Gift Sets

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Arran

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 58.3% (Natural Cask Strength

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Arran

Age: Estimated (8-10 years)

ABV: 50%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon/Sauternes 

Size: 700 ml

Matured in traditional oak cask (reportedly 8 years) and finished in Sauternes Wine Casks (under 2 years perhaps). Honey, butterscotch and citrus.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 55%

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and the 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Peaty & Salty) 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: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: 16 Years Old

ABV: 52.1%

Cask: unknown

Size: 700 ml

Released in 2012, this was the first of the Valhalla Collection/Series. 23,000 bottles were released. The Valhalla Collection captures Orkney's historical Scandinavian connections with Thor representing the Norse God of Thunder and supposedly the creator of the Cliffs of Yesnaby on Orkney's west coast. A great cask strength 16 year old malt bottling and presented in a wooden frame inspired by a viking long boat! Increasingly difficult to find.

The complete Valhalla Collection of 4 bottlings is also available HERE.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: Thor (16Y), Loki (15Y), Freya (15Y), Odin (16Y) 

ABV: Thor 52.1%, Loki 48.7%, Freya 51.2%, Odin 55.8%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml x 4

The Valhalla Collection captures Orkney's historical Scandinavian connections and comes in their original packaging/boxes. The individual bottling/release images are shown below. The first bottling Thor was released in 2012 and last bottling Odin was released in 2015.

Thor: 23,000 bottles released in 2012. Rated 4.5 Stars / 89 Points by Whiskyfun.

Loki: Representing the shape shifter Loki, this 15 Year Old Whisky is matured in Spanish Sherry Casks / Heavily Peated Casks and bottled in 2013. Rated 5 Stars / 92 Points by Whiskyfun.

Freya: Released in 2014. A long finish with smoky & citrus notes. Rated 82 points by Whiskyfun

Odin: 17,000 bottles were released in 2015. Rated 86 points by Whiskyfun.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Port Ellen (Closed)

Age: 22 Years

ABV: 56.2%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Closed in 1983, Port Ellen has since become a highly collectible whisky and one with a great fan following. This is the official first annual release in 2001 by Diageo (who happen to own the remaining stock) with 6000 bottles being released.

Rated 92+ on Whiskybase across 200+votes. Needless to say, a highly collectible item. This bottle does not have a box available. Rated 5 Stars 93 Points on Whisky Fun.

Please note the level of the Whisky is into the shoulder. Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Port Ellen (Closed)

Age: 24 Years

ABV: 59.3%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon/Port Wood

Size: 700 ml

Closed in 1983, Port Ellen has since become a highly collectible whisky and one with a great fan following. This is an independent Single Cask bottling by Signatory and a rare Port Wood finish.  Distilled on the 5th of September 1978 and bottled on the 16th of September 2002.  Cask number 02/159/2 

Rated 91+ in WhiskyBase. Please note the level of the Whisky. No box available. Sold in "As Is" condition.

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: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Brora (Closed)

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 49.9% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American Oak/European Oak

Size: 700 ml

A quintessential Brora with the usual earthy character, this is the 12th release of Brora in 2013. 2944 bottles. A combination of refill American Oak and European Oak casks, this should not be missed. Waxy honeycomb, subtle smoke, wood ash with a very complex finish. 

Rated 92+ on Whisky base over 250 reviews. Rated 5 Stars (95 Points) on WhiskyFun.

Bottle number for reference only, actual bottle number may be different.

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: 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: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 32 Years Old

ABV: 45.5%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

A 1968 vintage bottling from Bowmore celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishment of Stanley P Morrison, which went on to became Morrison Bowmore. The whisky was matured in Bowmore's famed No.1 Vaults and personally selected by Brian Morrison. A limited edition release of 1860 bottles. 5 Stars and 91 points by Whiskyfun.com. Whiskybase rated 90+. Tasting Notes of Whisky Fun can be found HERE. Excerpts: "Heavy tangerine, grapefruits, ripe melon. Then you have a desert with some vanilla ice cream and all sorts of fruits, mainly freshly cut pears and apples. Great notes of old rum and banana flambéed. Fantastic! Goes on with lots of passion fruit. Whiffs of smoke…a fabulous nose and a good palate." Rare and Collectible.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex Bourbon/Various

Size: 700 ml 

This bottling has been at the forefront of growth of Japanese Whisky. This Single Malt Whisky from Suntory has been winning several awards from the early years of 2003, 2010 - ISC Gold; 2009, 2013 - SWSC Double Gold, 2011 - IWSC Gold (best in class). With a beautiful golden hue, the palate brings out fresh tropical fruits, spices such as cloves & cinnamon, a hint of coconut (perhaps coming from the Mizunara Oak matured components of this whisky) with a long finish. 

Please noted that the bottom of the label is slightly marred. Sold in "as is" condition. 

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A Sherry Cask matured Springbank released in 1999 as a part of their Millennium Collection a limited series of 6 bottlings (including a 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year old release). Rare and collectible, this is one of the older releases from this Campbeltown distillery.

Rated over 95+ on Whiskybase (average across 80+ votes).

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Linkwood

Age: About 50 Years

ABV: 45%

Cask: First Fill Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A rare and aged Speyside Whisky distilled in April 1959 and matured in a first fill sherry hogshead which shows in the color of the whisky! Bottled in March 2009, only 176 bottles were released. The Private Collection bottling series from Gordon & MacPhail usually showcase a unique selection selected by the family members of G&M. They are usually small batch, single cask whiskies which are rare and aged and of exceptional quality. These series of bottlings were first launched in the late 1990s. 

Rated 91+ on Whiskybase across 30 ratings

Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Mortlach

Age: 50 Years

ABV: 43.5%

Cask: Fill sherry butts

Size: 700 ml

A rare and aged Speyside Whisky distilled in 1957 and matured in first fill sherry butts (#585 & #586) which shows in the color of the whisky! 514 bottles were released. The Private Collection bottling series from Gordon & MacPhail usually showcase a unique selection selected by the family members of G&M. They are usually small batch, single cask whiskies which are rare and aged and of exceptional quality. These series of bottlings were first launched in the late 1990s. 

Rated 92.6+ over 80+ ratings on Whiskybase.

Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml 

The core expression from the Yamazaki Distillery, this Distiller's Reserve showcases the balance between the various casks used in the vatting for this bottling including sherry casks and mizunara oak. A golden hue with fresh fruits on the nose, a palate of raspberry, white peach and coconut and finish of spices such as cinnamon. 

No Box Available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Yoichi is Nikka’s first distillery which was built in 1934. Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru was keen on making whisky which was similar to scotch given his training in Scotland. Hokkaido was a obvious choice was this distillery given the similar climactic  environment as Scotland. Yoichi Single Malt is characterized by subtle peat smoke originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation combined with the hint of saltiness delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.

Please note that no box is available.