: Rich maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit.Palate: Maraschino cherry, baked orange and hazelnut, with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish.
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old single malt whisky begins its journey aging in traditional oak casks for 14 years. It is then finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE prepares these casks with a blend of West Indian rums, which are later replaced by the aged whisky, allowing the wood to impart its final characteristics.
Tasting Note by Balvenie:Nose: Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes.Palate: Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time.Finish: Soft and lingering.
Fielden Rye Whisky is made from diverse grains grown across the fields of England, combining rye, floor malted rye, floor malted barley and wheat. Fielden places the character of its grain at the centre of production, using different grain recipes alongside fermentation in stainless steel tanks and wooden vats before distillation through both pot and column stills.
The new make spirit is matured in a combination of new and used American oak. Approximately 20% to 25% of the blend also matures and finishes in light dessert and fortified wine barrels, including Sauternes, Ramandolo, Moscatel do Douro and Moscatel de Setúbal, while Madeira wine barrels are also used. This combination of casks is intended to retain the fruity and herbal qualities of the grain alongside Fielden’s rye character of nuttiness, caramel and spice.
The whisky has a minimum maturation of 42 months and undergoes a 93-day marrying period before bottling at 48% ABV.
Tasting Notes by Fielden:Nose: Flowers and fruit, like thewild berries that grow in our hedgerows.Palate: Flaky pastry with caramel,hazelnut and freshly baked bread.Finish: The freshnessofthe grainand minty, peppercorn spice.
SirDavis is an award-winning American whisky founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy and Dr. Bill Lumsden, five-time International Whisky Competition Master Distiller of the Year. The project draws on a deeply personal piece of family history: Knowles-Carter's paternal great-grandfather, Davis Hogue, was a successful moonshiner in the American South during Prohibition, concealing bottles in the hollow knots of cedar trees on his farm for friends and family. Four generations on, SirDavis honours that legacy and gives it an expression worthy of the craft.
The liquid itself is a considered marriage of rye and malted barley, combining the bold, spicy character of rye with the softer, more rounded qualities of malt, before being finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks that add a layer of dried fruit sweetness and depth. Dr. Lumsden, whose instinct for flavour balance is among the most decorated in the industry, spent years in research and blind tastings alongside Knowles-Carter to arrive at a profile designed to appeal equally to seasoned whisky drinkers and those newer to the category. The result has been recognised with Platinum, Gold and high-scoring medals across multiple international competitions in 2023, including Best in Class at the SIP Awards. A distinctive and conversation-worthy gift, and a genuinely original addition to any collection.
Tasting Note by SirDavis: Nose: Tangy Seville oranges mingle with soft sun-kissed raisins, while sizzling spices of clove, cinnamon and ginger play with luxurious notes of Demerara sugar and toffee. Palate: Rich and buttery toffee followed by an array of spices with cinnamon, clove and classic rye spice up front, followed by soft, malty and biscuity notes intertwined with a vibrant citrus top note. Finish: Hints of honey with a soft, lingering finish reminiscent of plump sultanas and ripe cherries.
AnCnoc 10 Year Old Peated is a Highland single malt that balances sweetness and smoke in perfect harmony. Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks for a decade, it delivers a smooth, rounded character with layers of honey, fruit and gentle peat. Made using a distinctive style of peat sourced from Aberdeenshire, this whisky captures a contemporary twist on traditional Highland flavour.
Tasting Notes by AnCnoc:Nose: Sweet campfire smoke, runny honey and freshly cut grass.Palate: Smoky vanilla, green apples and orange citrus.Finish: Softly smoky with lingering sweetness and light fruit.
Part of A Collection of Curious Casks within The Balvenie Stories Range, this limited edition was hand-selected by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie. It is matured for 12 years in European oak butts seasoned with a sweet dessert wine from Montilla, Spain, a cask style never before released by The Balvenie.
The Montilla wine cask accentuates The Balvenie’s signature honeyed richness with a balance of candied sweetness, vanilla oakiness, warming spice, and delicate fruit. Each bottle is drawn from a single cask and carries its individual cask number, representing both innovation and the continuation of traditional craftsmanship at the Dufftown distillery.
Tasting Notes by The Balvenie:Nose: Delicate, crisp and refined with vibrant barley sugar and runny honey balanced by toasted oak.Palate: Initial candied sweetness developing into rich vanilla oakiness with warming spice and dried apricots.Finish: Refreshing sweetness.
Established in 1826 in the sheltered Valley of Forgue in the Scottish Highlands, The GlenDronach Distillery is one of Scotland's most storied and consistently sherry-focused producers. Founded by James Allardice, the distillery has maintained an unwavering commitment to traditional methods for nearly two centuries, producing a characterful, full-bodied spirit that is ideally suited to extended maturation in wood. That continuity of craft and place gives each expression a depth of provenance that rewards both the curious newcomer and the seasoned collector.
The 12 Year Old is matured exclusively in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, each sourced from the bodegas of Andalucía in southern Spain. This dual-cask approach is the cornerstone of GlenDronach's richly sherried house style, coaxing layer upon layer of dried fruit, spice, and oak character from the spirit over the course of twelve years. Presented in elegant packaging, this expression makes a refined and considered gift for anyone with an appreciation for traditionally crafted Highland single malt.
Tasting Note by GlenDronach:Nose: Sherried autumn fruits meld with smooth chocolate praline, gingerbread and sun-dried raisin.Palate: Caramelised bramble, silky orange and sultana envelope the palate with warming spice.
Part of the GlenAllachie Wine Series, this 9 year old Speyside malt initially aged in American oak and then refined in Douro Valley wine barriques, handpicked by Master Distiller Billy Walker. Hailing from Portugal's esteemed and ancient Douro Valley wine region, these barriques introduce rich hues and flavors of dried stone fruits and subtle spices. This 48% malt, limited to 2,000 cases, is non-chill filtered and boasts natural colors, ensuring a pure and nuanced tasting experience.
Tasting Note by GlenAllachie:Nose: Waves of plum jam, clementines and dried red berries, with notes of heather honey and vanilla spice. Palate: Bursting with dried apricots, heather honey and crystalised fruits, followed by hints of ripe black fruits, butterscotch and cinnamon spice.
In terms of cask types, it begins its maturation journey in a blend of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Then, 50% of the blend undergoes further refinement in first-fill Sherry casks, while the remainder is aged in first-fill Bourbon casks.
Notably, all Craigellachie expressions uphold a steadfast commitment to quality: they are non-chill filtered, free from caramel coloring, and bottled at a respectable 46% ABV. For those seeking a whisky of character and authenticity, Craigellachie is a notable choice.
Tasting Note by Craigellachie: The scents of oozing toasted marshmallows, fire-roasted pineapples, and baked apples sprinkled with cloves, along with the tang of cordite lingering in the background, make Craigellachie 13 Year Old remind one of Bonfire Night.
In the most recent Limited Edition release from Ledaig, the whisky brims with flavor, having been fully matured in red wine casks and bottled at cask strength (56.8% ABV). This particular expression of peated Ledaig has enjoyed 9 years of maturation in the finest Bordeaux red wine casks. The result is a whisky with distinct notes of heather, pine cones, woody sea salt, and floral undertones that linger on the finish. As with all Ledaig whiskies, this release is presented in its natural color and is non-chillfiltered, allowing its character to shine through in the form of intense and rich flavors.
Tasting Note by Tobermory:Nose: Smoked fudge, eucalyptus oil and carbolic soap.Palate: Burning heather and pine cones. Grape skins and melons, wood smoked meats.Finish: As the smoke drifts, some floral notes develop and finally lime pastilles.
Now crowned Category Winner at the World Whisky Awards 2025, this flagship Speyside single malt is the heart of the GlenAllachie range. Reimagined with new packaging, it reflects the distillery’s independent spirit and belief that exceptional wood makes exceptional whisky. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in colour, each release is hand-selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker to showcase the finest casks and GlenAllachie’s commitment to quality and tradition.
Tasting Note by GlenAllachie:Nose: Butterscotch and honey playing the lead with raisins and mocha in the background.Palate: Marzipan and orchard fruit tones, followed by warming mocha, butterscotch and grated nutmeg.
Nestled under the Mull of Oa, Ardbeg Distillery endures the Atlantic's harsh elements while enjoying natural shelter. Ardbeg An Oa reflects this rugged environment with its rounded, mellow character, crafted in the Gathering Vat. The blend of Pedro Ximenez, Virgin charred oak, and ex-bourbon casks creates a harmonious whisky with signature peat, dark chocolate, aniseed, and smooth butterscotch.
Tasting Note by Ardbeg:Nose: Peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. Savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice. Add water and an oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.Palate: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. Then comes a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils.Finish: Long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.
Founded in 1897 on the banks of the River Spey and revived in 2012 by Ian Macleod Distillers, Tamdhu is built on a single founding principle: the exclusive maturation of every expression in Oloroso sherry oak casks sourced directly from the cooperages and bodegas of Jerez in Spain's sherry triangle. The 12 Year Old is the clearest expression of that commitment, matured in a combination of first-fill and refill American and European oak Oloroso sherry casks to produce a rich, silky and naturally coloured Speyside single malt.
Consistent international recognition has followed, with Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition across 2020, 2022 and 2025, Double Gold in 2021, and Gold at the International Spirits Challenge in both 2020 and 2021. Designed by the celebrated distillery architect Charles C. Doig and restored to its original vision over a century later, Tamdhu represents one of Speyside's most focused and decorated approaches to sherry cask maturation.
Tasting Note by Tamdhu:Nose: Rich and enticing, iced cinnamon rolls, orange boiled sweets, fresh sweet oak with raisins and the faint hint of mint.Palate: Silky texture that coats the mouth with banana, berry jam, malt biscuit and classic sherry oak depth.Finish: Pleasantly long and balanced with ground spice, dried fruit and soft Scottish tablet – finally unveiling the merest wisp of peat smoke.
The 12 Years Old whisky pairs perfectly with Parmigiano-Reggiano, as its rich malt character balances the cheese’s dryness. In return, the cheese serves as a foundation that amplifies the whisky’s sweet fruitiness and highlights its clean barley notes.
Tasting Note by Glen Garioch:Nose: The colour of sharp honey, on the nose heathery floral notes are balanced with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.Palate: Crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana at first, then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long smooth, creamy and fragrant finish.
Distilled at The Macallan Estate in Craigellachie on Speyside, one of Scotland's most celebrated whisky-producing regions, The Macallan has built its reputation over nearly two centuries on an unwavering commitment to exceptional oak cask maturation. The distillery's unique and patented Cask Tracking System follows every cask from cooperage to warehouse, ensuring complete chain of custody from the bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain through to the Speyside warehouses where the spirit quietly matures. That precision and provenance is the foundation upon which every expression in the range is built.
The Double Cask 12 Year Old is matured for a minimum of twelve years in a combination of sherry seasoned American oak and sherry seasoned European oak casks, both prepared at The Macallan's own cooperages and bodegas in Jerez. The American oak contributes its characteristic sweetness and vanilla freshness, whilst the European oak brings the deeper dried fruit and soft spice notes more familiar from the classic Sherry Oak style. The result, as conceived by Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, is a harmonious and approachable expression that sits between the two principal collections in The Macallan range. Bottled at natural colour with no added caramel, it presents beautifully and makes a highly regarded gift for any occasion.
Tasting Note by Macallan:Nose: Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak.Palate: Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel.Finish: Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.
Ellis & Angel 10 Year Old Maiden Voyage Release is a limited edition Irish Single Malt Whiskey produced in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Released as a single cask expression, the Maiden Voyage combines a 10 year age statement with a limited outturn of just 360 individually numbered bottles.
The whiskey was initially matured in American oak before being finished in a French oak Bordeaux wine cask. This two-stage maturation brings together the influence of American oak with a final period in wine-seasoned French oak. The release is triple distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour.
Bottled at 46% ABV, the Maiden Voyage Release marks Ellis & Angel's first limited release, with its single cask production and individually numbered bottles forming a central part of the expression.
Fielden Harvest 2020 Rye Whisky is the second release in Fielden’s annual Harvest series. Each vintage captures grain from a particular growing season, exploring how variations in weather, soil and growing conditions influence the resulting whisky. In 2020, a wet early spring was followed by a hot, dry summer, producing fully developed and ripe grain that became the foundation of this release.
The whisky was made with 73% rye, 18% wheat and 9% malted barley sourced from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Norfolk. Some of the rye and wheat were grown together as maslin. Two grain recipes were used, comprising Fielden’s classic 70% rye, 20% wheat and 10% malted barley recipe and a second 100% rye recipe containing 75% raw rye and 25% malted rye. The spirit was fermented for four to five days and double distilled through pot and column stills.
Maturation took place for a minimum of 47 months across seven casks, comprising 42% new American oak, 42% old American oak and 16% ex-wine STR cask. Following maturation, the whisky was married for 77 days and slowly reduced to 50% ABV. The release consists of 2,004 bottles.
Tasting Notes by Fielden:Nose: Soft layers of apple strudel, banoffee and roasted lemon. Hints of raspberry and thyme.Palate: Creamy and flaky pastry, biscoff and malted cereals. Caramelised nuts and toasted grain.Finish: Warming ginger and cinnamon with a gentle trace of cardamom and cumin.
Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky is the first edition in the distillery’s annual Harvest series, created to explore how individual growing seasons influence its heritage grains and ultimately the character of the whisky. The 2019 vintage refers to the year in which the grains were grown and harvested. A dry, warm spring followed by a mild, wet summer produced grain described by Fielden as bright and delicate in character.
The whisky was produced from 73% rye, 18% wheat and 9% malted barley grown across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Norfolk. Two grain recipes were used, including Fielden’s classical 70% rye, 20% wheat and 10% malted barley recipe alongside a 100% rye recipe comprising 75% raw rye and 25% malted rye. Following fermentation, the spirit was double distilled using pot and column stills.
The resulting spirits were matured across nine casks for a minimum of 38 months. The maturation comprised 37.5% used American oak, 37.5% American STR casks, 12.5% Sauternes and 12.5% Ramandolo. After maturation, the whisky underwent an 82-day marrying period and was gradually reduced to 50% ABV. A total of 2,680 bottles were produced.
Tasting Notes by Fielden:Nose: Roses and herbs with fresh ginger, apricot and a little butter.Palate: Refreshing herbs and delicate summer fruits, soft pastries: brioche bun, cream and warming apple crumble.Finish: A pinch of white pepper and fresh thyme.
Batch 13 draws on a 2015 vintage and is elevated through maturation in Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, red wine and virgin oak casks, a combination that produces the distillery's signature sherry-forward profile with additional layers of depth and complexity. Bottled at 59.8% ABV at natural cask strength without added colour or chill filtration, it is a multi-award-winning expression that rewards both those discovering The GlenAllachie for the first time and collectors building across the batch series.
Tasting Note by The GlenAllachie:Nose: Mocha, crystallised ginger and cinnamon, followed by manuka honey and muscovado sugar, with treacle and maraschino cherries.Palate: Cocoa, salted caramel and warmed honey, followed by baking spices, blood orange and molasses tart, with glazed blackberries and fig syrup.
Founded in 1892 by William Grant in Dufftown, at the heart of Speyside, The Balvenie is one of Scotland's most craft-focused distilleries, maintaining its own floor maltings, cooperage and coppersmith team on site. It is a place where traditional methods have been preserved not as a point of heritage but as a genuine commitment to quality, and that philosophy runs through every expression in the range. The distillery's Malt Master lineage is among the most celebrated in the industry, with David C. Stewart MBE spending over five decades shaping its character before passing the role to Kelsey McKechnie.
DoubleWood 12 was launched in 1993, built on a wood finishing technique pioneered by David C. Stewart in 1982 that has since become widely adopted across the industry. The whisky first matures in traditional whisky oak casks before being transferred to European oak sherry casks for a further period of maturation, adding fruity, honeyed depth and greater complexity. The whiskies are then married for three to four months in large oak tuns before bottling. This limited edition presents the expression in exclusive narrative-led packaging by award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai, making it a particularly distinctive gift.
Tasting Note by Balvenie:Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.Palate: Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours ~ nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.Finish: Long and Warming.
Produced at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull, one of Scotland's oldest distilleries established in 1798, Ledaig is the distillery's peated single malt expression, shaped by the rugged maritime climate and wild Hebridean character of Mull's coastline. As the island's only whisky distillery, Tobermory crafts its spirits under the direction of Master Blender Julieann Fernandez, whose award-winning portfolio spans both the unpeated Tobermory range and the bold, smoky Ledaig expressions.
Castaway is a limited edition of just 6,428 bottles worldwide, matured in a rare marriage of Caribbean rum casks and Mexican tequila casks, a first of its kind for the brand. Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour and cask strength, the dual-cask influence layers exotic fruit and agave depth onto Ledaig's signature island peat smoke, producing a whisky of vivid contrast and considerable complexity. A portion of proceeds supports the Mull and Iona Community Trust, adding further purpose to an already compelling release.
Tasting Note by Ledaig:Nose: Coastal peat smoke with caramelised banana, lime zest and vanilla. Green apple, white pepper and a hint of sea spray.Palate: Bold smoky spice leads, balanced by grilled pineapple, brine and herbal agave. Black pepper, charred citrus and rich toffee develop through the mid-palate.Finish: Long and warming with smouldering peat embers, demerara sweetness, chilli heat and a final twist of lime.
Produced at James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, Booker's is an uncut, unfiltered small batch bourbon created by the late Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam and one of the most influential figures in American whiskey. Each batch is drawn from a select number of barrels chosen for their exceptional quality, bottled straight from the cask at natural proof with no chill filtration and no water added.
The Big Easy Batch, the first release of the 2026 Collection, is composed of five separate production dates drawn from five different warehouse locations across the Jim Beam campus, each floor and warehouse position contributing its own influence on the maturing spirit. Aged for 7 years, 2 months and 15 days in new charred white oak barrels and bottled at 61.9% ABV, this is a bourbon of considerable power and character, named in tribute to Booker Noe's lifelong affection for New Orleans.
Tasting Note by Booker's:Nose: Aromas of vanilla, spices.Palate: Big and bold, and unmistakably Booker's Bourbon.Finish: Long and delightful.
Ilegal Mezcal is produced in Oaxaca, Mexico, where traditional Espadín agave cultivation and artisanal production methods have shaped the region's distilling identity for centuries. Founded by John Rexer, Ilegal began as a passion project before establishing itself as one of the most decorated mezcal brands in the world, earning recognition from Esquire and gold medals at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Tequila.net Awards.
Each batch of the Reposado is aged to taste for six months rather than to a fixed bottling date, using a combination of new and used American oak barrels with a medium char, sourced from Kelvin Cooperage, a family-run business since 1963. The result is a velvety, approachable mezcal that retains the wild agave character of the spirit whilst gaining a gentle layer of oak refinement.
Tasting Note by Ilegal Mezcal: Caramelised pear and bitter orange on the nose. Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate.
Milroy's Heavily Peated Cask Strength is a bold, high-octane single malt selected and vatted by the expert team at Milroy's of Soho, one of the UK's most respected whisky specialists since 1964. Bottled at natural cask strength with no chill-filtration and no added colour, this expression is built for those who demand intensity and character in the glass.
The vatting combines 40% new oak and 60% first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks, a deliberate balance that brings dominant wood structure alongside fresher, more vibrant elements. The result is a coastal, phenolic single malt that performs equally well neat, over ice, or in cocktails.
Tasting Note by Milroy's:Nose: Smoked peanuts, burnt toast, petrichor and citrus peels.Palate: Roadwork smoke, black pepper, charred tropical fruit and honeycomb.Finish: Very long with chilli spice and industrial smoke.
A refined Highland single malt crafted in small batches and matured initially in exceptional ex bourbon American oak casks. The whisky is then expertly married and finished in hand selected Pinot Noir wine barrels from Burgundy, France, bringing depth, richness, and elegant red fruit character. Bottled with natural colour and unchillfiltered, this expression balances sweetness, spice, and structure beautifully.
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Rich aromas of dark fruits, Morello cherry jam, stewed plums, and chocolate mousse.Palate: Sweet and oily with layers of cooked blackcurrants, Brazil nuts, brambles, and banana bread with hints of espresso, clove, and star anise.Finish: Mocha coffee and Black Forest gateaux fading into warming ginger, nutmeg, and cedar spices.
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old is one of the distillery’s most balanced expressions, capturing both richness and the freshness of coastal influence. Matured for 15 years, this single malt combines depth, sweetness and spice with lighter maritime tones, creating a whisky that is both vibrant and refined. Its character reflects the meeting point between the Highland spirit and the sea breeze that defines Wick’s maritime heritage.
Tasting Notes by Old Pulteney:Nose: Intense yet balanced. Bursting with rich dried fruit, ripe apples and citrus, with honey sweetness and creamy vanilla. Slightly chocolaty and floral in the background.Palate: Fragrant spices and Christmas cake with layers of chocolate and distinct dark toffee sweetness. A hint of salty sea air on the finish, connecting this single malt to its coastal home.
AnCnoc 16 Year Old is a classic Highland single malt matured exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks. This carefully balanced whisky captures the distillery’s trademark bright, honeyed style, offering layers of fruit, vanilla and gentle spice. The result is a refined and approachable expression with a long, sweet and satisfying finish.
Tasting Notes by AnCnoc:Nose: Fresh apples with spiced vanilla and rich caramel.Palate: Rich toffee apples, orange citrus and sweet honey.Finish: Long-lasting with notes of sweet vanilla and coconut.
Re-imagined as a 15 Year Old, The Lasanta is Glenmorangie’s sherry cask finished single malt, matured in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks for a richer and more elegant expression. Dr Bill Lumsden describes it as bottling the magic of a sunset, with flavours that combine rich spice and sun-drenched sweetness.
Tasting Notes by Glenmorangie:Nose: Rich with chocolate, cinnamon and raisins.Palate: A lush flavour storm, bursting with raisin, honeycomb and chocolate-covered hazelnuts, balanced by cinnamon spice.Finish: Long, warming and sweetly spiced.
The winter expression, matured in 100% ex-Islay barrels. The extra year of ageing and use of peated casks produces Lochlea’s smokiest whisky to date.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Fresh green apple, sweet toffee and Lochlea cereal notesPalate: Fresh fruit leading to savoury smoke and malted biscuitsFinish: Coastal notes of sea salt with a long lingering hint of peat
The core single malt from Lochlea, crafted under Master Blender John Campbell. Matured in a combination of Bourbon, Sherry, and STR casks, it brings depth and complexity while showcasing the distillery’s signature Lowland character.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Pear syrup, fruit bonbons, warm cut grass, marmalade.Palate: Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda.Finish: Long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.
Ardray was created with a singular vision: to offer a new, elegant interpretation of blended Scotch whisky that sets a benchmark of excellence. Crafted through collaboration between Suntory’s Japanese blending artistry and the heritage of Beam Suntory and Edrington’s Scotch distilleries, Ardray combines malt and grain whiskies from renowned distilleries including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Glen Garioch, The Macallan, Glenrothes, and Highland Park.
The result is a malt-rich blend that balances the wild, rugged character of Scotland’s terroir with the precision and harmony of Japanese blending. Ardray offers layered complexity, where each component complements and elevates the whole, creating a whisky that is both expressive and refined.Awards:World Whiskies Awards 2025 – Gold Medal in Taste
Tasting Notes by Ardray:Nose: Gentle and intriguing, with a creamy sweetness and hints of apple, pear, and plum backed with a soft, savoury smokinessPalate: Floral, citrusy hints with a touch of smoke and a vanilla custard creaminessMouthfeel: Silky, complex and multi-layeredFinish: Long-lasting and mellow with notes of soft smoke and hints of warming spices
First introduced in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden was crafted to showcase a more subtle side of bourbon. Inspired by Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., an 18th-century Maryland rye farmer who moved to Kentucky, this bourbon pays tribute to his decision to use a higher percentage of rye in his mash bill. Booker revived this approach, creating a refined, approachable bourbon designed to welcome new drinkers into whiskey while honouring both Hayden’s ingenuity and his own innovation.
Tasting Notes by Basil Hayden:Nose: Charred oak and sweet notes of vanilla caramel with hints of dried fruit.Palate: Charred oak flavour complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out.Finish: A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit.
Legent is the result of a collaboration between Fred Noe, seventh-generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, and Suntory’s fifth-ever Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo. Crafted from premium grains and Kentucky limestone water, the whiskey begins as Kentucky Straight Bourbon before portions are matured in red wine and sherry casks. Fukuyo then blends these secondary-finished bourbons with classic Kentucky bourbon, merging two traditions into one expression.
This innovative process results in a whiskey that balances the rich sweetness of bourbon with layered notes influenced by wine and sherry oak, creating a refined spirit with remarkable depth.
Tasting Note by Legent: Nose: Balance of mature cooperage notes with spicePalate: Soft balance of oak, dried fruits of raisin and date, and spice. Sweet with light acidityFinish: Pleasant viscosity from the whiskey, wine-cask and sherry-cask finish. It has better legs on the glass than typical premium bourbons
Project 04 // Inverarity Morton is a limited-edition blended Scotch whisky created in collaboration with Inverarity Morton—a family-run business supporting the whisky trade since 1945. With a focus on bold character and versatility, this malt-forward blend was designed to surprise and delight, whether served neat or in mixed drinks.
Blended in February 2024 and bottled at 49.1% ABV, only 470 bottles were produced. The whisky features an extended finishing period in a yet-to-be-specified cask, chosen to add a final flourish in honour of Inverarity Morton’s ‘extra mile’ ethos.
Blend Summary
Strathclyde Distillery (Grain) – 36.1%
Glenlossie Single Malt – 19.4%
Loch Lomond (Non-Peated) – 16.7%
Glenrothes Distillery – 13.9%
Invergordon Distillery (Grain) – 11.1%
Glentauchers Distillery – 2.8%
Tasting Note by JPHA: A malt-heavy blend offering a rich texture, with notes leaning toward fruit, floral, and gentle wood, rounded by subtle funk and minimal smoke. A layered and engaging dram, built with balance and drinkability in mind.
This vibrant single cask rye whisky from East London Liquor Co. is crafted from a mash bill of 55% Norfolk rye and 45% Maris Otter barley. Fermented with saison yeast and distilled on-site in East London, it was matured for four and a half years in a second-fill Chardonnay cask.
Bottled at cask strength—57% ABV—without chill filtration, this limited release offers an expressive and distinctive profile. Notes of red orchard fruit, birch sap, peach compote, leather, and freshly cut grass unfold with each sip. With only 273 bottles drawn from Cask #57, this is a rare and characterful example of modern British rye whisky.
Strathearn Batch 02 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the second release from Strathearn Distillery. It combines spirit matured in ex-Bourbon, Virgin Oak, and ex-Sherry oak casks, with a greater influence from Bourbon casks and less from Virgin Oak compared to the previous release.
Batch 02 is created from a vatting of 31 selected casks, including stock inherited by and produced under Douglas Laing's ownership. Bottled at 50% ABV, the whisky is free from added colouring and chill-filtration.
Tasting Note by Strathearn:Nose: Anticipate a rich, sweet nose with Sherry influence, orange zest, malted barley, and honey.Palate: The full-bodied palate offers dark fruits, spices, toffee, and caramel.Finish: While the long, buttery finish lingers with oak, ginger, and toasted nuts.
Ledaig Hebridean Moon takes its inspiration from Mull's historic Baliscate Standing Stones, known for centuries as markers of the lunar cycle, symbolising renewal and reflection. This single malt represents the first spirit from Tobermory Distillery's new stills, introduced in 2014. As the distillery transitioned from its older stills, this release marks the start of a fresh chapter, mirroring the lunar cycle’s theme of renewal.
Aged quietly for over ten years in carefully selected second-fill bourbon casks, this whisky honours its Hebridean heritage, making it both a tribute to Mull and a unique limited edition.
Tasting Note by Tobermory: Nose: An earthy smoke fades to reveal soft vanilla, double cream and candied fruit with a gentle spice and touch of cracked black pepper.Palate: Packed full of citrus notes reminiscent of lemon drizzle cake, balanced with notes of fresh leather, tobacco and a hint of toasted oak.Finish: A warm medicinal smoke lingers with a gentle cinnamon spice.
Since 2011, The Lakes Distillery has focused on crafting complex single malts rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. The Lakes Signature marks a key point in this journey as the distillery’s first timeless single malt shaped by elevated methods. Matured in sherry seasoned oak casks, it reveals layers of dark chocolate, dried fruits and warming spices, reflecting a distinctive and contemporary approach to whisky making.
With every full size bottle, you will also receive a complimentary The Lakes branded tasting glass, designed to enhance the whisky’s depth and aromatic character.
Tasting Note by The Lakes Distillery:Nose: Rich polished oak infused with irresistible leather, sumptuous dried fruits, pecan nuts, dark chocolate, and a nuanced touch of orange zest. Palate: A harmonious melody of baking spices, sweet sultanas, raisins, and figs gives way to stewed orchard fruits, a burst of citrus, and opulent notes of treacle with the warmth of oak. Finish: An enduringly indulgent tapestry of all the lingering dried fruits.
The 12 Year Old is gently matured in carefully hand-selected Oloroso sherry and ex-bourbon casks. Resolving with an Oloroso sherry cask finish creates extraordinary layers of rich sensory discovery. Its gentle maturation in meticulously chosen Oloroso sherry and ex-bourbon casks gives it an intriguing yet inviting complexity.
Tasting Note by Bowmore:Nose: Intricate layers to explore, from mouth-watering vanilla caramel, red berries, and marzipan, to hints of dried fruit.Palate: A carnival of ripe pears, lemon juice, cinnamon, toasted almonds and peaches in syrup, as smoke levels crescendo.Finish: Our 12-Year Old resolves with clear intent, offering a pleasingly long and spicy finale.
Togouchi 9 Year Old is a balanced and refined whisky, shaped by Japanese craftsmanship. A blend of 38% malted barley, it matures for nine years in bourbon barrels, developing a subtle profile with notes of white flowers, honey, and peppermint. Blended by the Sakurao Distillery, it ages in a former railway tunnel, where stable humidity and temperature create its light and elegant character.Tasting Note by Sakurao Distillery:Nose: Intense — Sweet spices, yellow fruit.Palate: Fresh and dry — Spices, citrus.Finish: Vibrant — Spices, citrus, peat, smoky.
