Peated Whiskies

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Ardmore

Age: 9 Years

ABV: 56.7% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon Cask

Size: 700 ml

"Tamashii" is Soul  or Spirit in Japanese. Bottled by Mizunara for its 4th anniversary, matured in refill bourbon barrel. Subtle peat smoke, charcoal ash & earthy notes combined with sweet vanilla, honey, citrus and fresh tropical fruits like banana. Vanilla sweetness combined with a saltiness that finally gives way to peppery notes and spices such as cloves and hints of dark chocolate. Nice long and complex finish.

A limited release of 251 bottles worldwide with the label designed by a Japanese artist Kenro Shinchi. WhiskyFun rated 85 points (SGP 564) Extract "Mouth (neat): it’s really good, I’d almost call this ‘good thin peat’. Limoncello, oysters, ashes, riesling, mercurochrome ...With water: same, while the body got bigger rather than thinner once water’s been added. Comments: very good for sure, just rather ‘hesitating’."

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

A special version of the Laphroaig 10. This is the 750 ml bottled at 43% vs the usual 700 ml bottled at 40%. Embodies the classic Islay characteristics with an increased strength.

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Region: Islay

Distillery: Undisclosed

Age: 11 Year Old 

ABV: 59.5%

Cask: SI2024-01

Size: 700 ml

Smoking Islay 11 Year Old is a peated blended malt Scotch whisky crafted from two Islay distilleries, bottled under cask reference SI2024-01. Independently bottled by Blackadder as part of its signature Raw Cask series, this whisky was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2024, with a total release of 694 bottles.

From Blackadder "The pinnacle of very smoky Islay malt whisky. To ensure continued supply, we have to be a bit secretive about exactly what is contained in each cask. Perhaps that is part of the fun in enjoying a dram or two of Smoking Islay - trying to guess what is in your glass!

Bottled as RAW CASK, each and every bottle contains its own share of the CASK SEDIMENT, as well as NATURAL OILS AND FATS that might otherwise be left behind when filling a cask-strength whisky straight from cask. We use a UNIQUE PROCESS when bottling to ensure the MAXIMUM FLAVOUR. We hope that you enjoy the fullest possible range of complex flavours in your glass of Blackadder RAW CASK."

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama X World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Various casks

Size: 700 ml

Edition Peated is the Fifth whisky in the Nagahama Amahagan World Malt series and the first in the series to feature a smoky, peaty flavor. Edition Peated won a silver medal in the Best International Blended Malt category at the 2022 WWA, demonstrating its market recognition.

Since its opening in 2016, the Nagahama Distillery has faced challenges due to limited production, unable to meet market demand on its own. Therefore, Nagahama has been actively seeking collaborations with other distilleries to create blended whiskies, leading to rapid advancements in its blending techniques. This whisky is made by blending Nagahama malt whisky with smoky malt whiskies from other regions, followed by further maturation in bourbon casks, resulting in a more complex flavor profile.

Nose: Medium smoky aroma with hints of green apple, creating a pleasantly languid fragrance. Palate: the beer is light and airy, with a sweet grapefruit aroma and a surprising touch of acidity. Finish: followed by subtle hints of mint and ginna. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 8 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 56.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

A tad sweeter than the first but still as impressive. The second release of the Devils Cask in 2014 amongst the limited series of 3 bottlings.

"Legend has it that the Devil once visited the church in Bowmore...a circular church built such that there are no corners for the Devil to hide....and then chased by the locals into the Bowmore distillery, the story as it is told....the Devil finally escaped in a cask of Bowmore bound for the mainland" 

6000 bottles released. Rated 88+ on Whisky Base over 326 ratings

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 49%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon/Ex-Marsala Wine

Size: 700 ml

One of 2012's most hotly-anticipated releases, Ardbeg Galileo is made up from casks distilled in 1999, some of which spent their full term of maturation in casks that previously held Marsala wine, imparting sweet tropical fruit flavours to the mix. Galileo's concept celebrates the well-publicised experiment whereby small quantities of Ardbeg were sent into space at the end of 2011 to see how they mature in zero gravity.

About 15,000 bottles were reportedly released at an ABV of 49%.
Rated +87 at whiskybase over 1,085 votes.
Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon 

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: American oak barrels and hogsheads

Size: 700ml

A unique Yamazaki Single Malt from the 2020 limited edition series released in Nov. 2020. As we know, the usual Yamazaki bottlings are not usually very peated, except for specific heavily peated releases in the past. Matured in American oak barrels and hogsheads, this represents one of the key component malts. Color: pale straw Nose: wood smoke and barbequed pineapple Palate: Sweet creamy vanilla combined with subtle smoke Finish: peppery and spicy with continued smoke. Delightfully smoky and pleasant. 

山崎 "peated malt" 限量版2020，使用了煙燻泥煤麥芽製成原酒。

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: unknown

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon, Sauternes wine casks

Size: 700 ml

The limited release Sakurao Single Malt Sauternes Cask Stillman’s Selection is a lightly peated Whisky, which has been first matured in Bourbon barrels and then finished in Bordeaux Sauternes wine casks, with a deep amber hue and a rich, complex profile shaped by its unique maturation process.

This bottle is part of the premium Stillman’s Selection range, reflecting the master distiller’s personal choice of the finest casks. It balances a light peated character with layered notes of fruit and honey, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness and depth.

The Sauternes cask imparts luxurious layers of honeyed sweetness, ripe fruit such as apricot, apple, and pear, alongside rich vanilla and gentle spices. The nose reveals aromas of golden honey, fresh apple, warm cinnamon, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, expect creamy custard, banana, and tropical fruit richness, complemented by a comfortable smokiness and oak aroma.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery

Age: 3-5 Years

ABV: 48% 

Cask:

Malt: Bourbon, Mizunara, Brandy, Sherry

Grain: Mizunara, Wine, Sherry, Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Akkeshi Single Blended Japanese Whisky “Toji” (冬至), also called “Winter Solstice,” is the first bottle in the Nishi-Nibu (二至二分) special release series of Akkeshi’s 24 Season Series. As the 18th edition, it represents the winter solstice season when the shortest daylight occurs, symbolizing the sun’s rebirth.

This whisky blends malt with grain whisky both of which are produced at Akkeshi Distillery. Their grain whisky, made from 100% Hokkaido-produced ingredients, is produced using their pot stills (unlike the usual continuous column stills that are used for grain whisky) resulting in a bolder profile rather than a very rounded/neutral profile.  

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads, Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) and New American Oak (Virgin) Casks

Size: 700 ml

Laphroaig Select is aged in a combination of First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads and Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) with the heart of the spirit being drawn from Whisky which has undergone a final maturation of about 6 months in New American Oak (Virgin) Casks placed in the highest parts of the warehouse to maximise the impact of the Scottish summer. In general it is quite unusual for Scotch Whisky maturation in New Oak Casks.

Awarded Gold Medal in 2020 & 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Color: Sparkling good appearance with layered tones. Nose: Forward peat smoke followed quickly by ripe red fruits. Palate: Sweet at first, followed by peat smoke and dashes of ash and seaweed. Finish: Long finish with lingering floral notes. Touches of marzipan and lime. (Distillery Tasting Notes) 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Islay Quarter Cask, Bourbon Cask, Mizunara Oak

Size: 500 ml

The sixth batch of Single Malt whisky from Nagahama Distillery features a base of Mizunara oak-aged spirits. Besides showcasing the unique oriental character of Mizunara oak, it also emphasizes the balance between the woody aromas and other flavors.

Nagahama used two distinctly different Mizunara oak cask spirits in the blend:

-First Fill Mizunara oak spirit distilled in 2020, exhibiting strong woody and spicy aromas.
-Second Fill Mizunara oak spirit distilled in the same year, contributing fruity aromas of fresh orange and white peach.

To enrich the flavor profile, Nagahama also added spirits matured in bourbon and Islay Quarter Casks, giving the whisky a touch of sweet tartness and a subtle smokiness. A total of 3,968 bottles were bottled.

Nose:  Woody aroma of Japanese furniture, complemented by the tartness of citrus, the sweetness of toffee, and a light smoky note – quite pleasant. Palate: Medium-bodied, with fruity notes and a sweet-bitter caramel flavor behind the smokiness. Finish: Long smoky woody finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama X World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Koval Cask

Size: 700 ml

Koval Distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, using diverse grains such as rye, wheat, oat, millet etc. resulting in flavors distinctly different from traditional whiskies. To explore the impact of different casks on whisky flavor profiles, Nagahama Distillery acquired a batch of casks previously used by Koval for maturing their whiskies and named them "Koval Casks."  

The Amahagan World Malt Edition KOVAL is the original World Malt Whisky Edition 1 which has been further aged in Koval casks for 2 years and 3 months significantly enriching its flavor and complexity. 

Nose: Sweet and sour notes of tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, gradually revealing a cotton candy-like sweetness in the mid-to-late stages. Palate: Smooth with lively notes of pineapple, sweet grains, and green apple. Finish: Slightly dry with a hint of spiciness, and the finish is of medium length.

Ranked 95 points at the IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama & World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Finished in Red Wine Cask

Size: 700 ml

Nose: Raisins and berries from the red wine barrels blend perfectly with the unique malty sweetness of the Nagahama distilled wine. Palate: Refreshing orange peel aroma, adding a bright layer to the overall flavor. The natural sweetness of the grains slowly spreads in the mouth. Finish: Perfectly balanced bitterness that completes the complexion with greater balance and depth.

Awards:
Gold in the World Whiskies Awards 2020
Silver in The San Francisco World Spirits Competitions 2020
Silver in the World Whiskies Awards 2021

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama (Japan) & Armorik (France)

Age: NAS

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Mizunara Cask

Size: 500 ml

This Whisky is a collaboration between Nagahama Distillery in Japan and ARMORIK in France, whereby ARMORIK provided a non-peated whisky made from organic barley, while Nagahama contributed several casks of peated whisky. Using the same whiskies, Nagahama's Master Blender, Yusuke Yaku, and ARMORIK's brand ambassador, Paul Klock, each blended their whiskies in different proportions to create distinctly different flavors catering to their palate. Both blends are limited to 1000 bottles each. This is the Japanese Style version by Nagahama's Master Blender.  The ARMORIK version can be found HERE.

Nose:  Sweet blend of citrus and oak, reminiscent of tanko (Japanese incense). Palate: Sweet blend of wood and saffron, with a very noticeable influence from the Mizunara oak, somewhat like the feel of Japanese furniture. Finish: Woody aroma, accompanied by peaty notes, continues into the long finish.

Region: Islands-Orkney (Scotland)

Distillery: Scapa

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: American Oak

Size: 700 ml

Glansa is an adjective meaning shining storm-laden skies in Old Norse - a reference to the temperamental weather on the island. The original signature smooth fruity single malt aged in American Oak has been further rested in peated casks resulting in rich notes of warm heather honey, soft fruits giving way to a subtle smoky finish. (Tasting Notes from the Producer) For now it is the first peated release from this Orcadian distillery. This is from batch GL07 with 22 bottle release in total.