Maker's Mark Cellar Aged (2026 Release) is an annual limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that explores the effects of extended maturation while retaining the distillery's characteristic wheated bourbon style.
Unlike traditional Maker's Mark expressions, which are generally matured for shorter periods, Cellar Aged undergoes a two-stage maturation process. The bourbon initially ages in traditional warehouses before selected barrels are transferred to the distillery's limestone cellar. The cellar provides a cooler and more consistent environment, slowing the maturation process and allowing the whiskey to develop additional complexity while managing the influence of oak.
The expression is made using Maker's Mark's traditional mash bill, which replaces rye with soft red winter wheat alongside corn and malted barley. This approach contributes to the distillery's characteristically rounded profile, while the extended ageing introduces greater depth from the charred American oak barrels.
The 2026 release continues the Cellar Aged series, focusing on the relationship between barrel selection, maturation conditions and the development of older Kentucky bourbon.
For the 2026 edition, the blend consists of 49% 11 Year Old, 33% 12 Year Old and 18% 14 Year Old bourbon. Each component spends approximately seven years in traditional warehouses, followed by a further four to six years in the limestone cellar. This is the fourth annual Cellar Aged release since the series began in 2023, bottled at cask strength of 56.05% ABV.
Tasting Note by Maker's Mark:Nose: Complex with dark cherry, clove, vanilla bean, and soft orchard fruitPalate: Enveloping with notes of honey, brown sugar, and plumsFinish: A warming, silky finish with hints of almond, nutmeg, and crisp green apple
Hibiki Japanese Harmony (Chiso Collaboration Limited Edition 2026) is a special presentation of Suntory's Japanese blended whisky, created in partnership with Chiso, the historic Kyoto kimono house established in 1555. Released on 1 October 2026, this edition celebrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship through a newly designed bottle and presentation carton.The collaboration brings together Hibiki's whisky-making heritage with Chiso's centuries-old expertise in kimono artistry. Known for its traditional Kyo-Yuzen techniques, Chiso has created an interpretation of Japanese floral motifs that reflects the relationship between nature, the seasons and traditional craftsmanship.The artwork wraps around Hibiki's distinctive 24-faceted bottle, which represents the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese calendar. The design incorporates sakura (cherry blossom), ume (plum blossom), tsubaki (camellia), tachibana (evergreen Japanese citrus) and kiri (paulownia). Each carries a traditional meaning associated with renewal, longevity, resilience, prosperity or good fortune.The 2026 collaboration retains the established Hibiki Japanese Harmony whisky, with the limited-edition distinction coming from its illustrated bottle and matching gift carton rather than a change to the blend. The release forms part of Suntory's wider celebration of Japanese artistry and the connection between traditional craft and contemporary design.
Tasting Note by Suntory:Nose: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood.Palate: Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate.Finish: Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Laphroaig 15 Year Old marks the return of an established age statement to the Islay distillery's permanent range, becoming its first 15 Year Old expression in over a decade. Unlike a limited anniversary release, this expression is intended to remain part of Laphroaig's core collection.Matured for 15 years in American oak bourbon barrels, the whisky combines Laphroaig's characteristic peat smoke and maritime influence with the sweetness developed through extended oak maturation. The additional ageing brings greater integration between the distillery's smoky character and the vanilla, citrus and spice associated with American oak.Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, Laphroaig 15 Year Old offers a different expression of the distillery's established style, balancing its familiar coastal smokiness with a more developed fruit and oak character.Tasting Note by Laphroaig:Nose: The aroma bursts with fresh, zesty citrus notes, reminiscent of sun-ripened orange and grapefruit, intermingled with the subtle earthiness of dried hay. A hint of BBQ smoke adds a savoury depth, while delicate undertones of vanilla and a whisper of clove contribute a warm, inviting complexity.Taste: On the palate, a bold wave of sea salt and smoke emerges, evoking the rich flavours of oily smoked mackerel. This is complemented by a medley of cracked black pepper and spices, with cinnamon, cloves, and ground coriander dancing harmoniously. As the initial flavours unfold, a delightful fruitiness emerges at the finish—juicy peach and ripe grapefruit create a refreshing contrast that lingers on the tongue.Finish: The finish is long and smoky, leaving a mouthwatering sensation that invites another sip, perfectly balancing the savoury and sweet elements for a truly captivating experience.
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength Batch No. 2 is a limited-edition Highland single malt released in 2026 to mark the distillery's 60th anniversary. Bottled at 60.7% ABV, this second cask strength edition builds on the established Deanston Virgin Oak expression, with a focus on American oak maturation and the distillery's characteristic waxy, honeyed spirit.
The whisky is initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before undergoing a finishing period of up to 12 months in virgin American oak. This secondary maturation introduces additional oak influence, contributing vanilla sweetness, toasted coconut, baking spices and charred oak characteristics. Bottling at cask strength provides a more concentrated expression of the whisky's texture and oak-derived flavours.The release also reflects Deanston's history as a former 19th-century cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith. Converted into a working distillery in 1966, Deanston continues to use 100% Scottish barley, long fermentation and traditional production methods. Its former weaving sheds now serve as whisky maturation warehouses, while the distillery operates using hydroelectric power.
As the second cask strength release in the Virgin Oak series, Batch No. 2 combines the established ex-bourbon and virgin oak maturation approach with a higher bottling strength. It is non-chill filtered and presented at natural colour.Tasting Note by Deanston:Nose: Sweet vanilla and honey lead, followed by toasted oak and coconut perfectly balanced by notes of crisp orchard fruits and a touch of lemon zest. Cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of clove follow, with chamomile and fresh heather.Palate: Rich notes of vanilla fudge and golden syrup are wrapped in charred oak, a touch of white pepper and bright orange peel. Cereal notes emerge with creamy toffee, roasted hazelnuts and a whiff of freshly baked apple pastries.Finish: Warming, spicy finish with notes of baking spice, vanilla pods and a twist of citrus.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength 2026 Edition is the latest annual cask strength release from the Islay distillery, bottled at 55.8% ABV. This year's expression returns to a more pronounced cask-driven style, combining equal proportions of first-fill Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks to create a balance between sherry richness, bourbon sweetness and Bunnahabhain's characteristic coastal influence.The 2026 edition shares similarities with the 2023 release but introduces a sweeter, more rounded profile. The 50% first-fill Oloroso component contributes dried fruits, chocolate and gentle spice, while the 50% bourbon cask component introduces vanilla, honey and toasted coconut. Compared with the 2023 edition, the bourbon influence reduces dryness and produces a creamier texture, allowing the two cask types to integrate more evenly.Unlike many Islay single malts, Bunnahabhain's signature style is unpeated, allowing the influence of oak maturation and coastal surroundings to remain prominent. The 2026 edition retains this character while offering a fuller-strength interpretation of the distillery's established 12 Year Old expression.Produced in small batches, the whisky is bottled without dilution, chill filtration or added colouring, preserving its natural character.Tasting Note by Bunnahabhain:Nose: Raisins, figs and dates intertwine with honeyed vanilla which fades to reveal cinnamon and clove. Underlying coastal freshness.Palate: Burst of stewed fruits and comforting spice balanced by creamy vanilla and toasted coconut with a gentle maritime note.Finish: Long, evolving finish with dried fruit and spice gradually giving way to a touch of dark sugar and polished mahogany.
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera is presented in a limited-edition pack for the 2026 festive season, bringing one of Glenfiddich's distinctive maturation methods into this year's “Home is a Feeling” collection.The 2026 packaging uses a deep green palette with intricate gold illustrations inspired by Victorian wrapping paper. The illustrated world incorporates references to Glenfiddich's history, the landscape surrounding the distillery and festive traditions, reflecting the collection's broader theme of homecoming and sharing during the festive period.At the centre is the established Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera. The whisky brings together spirit matured across different cask types, including sherry and bourbon casks and new oak, before marrying in Glenfiddich's Solera Vat. The Solera process is central to the identity of the 15 Year Old and provides continuity between successive batches.For 2026, the whisky remains the established 15 Year Old Solera, while the presentation is transformed into a limited seasonal edition designed specifically for festive gifting.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: An intriguingly complex aroma. Sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge combined with rich dark fruits.Palate: Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger. Full-bodied and bursting with flavour.Finish: Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness.
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve forms part of Glenfiddich's Festive Limited Edition collection for 2026, pairing the American oak focused single malt with this year's specially designed seasonal presentation.The limited-edition packaging is part of the “Home is a Feeling” campaign, Glenfiddich's global festive gifting platform for 2026. Its deep green background and detailed gold illustrations take inspiration from traditional Victorian wrapping paper, with the imagery referencing the distillery, its Scottish surroundings and the wider traditions of coming together during the festive season.The whisky itself is Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve, matured predominantly around the influence of American oak. Following its initial maturation in ex bourbon casks, the whisky receives additional maturation in deeply charred new American oak barrels.The 2026 release retains this established maturation profile while giving the 14 Year Old a limited seasonal presentation created specifically for this year's festive period.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: Deep vibrant vanilla notes with hints of citrus, caramelised brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked apple and ripe summer fruits and balanced with the rich oaky aromas.Palate: Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak.Finish: Long lasting with lingering sweetness.
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Small Batch is presented for the 2026 festive season in a limited-edition gift set featuring this year's specially commissioned Glenfiddich artwork, accompanied by two Glenfiddich glasses.The 2026 design forms part of Glenfiddich's “Home is a Feeling” festive collection, created around the idea of returning home and sharing whisky during the festive season. The deep green presentation is decorated with intricate gold illustrations inspired by Victorian wrapping paper, bringing together imagery connected to Glenfiddich, Scotland and seasonal celebrations.Inside is Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Small Batch, a Speyside single malt matured in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. Selected casks are brought together in carefully controlled small batches, giving the 18 Year Old its established balance of mature oak, fruit and sherry cask influence.For this limited release, the addition of two glasses makes the 18 Year Old the most complete gifting presentation within the 2026 festive range.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak.Palate: Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid with elegant oak notes.Finish: Warming, rewarding and distinguished.
On 19 September 1995, new spirit was filled into a single Oloroso sherry cask at Craigellachie in Speyside. That was almost two decades before the distillery launched its single malt range in 2014. For thirty years the cask sat undisturbed in oak, monitored over time by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod, until she judged it ready. Built as the rock in the heart of Speyside in 1891, Craigellachie has always done things the old-fashioned way: worm tub condensers, oil-fired kilning, no chill filtration and no added colour. That uncompromising approach is the foundation of every bottle in the Exceptional Cask Series.
Cask #4573 was bottled straight from the cask at 56.9% ABV with no water added. It filled 426 bottles. There will never be more. Every one of them is at JPHA. For collectors and those who appreciate whisky of genuine provenance, this is as singular as it gets.
Tasting Note by Craigellachie:Rich orchard fruits, toasted cereal and creamy vanilla, with hints of aniseed, soft leather and a zesty orange peel finish.
Every grain of malt in this whisky was turned by hand on The Balvenie's own malting floor.
The distillery has worked that floor since 1931, but it normally supplies only part of the barley Balvenie uses. For this limited edition Twelve Year Old, it supplied all of it. Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie built the whisky around that malt, so the character of the barley sits at the centre of the flavour.
The spirit matured for many years in American oak, which brings vanilla and gentle spice. It was then finished in ex-sherry bodega European oak butts from Jerez for added depth. It is bottled at 47.5%, a stronger bottling that holds on to more of the spirit's character. Try it neat first, then add a drop of water.
It comes in packaging designed by contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, in textured copper and verdigris tones inspired by The Balvenie's aged stills.
Tasting Note by Balvenie:Nose: Warm biscuit, honeyed creamy toffee, delicate ginger and aromatic oak.Palate: Mellow barley sugar sweetness, warming into crystallised ginger, delicate raisin and spice.Finish: Rich, velvety and smooth, with a lingering spiced warmth.
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2018 marks Vincent Chaperon’s first vintage creation as Cellar Master. Produced from 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir, the vintage reflects an unusually warm and generous growing season that brought both varieties to exceptional levels of ripeness.
The 2018 season was defined by abundant sunshine and summer temperatures that exceeded the records set in 2003. Harvest began on 17 August, making it only the fifth August harvest in Dom Pérignon’s history. Chardonnay was allowed to reach greater maturity, while greater restraint was applied to Pinot Noir to maintain balance. This approach produced a Champagne combining the richness of the vintage with the tension and precision associated with Dom Pérignon.
Vintage 2018 is described as radiant and glowing, with a particularly unusual apricot character alongside orchard and tropical fruits. Its broader, denser texture is balanced by freshness and tension, with bitterness and sweetness providing contrast through the palate.
The vintage has received 98 points from Antonio Galloni, 99 points from James Suckling and 18+ from Jancis Robinson.
Tasting Notes by Dom Pérignon:Vintage 2018 is radiant and glowing. It opens with an extremely rare apricot imprint, followed by orchard fruits and tropical notes of yellow kiwi and mango, layered with ivy and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is ample and dense, with an unctuous, sapid texture and a lively tension where bitters and sweetness interact beautifully.
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2018 marks Vincent Chaperon’s first vintage creation as Cellar Master. Produced from 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir, the vintage reflects an unusually warm and generous growing season that brought both varieties to exceptional levels of ripeness.
The 2018 season was defined by abundant sunshine and summer temperatures that exceeded the records set in 2003. Harvest began on 17 August, making it only the fifth August harvest in Dom Pérignon’s history. Chardonnay was allowed to reach greater maturity, while greater restraint was applied to Pinot Noir to maintain balance. This approach produced a Champagne combining the richness of the vintage with the tension and precision associated with Dom Pérignon.
Vintage 2018 is described as radiant and glowing, with a particularly unusual apricot character alongside orchard and tropical fruits. Its broader, denser texture is balanced by freshness and tension, with bitterness and sweetness providing contrast through the palate.
The vintage has received 98 points from Antonio Galloni, 99 points from James Suckling and 18+ from Jancis Robinson.
Tasting Notes by Dom Pérignon:Vintage 2018 is radiant and glowing. It opens with an extremely rare apricot imprint, followed by orchard fruits and tropical notes of yellow kiwi and mango, layered with ivy and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is ample and dense, with an unctuous, sapid texture and a lively tension where bitters and sweetness interact beautifully.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old 2026 Release is an annual release from the Sherry Oak Collection, matured for a minimum of 18 years on The Macallan Estate in Speyside. The expression is led by predominantly sherry seasoned European oak casks from Jerez, Spain, bringing a combination of dried fruit, ginger, dark chocolate and oak character.
The Macallan’s sherry seasoned casks form a central part of the maturation process. European and American oak casks are taken to Spanish bodegas and filled with sherry wine for seasoning. Once emptied, the casks are transported to Speyside and filled with The Macallan’s new make spirit. During maturation, the whisky draws flavour, aroma and its entirely natural colour from the oak.
The 18 Year Old sits alongside the 12, 25 and 30 Year Old expressions in the Sherry Oak Collection. For the 2026 release, the presentation forms part of The Macallan’s collaboration with designer David Carson, whose artwork interprets the journey of the Maison’s sherry seasoned oak casks. The design incorporates repeated references to the number 18, representing sleeping casks, alongside sherry-red tones and a touch of white referencing American oak.
Tasting Notes by The Macallan:Nose: Treacle tart with stem ginger, soaked raisins and sultanas with orange and ground cinnamon.Palate: Dark chocolate coated ginger with dates and dried apricots, balanced with a hint of oak and vanilla sweetness.Finish: Long with dried fruits, ginger and oak.
Produced at Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Octomore is the world's most heavily peated single malt whisky, with each edition rooting its character in barley provenance, peat level and cask influence. Edition 17.3 is the estate expression of the 17 Series, distilled from 100% Islay Concerto barley grown at Irene's Field on the Octomore Farm, grounding the spirit firmly in place and provenance.
Malted to an extraordinary 132.1 PPM and aged for 5 years in a cuvée of first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein and Syrah casks, Edition 17.3 balances muscular peat with elegance and nuance. With time, the spirit, cask and grain knit tightly together into a powerful yet composed dram that is weather-beaten, coastal and deeply satisfying. Bottled at 60.9% ABV at natural cask strength.
Tasting Notes by Bruichladdich:Nose: Immediate coastal peat smoke — salty, tarry and medicinal — evocative of sea spray, coal smoke and weathered rope. As the phenols settle, the barley speaks clearly: warm malted grain, brown sugar and fresh barley flour. Lemon peel and crisp orchard fruit bring lift; green apple, pear and pear drops, alongside soft vanilla and marzipan sweetness. Herbal notes of marram grass and wildflowers add freshness, grounding the dram firmly in its Islay home.Palate: Full and commanding in texture — viscous, weighty and peppery. Sweet first-fill oak shows as salted caramel, smoked apple and toasted coconut, quickly joined by praline and vanilla cream. Then the peat rises: earthy and deeply charred, wrapping the palate in dry, ashy smoke. Citrus oils and mineral salinity rise sharply through the smoke, creating tension and precision. With time, the spirit, cask and grain knit tightly together — smoked malt, sweet barley and peat woven as one.Finish: Long, dry and resonant. Malty sweetness, soft florals and vanilla fade gradually into earthy smoke and maritime salt. The peat lingers for an age — savoury, warming and unmistakably Octomore.
Produced at Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Octomore is the world's most heavily peated single malt whisky, defined by an uncompromising approach to barley provenance, peat level and cask selection. The 17 Series, presented as Chromatic Signatures, explores how distinct cask combinations shape and transform Octomore's signature super-heavily peated spirit.
Edition 17.2 is the second step in the 17 Series journey and the most complex in its maturation, spending 4 years in second-fill French oak that previously aged Californian red wine then bourbon, before being finished in first-fill port barriques. Distilled from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley malted to 81.0 PPM and aged for 5 years in total, the port influence amplifies fruit and spice while allowing the barley and peat to remain present throughout. Rich, vibrant and beautifully composed, it is less overt in smoke on the nose yet profoundly smoky in structure.
Tasting Notes by Bruichladdich:Nose: Opens with ripe red fruits and soft, jammy sweetness suggestive of late-harvest berries and stone fruit jam. Raspberry and blackcurrant preserve and florals redolent of Turkish Delight mingle with toasted oak, clove and aniseed spice. The smoke is dry - wood-fired rather than phenolic, like smouldering embers. Hints of barley flour, fresh linen, leather and coastal iodine bring freshness and structure, with coconut and ginger warmth developing in the glass.Palate: Supple and viscous, immediately coating the mouth in wine-poached berries and spiced fruits. Strawberry, blackberry and cassis are followed by barley sugars and dark syrup sweetness. Peat smoke builds steadily, pepper y and earthy, alongside lemon zest and lime oils that brighten the palate. Oak tannins and gentle warmth lend depth and balance.Finish: Long and luxurious. Raisins, toasted oak and sweet malt fade gradually into dry, maritime salt and char. As the fruit recedes, a distinct Octomore signature remains — persistent peat smoke and soft spice linger on irresistibly.
Produced at Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Octomore is the world's most heavily peated single malt whisky, defined not by age but by the extraordinary peat levels achieved through Bruichladdich's commitment to provenance, transparency and craft. Each edition in the series is built around a distinct combination of barley origin, peat level and cask type, with the 17 Series presenting the Chromatic Signatures collection.
Edition 17.1 opens the 17 Series with a marriage of smoke and char drawn from full-term maturation in first-fill bourbon barrels. Distilled from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley malted to 81.0 PPM and aged for 5 years, it is an exercise in refinement and control, where profound and balanced smoke demonstrates Octomore's signature interplay of intensity and finesse. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration.
Tasting Notes by Bruichladdich:Nose: Clean and precise at first, opening on sweet malt and creamy vanilla custard. Charred American oak brings toasted coconut and butterscotch, while delicate citrus peel and green melon lend freshness. Smoke rises gently rather than dominates — glowing peat embers and the distant memory of a beach bonfire carried on a salty Atlantic breeze. With time, floral barley notes, soft ginger spice and a distinct minerality emerge, anchoring the dram in its coastal origin.Palate: Texture leads the experience — viscous, mouth-coating and richly sweet. The high strength brings peppery heat without force. Vanilla milkshake, Scottish tablet and warm custard tart meet pear drops and malt syrup. The peat builds in waves: dry, earthy smoke then smouldering oak and ash, with Octomore’s signature balance. Salinity cuts through the sweetness, creating clarity with hints of coconut and gentle oak spice adding depth.Finish: Long and evolving. Sweetness fades to dry minerality, then lingering peat smoke and warm embers. Maritime salt and soft char persist, leaving a powerful, resonant smokiness that belies the spirit’s elegance.
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.
Batch 7 of the 21 Year Old Cask Strength is matured in a selection of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso puncheons and hogsheads, sourced from Spain and hand-selected by Billy Walker for their depth and complexity. Twenty-one years of maturation in these exceptional sherry casks produces a whisky of opaque mahogany colour and considerable richness, with layers of espresso, spiced plums and dark chocolate running through the spirit. Bottled at 51.9% ABV without added colour or chill filtration, this is The GlenAllachie at its most unguarded and represents a serious collector's acquisition.
Tasting Note by The GlenAllachie:Nose: Baked ginger and mocha, followed by honeycomb, spiced orange and candied hazelnuts, with toasted cinnamon and cocoa.Palate: Black cherries, mocha and poached red apples, followed by manuka honey, crystallised ginger and muscovado sugar, with damson plums, raisin buttercream and treacle.
The sixth and concluding release in The Macallan Harmony Collection, Inspired by Fresh Coconut is the first expression in The Macallan range to place coconut at the heart of its character — not through any added flavouring, but through the natural oak lactones present in specially selected sherry-seasoned American oak, finessed by bourbon casks for balance.
This is a flavour-led release, not an age-stated one. The Whisky Mastery Team's focus throughout the Harmony Collection has been maturation itself — identifying, cask by cask, the flavours that oak alone can bring forward. Here, that process draws out fresh coconut, zesty lime and tropical fruit, layered with vanilla, sweet oak and gentle spice. The colour is entirely natural, with no added colouring.
On the palate: sweet lime, lemon and vanilla sponge, desiccated coconut, coconut milk and dried tropical fruits, closing on a finish of coconut and floral honey.
As the final chapter in a six-part series, this release completes The Macallan Harmony Collection. The presentation box is made from paper incorporating discarded coconut fibres, charred using an emission-free process for a natural black finish — in keeping with the release's character throughout.
Tasting Note by The Macallan:Nose: Fresh coconut, zesty lime, citrus notes of lemon and orange, tropical mango and papaya, layered with vanilla, almond, sweet oak and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon.Palate: Sweet lime, lemon and vanilla sponge with desiccated coconut, icing sugar, coconut milk, sweet oak and dried tropical fruits.Finish: Bursts of coconut and floral honey.
Made from 100% hand-picked estate-grown grapes, this blend brims with finesse, featuring aromas of citrus and garrigue. Light and delicate on the palate, its minerality provides a distinctive freshness, enhanced by the terroir's characteristic salinity.
Tasting Note by Christophe Mongeot:Nose: Aromas of citrus and wild herbs abound.Palate: On the palate, expect an impression of lightness with a minerality that leads to a distinctive freshness, enhanced by salinity.
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
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. Traditional methods are preserved here not as a point of heritage but as a genuine commitment to quality, a philosophy that runs through every expression in the range.
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old begins its maturation in traditional oak casks before being transferred to casks previously prepared by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE with a blend of West Indian rums. Once the rum is removed, the aged whisky is introduced to the wood, allowing the cask to impart its final characteristics of tropical fruit sweetness and gentle warmth. This limited edition presents the expression in exclusive narrative-led packaging by award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai, making it a particularly distinctive gift for those drawn to sweeter, fruit-led expressions.
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.
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.
Made from 100% hand-picked estate-grown grapes, this blend brims with finesse, featuring aromas of citrus and garrigue. Light and delicate on the palate, its minerality provides a distinctive freshness, enhanced by the terroir's characteristic salinity.
Tasting Note by Christophe Mongeot:Nose: Aromas of citrus and wild herbs abound.Palate: On the palate, expect an impression of lightness with a minerality that leads to a distinctive freshness, enhanced by salinity.
Dun Bheagan is a collection of small-batch and single cask whiskies bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers, named after one of Scotland's most iconic castles. Each expression is hand-selected by Ian Macleod's malt team with a focus on regional character and traditional methods, drawing from distilleries across Scotland to showcase the distinct personality of each whisky-producing region.
This Speyside expression is sourced from an undisclosed distillery within the region and matured in oak casks before being bottled without chill filtration and at natural colour, preserving its full texture and flavour. The result is an approachable, elegantly structured single malt that is true to the classic Speyside style and well suited both to those exploring the region for the first time and to those adding a well-priced small-batch bottling to their collection.
Tasting Note by Dun Bheagan:Nose: Classic Speyside aromas of honey, vanilla and ripe green fruits.Palate: Balanced and smooth, with sweet honey notes and floral flavours.Finish: Light, clean and gently 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.
Founded in 1881 on the north-eastern shore of Islay at the mouth of the Sound of Islay, Bunnahabhain is the island's most northerly distillery and one of its most distinctive. Unlike its Islay neighbours, Bunnahabhain produces an unpeated single malt, allowing the quality of the spirit itself and the influence of cask maturation to define every expression. The distillery's tall, pear-shaped stills with unusually long swan necks promote a lighter, more delicate character, while non-chill filtration and natural colouring preserve the full integrity of the spirit.
The 15 Year Old White Port Cask Finish is the first release under the An Cuan Garbh chapter of the Westering Home Collection, a series inspired by Islay's anthem of return and belonging. Master Blender Julieann Fernandez selected white port casks from Portugal's Douro Valley to finish the spirit, imparting layers of orchard fruit, honeyed depth and soft citrus that complement the distillery's naturally smooth and oily character. The expression was awarded Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2026, and as a limited Fèis Ìle release it represents a significant addition to any Bunnahabhain or Islay collection.
Tasting Note by Bunnahabhain:Nose: Honeysuckle, elderflower, orchard fruit, candied citrus and honey warmth.Palate: Peach, apricot, candied lemon zest, honeyed almonds, toasted malt and ginger spice.Finish: Lingering nutty warmth with sweet candied fruit.
Distilled on the southern shore of Islay, Laphroaig has been producing one of Scotland's most distinctive single malts since 1815. The distillery's character is shaped by its own floor maltings, peat cut from the Islay bog, and the brackish coastal air of the Kildalton coast, producing a spirit of deep, unmistakable smokiness that has defined the house style for over two centuries.
This 14 Year Old limited edition was personally selected by actor and Friend of Laphroaig Willem Dafoe alongside Senior Whisky Blender Sarah Dowling, chosen entirely on instinct and without formal tasting notes. Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, the expression brings a layer of soft sweetness and depth to Laphroaig's signature peat-driven character. With no formal notes from the distillery, the bottle is designed to provoke personal interpretation rather than guided expectation, making it a singular collector's piece and a gift unlike any other in the current Laphroaig range.
Tasting Note by JPHA:Nose: Deep, unmistakable peat smoke with a coastal edge and the quiet richness of Oloroso sherry.Palate: Sea salt, warming spice and soft sweetness, with layers that shift and evolve in the glass.Finish: Long, smoky and mouthwatering, with a lingering complexity that resists easy definition.
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.
Maker's Mark has been distilling on its Star Hill Farm estate in Loretto, Kentucky since 1954, where the distillery's commitment to estate-grown grain production sets it apart from the majority of American whisky producers. The Star Hill Farm annual release series explores how farming decisions, soil, and grain selection directly shape the character of the whisky in the glass, with each year's edition focused on a distinct agricultural question.
The 2026 Release turns its attention to wheat, examining how different wheat varieties influence depth and character. Built from a blend of soft red winter, hard white, and heirloom hard red wheat alongside 62% malted wheat and a touch of malted barley, this expression is underpinned by a regenerative agriculture philosophy and fully estate-grown production. Bottled at cask strength, it is a release of genuine provenance and ambition, as compelling for collectors as it is for those drawn to whisky with a story rooted in the land.
Tasting Note by Maker's Mark:Nose: Dark and dense with notes of molasses, fig and delicate spice.Palate: Vibrant and complex with notes of zesty citrus, ripe pear and shortbread.Finish: Lingering and harmonious with notes of rich sweetness and soft cinnamon.
Established in 1824 on the Easter Elchies Estate in Speyside, The Macallan has built its reputation on an exceptional commitment to cask selection and wood management. The Double Cask Collection, first launched in 2016, sits at the heart of the distillery's range, celebrating the complementary relationship between sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, each crafted and seasoned in The Macallan's own cooperages and bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera.
The Double Cask 18 Year Old 2026 Release is matured exclusively in sherry seasoned oak for a minimum of eighteen years, with every selected cask having spent its entire maturation period in sherry seasoned wood. The American oak contributes unmistakable sweetness and vanilla, while the European oak delivers soft spices and dried fruit, producing a naturally coloured single malt of smooth, creamy balance. Released annually, each vintage represents a considered addition to any collection and a gift of genuine distinction.
Tasting Note by The Macallan:Nose: Dried fruit and toffee with rich candied citrus peel, ginger and nutmeg.Palate: Raisin, sultana and dried apricot with notes of treacle toffee, vanilla and ginger. Toasted wood spice and baked apple.Finish: Long with warm oak and citrus.
Distilled on the Orkney Islands at Highland Park's Kirkwall distillery, founded in 1798, Between You and I marks a first in the distillery's history: a whisky led by virgin Swedish oak casks. The expression was created in collaboration with Björn Frantzén, the only chef in the world to hold three Michelin stars across three restaurants simultaneously, whose personal flavour associations shaped the packaging design and concept.
The 16 Year Old is crafted from a combination of virgin Swedish oak casks, which impart a distinctly nutty spiciness, ex-bourbon casks for sweetness and warmth, and sherry seasoned American and European oak casks contributing vanilla and dried fruit. In place of formal tasting notes, each bottle is designed to prompt the drinker's own personal associations, making it a singular and thought-provoking addition to any collection.
Tasting Note by JPHA:Subtly smoky with nutty spiciness, sweetness and warmth, notes of vanilla and dried fruit, with complex and personal layers of flavour inviting individual interpretation.
Glencadam Distillery sits in Brechin, on the eastern edge of the Scottish Highlands, and has been producing single malt since 1825. The Reserva Andalucía pays direct homage to the distillery's relationship with the famous sherry-producing region of southern Spain, drawing on carefully selected Oloroso sherry butts sourced from Andalucía itself to define the character of this multi-award winning expression.
The whisky is first matured in a combination of sherry butts and bourbon casks from Glencadam's traditional dunnage warehouses before being finished in Oloroso sherry butts from Andalucía. Bottled at 46% ABV without chill-filtration and at natural colour, the finish amplifies the distillery's characteristic fruitiness with layers of dried fruit, sweet spice and sherry-driven richness.
Tasting Note by Glencadam: Nose: Initial aromas of ripe soft fruits, soft nougat and oaky vanilla with a background of freshly made fudge. Palate: Smooth and creamy with sultanas, orchard fruits and toffee apple sweetness. Finish: Long lasting and silky smooth with honey, muscovado sugar and green tea lingering on the tongue.
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release marks a return to one of whisky's most celebrated cultural partnerships, reuniting The Macallan with James Bond to commemorate 55 years since the premiere of Diamonds Are Forever. The whisky was crafted by Whisky Maker Russell Greig, an avid Bond devotee who has translated the film's narrative arc directly into the cask selection, drawing on the film's locations, characters and pivotal scenes as the creative framework for this limited edition release.
The cask composition reflects the film's storyline with deliberate precision. American white oak casks represent the Las Vegas and coastal California settings that dominate the picture, while sherry seasoned oak casks pay homage to Bond's connoisseurship of Solera sherry, a moment that surfaces early in the film. A selection of red wine seasoned casks acknowledges a later scene in which Bond's forensic knowledge of wine proves critical to the plot. The cask selection is completed with bespoke hybrid sherry seasoned oak casks, custom crafted from both European and American oak staves within a single cask, an expression of the innovative spirit shared by both Bond and The Macallan. Natural colour and non-chill filtration preserve the whisky's full integrity, and the presentation packaging draws on the film's original creative archive, offering a behind the scenes glimpse into its visual development. This is an unequivocally collection-worthy release.
Tasting Note by The Macallan: Nose: Sophisticated notes of sweet polished oak, vanilla bean and rich dried fruits. Palate: Creamy vanilla and caramel, with hints of cocoa powder coated champagne truffles, coffee, dried fruits including figs, berries and apricots, and subtle trailing spices. Finish: Long and refined with a lingering warmth.
Milroy's Heavily Peated Virgin Oak is an expertly vatted single malt bottled at 46% ABV, selected by the team at Milroy's of Soho. Bottled without chill-filtration and with no added colour, it draws from a recipe of 40% new oak and 60% first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks, allowing the vibrancy of virgin oak to shine alongside the rustic, coastal peat character of the spirit.
This expression is remarkably versatile, delivering well neat and over ice whilst also making a compelling smoky Highball. It is a fitting addition to Milroy's portfolio of heavily peated bottlings, each crafted to showcase a distinct facet of peated Scotch whisky.
Tasting Note by Milroy's:Nose: Medicinal smoke, tomato leaf, liquorice and elastoplast.Palate: Cinnamon, industrial smoke, strawberry jam and eucalyptus.Finish: Long with kerosene and sweet chilli chocolate.
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.
An elegant Highland single malt matured exclusively in premium quality American oak ex bourbon casks. Glencadam 18 Years Old showcases the distillery’s refined house style, delivering layers of fruit, gentle spice, and a beautifully smooth, warming finish. Bottled at a higher strength, unchillfiltered, and with natural colour, this is a whisky of balance, depth, and maturity.
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Elegant aromas of fresh stone fruits, pear blossom, dried pineapple, and panna cotta with hints of baking spices.Palate: Creamy layers of baked peach, rice pudding, lemon curd, and crème caramel mingled with cosy nutmeg and cinnamon.Finish: Poached pears, ginger biscuits, and apricot Danish fading into a sweet, warming spice linger.
A vibrant and expressive Speyside single malt, matured in ex bourbon American oak barrels before being finished in hand selected White Port barriques from Portugal. This finishing brings bright fruit character, gentle sweetness, and added depth to Tomintoul’s smooth and approachable style.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Tangy stone fruits and lychees mingled with lemon drizzle cake, vanilla pod, and ginger biscuits.Palate: Layers of apricot Danish, poached pears, and tarte Tatin bound with black coffee, buttery malt, and baking spices.Finish: Sweet and warming with notes of Swiss roll and strawberry trifle fading into mocha and toasted nuts.
A refined small batch Speyside single malt, initially matured in exceptional ex bourbon American oak casks before being married and finished in hand selected Cognac casks from France. The result is a rich, complex whisky that adds luxurious sweetness and elegance to Tomintoul’s signature smoothness.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Light and lifted with aromas of chestnut, lemon rind, blossom honey, and amaretti biscuits, with hints of chamomile and fennel.Palate: Sweet choux pastry and Chantilly cream mingle with sugared almonds, butterscotch, golden raisins, and rolling tobacco.Finish: Layers of white chocolate, panettone, and nutmeg fade into warming ginger spices.
A beautifully balanced Speyside single malt matured in American oak ex bourbon barrels before being finished in specially selected Oloroso sherry butts from Jerez, Andalusia. This finishing process brings rich depth, warming sweetness, and classic sherried character to Tomintoul’s gentle house style.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Rich and inviting with aromas of sultana, butterscotch, and candied pecans.Palate: Sweet and luscious with layers of dried figs and Christmas cake, highlighted with touches of cedar spice.Finish: Warm, nutty, and long with notes of chocolate covered raisins, dried fruits, and hints of liquorice fading into a gentle woody linger.
Distilled on the storm-swept southern shore of Islay, Laphroaig has been producing some of the world's most recognisable and uncompromising single malts since 1815. The distillery's defining character comes from its own floor maltings, where barley is dried over a peat fire cut from the mossy bogs directly behind the buildings, and from the cold Atlantic air that shapes every cask as it matures in the warehouses facing the sea. That combination of place, process and patience is what makes Laphroaig one of the most distinctive addresses in Scotch whisky.
Batch 17 of the Cask Strength expression is bottled without chill-filtration or water reduction, preserving the full natural character of the spirit exactly as it leaves the barrel. At 58.3% ABV, this is Laphroaig at its most direct and unadulterated, a release that rewards those who want to explore the distillery's signature interplay of sweet fruit, coastal salinity and deep Islay peat. A serious addition to any collection, and a compelling choice for the whisky enthusiast who already knows what they love.
Tasting Note by Laphroaig:Nose: Sweet, vibrant and smoky, with notes of candied apple slices, crème brûlée, sugared pastries and warming peat smoke.Palate: Initially sweet and fruity, with stewed apple, vanilla cream and pears in syrup, followed by a wave of sea salt, earthy peat and crisp seaweed.Finish: Very long, with black pepper spice, antique leather and a sweet grassy smoke that fades into a tarry peat aroma.
Bunnahabhain 21 Year Old Cask Strength 2025 Release is a rare limited edition matured in ex Oloroso sherry casks before undergoing a long 21 month finish in hand selected Pedro Ximénez casks. This extended maturation brings indulgent layers of raisins, chocolate dipped cherries, roasted nuts and warming spice. Bottled at natural cask strength with no added colour, this is a whisky shaped by patience and the unmistakable coastal soul of Islay.
This release is limited to just 2568 bottles worldwide.
Tasting Note by Bunnahabhain:Nose: Rich dried fruits, treacle toffee and brown sugar lead, with hints of walnut, leather and a whisper of coastal clarity.Palate: Sweet PX soaked raisins and chocolate cherries lead, with roasted nuts, spiced oak, espresso and warming cinnamon and clove on the finish.Finish: Long and warming with dark chocolate, prunes and a touch of sea spray.
Founded in 1881 on the remote northern shore of Islay, Bunnahabhain sits at the end of a single-track road on the Sound of Islay, making it one of the most isolated and characterful distilleries in Scotland. Its unusually tall, pear-shaped stills with elongated swan necks produce a lighter, oilier spirit than its Islay neighbours, and the distillery is notably one of the few on the island to work with unpeated barley. Mineral-rich water drawn from the Margadale Spring, sea air rolling in off the Sound, and a philosophy of non-chill filtration without added colour define the Bunnahabhain house style across every expression.
Turas Math No.1 is the opening release in the Westering Home Collection, a three-part series rooted in the distillery's maritime heritage. The whisky is a marriage of two exceptional cask journeys, personally selected by Master Blender Julieann Fernandez. The first parcel was distilled in 2008 and spent its full 15 years maturing in Manzanilla Sherry casks from Jerez. The second parcel matured for a decade in refill casks before receiving a five-year finish in Amarone wine casks from the Veneto region of Italy. The union of these two paths produces a whisky of layered sweetness, coastal character and considered complexity, bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration or added colour. A compelling collector's release and an equally distinguished gift.
Tasting Note by Bunnahabhain:Nose: A burst of dark fruits including black cherries, plums, and blackberries, intertwined with cloves and roasted nuts.Palate: Fresh cinnamon pastries and treacle toffee blend with hazelnut, dried figs, and soft herbal notes.Finish: Warm spices linger on the palate, accented by a hint of sea spray.
Remy Martin XO Xue Song 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition celebrates the artistry of contemporary Chinese painter Xue Song. This exclusive release features a striking decanter adorned with symbolic imagery representing prosperity, triumph and good fortune for the year ahead. The design pays tribute to the legendary Centaur emblem while blending traditional and modern artistic expression.
Inside the decanter is the iconic Remy Martin XO Fine Champagne Cognac crafted from hundreds of eaux de vie sourced exclusively from the Grande and Petite Champagne crus. Long ageing in French oak delivers a velvety texture, remarkable depth and a symphony of rich flavours. This limited edition is released to honour Lunar New Year 2026 and is presented in exquisite gift packaging that embodies celebration and cultural heritage.Tasting Note by Rémy Martin:Nose: Exceptionally smooth with a powerful yet understated aroma. Plums, dried figs, candied orange and passion fruit blend with a hint of honey and a floral jasmine-like fragrance.Palate: Fresh passion fruit enhanced by deeper ripe autumn fruit, candied orange, hazelnuts and a hint of nutmeg. Notes of roasted cocoa beans, honey and gingerbread develop throughout.Finish: Full bodied, smooth and long lasting.
Rémy Martin XO Heart Of Cognac 2025 Limited Edition celebrates the generosity of the House’s exceptional terroirs with an opulent aromatic profile. This limited edition opens to reveal an XO decanter adorned in gold, enriched with vibrant illustrations of flowers, fruits and leaves interwoven with birds and insects.
Rémy Martin XO is the signature of Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau, who blends hundreds of eaux-de-vie from Grande and Petite Champagne to craft a cognac of remarkable depth, complexity and elegance. This 2025 limited edition gift pack pays tribute to that mastery while offering a striking collector’s presentation.Tasting Note by Rémy Martin:Nose: Exceptionally smooth with a powerful yet understated aroma. Plums, dried figs, candied orange and passion fruit blend with a hint of honey and a floral jasmine-like fragrance.Palate: Fresh passion fruit enhanced by deeper ripe autumn fruit, candied orange, hazelnuts and a hint of nutmeg. Notes of roasted cocoa beans, honey and gingerbread develop throughout.Finish: Full bodied, smooth and long lasting.
Indri Agneya Peated Single Malt Indian Whisky is crafted using six-row Indian barley and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and PX sherry casks, before being finished in Pedro Ximénez casks selected by the Master Blender. This expression highlights the influence of flame on wood, creating a distinctive whisky shaped by India’s intense tropical climate. Rich layers of vanilla sweetness, spice and fruit develop through deep interaction with the casks, resulting in a balanced, flavourful and complex profile.
Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning belonging to fire, Agneya represents transformation, restraint and purpose. Each cask is individually selected to complement the whisky’s character over time, delivering bold sweetness, structured spice and a smoky, elegant finish.
Tasting Note by Indri:Nose: Delicate hints of chocolate intertwined with subtle vanilla sweetness, with a touch of spice, dried apple and apricot. Notes of fruit jam balanced by soft earthy undertones.Palate: Tropical fruits like mango, ripe banana, rich toffee and light spice followed by a warm aroma of dried peat smoke. Melon and refreshing papaya add sweetness before a soft, rounded smokiness lingers.Finish: A blend of sweet and salty nuances with lingering wood smoke. Balanced layers of fruit sweetness and soft spice leave a lasting, mellow and lightly smoky aftertaste.
Indri 11 Year Old Founders Reserve Wine Cask is a tribute to Pt. Kidar Nath Sharma, the visionary behind the Piccadily Group. Aged for an exceptional 11 years in Indias distinctive sub tropical climate, this single malt captures both the passage of time and the founders enduring legacy.
This limited edition has been masterfully crafted by marrying malts matured in 11 year old ex Bordeaux red wine casks. The result is a richly layered whisky shaped by northern Indias tropical ageing conditions, offering a balance of fruit, spice and oak depth.
Tasting Note by Indri: Nose: Full bodied and sweet fruity with cherries and red plums. Vanilla, oak and gentle wood spice follow, lifted by subtle zesty hints alongside leathery and earthy notes.Palate: Predominantly fruity with a perfect balance of oak, tannins and spice. Nutmeg, ginger, citrus and vanilla come through confidently. Milk chocolate and toffee appear at the back of the palate, creating smooth texture and richness.Finish: Stewed orange and jammy sweetness with measured tannins. A touch of dryness leads into a long, pleasing finish.
Bowmore Distillery has stood on the shores of Loch Indaal on Islay since 1779, and the Timeless series represents some of the most exceptional whisky the distillery has produced. This 29 Year Old Limited Edition was filled in 1991 and 1992, making it a genuine artefact of a specific moment in Bowmore's history, and a rare opportunity for collectors and serious enthusiasts alike.
Matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned European oak casks and ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the whisky has spent nearly three decades developing the interwoven layers of complexity that define this expression. Bottled at cask strength of 53.7% ABV, the Timeless 29 Year Old is an immersive and indelible whisky that rewards patience in equal measure to the time invested in its creation.
Tasting Notes by Bowmore:Nose: Expressive dark fruits, the sweet aromas of cocoa and bitter orange, infused with cherry blossom and liquorice. Palate: Rich and layered, reflecting a depth of sweetness while evoking peat and sea salt flavours. Finish: Mouth warming, then peat drying and salt on the lips with a long lasting finish, bursting with intention.
