Independent Bottling (IB)

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Caperdonich (Demolished)

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 50.2%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1977, matured in a sherry butt and bottled in 2013, only 384 bottles were released at an impressive ABV of 50.2%.

Big sherry notes are quite obvious with muscovado, stewed apples, soft spice, juicy red fruits along with smoked meat. A chewy whisky with very long finish and salty undertones. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenburgie

Age: ~ 40 Years (Distilled 1964 and Bottled 2005)

ABV: 43%

Cask: 

Size: 700 ml

A Gordon & MacPhail bottling of this Speyside Distillery which has been matured for 40+ years. Historically, Glenburgie has been mainly included in blends such as Ballantine's and Teacher's and older bottlings as a single malt are rare.

At 40+ years, it is indeed a special bottling and difficult to find. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 28 reviews.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Strathisla

Age: 40 years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Refill Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

A rare and vintage Speyside single malt whisky from Strathisla distillery, distilled in 1972, matured in Refill sherry butt #503270 and first-fill sherry hogshead #8518 for 40 years, and bottled by Gordon & Macphail for the licensed label bottling series in 2013. A total of 921 bottles were released. 

Please note the condition of the bottle, fill level and the box. Additional images available on request. Sold in "as is" condition. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 52%

Cask: Not Stated

Size: 700 ml

A commemorative bottling for the 30th anniversary collection of Silver Seal. Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2010, this special bottling by Silver Seal offers rich, fruity, and earthy flavours together with some notes of orange and toffee. A high quality bottle which Scored 5 stars (90 points) on Whiskyfun. Only 227 bottles were release. Bottle no. 200 of 227. 

Silver Seal was founded by Ernesto Mainardi in 2000, which was his second bottling company after the esteemed Sestante established in 1979. Both companies were sold to Massimo Righi, proprietor of Whisky Antique, in 2010.

The box is damaged as indicated in the images. Labels of the bottle are slightly stained. Level of whisky: Middle neck. Please examine the pictures closely before purchasing. Sold in "As Is" Condition. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Port Ellen (Closed)

Age: 28 Years

ABV: 50%

Cask: Refill Sherry Hogshead

Size: 700 ml

This rare Port Ellen distilled in March 1983 (just prior to being closed in May 1983) was matured in a refill hogshead. About 162 bottles were released in March 2011 by Douglas Liang & Co under their Old Malt Cask range of bottlings.

Please note that there are some minor stains on the front label. Sold in "As Is" condition.

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: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Littlemill (Closed)

Age: 26 Years Old

ABV: 52% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Port Pipe

Size: 700 ml

Hart Brothers, Donald & Alistair established their Independent Bottling business in 1964 and this bottling of Littlemill captures their "spirit of excellence" while selecting and bottling casks. Distilled in November 1988 and matured in a first fill port pipe cask, this is a very rare Littlemill which was bottled in February 2015.

Nose: Red fruits, strawberry, raspberry combining the fresh sweetness and sourness along with some citrus, oak spices, vanilla and dark caramel Palate: Dry sweetness with leathery tobacco and peppery spicy notes Finish: Dark Chocolate with presence of nuts, light pepper, sour fruits and a long warming finish.

Rated 90+ on Whisky Base (across more than 100 votes)