Sherry Cask Matured Whisky

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd.) 

Age: 2017-2022, mainly from 2020/2021

ABV: 49%

Cask: Primarily Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700ml

The 2026 Edition of Single Malt Tsunuki is composed of carefully selected malt whiskies, matured in a variety of casks, with a focus on bourbon and sherry casks.
This release marks the fifth in the Annual Edition series and the seventh overall, including “The First” and “Peated.” It reflects the continued evolution of Tsunuki’s house style, balancing fruity vibrancy with depth and energy.

The label design pays tribute to the distillery’s original tower, set against the serene natural beauty that surrounds Tsunuki.

Crafted at the Mars Tsunuki Distillery, nestled in the lush mountains southwest of the Satsuma Peninsula, the whisky benefits from a distinctive basin-like climate with marked temperature variations, as well as pristine spring water sourced from Mt. Kurata—ideal conditions for maturation.

Tasting Note:
Nose: Rich and vibrant, with aromas reminiscent of cheesecake and orangettes, gently layered with soft white smoke.
Palate: Juicy fruit notes, like pear compote, harmoniously balanced with the nutty richness of almond chocolate.
Finish: Lingering impressions of vibrant fruit lead into a long, full-bodied finish with depth and complexity.

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: 6 cask types (Pedro Ximenez Sherry butts, hogsheads, Virgin American Oak barrels, and ruby and tawny port barriques)

Size: 700 ml

Alchemy Single Malt Whisky is a new core range release from New Zealand’s Pōkeno Distillery. “Alchemy” expresses a magical process of creation and transformation, where carefully selected elements are combined to create something extraordinary.

This expression brings together some of Pōkeno’s oldest whiskies, fully matured across six cask types: Pedro Ximénez sherry butts and hogsheads, lightly and medium toasted virgin American oak barrels, as well as ruby and tawny port barriques.

The result is Pōkeno’s boldest and richest release to date, bursting with notes of ripe red fruits, dark chocolate, and Black Forest gâteau. Layers of rich honey, caramel, and vanilla beans follow, leading to a long, luxurious, and fruit-driven finish.

Pōkeno Distillery is nestled in a warm, misty valley, protected by volcanic hills. From this unique environment, they source pure natural spring water and the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand’s fertile South Island, ensuring exceptional quality from grain to glass.

2026 Award-winning:
Global Finalist World Whisky Awards 2026, named one of the world’s top 5 Small Batch Whiskies.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 30 Years Old 

ABV: 48.6%

Cask:  Refill Oloroso Sherry Cask 

Size: 700 ml

A limited edition release from single cask #94 whisky from Springbank Distillery. It was distilled in 1994 and matured for 30 years in a refill Oloroso sherry cask before bottling in 2025. Only 118 bottles were released.

The long aging created a balanced profile with floral notes, tropical fruits, and hints of lavender. These flavors blend with Springbank’s classic style, showing mineral and slightly salty notes. The cask also adds light smoke and touches of dark berries.

The bottle features a golden and silver engraving of an ancient dragon in a mosaic design. It is presented in an elegant box. 

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Linkwood Distillery

Age: 14 Year Old (2010-2025)

ABV: 56.6%

Cask: 1st Fill PX Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

This 14 Year Old single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Linkwood Distillery was independently bottled by Blackadder to mark its 30th anniversary. Distilled on 13 September 2010 and bottled in May 2025 after 14 years of maturation, including a first-fill Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry cask finish (cask #168), it combines Linkwood’s floral and fruity character with added sherry richness. Only 254 bottles were released.  

Part of Blackadder’s Raw Cask series, it is bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or colouring, retaining natural cask sediments for an oily, authentic texture.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 18 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Refill Sherry/Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

First distilled in 1973, Longrow is the double distilled, heavily peated style Single Malt from the Springbank Distillery. This Longrow 18 years is a limited edtion, and reportedly a vatting of 60% matured in refill sherry casks and 40% in bourbon casks, bottled in 2017 with 4500 bottles released. 

Nose: sweet fruits, vanilla, oak with smoke and maritime notes Palate: very creamy and oily mouth feel with grapefruits, passion fruit, caramel and more red fruits Finish: wonderful balance of salty smoke and subtle sweetness of some dark fruits perhaps coming from the refill sherry cask with a dry and long finish.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 63 Years Old (Distilled on 1959, bottled on 2022)

ABV: 56.5% 

Cask: First Fill Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

A rare vintage bottling from 1959 aged for an incredible 63 years in first-fill sherry cask #3665 that is increasingly difficult to find, with highly regarded scores of 92+ on Whiskybase and 93/5 Stars on WhiskyFun.

The third release in Gordon & MacPhail’s historic rare whisky series pays tribute to George Urquhart, second-generation member of the family behind Gordon & MacPhail. Distilled on 15 October 1959 and matured for 63 years in first-fill sherry cask #3665, it was bottled on 2 November 2022 at natural cask strength, 56.5% ABV, with only 368 bottles released.

Mr George, regarded as the “father of single malt” by renowned whisky writer Charlie MacLean began working with the business in 1933 and later created the iconic Connoisseurs Choice in 1968 to shine the spotlight on single malt whiskies that mostly ended up in blend, including his personal favourite, Glen Grant.

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Inchgower Distillery

Age: 20 Year Old (July 1995 - September 2015)

ABV: 57.6%

Cask: Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

Blackadder Inchgower 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was independently bottled by Blackadder as Raw Cask Statement Edition No. 12 to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. Distilled in July 1995 and bottled in September 2015 after 20 years in a single sherry butt, it was released at 57.6% ABV (cask strength) without chill filtration or without addition of any colouring. The Raw Cask series also tends to have natural cask sediment since the whisky is not heavily filtered. 582 bottles were produced. Bottle number for reference only.

The sherry maturation adds an old-school depth to Inchgower’s salty, maritime character. Rated highly on Whiskybase at +87.