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Released as part of the Quarter 2 outrun 2021

A medium bodied distillate with malty notes of honey and spice. Matured for 22 years in a single refill barrel to encourage smoothness in the spirit with floral and vanilla notes.

The cask yielded only 155 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 52.00%

DISTILLED 10th Nov 1998 AND BOTTLED 8th Feb 2021

The tasting revealed - Lavender, orange barley sugars and ripe pineapple

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Released as part of the Quarter 2 outrun 2021

A workhorse distillery produces a medium bodied spirit with floral and spice notes. Matured for just under 8 years in a refill HHD before being finished in a Giraud Rivesalts barrique adding sweetness and depth.

The cask yielded only 306 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.70%

DISTILLED 9th Feb 2012 AND BOTTLED 12th Feb 2021

The tasting revealed - Barley and buttery oak, chocolate and candied ginger

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Released as part of the Quarter 2 outrun 2021

This lightly peated distillate from the Northern Isles, famous for its heather honey style and light citrus character, is perfectly complimented with sherry cask maturation.

The cask yielded only 348 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 58.80%

DISTILLED 1st Feb 2007 AND BOTTLED 16th Feb 2021

Nose - light leather and charred oak initially followed by a smoked oranges and heather character.  With time, exotic spice, dried fruits ands and creme brûlée notes emerge.

Palate - honey on toast, vanilla and bitter dark chocolate immediately flood the taste buds, but mellows to reveal a spicier character of nutmeg, cinnamon and smoked vanilla cream.

Finish - long and with a bitter sweet balance of strong coffee and glazed cherries.  This mellows with developing aromatic peat and high quality coco powder.

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Released as part of the Quarter 2 outrun 2021

Although within the Speyside region, the costal location of this distillery adds a freshness to its waxy and nutty new-make character.  This refill PX hogshead has offered a gentle fruitiness to the spirit.

The cask yielded only 268 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 55.80%

DISTILLED 18th Jan 2008 AND BOTTLED 17th Feb 2021

Nose - fresh and sweet with vanilla, sultanas and a whiff of brine.  Heather honey develops with some soft spice and caramelised onion notes.

Palate - sweetness continues but this time with more fresh fruit - tangerines, apples, peppered strawberries and tinned pineapple.  This all wrapped in a cinnamon dusted pancake.

Finish - lingering spices remain but with notes of desiccated coconut, dry oak and a hint of smoke add sophistication.

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Situated on the banks of the river Lossie, just outside Elgin. Famous for its light fruity spirit, this ex-Bourbon barrel has added layers of vanilla, coconut and chocolate notes.

Distilled 1st of July 2008 and bottled 14th January 2021.

The cask yield was 214 bottles

The tasting revealed Dried apricots, Rice pudding and Powdered chocolate

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Islay’s oldest distillery and home to the famous Vaults warehouse, this medium peated malt has been matured for 23 years in a refill sherry cask enhancing the already very fruity character of this make.

Distilled 7th of May 1997 and bottled 2nd of November 2020

The cask yield was 137 bottles. 

The tasting revealed  Rose water, Heather Honey and Dark chocolate & sea salt

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Built at the highest point in Glasgow on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal, closed in 2010 then demolished a year later. A light and sweet distillate, the barrel has added body and depth to the spirit.

Distilled 10th of October 2000 and bottled 15th January 2021

The cask yield was 156 bottles

The tasting revealed Vanilla wafers & Oak, Hazelnut praline and Sweet baking spices.

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Islay’s most northerly distillery typically produces an un-peated style, unusual for the region. This ‘Gentle Dram’ has been matured exclusively in a first fill ex-oloroso cask, amplifying the fruit & nut character.

Distilled 11th November 2010 and bottled 12th of January 2021. Fully matured in the single ex-oloroso HHD.

The cask yield was 350 bottles.

The tasting revealed Antique furniture, Figs & Walnuts and allspice and toffee

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This classic fruity Speysider from the ‘heart' of the region, reaches its peak when matured in refill casks.  This cask being a perfect example of the make at its best.

A medium bodied, sweet distillate that flowers with fruitiness and honey was matured for 21 years in a single refill barrel but due to a leak in the cask the yield was very much lower than anticipated.

The cask yielded only 18 bottles and was bottled at natural cask strength 46.1%

The tasting revealed,

Nose - tropical fruits galore, crushed almonds and pine resin.  

Taste - mouth coating with notes of milk chocolate and dried pineapple cubes

Finish - oak tannins, orange peel and a late nip of white pepper.

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