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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads & Refill Barrel

Size: 700 ml

This is a special release celebrating Bessie Williamson, the first woman in the 20th century to own and run a Whisky Distillery i.e. Laphroaig. Boxed in a book like case, her story is outlined with images that capture her life and role at Laphroaig. This bottle released in 2019 as a part of the "The Global Traveller" series was matured in Refill American Oak Hogshead & Refill Barrels for 25 years.

Rated 90+ (over 100 votes) on Whiskybase.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: About 21 Years Old (1977 - 1998)

ABV: 40%

Size: 700 ml

A rare old bottling from Highland Park distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1998 to celebrate the Bicentenary (200 golden years from 1798 to 1998) of the distillery. A very popular bottling when released and a rare bottle of whisky which is difficult to find.

Originally about 12000 bottles are estimated to have been released with a further 690 bottles released in 2008 (these 690 bottles were originally set aside apparently for samples and tasting but were "forgotten" and eventually found and released for the Japanese market with a slightly different wooden box).  

Sold in "as is" condition. Please note that any bottle number is for reference only. Rated 89 Points on Whiskyfun and 91+ on WhiskyBase (Across 28 Votes)

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: 21 Years Old (1984 - 2005)

ABV: 56.1%

Cask: unknown

Size: 700 ml

A rare old bottling from Highland Park distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2005. This cask was selected by Gerry Tosh (Highland Park's first Ambassador). 

Nose: A powerful sweet sherry initial note which opens up to reveal toffee and candied fruits hidden within Palate: With a lovely sweet flavour which leads to a smokey fruit character Finish: Beautifully long buttery finish that leaves you reaching for more.(Producer's Tasting Notes)

Rated 5 Stars on WhiskyFun (90 Points)

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Clynelish

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 56.7% 

Cask: Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

A very Rare Single Cask of Clynelish (under the Cask of Distinction* program of Diageo) distilled in 1997 and bottled on 15th October 2018 with only 405 bottles being released. This whisky has been matured in Cask No. 7555, an ex-Sherry Butt ad bottled exclusively for Boyao Zhao (a well-known Chinese whiskey connoisseur, who has also launched a variety of other Cask of Distinction series including Lagavulin, Talisker, Port Ellen and Brora etc). 

Rated 91+ on Whiskybase across 15 reviews. 

*The Cask of Distinction is Diageo's private sale program whereby individual casks (generally quite rare & special) from Diageo’s extensive stocks in Scotland are sold to private individuals. Usually selected by a team of whisky experts under guidance from Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson, these casks tend to be very unique and incredibly rare.  

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Dufftown

Age: 31 Years

ABV: 46.9% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak

Size: 700 ml

This is a part of the 5 special releases under the Artist Series for Spirits & Wisdom (S&W) Gallery in Taiwan. The 5 part Artist Series includes five carefully selected single-cask whiskeys which are combined with the work of five representative artists in Taiwan. For the fifth (S&W #005) and final release they have chosen a 31 Years Old Whisky from the Dufftown Distillery in Speyside. This cask was selected under Diageo's Cask of Distinction program which represents some of their rarest and exclusive stock of Whisky Casks and combined with the original work of world-class calligrapher Mr. Wu Jiru - making this a very rare bottling indeed.

Matured in a Single American Oak Cask Cask No. 14536 this Whisky from Dufftown Distillery has been bottled after 31 Years at Natural Cask Strength. Filled on 15 December 1988 and bottled in 2020 only 219 bottles were released. Nose: Ripe fruit, vanilla, lime, honey, fruit jelly Palate: rose dew, subtle sweetness, liqorice guava, southern almonds (Tasting Notes from Bottler)

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 43 Years

ABV: 49.7%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 13 Years Old (2000-2013)

ABV: 59% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml 

This whisky is a rare bottling of a Single Cask (Cask No: #E070049) exclusively for Suntory's Whisky Shop 3rd Anniversary. Distilled at the Yamazaki Distillery in 2000 and bottled in 2013, this has been selected by Suntory's Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Exclusively matured in a Spanish Oak Sherry Cask with 506 bottles being released.

*Rated 91+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 24 Years Old

ABV: 48.7%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This GlenDronach Grandeur bottling is from Batch 009 with 1487 bottles being released in 2018. Exclusively matured in the finest Sherry Casks from 1990, 1992 and 1993 Vintage.

Rated 91+ on WhiskyBase over 187+ reviews.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 26 Years Old

ABV: 44.9%

Cask: Oloroso Sherry/PX Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Only released 1310 bottles, a bottle for Travel exclusive. Matured in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry cask. Colour: Deep auburn. Nose: Rich and mature fruit cake with raisin, cherry and sultana, developing into layers of liquorice, walnut fudge and ground coffee. Palate: Full-bodied sultana and malt loaf in balance with waxed plum, crescendoing to a lingering finish of black treacle, honey and walnut. (The Tasting Notes from distillery).

Rated 90+ on Whiskybase. 

Region: Highland, Scotland

Distillery: Ben Nevis

Age: 22 Years Old

ABV: 60.4%

Cask: Sherry Cask 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 30 Years

ABV: 48.1%

Cask: #9201

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Jura

Age: 36 Years Old

ABV: 44% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This incredible bottling from the Jura Distillery was distilled in 1965 and bottled as a limited edition release on the 19th July 2001. Matured in cask #590 and bottled at a natural strength of 44% ABV, this is one of only 449 bottles released. Hand signed by the Distillery Manager, Michael Heads (P.S. though in this bottle the signature has been worn off on the label). Please note there is NO BOX available and the label printing has been worn off as per image.

WhiskyFun rated it at 90 points and rated at 90+ on Whiskybase over 9 reviews.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 24 Years Old

ABV: 48.9%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This Grandeur bottling is from Batch 006 with 1180 bottles being released. Exclusively matured in the finest Oloroso Sherry Casks, this is an intense, rich, full bodied GlenDronach. Sultanas, toffee and rich spices coating the palate, this is definitely worth a try for all GlenDronach/Sherry Cask Whisky fans. 

Please note that there are some stains on the front label.

Rated 90+ on WhiskyBase over 80+ reviews.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: 1978 - 2011 (About 33 Years)

ABV: 47.8%

Size: 700 ml

This 1978 Vintage Collection from the Highland Park Distillery was originally crafted exclusively for Global Travel Retail and bottled in 2011. Nose: Cedar wood, spicy cinnamon bark and camphor. Cloudy honey with hints of ripe melon and lemon peel. Palate: Rich and spicy. Sweet marinated stem ginger, toasted wood, and hints of jasmine. Finish: Long sweet with lingering spiciness. (Producer Tasting Notes). This bottling is a homage to the Vikings' love of travel presented in a beautiful oak box, with the image of an ornate dragon's head and which catpures the spirit of Viking craftsmanship.

Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 110+ votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 30 Years Old

ABV: 55.2%

Cask: Ex-Sherry Cask 

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 1990 - 2012

ABV: 56.1%

Cask: First Fill Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 28 Years

ABV: 48.9%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon

Size: 700 ml

A 1992 Vintage special bottling from the GlenDronach distillery, matured for 28 years in a Single Pedro Ximenex (PX) Sherry Puncheon Cask. With dark fruits, old sherry wine, sugared plum, rich leather on the nose, this whisky is full of figs and sultana pudding, velvet dark chocolate on the palate with a hint of mellow cedar cigar boxes (Producer's Tasting Notes).

Limited to 692 bottles.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: NAS

ABV: 49.7%

Cask: Oloroso Hogshead

Size: 700 ml

This is a Single Cask from Chichibu Distillery matured in Oloroso Hogshead #2593 and bottled at an impressive 49.7% in 2018. 306 Bottles were released exclusivley for Prineus GmbH of Germany.