What's reported to be a distinctive and very high-class Glenrothes that will appeal to collectors. 203 bottles were released via Belgian independent bottler, The Whisky Jury in late 2022. Non chill filtered. Very limited stocks.

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. Note: No gift box supplied. 2017 debuted two new JW limited editions. This one celebrates Chinese New Year "The Year of the Rooster" in an eye-catching two-tone blue bottle that fades towards the base revealing a glimpse of the liquid within. A gold illustration of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster adorns three faces of the bottle. This will make for an impressive gift or addition to any Johnnie collection. 40% Alc./Vol.

Located in the far north of Scotland, Glenmorangie distillery uses the tallest stills in Scotland, where only the lightest and purist spirit vapours reach the top, giving Glenmorangie its hallmark floral and fruity character.

Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years has rich sweet fruit aromas along with toffee caramel, vanilla and a hint of smoke. Its warming and sweet on the palate with dark fruits, malty cereal, smooth creamy vanilla, fragrant almonds and tangerines, and a gentle smoke developing. A lingering finish brings notes of dark chocolate, caramelised citrus peel and very light smoke.

This is a thought provoking, uber-provenance single malt whisky distilled from barley grown by eight family farms on our remote Scottish island home. Barley varieties Optic and Oxbridge were planted across the breadth of the island in 2009. We distilled their spirit early in 2010 and it ran clean, rich and malty, before being filled into ex-Bourbon and French wine casks and matured in our warehouses by Loch Indaal.

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product shown. As Littlemill fans would know (and bemoan), finding bottles of this stuff is a rare opportunity. Even amongst the various closed distilleries, it really is slim pickings. Bottled at a crowd-pleasing 48% abv for the third Spirit of Scotland: Rome Whisky Festival, expect a reliable expression of this near-forgotten malt, oily/waxy from start to finish, herbaceous and a generous helping of light-bodied fruit.

This range is comprised of exceptional single malts that best encapsulate quality and smoothness: the accessible Classic, the innovative 10 years old, the elegant 12 year old, and the satisfying 15 year old. Glen Moray's Elgin Heritage Collection has been carefully matured to create a smooth, sweet character combined with subtle oak flavours. Our unique Speyside climate gently influences these whiskies to produce a well-rounded character and complex finish.

Well-sherried Benrinnes invariably works a treat and is always tempting. The slightly meaty, nutty character of the spirit derived from partial triple distillation and use of worm tub condensers gives body to many of Diageo’s blends. This isn't the first time Darkness have bottled Benrinnes after a finishing in Pedro Ximénez octaves, so obviously they think it's a worthy match. In this example it imparts a generous helping of vibrant red fruit notes. The price is right for a cask strength 14 year old! 55.3% Alc./Vol. Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Strawberry jam and pecan pie, with a whisper of old oak furniture. Palate: Vanilla pod, Nice biscuits, chocolate peanuts, dried cherry, and mince pie filling. Finish: Fiery ginger and chocolate ice-cream.

With the Edrington group having priced extra-aged Macallans well beyond the reach of the average wallet, (pay $4000+ for the 25YO) Sherry enthusiasts searching for that something special have few options left. Enter Glenfarclas: When you buy a bottle of this you support one of Scotland's only independent family-owned distilleries. Quarter-century aged Scotch is not getting cheaper. Arran, Dalwhinnie, Glenfiddich, Highland Park, Old Pulteney, Laphroaig, Talisker, Caol Ila, Glenrothes and Glengoyne currently have an average retail price of close to $700. Add Macallan, Lagavulin, Springbank and Ardbeg to the mix and the average jumps up to around $1200! It's inevitable that the price for 25 year old single malt Scotch will settle somewhere between these two values. (Even Single Grains and Blends with similar age statements are becoming less and less accessible). Tasting note: Bright gold with a pale straw hue. Some real class and depth to the nose which offers powerful aromas of prune, roasted nuts, honey and freshly polished floorboards. Smells expensive. Mouthfilling, and with an unexpected degree of 'tingle' for whisky of this age. Glorious at mid palate, serving up delicious honey and dried fruit flavours over rich, spicy, sugar-laced malt. Medium long with a delicate aftertaste of dried fruit and sweet leather. Aristocratic. Would make a perfect after dinner malt. Some tasters drew comparisons with Macallan 18. 43% Alc./Vol.

Product Information: A departure from their typically lightly peated single malt, the Heavily Peated Kilkerran is released twice per year at cask strength and around 45PPM. Matured in 90% Bourbon casks and 10% sherry cask. The dram opens with enticing notes of candy floss and crème brulée. Flavourwise, the peat smoke is soft and sweet, with toasted marshmallows typical of the Kilkerran Heavily Peated range. Hints of gooseberries and violets confectionary develop over time. The finish lingers, sweet with an orange peel lift. Kilkerran pride themselves on completing all parts of the whisky production process on site giving them unrivalled control over the quality of the whisky. From the traditional floor maltings conducted at their sister distillery, Springbank, to the bottling of every edition at their bottling hall in Campbeltown. Sharing a production team and calendar with the neighbouring Springbank Distillery, Glengyle has a short production period of around three months per year, typically operational from October – December. This means Kilkerran is among the most handmade in Scotland. Item does not come with external tube. Producer Note: “It is our intention to reduce the amount of packaging we use across our group of companies, from Springbank and Kilkerran to William Cadenhead Ltd, and that any we do use is produced and procured as sustainably as possible." Maker: A historic Campbeltown distillery reimagined in the 21st century, Glengyle Distillery was originally founded by William Mitchell, who had previously run Springbank Distillery with his brother John, under the direction of their father and founder of Springbank, Archibald Mitchell. A dispute between the two brothers, William and John, led the former to leave and start his own venture, Glengyle Distillery, in 1872. In 1919, Glengyle was sold to West Highland Malt Distilleries Ltd after suffering, as many distilleries did, from the economic downturn of the early 20th century. Production then completely ceased in 1925. Over the decades-long closure of the distillery, the buildings continued to be used by local clubs and companies and so the Glengyle buildings remained reasonably well-maintained compared to many other closed distilleries in Campbeltown. In the year 2000, the distillery was purchased by Mitchell’s Glengyle Ltd, headed by Hedley G Wright, then chairman of J&A Mitchell and great, great nephew of the original founder of Glengyle, William Mitchell. After his passing in 2023, Mr Wright’s shares in the company were transferred to three local trust funds to ensure that the community would continue to benefit from the company after his passing. Distillery: The Campbelltown region is located on the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland's south-west, and was once home to over 30 malt whisky distilleries. One of Scotland’s five whiskey regions (one of our favourites) Campbelltown was a bustling fishing village and dubbed ‘whisky capital of the world’ for good reason, in times past the sails of vessels could be seen billowing in Campbeltown Loch, while rippling smoke from the chimneys of distilleries filled the sky. Looking back, Campbeltown is unequivocally as big a part of the history of whisky as the famous drink itself. Used as a smuggling centre for the most part of the 17th and 18th century, where many a bottle of Scotland’s famous liquid was distilled illegally. Once home to over 30 distilleries, Campbeltown gained a reputation for delivering top shelf whisky in the 19th century, something that saw an increased demand from blenders. Much of Campbeltown’s whisky heritage is owed to its location – easy access by boat and being just a whisker away from Ireland. Today only three remain, Glen Scotia, Springbank and Glengyle. Of the three Springbank and Glengyle both play pivotal roles in the production of Kilkerran. From the traditional floor maltings conducted at Kilkerran's sister distillery, Springbank, to the distillation and bottling of every edition at Glengyle. Stylistically Kilkerran today is a far cry from the more heavily peated style of the original Glengyle distillery. Regardless it is in many ways a classic Campbelltown, high drinkable with complex maritime notes, light salt and delicate peat that tends towards more earthy aromas. Nose - Icing Sugar, Crème Brulée, Custard A sweet introduction, there are notes of icing sugar, crème Brulée and custard. Palate - Sweet Peat Smoke, Toasted Marshmallows, Buttered Biscuits Notes of buttered digestive biscuits and custard creams. Hints of gooseberries and candied violets develop over time. Finish - Gooseberry, Violets, Orange Pulp In the finish the sweetness lingers, with notes of orange pulp and zest. The peat is prominent in the finish, orange pulp round off this dram.