Peated Whiskies

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: Reportedly 11 - 12 Years

ABV: 51.5%

Cask: Ex-bourbon casks

Size: 700 ml

Each year, the Distillery Manager at Laphroaig (John Campbell in this case) handcrafts a limited edition for the "Friends of Laphroaig" to celebrate friendship ("Cairdeas" in Gaelic). Released at Fèis Ìle 2015 to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary, 100% floor malted barley (from the distillery's own small malting floor) was used with the two smaller and older stills. Reportedly matured in ex-bourbon casks for about 11-12 years, this bottling captures Master Distiller John Campbell's vision of how Laphroaig was originally produced.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 54.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

This is an original-release bottling of Laphroaig 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The expression was first introduced in 2009 as a replacement for the Laphroaig 15 Year Old and was discontinued around the end of 2016. It was relaunched in 2024 as a modern annual release.

Both the older and modern releases are bottled at 48% ABV and matured for 18 years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. However, the older release offers a more mature, malt-forward interpretation of Laphroaig 18 Year Old, with a softer and more rounded expression of Islay peat.

This 2009-era bottling displays a deep amber-gold colour and an oily, waxy, distinctly old-school malt character. On the nose, gentle Islay peat smoke mingles with vanilla, soft spice, wild heather and honeyed malt. Compared with the modern release, the peat is softer and less medicinal, allowing the malt and oak character to shine through. This makes the earlier bottling particularly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts seeking the discontinued style of Laphroaig 18 Year Old.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 51.3%

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry & Wine Casks

Size: 700 ml

Last of the Craftsmen’s series, this is limited to 3000 bottles. Distilled 1999 and aged 17 years, it has been matured in Bourbon, Sherry & Wine Casks.

Whiskybase rated 89+ with 39 votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 61% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

A Single Cask bottling for Blackadder International from Shinshu Mars Distillery. Distilled in May 2013, matured in a refill bourbon barrel (Cask #1647) and bottled in September 2016. Only 239 bottles were released.

The Box is slightly damaged but the bottling and label are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 55.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

The Cask Strength version of the ever popular Laphroaig 10 bottling. This is the Batch 3 bottling released in 2011.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.3%

Cask: Apparently 9% Sherry & 91% Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Ardbeg has been studying the effect of maturing spirit in space. To celebrate the conclusion of Ardbeg’s experiment in space, this release of the heavily peated Supernova (100 ppm vs the usual 50 ppm), this is one of the most heavily-peated whiskies from Ardbeg.

Rated at 89+ across 500+ ratings on Whisky Base

No box is available.

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: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 55%

Cask: Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700 ml

One of the most peated whiskies from Ardberg, this Supernova Committee Release has been matured in Bourbon and Sherry Casks. 3000 bottles were released to celebrate the Ardbeg Space experiment.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 7 Years Old 

ABV: 59.6%

Cask: 1st Fill Virgin Oak barrel

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: NAS

ABV: 56.7%

Cask: 1st Fill Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: NAS

ABV: 55.4%

Cask: Refill American & European Oak Bodega Casks

Size: 700 ml

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: 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: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 53.5%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 23 Years

ABV: 51.5%

Cask: American oak hogsheads, Essencia® barriques, a rare ‘Rose Oak’

Size: 700 ml

Bowmore No Corners to Hide captures the distillery's past and the legends which define it – via two expressions, this 23-Year-Old bottling and a 32-Year-Old, creating the first chapter of the Frank Quitely Series. A collaboration between the acclaimed graphic artist and Bowmore’s Master Blender this bottling pays homage to a legend, the Devil which has shaped the village of Bowmore. After the initial maturation in American oak hogsheads the liquid continued its journey into Essencia® barriques, a rare ‘Rose Oak’ dating back to the 1830s, to bring an exceptionally deep, powerful and distinctive character to the fore. 

Aroma of incense, beeswax and a struck match transport the senses to Bowmore’s round church. The unmistakable notes of Bowmore’s subtle peat smoke, brine and oak linger on the finish, tempting the soul. (Tasting Notes from the Producer)

6666 bottles were released in 2021. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 63 votes.

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: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

An old style of the Laphroaig 10 Years Old which we believe was released in the 1990s after the royal warrant was awarded to the Distillery in 1994. This is a 750ml bottling at 43% and the back label carries the logo of the warrant. Please note that no box is available.