Sherry Cask Matured Whisky

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez casks and Oloroso Sherry casks

Size: 700 ml

GlenDronach 21 years old is named Parliament after the parliament of rooks guarding the warehouse of the distillery. This whisky is a marraige of spirit matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and Oloroso Sherry casks from Andalucia in Spain. A full bodied and richly sherried whisky, with notes of elegant ripe blueberries, plums, candied orange, pudding. A finish which is warm with dark chocolate treacle.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: Mar 7, 2013 - Nov 26, 2020 About 7+ Years (Not Stated)

ABV: 56.6% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon, Pedro Ximenez hogshead

Size: 700 ml

"Sado - The Guest". This is a Single Cask (#129/2013) bottling exclusively for Mizunara, Hong Kong. Bottled in November 2020 with 254 bottles released, this has been matured in a fresh bourbon barrel for nearly seven years and then finished in a Pedro Ximenez hogshead for over ten months. A Nose of citrus fruits and raisins and a Palate of mixed fruits, salted caramel and dry spice with peat smoke at the back end, the Finish is long with rich fruits, lots of spices like cloves and cardamom along with dry smoke. 

This bottling represents a continuation of the story of SADO, from Mizunara's previous Single Cask bottling (767/2011 label focusing on the HOST) and this time around focuses on the GUEST, both of whom share mutual respect during a Japanese Tea Ceremony ("SADO"). The label for both the bottles were designed by Kenro Shinchi, an artist based out of Koshikishima Island in Kagoshima, Japan.

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Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Clynelish

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 46% 

Cask: Sherry, European Oak

Size: 700 ml

This single malt from Clynelish Distillery has been bottled exclusively for the friends of the classic malts in 2009. Matured in European oak cask for 12 years and bottled without any chill filtering. Whiskyfun comments .... "very good and rather more ‘freshly’ fruity than other young Clynelishes. Maybe a little less ‘old Highlands’ than usual." Whiskyfun rating 85 Points (full review here).

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: NAS

ABV: 52%

Cask: Sherry and American Oak

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: American oak, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

A special limited edition release of the 18 Year Old from Yamazaki in a special bottle with a silhouette of the Yamazaki Distillery and a Paulownia wooden case depicting the bamboo forests of Yamazaki.  This Limited Edition Yamazaki 18 was released exclusively for Duty-Free, featuring elegant packaging perfect for gifting.

A blend of various malt whiskies from the Yamazaki Distillery, each aged for 18 years or more, Yamazaki 18 offers a full-bodied flavor that reflects its meticulous finishing process and the slow, careful maturation of its components.

The sherry cask-aged malt at the heart of Yamazaki 18 imparts a rich sweetness, reminiscent of dried fruits, alongside a savoury, chocolatey aroma. The whisky’s depth and complexity are enhanced by malt whiskies matured in Mizunara casks, crafted from native Japanese oak.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: 2010-2017

ABV: 59%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

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: Glenfarclas

Age: 20 Years

ABV: 60%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This Speyside single malt from Glenfarclas distillery is another great bottling under their 105 Cask Strength series. Matured in sherry cask for 20 years.

In 1968, George S Grant decided to bottle a cask of Glenfarclas at natural strength as a christmas gift for family & friends. The strength of that single cask was 105 British Proof - and Glenfarclas 105 was born!  "Strong, rich oak with big powerful aromas reminding us of Demerara sugar, figs and Christmas cake, chocolate covered coffee beans and lots of fruit brandy flavours"

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: Oban

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 58.5% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak and second fill Ex-Bodega Casks

Size: 700 ml

Matured in rejuvenated American Oak and second fill ex-Bodega Casks, 2860 bottles were released of this special bottling in 2013. Natural Cask Strength. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over a 100+ votes.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: 1978 - 2011 (About 32 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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: 18

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a vintage expression from the Macallan distillery. Distilled in 1992 (or earlier) and matured for 18 years in traditional sherry oak casks at 43% ABV. This whisky is valued for its complexity and depth, with aromas of intense sherry, oak, and dried fruits. On the palate, it offers rich, balanced flavors with notes of dried fruit, honey, chocolate, and subtle spices, followed by a long, delicate finish. 

This whisky come with an elegant special wooden box to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Shinsegae, a prominent retailer in Korea.

This Collectors Set comprises six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family. Please click on each individual bottle link to get any additional detail. Glenfarclas 1966 Fino Casks Collector Series I: Distilled on the 23rd September 1966 and bottled on 18th December 2013 from Fino Cask #'s 4194, 4195, and 4197. One of 1444, 50.5%, 70cl. Glenfarclas 1956 Sherry Casks Collector Series II: Distilled on 1st June 1956, 5th June 1956, and 30th October 1956, bottled on 15th July 2014 from respective Sherry Cask #'s 1762, 1774 and 2356. One of 660, 47.5%, 70cl. Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Collector Series III: Bottled on 24th April 2015. One of 937, 41.1%, 70cl.  Glenfarclas 1981 Port Cask Collector Series IV: Distilled on 16th January 1981, bottled on 19th May 2016 from single Port Cask # 521. One of 521, 47.9%, 70cl. Glenfarclas 1986 Refill Sherry Butts Collector Series V: Distilled on 26th September 1986, bottled on 19th May 2016 from Refill Sherry Butt #'s 3454 and 3457. One of 1094, 53.8%, 70cl. Glenfarclas 1976 40 Year Old Collector Series VI: Distilled in 1976 and bottled on 19th May 2016. One of 1500, 43.7% 70cl. This last bottle has been signed by George Grant.

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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 55%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon and "Dark" Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shindo Distillery, Fukuoka

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: 36% bourbon casks (peated), 24% new AWO casks (unpeated), 12% bourbon casks (unpeated), 14% seasoned sherry casks, 6% Mizunara, 4% Oloroso sherry, and 4% cognac

Size: 700 ml

SHINDO EXPERIMENTAL FOR CORES.03, the third release in the CORES series, is a Japanese single malt whisky centered on 4 year old, unpeated spirit matured in new American white oak casks. After 4 years of maturation, the whisky has developed a vivid green aroma reminiscent of a fresh forest, with terpene-derived freshness and depth.

Building on these unqiue aromas, the whisky combines 7 carefully selected whisky, including peated spirit and unpeated spirit matured in Mizunara casks. Compared with the previous release, each component has benefited from deeper maturation. A sweet core is complemented by earthy, mossy smoke, bright fruit, and a mature, composed character—an elegant and distinctive addition to the CORES series.

Tasting Note： Fresh green notes from new AWO casks mingle with restrained peat, revealing earthy, mossy woodland nuances. A touch of new Mizunara cask spirit adds elegant kyara-like aromatics, while Shindo’s natural sweetness brings warmth and richness. Generous vanilla and sherry-cask fruit round out a harmonious, mature profile of smoke, florals, sweetness and gentle bitterness.

Shindo Distillery started operation in August 2021 in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.