Bourbon Cask Matured Whisky

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glenmorangie

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 57.2%

Cask: Mountain Oak

Size: 1000 ml

Matured in mountain oak casks and bottled in 2003, the "Traditional" refers to "malt whisky in its original and most natural form", straight from the wood. Bottled at a high ABV of 57.2%, the "bouquet is robust but distinctly Glenmorangie. The addition of a little water releases a fascinating range of subtle aromas: cloves, vanilla, honey and citrus fruits all entwined with a hint of peat smoke.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 51% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Oloroso Sherry/American Oak

Size: 700 ml

Increasing the strength to Cask Strength from the older 25 year bottling (first released in 2007) makes this bottling significantly better. Matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks this is one of the older releases and bottled at an high ABV of 51%. Increasingly rare to find.

Rated 90+ on WhiskyBase (over 100 ratings)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 61% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

A Single Cask bottling for Blackadder International from Shinshu Mars Distillery. Distilled in May 2013, matured in a refill bourbon barrel (Cask #1647) and bottled in September 2016. Only 239 bottles were released.

The Box is slightly damaged but the bottling and label are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: NAS

ABV: 59%

Cask: Bourbon 

Size: 700 ml

A special release, exclusively bottled for the 30th Anniversary of Bon Liquor Shop, this is a Single Cask blended whisky from Chichibu (comprising malt & grain) matured in a Bourbon Barrel Cask #4080 and bottled at an impressive 59%. 250 Bottles were released in November 2016.

Please note that the box is likely to have minor damage due to normal wear and tear. Sold in "as is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 55%

Cask: American Oak

Size: 500 ml

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Woody & Vanillic) which are produced at Nikka Distilleries and are included in the vatting of the various other Single Malts and Blends released by Nikka. Now a rare find.

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Rosebank (Closed)

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 61.4% (Natural Cask Strength)

Size: 700 ml

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 54.6%

Cask: Hogsheads/Barrels/Rum Wood

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: Not Stated (1990s Vintage, Vatting of 15 - 25 year old)

ABV: 53.9%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon/ Sherry/ Mizunara Oak

Size: 700 ml

This is a marriage of the East and the West. Legendary Mizunara Oak Casks which have been unique to Japanese Whisky,  travelled 6000 miles from Japan to Islay and sat in Bowmore's equally legendary No.1 Vaults to finish this remarkable creation.

Originally matured in Bourbon and Sherry Casks, which were then finished in Mizunara Oak Casks for about 3 years.

Mizunara Oak maturation usually imparts unique flavours of sandalwood and coconut. Bowmore Official Tasting Notes (Website) for this bottling. Color: Warm amber Nose: Spicy, mellow sweetness carried on a fresh ocean breeze Palate: Sweet vanilla, cedar wood, exotic mango and honey rose blossom Finish: Floral spice and fragrant smoke.

Only 2000 bottles were released in 2015. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase with over 100 Votes.

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Rosebank (Closed)

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 55.3% (Natural cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American Oak

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 30 Years

ABV: 47.6%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

This release on the back of the huge success of the first release (of the same vintage aged 28 years and released in March 2013) was also distilled in 1984 and matured in bourbon casks, which sat in Bowmore's famed No.1 Vaults for 30 years and was bottled in 2014 at cask strength. A beautiful deep gold color with citrus and mint dark chocolate on the nose, the palate is made up of honey, hints of ginger and a finish of elegant fruits and spices with dark chocolate. Only 500 bottles were released. 

Rated 92+ on Whiskybase over 19 Ratings.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Arran

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 58.3% (Natural Cask Strength

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Oban

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 58.5% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak and second fill Ex-Bodega Casks

Size: 700 ml

Matured in rejuvenated American Oak and second fill ex-Bodega Casks, 2860 bottles were released of this special bottling in 2013. Natural Cask Strength. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over a 100+ votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

Aged entirely in handcrafted 180L bourbon barrels, this is the first release of this bottling from 2009. A unique Hakushu with subtle smoke with tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla. A refreshingly clean palate reflecting the balance of this whisky. Discontinued.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 51.3%

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry & Wine Casks

Size: 700 ml

Last of the Craftsmen’s series, this is limited to 3000 bottles. Distilled 1999 and aged 17 years, it has been matured in Bourbon, Sherry & Wine Casks.

Whiskybase rated 89+ with 39 votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Eigashima

Age: 5 Years

ABV: 50%

Cask: First Fill Bourbon

Size: 500 ml

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Compass Box

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: First-fill Sherry casks, American Oak and Ex-bourbon barrels

The Glasgow Blend by Compass Box, introduced in 2014, is a full-bodied blended Scotch whisky composed of 33% Lowland grain and 67% malt whisky from the Highlands, Speyside, and Islay. It ages in a mix of first-fill and refill ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill Sherry casks, and a small portion in new French oak, resulting in a flavor profile rich in sherried fruit and peaty notes. The label features The Wellington Statue, topped with a traffic cone, symbolizing Glasgow's sense of humor.

Tasting Note from distillery: Full, bold and smoky on the palate, Glasgow Blend unites the rich spice and fruitcake-like notes of Sherry cask ageing with the maritime punch of Islay malt whisky.

Winning a Gold Medal at The Spirits Business in 2019, a Silver Medal in 2022 from the same competition, and a Silver Medal at the 2019 International Spirits Challenge. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Benrinnes

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex-bourbon, Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

This Speyside single malt from Benrinnes distillery is partially triple distilled, matured for 15 years and specially bottled for the Flora and Fauna Series. Floral and cereal notes with biscuits and toffee. Well balanced and rich.

No box is available.