Peated Whiskies

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: American Oak Ex Bourbon/ Spanish Oak Sherry

Size: 700 ml

An excellent aged Single Malt Whisky and well balanced bottling from the Bowmore Distillery, with notes of mandarin peel combined with dry fruit richness and subtle peat smoke. "On the EYE rich mahogany, BREATHE in sherry & stewed fruits with a trace of smokiness. SIP delicious toffee & hazelnut with a a hint of sweet peat smoke. SAVOUR the mellow, gentle and complex finish."

Rated 88+ on Whisky Base over 325 ratings

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS (Over 8 years)

ABV: 50%

Cask: bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

The 100% Islay 13th Edition was distilled from 2012, 2013 and 2014 barley harvests before being matured for 44 bourbon barrels for a minimum of 8 years. This unique Single Farm Single Malt is the only whisky in Scotland to be produced entirely on one farm, from barley to bottle. The barley was then malted onsite and peated using local Islay peat before being distilled, matured and eventually bottled all within the farm distillery’s premises. Limited to 13,000 bottles. Awarded 95 Points at IWSC 2022 (Gold Medal Winner).

NOSE: Malt loaf, toffee apple, banana bread, citrus, lavender, pear drops, sea salt and hints of peat smoke. PALATE: Fresh vanilla and fragrant peat smoke with caramel, barley blossom, sultanas and hints of spicy oak tannins. FINISH: Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter and honey. (Tasting Note from Distillery)

Region: World

Distillery: Various

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%, 46%, 46%, 46%, 46%, 46%

Size: 30 ml x 6

This tasting pack Showcases the Characteristic of three different whisky distilleries from other regions. This pack includes the following bottlings (further details are available upon clicking the link for each bottle)

The English Original - A single Malt from England founded by the Nelstrop family in 2006. The core range of expression aged in selected bourbon cask.

The English Virgin Oak - A small batch release from the English distillery, matured in virgin oak, distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2019.

Penderyn Welsh Whisky Madeira Finish - Penderyn Welsh Malt Madeira is the original Penderyn ‘house style’, aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Madeira wine casks to bring out its full gold character.

Penderyn Icons of Wales No.7 - A 7th edition of Icons of Wales series, matured in ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks, finished in ex-Bordeaux red wine Grand Cru casks.

Milk & Honey Elements Classic - Single Malt from hot and humid city - Tel Aviv, Israel. Matured in ex-bourbon cask and red wine STR cask. 

Milk & Honey Elements Peated -  Single Malt from M&H distillery in Israel, matured in ex-bourbon and ex-Islay casks.

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama & World

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% 

Cask: PX sherry cask, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

This limited-edition whisky, themed "The Ultimate Whisky That Perfectly Pairs with Cigars," is a collaboration between Nagahama and COHIBA ATMOSPHERE TOKYO, a premium cigar bar in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. During development, the blend was tasted with various Dominican cigars to adjust the recipe. The final design features a fruity, vibrant spirit as its core, blended with Nagahama Distillery PX sherry cask/ Oloroso sherry cask spirit with 50ppm peat.

Nose: Rich and layered, with notes of brown sugar, honey toast, nuts, and a touch of fruit acidity, all enveloped in a gentle smokiness. Palate: Bursting with fresh fruitiness from green apple and pear, transitioning into a smooth, sweet maple waffle-like finish. Finish: balanced interplay of tannins and peat from the sherry casks, resulting in a long and elegant finish.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 58.1%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

The incredibly popular cask strength versions released in limited quantities. This is the Batch 9 Release.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Oloroso sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Limited to 18,000 bottles worldwide.

Join James & Peter down by Loch Gorm as they taste the 2024 edition. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 51.7% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 53.9% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American oak hogsheads, Rejuvenated American oak hogsheads and ex-Bodega European oak butts

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Caol Ila

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

A wonderfully matured whisky for 25 years from Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay. Sweet, smooth and lightly smoky this is a very elegant whisky indeed.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 10 Years (bottled 2022)

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-bourbon and sherry casks

Size: 700 ml

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is one of the peatiest and most complex whiskies globally. It balances intense peat with the natural sweetness of malt. Awarded World Whisky of the Year in 2008, it has a light gold color and aromas of smoky fruit, zesty lemon and lime, and waxy dark chocolate. On the palate, it offers crackling peat, tangy citrus, black pepper, and cinnamon-spiced toffee, alongside briny notes of buttermilk, ripe bananas, and currants. The finish is long and rich, featuring dry espresso, liquorice root, and tarry smoke.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Caol Ila

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 59.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill and Rejuvenated American Oak Hogsheads and European Oak Ex-Bodega Butts

Size: 700 ml

This limited release is part of an unusual unpeated Caol Ila series, which has been matured in refill and rejuvenated American Oak hogsheads and European Oak ex-bodega butts. A smooth and sweet minty-salty taste with crisp notes of fresh peach balanced with the sherried component. Bottled in 2018

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: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: NAS

ABV: 55.4%

Cask: Refill American & European Oak Bodega Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 53.5%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

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

This Laphroaig SELECT release celebrates the 200 Years Anniversary of the Laphroaig Distillery.

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: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon barrels, Quarter Casks, European Oak hogsheads and Virgin American Oak

Size: 1000ml

A vatting of Laphroaig aged in four different casks, ex-Bourbon barrels, Quarter Casks, European Oak hogsheads and Virgin American Oak (unusual for the Scotch Industry). This complex of layering gives you a sweet aromas of vanilla with Laphroaig flavors of medicinal peat smoke and seaweed.

Awarded Gold Medal on 2021 IWSC and 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Color: Bright gold. Imbued from four varieties of oak. Nose: Bold peat smoke with notes of stewed fruit and warm, toasted vanilla. Palate: Peat smoke and oak embers with hints of seaweed, pine and smooth buttercream. Finish: Lingering peat smoke with hints of salty liquorice. (Distillery Tasting Notes)

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.