This particular Sherry Oak maturation whisky is the result of years of curiosity and learning, but our story begins with an unexpected discovery even longer ago.

An Unexpected Discovery
Oak casks were used to transport whisky, and by the time it reached its destination, the whisky would have taken on some of the depth and richness of whatever liquid these casks once held. Storage in certain casks became a conscious rather than circumstantial choice.

The Result: A familiar honey smoothness revealing layers of spice, intense ripe fruits like freshly baked Christmas cake. Giving way to a chewy fig, and a long creamy, nutty finish.

The Story of Revelation of Cask and Character
This is a story of expertise, intuition, and the craft of Coopering - as old as whisky itself. This particular sherry Oak maturation is the result of years of curiosity and learning, but our story begins with an unexpected discovery even longer ago…

The use of casks in whisky was supposedly an accidental revelation. If you believe the folklore, hundreds of years ago, Oak casks were used to transport whisky across the British Isles. By the time it reached its destination, the whisky would have taken on some of the depth and richness of whatever liquid these casks once held. And so, storage in certain casks became a conscious rather than circumstantial choice. Over time, the use of Oak casks became instrumental in the quality and final flavour of the whisky. Our Head Cooper Ian McDonald knows this all too well, having worked with his team and his tools for over 50 years.

Embark on a journey with Bladnoch's Classic Collection and explore the Liora, a vibrant cask-strength Lowland whisky. Delight in its complex interplay of tropical and various fruits, alongside the warmth of vanilla and the subtle echoes of oak. This single malt gem has matured gracefully in a harmonious blend of bourbon and virgin oak casks, offering a distinctive and memorable tasting experience.

Black Art 11 has been created using pre-renaissance casks from Bruichladdich Distillery (pre-2001) which have been safeguarded and maturing on Islay for 24 years.

An enigmatic alchemy which relies on nature, craftsmanship and the quiet passing of time, what happens inside each cask under cover of darkness in the depths of the warehouse remains a mystery. Black Art 11 is a testament to this elusive mastery. Using artisanal techniques passed down from one generation to the next; the spirit is pulled exclusively from Bruichladdich distillery pre-renaissance casks which have been patiently maturing on our island home for almost three decades. The finite single malt is created in secret by our head distiller, Adam Hannett, with the recipe only known to him. Putting our trust in Adam, he is given creative freedom to bring this incredible whisky to life. Using pre-renaissance Bruichladdich stock, Black Art 11 is unique and unrepeatable. A chance to experiment, take risks and push the boundaries of possibility; only Adam knows what has gone into creating the precious 24-year-old single malt. The barley and cask types are undisclosed, with the final recipe a mystery. Matured in the finest oak, this eleventh edition of Black Art showcases the captivating marriage of faith and ingenuity and we invite you to put your trust in us.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Rich Tawny.

NOSE: Dried fruits, leather and a hint of citrus immediately open on the nose, followed by a fresh sea breeze. Sweet fruit and floral notes come to the fore, with poached pear, delicate rose hip syrup, black cherry, and sweet mango. The complexity of the single malt is apparent as the aromas continue to open, with cedar and mellow oak complemented with butterscotch, praline, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. Warming oats are balanced with fragrant notes of rose and pear drops.

PALATE: Dried fruits, dates, raisins, barley sugar, leather and oak open on the palate, followed by butterscotch sweetness, praline and hints of coconut and fresh citrus. Sweet apple and pear are married with toasted oak, warming wood spice, dark plums and marzipan, with layers of depth opening with each sip.

FINISH: Oak and dried fruit come to the fore, with Christmas cake notes of sultanas, fig, marzipan, and lingering honey adding to the beautifully rounded finish.

Ardnamurchan Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a bold and uncompromising expression of the distillery's craftsmanship. Bottled at natural cask strength, combines 87% peated and 13% unpeated spirit and has been matured in 90% Bourbon matured stock and 10% Sherry, this whisky delivers an intense and unfiltered experience that captures the rugged essence of the Scottish Highlands. Using a combination of peated and unpeated malted barley, it is distilled with precision and aged in carefully selected oak casks to achieve remarkable depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Coastal peat smoke, vanilla and tangy and bright citrus zest.
• Palate: Maritime peat, ripe orchard fruit, warm oak and a gentle, warm black pepper spice.
• Finish: Lingering peat with a subtle seaweed salinity.

For those seeking an authentic, full-flavored Scotch whisky experience, Ardnamurchan Cask Strength is an exceptional choice. Elevate your collection and enjoy this remarkable expression, available now at Royal Batch.

As an enduring addition to the Speciality Drinks' Elements of Islay range, the Cask Edit is a member of this esteemed series. This Islay blended malt Scotch whisky matures in a blend of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, adding alluring dimensions of fruit, nuts, buttery pastry, and roasted coffee to the subtly smoky malt at its essence.

TASTING NOTES

On the nose, discover charred oak and candied nuts interlaced with abundant fresh orchard fruits, leading into subtle notes of praline and creamy vanilla. Gentle peat smoke weaves harmoniously throughout this aromatic tapestry.

The palate unfolds with a presentation of woody caramel paving the path to indulgent almond croissants and bold roasted coffee beans. A whisper of earthy petrichor merges with vanilla and distant bonfire smoke, creating a captivating palate.

As the experience concludes, a freshness persists, accompanied by lingering elegant smoke and sweet spice, encapsulating the essence of this delightful expression.

Distilled at the Ardnamurchan Distillery nestled in Glenbeg, Scotland's Western Highlands, Ardnamurchan Highland Scotch embodies a unique blend of 50% peated and 50% unpeated malted barley, meticulously crafted within copper pot stills. Aged in a marriage of ex-bourbon (65%) and ex-sherry (35%) casks without a specified age, this whisky reveals an enticing nose of nutmeg, toffee apple, Seville oranges, and hints of driftwood. On the palate, vibrant notes of grapefruit marmalade and flamed orange peel intertwine with sweet soy sauce and ripe peach, culminating in a finish boasting warming Sichuan peppercorn and campfire smoke. With no added coloring, this non-chill filtered expression maintains a robust 46.8% ABV, subject to slight variations across batches. Distilled within one of Scotland's eco-conscious distilleries, each bottle features a blockchain-enabled QR code, offering a comprehensive journey through the whisky's origins, from grain to bottle.

Dewar's 19 Year Old The Champions Edition 2021 Scotch Whisky stands as a pinnacle in the world of fine spirits, embodying the culmination of expertise and dedication. Crafted with the utmost care and aged for 19 years, this exceptional whisky pays homage to the pursuit of excellence.

It's a celebration of triumph and achievement, capturing the essence of success in every sip. The blend, meticulously curated, offers a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, showcasing the depth and complexity derived from its prolonged aging.

Each bottle represents a legacy of tradition and honors the spirit of champions. It's not just a whisky; it's a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of greatness, making it a prized possession for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.

LIMITED EDITION NAPA VALLEY RED WINE CASK 18 YEAR OLD

The 2023 release in this collection is rich and decadent and has a softening of the spice notes. The finishing in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks bestows seductive qualities elevating Aberfeldy’s signature smoothness.

TASTING NOTES

Lush, bold, with a dominance of fruit.

The wine’s influence adds an air of opulence & a deepening of intriguing red berry aromas. Green apple & honeyed, floral notes. Rich & decadent. A velvety texture and softening spices leave a mellow dram to contemplate over.

CASK TYPE

18 years in a combination of re-f ill and hogshead casks, the whisky was then finished for a period of around 15 months in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks sourced from the Napa Valley, California USA.

Bottled at 43%, the Arran Barrel Reserve emphasises the delicious, sweet fruit notes which are the hallmark of our distillery. A fantastic discovery!

The brand new Arran Barrel Reserve is a fresh, light and elegant no-age-statement Single Malt Single Barrel Scotch Whisky. It is 100% matured in Bourbon Barrels and is going to become your go-to dram for every occasion - to be served neat, with ice or in a longer drink or cocktail.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Delicate apples and pears

Palate: Beautifully balanced citrus fruit and light vanilla sweetness with a burst of apple and delicate marine notes.

Finish: Sweetness, Spice, Charred Oak, Citrus, Vanilla.

Celebrating 125 Years of Aberfeldy with This Highland Single Malt Scotch Limited Edition 

TASTING NOTES

Luxuriously succulent.

With notes of Highland honey, wild strawberries and ripe peaches warmed by the sun – the aroma builds with cocoa powder, creamy caramel and warming cinnamon. On the palate, delicate fruit rests on a malty, cereal base, with a hint of vanilla coffee and a long satisfying finish.

CASK TYPE

Matured for over two decades in a combination of re-fill hogsheads and refill butts, the whisky was then finished for over a year in First-fill Oloroso Sherry casks.
Oloroso casks augment Aberfeldy’s rich and fruity character, and bestow a delightful spiced note.

This exquisite single malt has been crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and four cask matured for at least twenty one years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, virgin oak casks and Bordeaux red wine casks. During long maturation Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After twenty one years, rich layering develops into an elegant honey smoke, enriched through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create a rich and elegant single malt, layered with lush orchard fruit and toasted pine wood with a honey smoke finish. All in perfect balance.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Honey gold

NOSE: Berry fruit, orchard apple, wild honey and mountain oak spice

PALATE: Candied grape, rich cocoa, smoked pine nut, finishing with caramelised pear and honey smoke

SMOKE LEVEL: Elegant

Matured exclusively in hand selected American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Tomintoul 10 Years Old is a delicate well-balanced single malt with honey and citrus combing to create a sweet, fruity and vanilla flavour profile. A fan favourite in the Tomintoul range, our 10 Years Old has been awarded gold medals for its taste by some of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Delicate and floral with aromas of acacia honey, vanilla, wholemeal toast and mellow wood spices.

Palate: Sweet and honeyed with layers of creme caramel and toasted almond with highlights of lemon zest and a grassy freshness.

Finish: A surge of sweetness swiftly pursued by a tingling spice.

The MossburnVintage Casks range are a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks. Each numbered release will only ever yield a finite number of bottles. While this means that we can never replicate the particular character of each of these Single Malts, it also offers an opportunity to sample what we believe to be an exceptional examples of the whisky made by some of Scotland’s most distinguished distilleries.

For this range we have sought out Single Malts of interest from distilleries not owned or run by ourselves. They are the issue of specific vintages, with full traceability of the distillation and cask ageing that they have undergone. The master blender has specially selected these barrels from our ageing warehouses, where many Single Malt Casks lie slowly maturing, as worthy of special Mossburn Distillers & Blenders bottling. Each batch exhibited the classic hallmarks of balance, depth and complexity that only the best Single Malts can deliver.

These Single Malt Scotch Whiskies have all been bottled without any colouring or chill filtration.

This lightly peated whisky is made from malted barley infused with smoke during the drying process. The flavour imparted by the smoke is a reflection of Wolfburn’s history – the original 19th Century distillery was largely fired by peat. Gentle distillation is followed by maturation their purpose-built warehouses. The result is a beautifully smooth and rounded whisky.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Initially smoky with hints of fruit and fresh sea air, accompanied by vanilla and wood-shavings

Taste: Floral notes abound, followed by raisins and light spices. Malty flavours open up on the palate, with soft honey sweetness at the finish

AWARDS

2018 Double Gold Medal winner, FiftyBest 2018

Scoresby Very Rare Blended Scotch Whisky is cherished for its smoothness and versatility. It combines various malt and grain whiskies to create a balanced flavor profile with hints of oak, caramel, and fruit. Loved for its affordability without compromising quality, it's perfect for sipping neat or as a base for cocktails like the whisky sour.

The Glenturret Triple Wood is a sweet and spicy yet soft whisky that builds on the distinctive fruity flavours of our new make spirit. Matured in American and European oak sherry seasoned casks alongside Bourbon barrels. The three different cask styles have been thoughtfully combined to create a whisky with an alluring golden colour and a delightful subtle character. 

TASTING NOTES

TOFFEE APPLE, CITRUS and FRESHLY CUT OAK. Gentle WOOD SPICES... GINGER with VANILLA leads to a light, soft, FRUITY finale.

The third from the series created by Ron Welsh, Master Blender and Marek Reichman Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer. A single malt paying homage to the definitive and constant character of Bowmore.

Bowmore Masters Selection 22 Year Scotch Whisky is a testament to Bowmore's expertise. Aged for over two decades on Islay, it boasts a harmonious blend of smoky peat, honeyed sweetness, and a touch of citrus. This whisky's complex yet smooth profile exemplifies the pinnacle of Bowmore's craftsmanship, making it a prized choice for whisky enthusiasts seeking depth and sophistication in each sip.

Overflowing with spice, oaky intensity and caramelised fruit, this single malt whisky is the pride and joy of our Heritage Collection. Aged entirely in American oak casks over 18 long years for a rare intensity, it is the ultimate reflection of our traditional Speyside craft. By using first-fill casks that have not been used for single malt previously, we enhance our spirit with the wood's maximum flavours of vanilla, oak and toffee.

COLOUR: Antique Gold

NOSE: Toasted oak with deep notes of treacle toffee and caramelised autumn fruits.

TASTE: Baked spiced apple and vanilla smoked raisins. Rich, smooth and utterly satisfying.

FINISH: The sweetness and spice fade naturally leaving a light cloud of smoke and toasted oak. A finish which is elegant and wonderfully long.

As the first ever Big Peat Christmas Edition finished in sherry casks, this special release truly encapsulates the flavour of Christmas in a bottle. BIG and BOLD… it’s the ultimate winter warmer and is sure to get you in the festive spirit! Typically Islay in flavour, the palate carries notes of ash, sweet tar, smoking chimneys and a subtle salty beach quality, with a long and lingering phenolic finish.

Tasting Notes
Anticipate hints of dried fruit, cocoa, and spiced oak. Then comes candied peel alongside Hebridean sea air, peated barley, and ‘his’ signature smoke!

Maker Notes

MacNair’s Lum Reek 12-year-old combines Single Malts from Islay and Speyside – two of the most renowned whisky producing regions in Scotland.  The recipe, created by industry veteran and Master Distiller/Blender of the Year, Billy Walker, includes both peated and unpeated whiskies, including aged GlenAllachie single malt. The small batch expression was matured at The GlenAllachie Distillery in a combination of first fill Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez and red wine casks until the whisky reached its optimum. The consequential bronze spirit, offered without added colouring or chill-filtration, reveals sophisticated notes of sweet peat reek, warming mocha, Scottish heather, and butterscotch.

Our Lum Reek 12-year-old has won some incredible global accolades, including Double Gold (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021), Best Blended Malt under 12 Years (World Whiskies Awards, 2020), and Gold (Scotch Whisky Masters, 2021).

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Copper Bronze

NOSE: Sweet peat reek, butterscotch, warming mocha, and gentle nutmeg

TASTE: Lashings of heather honey, rich toffee, and sweet spices, all with undertones of peat