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A full bodied peaty distillate was matured in a Bourbon cask for over 7 years before being finished in a first fill Ex-Amarone French Oak wine cask from Veneta Botti.

The cask yielded only 301 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 57.40%

DISTILLED 31st May 2011 AND BOTTLED 14th Oct 2020

Our tasting revealed

Nose - tropical beach BBQ in a hospital waiting room character - grilled pineapple, figs, pears and smoked pork loin with cranberry sauce.  The aroma of beach pebbles drying in the hot sun.

Taste - notes of crunchy toffee honeycomb, cherry liqueur, toasted oak and warm Bakewell tarts.  All this sweetness sitting above a layer of brunt twigs and smoked ham with a balsamic glaze.

Finish - caramelised onions, figs and walnut notes.  Long with a chocolate covered pork crackling character. 

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Distilled on Islay and matured in a HHD for 7 years. Fifty litres were then taken and finished in an Ex Pedro Ximenez Octave from Josafer Tanoaria for 3 months.

he cask yielded only 58 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 55.20%

DISTILLED 20th Mar 2013 AND BOTTLED 29th Oct 2020

The tasting revealed Sea shells, ginger and apricot

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A medium bodied, sweet like honey and malty distillate was matured in a Bourbon cask for over 10 years before being finished in a first fill Ex-Pedro Ximenez hogshead from Josafer Tanoaria.

The cask yielded only 265 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.30%

DISTILLED 10th Feb 1998 AND BOTTLED 12th Oct 2020

The tasting revealed,

Nose - a shy nose initially opening up with chocolate caramels, fruit compote and a savoury spice edge.

Taste - dry and oaky with notes of baking spices, apple skins and desiccated coconut.  Move towards a sweeter character with a cooked bananas and candied orange.

Finish - full long finish with great balance of sweet and dryness.  Notes of high quality hot chocolate, lingering warm oak and winter spices.

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This triple distilled spirit, unusual for Scotch, is produced to be light and pure. The sweet citric distillate was matured for 22 years in a single refill bourbon barrel.

Fully matured in a single Hogshead for 22 years. Distilled on the 10th of February 1998 and bottled on the 12th October 2020.

The cask yielded only 132 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.00%

Our tasting revealed Orange barley sugars, exotic spices and wood shavings.

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Built in 1972 and producing its first single malt whisky in 1978; the Auchroisk Distillery produces a light, grassy Speyside distillate. Our release was matured in a Bourbon cask for over seven years, with 50 litres drawn off and finished in a Pedro Ximenez Octave for Josafer Tanoaria. This bronze coloured whisky was distilled on the 14th of April 2011 and bottled at cask strength on the 29th of May 2020.

On the Nose

Dense and fragrant with fresh sawn pine, coffee cream chocolates, leather and tobacco.

On the Palate

Plum jam and blackcurrant lozenges.  Wood spices, walnuts and honey coated dried banana chips.

Finish

Long and dry with charred oak, liquorice and a whiff of smoke.

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Originating in 1898, the Caperdonich Distillery was closed in 2001 and demolished in 2011; with its light, floral and creamy distillate forever lost to the Speyside region.

 

Our bottling of this rare single malt, fully matured in a Bourbon barrel, is the jewel in the crown of this outrun. Distilled on the 27th of August 1997 and bottled at cask strength on the 24th of July 2020; this amber hued dram is a piece of whisky history that would grace the shelves of any collector.

On the Nose

Rum raisin fudge, stewed apricot and a honey on toast character.

On the Palate

Griddled pineapple and oranges dipped in chocolate.  Honeycomb and salted butter.

Finish

Clean and crisp with notes of creamy vanilla, allspice and walnut loaf.

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Originally established in 1810 and revived in 1963; the Isle of Jura distillery is known for producing a light, floral distillate with a hint of smoke and honey, not typical to the region.

 

We were incredibly fortunate to acquire a rare 28-year-old Bourbon matured cask in April of this year, just in the nick of time considering its lower ABV. Distilled on the 20th of March 1992 and bottled at cask strength on the 23rd of April; this amber coloured dram is a wonderful alternative west coast island style whisky.

On the Nose

Spring gorse bushes, Madeira cake and fresh cut grass

On the Palate

Poached pears and apple turnover.  Yoghurt coated raisins and a chocolate biscuit character

Finish

Medium and warming with notes of tobacco, developing to mint.

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Located within the stunning Glenlivet Estate; the Tomintoul Distillery produces a medium sweet, classic Speyside style distillate with a light, floral and malty character. Our release was matured in an ex-Bourbon cask, with a final 13-month finish in an Amontillado barrel from Josafer Tanoaria. Distilled on the 17th of May 2005 and bottled at cask strength on the 3rd of June 2020; this copper hued dram is a perfect choice for lovers of a sherry-influenced whisky.

On the Nose

Deep and rich with notes of leather armchair, autumnal fruit, amaretto and brewing coffee.

On the Palate

Maraschino cherries and chocolate caramels with an orange bitters and honey character.

Finish

Apple sauce developing into orange peel with oak tannins and treacle toffee.

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Founded in 1852, the Dailuaine Distillery has an illustrious Speyside history; producing a full-bodied, fruity distillate with hints of smoke and spice. Our release was matured in an ex-Bourbon cask, with a final finish in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogshead for over 18 months. Distilled on the 24th of January 2008 and bottled at cask strength on the 29th of May 2020; we are very proud of this complex, burnt-orange hued dram.

On the Nose

Full and intense with notes of strawberries and cream, pork pies and new oak furniture.

On the Palate

Creamy and luscious with notes of candied fruits and chocolate raisins soaked in sherry.

Finish

Long and lingering sweetness with a sugar-coated pecan nut character.

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