Cask Strength Whisky

Region: Taiwan (World)

Distillery: Kavalan

Age: Bottling Date: 01 Nov 2017 

ABV: 53.2%

Cask: American Oak Wine barrels, Cask Number: W120607001

Size: 700 ml

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength is an unique single malt whisky from Taiwan. This older expression is bottled as a limited single cask release (Cask Number: W120607001), with a total of 210 bottles.

Vinho Barrique Cask Strength series was awarded the title of World’s Best Single Malt Whisky in 2015. Fully matured in used American Oak wine barrels, it offers rich and fruity aromas with layers of vanilla, caramel, tropical fruits, and subtle hints of spice and oak. The influence of the wine cask adds a smooth and complex texture with a gentle sweetness. 

Tasting Notes from Distillery: Color: Deep autumn gold. Nose: A rich fusion of vanilla and caramelized sugars. Ripe melon and mango together with kiwi and a delicate blend of citrus fruits burst. Palate: The taste ends with clean and complex flavours embodying all that is best in the finest malt whiskies and a long aftertaste.

Kavalan Solist Vinho is aged in the finest slow grown white oak which is air seasoned for two years. After soaking with some of the world's best wines the casks are hand crafted with a specially developed toasting and charring process in the distillery's own cooperage to bring out the flavours that characterise this fine whisky. Kavalan Solist Vinho is a perfect example of technology and art blended together in perfect harmony.

Please note that the box shows some wear and tear due to the age of these older release bottlings.

Region:  Scotland

Distillery: Glenlivet, Bunnahabhain, Glen Grant, Tamdhu, Invergordon, and Port Dundas

Age: 40 Years

ABV: 41.9% (Cask Strength)

Cask: ex-Bourbon cask and ex-Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Released in 2012, this Black Bull 40 Year Old is a blend of select Single Malt and Single Grain whiskies from the renowned Duncan Taylor & Co. vintage cask range. This expression is bottled at natural strength, preserving the character it has developed during its 40-plus years in the cask. The blend consists of approximately 90% malt whiskies and 10% grain, matured in a ratio of about 80% ex-Bourbon casks and 20% ex-Sherry casks. 

As the flagship of the Black Bull range, this superior blend includes whiskies from premium Scottish distilleries such as Glenlivet, Bunnahabhain, Tamdhu, Glen Grant, Invergordon, and Port Dundas. Black Bull 40 Year Old is part of Duncan Taylor’s multi-award-winning stable of blended Scotch whiskies, celebrated for its quality and craftsmanship.

Awards:
The Whisky Independent Bottler of the Year (2009) - Icon of Whisky
The Quality Award IWSC 2008 Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy
The Quality Award IWSC 2008 Gold.
Additionally, it won “Best” for Blended - New Release in 2017 and a Gold Outstanding award for Deluxe Blend - 40 Years in 2014. 

The 1st and 2nd batch were rated 90+ by WhiskyFun. Please note that the box may have some wear and tear.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 31 Years Old (1981-2013）

ABV: 56%

Cask: Sherry butt

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 28 Years Old (1983 - 2012）

ABV: 57.2%

Cask: Sherry butt

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: Distilled in 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984 (casks #6405, #4973, #8184, #6437), bottled in October 2011.

ABV: 59.1%

Cask: Sherry butt

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu Distillery (Closed)

Age:  (Distilled in 1985 - 2000, Bottled in 2014)

ABV: 57.7%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Highlands

Distillery: Blair Athol Distillery

Age: 12 Year Old (2013-2025)

ABV: 60.5%

Cask: Refill barrique

Size: 700 ml

Blair Athol 12 Year Old is a single cask single malt whisky from the Blair Athol Distillery, independently bottled by Blackadder. Distilled on 15 February 2013 and bottled in June 2025 after maturing for 12 years in a refill barrique (cask no. 302229), this special release celebrates Blackadder’s 30th anniversary with only 261 bottles available.  

Bottled at cask strength of 60.5% ABV as part of the Raw Cask series, it remains no chill-filtered, non-coloured, and contains natural cask sediments for an oily texture. The refill barrique highlights Blair Athol’s signature nutty and fruity character while imparting a bold wood influence.

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Linkwood Distillery

Age: 14 Year Old (2010-2025)

ABV: 56.6%

Cask: 1st Fill PX Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

This 14 Year Old single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Linkwood Distillery was independently bottled by Blackadder to mark its 30th anniversary. Distilled on 13 September 2010 and bottled in May 2025 after 14 years of maturation, including a first-fill Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry cask finish (cask #168), it combines Linkwood’s floral and fruity character with added sherry richness. Only 254 bottles were released.  

Part of Blackadder’s Raw Cask series, it is bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or colouring, retaining natural cask sediments for an oily, authentic texture.

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Benrinnes Distillery

Age: 14 Year Old (2010-2025)

ABV: 55.7%

Cask: First-fill Amontillado Sherry hogshead

Size: 700 ml

Blackadder Benrinnes 14 Year Old single cask single malt Scotch whisky from the Benrinnes distillery, independently bottled by Blackadder to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in January 2025 after 14 years maturation in a first-fill Amontillado hogshead (cask #303522), it highlights Benrinnes’ robust, meaty style enriched by nutty, oxidative sherry notes.

As part of Blackadder’s Raw Cask series, it is presented at natural cask strength of 55.7% ABV—unchill-filtered, uncolored, with natural cask sediments for an oily, intensely authentic profile. Total of 238 bottles released.

Region: Bangalore, India

Distillery: Amrut Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 63.6% (Cask Strength)

Cask: BA2025-01

Size: 700 ml

This single malt Indian whisky from Amrut Distillery in Bangalore was specially selected by Master Distiller Ashok Chokalingam and independently bottled by Blackadder to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Bottled in 2025 as cask BA2025-01, only 125 bottles were released.  

Embodying the spirit of Blackadder’s Raw Cask series, this release remains unfiltered to preserve the natural cask sediments for maximum authenticity. Bottled at a powerful cask strength of 63.6% ABV, it is non-chill-filtered, uncoloured, and retains natural cask particles for a richly oily texture.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 58.1%

Cask: Bourbon, Oloroso sherry

Size: 700 ml

Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength 2025 is a limited-edition, higher-proof version of Machir Bay Islay single malt. It is bottled at full cask strength rather than the regular 46% ABV, designed to deliver more intense coastal peat smoke. 

Kilchoman Founder Anthony Wills wrote: “One of my favourite whiskies we have released, it has everything I love about Kilchoman spirit, with a little extra punch. There will be a lot of happy Kilchoman fans seeing the Machir Bay Cask Strength back on shelves.” 

Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose is bold and smoky, with sweet vanilla and caramel from the bourbon barrels, layered with citrus and tropical fruit, and hints of floral and mineral complexity.
Palate: On the palate, it is full-bodied and warming, with creamy malt sweetness balancing maritime peat smoke, fresh and candied citrus, toffee, and subtle spice.
Finish: This finish is long and lingering, with smoke gradually giving way to vanilla, toasted coconut, and a soft saline note. (From the Distillery)

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 7 Years Old 

ABV: 59.6%

Cask: 1st Fill Virgin Oak barrel

Size: 700 ml