Single Malt Whisky & Blended Whisky

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 14 Years

ABV: 54.6% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: First Fill Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

This Islay single malt whisky from Laphroaig is a Single Cask#116101 (First Fill Bourbon) whisky bottled by Shinanoya. Distilled in July 1999 at Laphroaig distillery, matured for 14 years and bottled in Nov. 2013 for Japanese liquor retailer, Shinanoya. It is one of five bottles from the Kinju-Zue series.

Only 252 bottles. No box available.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 35 Years

ABV: 45.8%

Cask:  Unknown

Size: 700ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bunnahabhain

Age: 33 Years Old

ABV: 45.8%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

This Islay single malt whisky Bunnahabhain is matured in a Single Sherry Cask #89 (Refill Butt). Distilled in 1980 at the Bunnahabhain distillery and bottled in 2014 for Japanese liquor retailer, Shinanoya it is one of five bottlings from the Kinju-Zue series.

Only 240 bottles released. No box available. 

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 53.1%

Cask: Bordeaux Wine Barriques

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 22nd June 1998 and matured in Bordeaux Wine Barriques for 17 years at the legendary No.1 Vaults (one of the world's oldest Scotch Warehouse) of Bowmore, this is a Distillery Exclusive bottling with only 1500 bottles being released.  This has been released under the Craftmen's Collection (and specifically celebrating the Stillmen's role in keeping an expert eye on middle cut or the heart of the distillation). Rich mahogany in color with red stone fruits and baked apple on the nose bursting with tangy stewed fruits on the palate and a lingering sea salt on the finish. 

Whiskybase rated 89+ (over 20 viewer)

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: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Dalmore

Age: 16 Years

ABV: 40%, 40%, 42%, 46% 

Cask: American Ex-Bourbon/Madeira Wine/Oloroso Sherry/Apostles Sherry/Matusalem Oloroso Sherry

Size: 700 ml x 4

Dalmore Master Blender - Richard Paterson created this Dalmore Seasons Collection,  bringing together four unique single malt whiskies, each of which represents one of the four seasons. Bottled exclusively for Taiwan and limited to 529 sets worldwide. Matured mostly in American bourbon cask and then finished in one of four different wood types personally selected by Richard Paterson to showcase the four seasons.  Spring Edition – Finished in Madeira Wine Casks; Summer Edition – Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks; Autumn Edition – Finished in Apostles Sherry Casks; Winter Edition – Finished in Matusalem Oloroso Sherry Casks.

Available as a SET only. All bottles have been signed by Richard Paterson.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bruichladdich

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 48.1% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Oloroso Sherry/ PX Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This Bruichladdich 25 years is a very special edition originally released for the Travel Retail market. An unpeated Islay Single Malt whisky with complex maturation (executed in collaboration with winemaker Jan Pettersen) which includes Oloroso Sherry and PX (Pedro Ximinez) Sherry Casks. Finding a Bruichladdich matured in Sherry Casks is quite unusual since the new make is fairly delicate and floral and the folks at Bruichladdich are extra careful that the maturation in Sherry Casks should not overpower these distillery characteristics.

A limited release of 6000 bottles. WhiskyBase - 90+ Points (an average of over 350 votes) Whiskyfun rating of 87 points. A remarkable bottling indeed.

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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 40 Years Old

ABV: 43.7%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the sixth one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a metal coin featuring the portrait of George S Grant. Distilled in 1976 (the birth year of George S Grant) and bottled on 19th May 2016. 

Only 1500 bottles were released. Rated 92+ on Whiskybase (by over 25 reviewers). This bottle has been signed by George Grant. Available also as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 53.8%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the fifth one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a metal coin featuring the portrait of John L S Grant. Distilled on 26th September 1986, bottled on 19th May 2016 from Refill Sherry Butt #'s 3454 and 3457. Only1094 were released. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase (by over 35 reviewers). Available only as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 47.9%

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the fourth one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a metal coin featuring the portrait of George S Grant (1923-2002). Distilled on 16th January 1981, bottled on 19th May 2016 from single Port Cask #151.  Only 521 bottles were released.  Rated 91+ on Whiskybase (by over 25 reviewers). Available only as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 50 Years Old

ABV: 41.1%

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the third one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a metal coin featuring the portrait of George Grant (1874-1949). Bottled on 24th April 2015. Only 937 bottles were released.
Rated 92+ on Whiskybase (by over 40 reviewers). Available only as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 57 Years Old

ABV: 47.5%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the second one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a metal coin featuring the portrait of George Grant (1830-1890). 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. Only 660 bottles were released. Rated 93+ on Whiskybase (by over 35 reviewers). Available only as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 47 Years Old

ABV: 50.5%

Size: 700 ml

Released by the family owned Glenfarclas Distillery, this Collector Series comprise, six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family which has continued to own the Distillery. This bottling is the first one of the series and comes in a black box adorned with a silver coin featuring the portrait of John Grant (1805-1889), who purchased the distillery on 8th June 1865. Distilled on the 23rd September 1966 and bottled on 18th December 2013 from Fino Cask #'s 4194, 4195, and 4197. A total of 1444 bottles were released. Rated 92+ on Whiskybase (by over 100 reviewers). Available only as a part of a FULL SET HERE.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 30 Years

ABV: 47.3%

Cask: Traditional American Oak/European Oak

Size: 700 ml

An old presentation (released around 2013) bottle of "The Balvenie 30 Year Old", crafted by malt master David Stewart by vatting Whisky matured in traditional and European oak casks. In our opinion this is indeed a masterpiece and showcases the skills of the malt master in creating a beautifully balanced and impressive aged whisky bottled at a higher ABV of 47.3%. Rich dark chocolate, hints of plum, marzipan and caramelized pear.

This series has been a Gold Medal winner at the 2004 IWSC and the 2013 release won a Gold Outstanding at the IWSC and Best Speyside Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2013.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenburgie

Age: ~ 40 Years (Distilled 1964 and Bottled 2005)

ABV: 43%

Cask: 

Size: 700 ml

A Gordon & MacPhail bottling of this Speyside Distillery which has been matured for 40+ years. Historically, Glenburgie has been mainly included in blends such as Ballantine's and Teacher's and older bottlings as a single malt are rare.

At 40+ years, it is indeed a special bottling and difficult to find. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 28 reviews.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfiddich

Age: 30 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Size: 700 ml

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: NAS

ABV: 59% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 750 ml

An old bottling matured in Sherry Casks, this is a release of cask strength Macallan, produced for the US market and bottled at 59%.  Rich and smooth with fruit cake, vanilla and a hint of wood smoke. This was bottled around 2009. A rare bottle to come by.

This specific release is rated at 90+ points on Whiskybase across 36 votes.