Benriach 22 Years Old Peated Pedro Ximinez Albariza Sherry Cask Finished Second Edition
This is the second edition. This Benriach 22 Years Old is distilled from peated, malted barley, matured in American oak casks and then finished in Pedro Ximinez Sherry casks. This whisky has been named after the white soil with high chalk content typical for the Andalucia region.
Benromach 10 Years Old
The Benromach 10 Years Old is a beautifully balanced whisky that has been entirely handcrafted at Benromach. Every moment of its making was an expression of the art of distillation.
What The WSD thinks: Cinder toffee and woodfire ash. There's newspaper in there as well. Very different on the palate with lots of fruit. Drawing/starting a fire with newspaper while eating tropical fruit.
Berry's Own Selection Glen Ord 2007 9 Years Old
This Glen Ord was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2017 from an ex-Bourbon cask.
Berry's Own Selection North British 1996 20 Years Old
This North British was distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2017 from an ex-Bourbon cask.
Bruichladdich Octomore 09.3 5 Years Old Dialogos
The distillery tell us:
OCTOMORE 09.3 Dialogos is malted to 133PPM and distilled from 100% Islay grown Concerto barley, harvested in 2011 from Irene’s Field, Octomore Farm and distilled in 2012. It was matured entirely on Islay in a combination of ex American whiskey and French wine casks. It has been aged 5 years in 1st fill ex-American (25%), 3rd fill virgin oak (25%), 2nd fill Rivesaltes (20%), 2nd fill Syrah (20%), 2nd fill bourbon (10%). Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 62.9% alc. / vol. Limited to 18,000 bottles.
Byron's Gin Bird Cherry
This is the first batch of Byron's Gin from Speyside Distillery. The Distillery tells us 'It has been crafted to celebrate Lord Byron's love of the Scottish Highlands which inspired him to pen some of his most beautiful and memorable poetry.' It uses botanicals from the distillery gardens and the immediate local vicinity.
The botanicals are Bird Cherry, Lemon-scented Fern, Lady's Bedstraw, Rowan, Wild Thyme, Juniper and Blaeberry - all selected for this exclusive gin by Andy Amphlett for the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland. Byron's Gin Melancholy Thistle
This is the first batch of Byron's Gin from Speyside Distillery. The Distillery tells us 'It has been crafted to celebrate Lord Byron's love of the Scottish Highlands which inspired him to pen some of his most beautiful and memorable poetry.' It uses botanicals from the distillery gardens and the immediate local vicinity.
The botanicals are Melancholy Thistle, Sweet Vernal-grass, Scots Pine, Juniper, Rowan, Downy Birch and Aspen - all selected for this exclusive gin by Andy Amphlett for the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland. Celebration of the Cask Black Gold North British 1995 22 Years Old
This Black and Gold North British was distilled on 20th November 1995 and bottled on 6th June 2018 from an ex-sherry hogshead. It produced 234 bottles.
Celebration of the Cask Girvan 1989 28 Years Old
This Girvan was distilled on 29th December 1989 and bottled on 6th June 2018 from an ex-Bourbon barrel which produced 232 bottles. Cask number 167865
Celebration of the Cask Glen Garioch 1990 26 Years Old
This Glen Garioch was distilled on 21st February 1990 and bottled on 4th October 2017 from an ex-Bourbon barrel which produced 170 bottles.
Celebration of the Cask Glenrothes 1996 21 Years Old
This Glenrothes was distilled on 23rd October 1996 and bottled on 1st October 2018 from a Sherry Butt which produced 470 bottles. Cask number 57.
Celebration of the Cask Tamdhu 1997 21 Years Old
This Tamdhu was distilled on 11th June 1997 and bottled on 1st August 2018 from a bourbon hogshead which produced 225 bottles. Cask number 376073.
Celebration of the Cask Westport 1995 22 Years Old
This Westport was distilled on 20 March 1995 and bottled on 10 April 2017 from an ex-Bourbon hogsheads which produced 260 bottles.
Distillery Label Glentauchers 2004
Gordon & Macphail describe this new range as 'testimony to the long and unique relationships built over generations. We have been entrusted with new-make spirit from many of Scotland's distilleries to mature in our casks, our way. Offering interesting and complementary perspectives on already great single malts, this highly sought after collection features the original distillery labels licensed to us, making these whiskies even more distinctive.' This Glentauchers was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2018.
Dufftown & District Community Association Dufftown 2009 8 Years Old Bicentenary Drammie
This Dufftown was distilled on 2 June 2009 and bottled on 5 June 2017 from an ex-Bourbon American Oak Hogshead. It is a release of 410 bottles to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the town of Dufftown.
Tasting Notes
Edinburgh Christmas Gin
This Edinburgh Christmas Gin combines frankincense & myrrh for a heady aromatic spirit, with nutmeg and Seville orange for a warming Christmassy glow. They recommend you enjoy it with a fresh orange twist and a clove or two or in festive cocktails (one of which they list on the box).
The distillery say 'These unique botanicals add a fragrant aroma culminating in a nutmeg finish that evokes a quintessential yuletide warmth.' Evan Williams Extra Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The distillery say this bourbon is aged and charcoal filtered for a smoother, more complex flavour and is a genuine sour mash. Evan Williams is historically recognised as Kentucky's first distiller of bourbon. Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof
The distillery say this bourbon has been bottled in bond and is an extra smooth genuine sour mash, aged for a smoother, more complex flavour. Evan Williams is historically recognised as Kentucky's first distiller of bourbon. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
The distillery say this bourbon is the only single barrel bourbon bottles with a vintage date to provide proof of age. This batch was barreled on 28th February 2003 in barrel number 969 and bottled on 25th October 2013.
Glentauchers 1991 25 Years Old Exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown
This Glentauchers was distilled on 20th June 1991 and bottled in July 2016 from a refill ex-American Hogshead which produced 216 bottles.
This is our third bottling to celebrate our 10th year of doing business. Bottled in time for the first Spirit of Speyside Distilled.
This whisky was chosen by Kat, Val, Vicky & Mike. The second one chosen by the full team!
GlenWyvis Christmas Goodwill Spiced Gin
The GlenWyvis Goodwill Gin is made at GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall. It has 9 botanicals including locally sourced Hawthorn Berries, Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cinnamon stick, orange and lemon peel, almond powder and orris root and characterised by seasonal flavours of cinnamon and rich dried fruits.
Gordon & MacPhail Balblair 1996 21 Years Old Exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown
This Balblair was distilled on 25th March 1996 and bottled in April 2017 from a refill ex-Bourbon barrel which produced 199 bottles.
Hudson Baby Bourbon
The distillery tell us 'This Hudson Baby Bourbon, is the first New York aged whiskey since Prohibition – and New York’s first bourbon ever. The foundation is 100% Empire State corn, sourced within five miles of our distillery. Is matured for 4 months per gallon in petite charred new American oak barrels, giving it a deep amber colour and a flavour of oak, smoke and subtle notes of vanilla and caramel. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time.'
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
The distillery tell us 'Appetisingly balanced, rich and peppery with a comforting warm, soothing finish Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is all about four good grains going in to make great bourbon. The soft, balanced richness of corn. The sharp, peppery notes of rye. The smooth subtlety of wheat. And the sweetness of malted barley. All working in perfect harmony for a rich, full-flavoured spirit. This special bourbon is aged in our petite new American oak barrels for more wood contact, giving it more depth and character. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time. ' Made from corn, wheat, rye and malted barley.
Hudson Manhattan Rye
The distillery tell us 'Vibrantly bold, spicy and backwoods rustic, with a smidgen of honey and coconut Prohibition put an end to small-batch distilling in New York, but Hudson has resurrected an Empire State classic with our Rye Whiskey. We’re a very hands-on operation. We handpick our rye and source 90% of our raw materials within ten miles of the distillery. The ferment is pot stilled and then aged in new charred American oak barrels producing a rye whiskey that is vibrantly bold and spicy with subtle notes of honey and coconut. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time.'
Mackmyra Brukswhisky
The distillery have said that Brukswhisky is an exciting, well balanced whisky, created to be enjoyed at any occasion. The whisky has a light fruity character with notes of butterscotch, pear, liquorice and citrus.
Mackmyra Svensk Ek
The distillery have said that Svensk Ek is the only whisky in the world that is aged in oak that should have been used to build ships for the Swedish Royal Navy. The trees, which were planted on an island called Visingso in the 19th Century, are today part of one of the biggest oak woods in Sweden. Harsh weather conditions and dramatic shifts in seasons have left marks in the trees giving them a more powerful and spicy character. Before the trees become barrels they are seasoned for at least a year.
Mackmyra Svensk Rok
Svensk Rok is made of only natural Swedish ingredients, non chill filtered and not coloured. Whilst drying and smoking food over juniper twigs is an old Swedish tradition, Mackmyra is the first to combine this taste with whisky. They also smoke their own malt. The traditional blend of peat and juniper smoke passes up through the grain bed and imbues the barley with its flavour. A craft that takes time, but the distillery think is well worth the effort.
Old Particular Bowmore 2001 15 Years Old
This Bowmore was distilled in December 2001 and bottled June 2017 from a refill hogshead. It is one of only 321 bottles.
Old Particular Glenrothes 2005 12 Years Old
This Glenrothes was distilled in March 2005 and bottled in August 2017 from an ex-Sherry butt.
Old Particular Invergordon 1997 21 Years Old
This Invergordon was distilled in May 1997 and bottled in May 2018 from a single refill barrel. It produced 279 bottles. Ref DL12185.
Old Particular Mortlach 2006 12 Years Old
This Mortlach was distilled in June 2006 and bottled in June 2018 from a refill Hogshead which produced 367 bottles. Ref DL12579
Old Particular Strathclyde 2005 11 Years Old
This Strathclyde was distilled in November 2005 and bottled in July 2017 from one Sherry Butt. DL ref - DL11952. One of 638 bottles.
Old Raj Gin (46%)
A fabulous gin which is unique in having saffron as one of its botanicals. Paul John Brilliance
The Paul John Distillery is situated in Goa. Paul John Edited
The Paul John distillery is situated in Goa. The Edited expression is peated. Provenance Ardmore 2009 8 Years Old
This Provenance Ardmore was distilled in June 2009 and bottled in June 2017 from a refill barrel.
Provenance Benriach 2010 6 Years Old
This Benriach was distilled in December 2010 and bottled in August 2017 from a refill hogshead. There are 379 bottles in this release.
Provenance Bunnahabhain 2007 10 Years Old
This Provenance Bunnahabhain was distilled in December 2007 and bottled in February 2018 from a refill hogshead.
Provenance Caol Ila 2011 5 Years Old
This Provenance Caol Ila was distilled in December 2011 and bottled in May 2017 from a refill hogshead.
Provenance Talisker 2010 6 Years Old
This Talisker was distilled in November 2010 and bottled in May 2017 from a refill hogshead. There are 426 bottles in this release.
Talisker 25 Years Old 2013 Release
The distillery describe this as 'This enigmatic 25 years old starts slow, sweet and gentle, with balancing acidity and saltiness, then bursts into life with a minerally, toasty then peppery character that leads to a long, drying and warming finish.' This is 1 of 5772 bottles.
Great with grilled scallops wrapped in Parma ham.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Langatun Swiss Whisky 5 Years Old
This is a 5 years old Single Malt Swiss Whisky (batch 1) from Langatun Distillery. Only 314 bottles produced.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Mortlach 22 Years Old
This limited edition Mortlach 22 Years Old is the fourth batch and one of 200 bottles.
Tomatin 2003 15 Years Old Moscatel Wine Finish
This Tomatin was distilled on 6 June 2003. It spent the next 10 years in traditional scotch whisky oak casks. On 1 May 2013 it was transferred into ex-Portuguese Moscatel wine barriques.
Tomatin describe this whisky as having flavours of toasted almonds and oranges, sun-dried raisins and figs, with a sweet and creamy finish. Xtra Old Particular Garnheath 1974 44 Years Old
This Garnheath was distilled in February 1974 and bottled in March 2018 from one refill barrel which produced 141 bottles. Ref DL12373
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