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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: About 3 Years

ABV: 52%

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry, Japanese wine cask

Size: 700 ml

"Rindo" is the first release of Mars's Nature of Shinshu range and named after one of the types of flower which grows near the distillery. Distilled in 2012 and launched at The Tokyo Whisky Festival 2015, It is a combination of Ex-Bourbon, Sherry and Japanese Wine Cask at an  ABV 52%. It reportedly has some 20 year-old component whisky within the vatting as well. Total of 8,200 bottles were apparently released. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrel, refill bourbon barrel and oloroso sherry butts

Size: 700 ml

This is the last batch of the Signature 12 release - Batch 5. Matured in 3 distinct casks, first fill bourbon barrel, refill bourbon barrel and oloroso sherry butts, this is truly Balvenie in its style - honey, spices and traditional oak. The Balvenie Signature 12yo replaced the previous favourite, Founders Reserve 10 Years Old as the core release within the distillery's range. This is a marriage of Sherry, Bourbon and Refill casks and, as always with Balvenie, it's a polished, mellow whisky to relax with. No Box is available.

This bottle has been signed by David C Stewart, the then Balvenie Malt Master.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars (Shinshu & Tsunuki)

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: Mar 7, 2013 - Nov 26, 2020 About 7+ Years (Not Stated)

ABV: 56.6% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon, Pedro Ximenez hogshead

Size: 700 ml

"Sado - The Guest". This is a Single Cask (#129/2013) bottling exclusively for Mizunara, Hong Kong. Bottled in November 2020 with 254 bottles released, this has been matured in a fresh bourbon barrel for nearly seven years and then finished in a Pedro Ximenez hogshead for over ten months. A Nose of citrus fruits and raisins and a Palate of mixed fruits, salted caramel and dry spice with peat smoke at the back end, the Finish is long with rich fruits, lots of spices like cloves and cardamom along with dry smoke. 

This bottling represents a continuation of the story of SADO, from Mizunara's previous Single Cask bottling (767/2011 label focusing on the HOST) and this time around focuses on the GUEST, both of whom share mutual respect during a Japanese Tea Ceremony ("SADO"). The label for both the bottles were designed by Kenro Shinchi, an artist based out of Koshikishima Island in Kagoshima, Japan.

Bottle number for reference only.

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glengoyne

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

An old bottling from Glengoyne presented in a black ceramic decanter made by Setton Pottery of England. We estimate that this is a bottling from the 1990s. 

This carries a royal warrant by appointment to HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Imperial (Demolished)

Age: 18 Years Old

ABV: 53.4% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Imperial's history has been dogged by periods of closure and changed ownership several times, until it was finally demolished in 2013. Usually very difficult to find and has somewhat of a fan following of its floral, cream soda, gentle style of spirit.

This bottling by Independent Bottler Signatory Vintage is part of their Cask Strength Collection. Distilled in August 1995 and matured in a Hogshead #50142 for 18 years, it was bottled in January 2014. Only 293 bottles were released.

Nose: Citrus, minerals, almost alkaline balanced with some sweetness. Overall, the nose is quite elegant Palate: Citrus fruits, lemony sweetness with earthiness Finish: The citrus fruits remain with some oak and a warming finish which stays for quite some time. 

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glenmorangie

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40% for 700 ml (43% for 2 x 5cl Miniatures)

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml (with 2 miniatures of 5 cl each)

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 1000 ml

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Size: 700 ml

Reportedly peated at about 24 ppm, this is the peated version of the flagship Indian single malt from Amrut Distillery. Nose: Sweet peat smoke, some bacon and hint of citrus Palate: Fruits and cereals, some toffee sweetness and subtle smoke Finish: Medium smoke with some black tea and some vanilla aftertaste. 

Bronze Award Winner at Malt Maniacs Award 2009

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: About 5 Years

ABV: 46%

Size: 700 ml

This is Batch 3 released in June 2017 and is a vatting of whiskies distilled from scottish peated barley and matured in a bourbon cask #3189 filled in May 2012 and one port pipe cask #2715 filled in March 2012 and hence "Double Cask". Nose: rich honey, some floral notes along with a variety of fruits and some oak Palate: Tropical fruits with some lime and subtle spices Finish:  Fruity with delicate oak, cinnamon with a hint of pepper. 

This was a limited release of 1050 bottles.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 13 Years

ABV: 57.3%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

A 2005 Vintage Single Cask #1926 special bottling from the GlenDronach distillery, matured for 13 years in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask for the Taiwan market and bottled at an impressive 57.3% ABV. Deep copper in color, and a nose of aromatic sandalwood, winter spice and creme caramel, the palate is full of sweet and mellow almonds, orange and walnut cream with lingering cocoa (Producer's Tasting notes). 705 bottles were released in 2019. The bottle number is for reference only.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: BenRiach

Age: 14 Years

ABV: 55.5%

Cask: Rum

Size: 700 ml

A Single Cask #6711 bottling from BenRiach. Matured in a Rum Barrel 164 bottles were released in 2020. Color: Yellow Gold Nose: Barley sugar and coconut with apple and sultana pudding Palate: Coconut cream, chocolate covered coffee beans and tropical fruit syrup (Bottler Tasting Notes). This is an exclusive bottling for Taiwan. 

Please note that the bottle number is for reference only.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: BenRiach

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 56.2%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez/PX 

Size: 700 ml

A Single Cask #3910 bottling from BenRiach. Matured in a Pedro Ximenez Puncheon Cask 701 bottles were released in 2020. Color: Deep Copper Nose: Sticky Toffee over clementine, brazil nuts, sultanas and red apples Palate: Sultanas and hazelnuts with candied orange and vanilla cream. (Bottler Tasting Notes). This is an exclusive bottling for Taiwan. 

Please note that the bottle number is for reference only.

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: NAS (Estimated between 5-6 Years) 

ABV: 50%

Size: 700 ml

Finished in "Orange "(Naarangi in Hindi) Sherry Casks. Amrut procured Oloroso Sherry in the Casks from Spain which were then infused with fresh orange peels for over two years after which the sherry was emptied and then filled with Amrut Single Malt for further maturation.  The noticeable citrus flavours alongside the traditional sherry notes make this Single Malt quite special.

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

Blended and bottled by George Ballantine & Son Limited, this is likely to have been bottled in the 1990s as per our estimate.  This specific bottle is a Spanish import. Please note that the side labels have some tear. In case you wish to get additional pictures please contact us.

Ballantine's Finest range of blended whiskies was then described as - “Ballantine’s Finest is the oldest recipe in the current range, created in 1910 by the Ballantine’s family. There are more than 40 malts and grains in this blend. These are carefully selected from 4 different iconic Scottish regions.”

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenburgie

Age: Distilled 2004 and Bottled 2019

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

A Gordon & MacPhail bottling of this Speyside Distillery which has been matured for about 15 years. Historically, Glenburgie has been mainly included in blends in the Chivas Brothers portfolio such as Ballantine's and Teacher's. 

Subtle sherry aromas with butterscotch and spices. Smooth and sweet; stewed fruits, milk chocolate and roasted hazelnut on the finish. (Tasting Notes from G&M)

One of the oldest independent bottlers in Scotland, G&M derived its name from its two founders, James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail and was originally established on 25 May 1895 as a grocery. The "Distillery Labels" are a series of bottlings that carry a distillery specific designed label licensed to G&M by the distillery itself.

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenkinchie

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Aromatic smoothness brings to mind cut flowers and creamy lemon cheesecake. Crisp and focused with a herbal drying finish this is an ideal aperitif and partner to smoked fish, sushi or scallops. (Tasting Notes from Distillery)