Laphroaig 33 Year Old The Ian Hunter Story Book 3 Scotch Whisky is an exceptional single malt, renowned for its rare aging and intricate flavor profile. Matured for over three decades in American oak and European sherry casks, this limited edition release is part of The Ian Hunter Story series, which celebrates the legacy of Laphroaig’s former owner.

This whisky offers an impressive depth of flavor with robust smoky peat, balanced by rich notes of dried fruits, honey, and vanilla. Subtle hints of spice and oak add complexity, creating a well-rounded and sophisticated profile. The long, warming finish reflects its extended maturation, making it a highly prized selection for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a refined and memorable tasting experience.

Experience the complex and robust flavour of this heritage barley varietal, with Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013. Delicately balanced with hints of fresh green fruits and lightly spiced gingerbread, this whisky is a testament to the resilience of ancient grain.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Golden sands.

Nose: Aromas of warm citrus, tropical fruit, and sweet malty flour are immediate on the nose. As the whisky opens the sweetness of the fruit, oak and malted Bere barley combine to give an uplifting, sunny feel to the dram, enhanced with fragrant peach skin, fresh vanilla pods, candied orange and creamy fudge. Over time, delicate floral notes of rose and subtle sweet violet appear.

Palate: On the palate, the presence of the malted grain is unmistakable with notes of popcorn, brown sugar and warm porridge. The Bere barley provides a soft, rounded mouthfeel, beautifully complementing the sweet, stoned fruit notes. Apricot, peach, melon and candied orange are balanced with the gentle influence of the oak, which adds a hint of vanilla, coconut and marzipan.

Finish: Milk chocolate, malted grain and crème brulee add to the soft finish, while a hint of mango and orange blossom honey linger.

Character: With each vintage of Bruichladdich Bere Barley has its own unique style. The spirit distilled from this ancient, genetically diverse grain stands apart, with the hardy character of the barley evident alongside the incredible amount of fruit and floral notes derived from a long fermentation and traditional distillation. As the spirit matures on Islay, in quality American oak barrels, each Bere barely vintage takes shape – telling the story of the grain, of terroir, of tradition, and of our progressive thinking and careful cask selection to showcase its unique flavour.

The Alexander Murray & Co. 45 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a luxurious expression of timeless craftsmanship. Matured for 45 years, this single malt captivates with deep, layered flavors of honey, vanilla, and aged oak, balanced by a smooth, lingering finish. Bottled at natural cask strength, it offers a bold yet refined tasting experience, perfect for collectors and those seeking a rare whisky indulgence.

The Alexander Murray & Co. 52 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a true gem for whisky connoisseurs. Aged for over half a century, this rare Scotch offers a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of dried fruit, oak, and a subtle smokiness. Bottled at cask strength, it delivers an intense, full-bodied experience, making it a prized addition to any collection.

First released over 25 years ago in 1997, 17 Years Old was one of the first bottles to leave the Distillery after reopening. Unusually delicate, yet unmistakably Ardbeg, this malt found a place in the hearts of the Committee, and set an extraordinary standard for the future of our whisky. Retired in 2004, Ardbeggians thought that was the last they’d see of 17. But, while times have been moving quietly on, its return has been years in the making.

A quarter of a century since he first created this magnificent recipe, Dr Bill Lumsden – Master Distiller - has meticulously crafted this release to mirror the original, retracing the flavour profile note by note, and choosing to bottle at 40% strength, just as it was back then. Distinctly balmy and medicinal, an enticing minerality bursts into sweet smoke and malted barley. Its peaty presence is undeniable, with hints of tar and oak. Bottled in honour of the folk who were there at the start, this was always a whisky destined to return in the end.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: Fresh and clean, with hints of pine resin, aniseed, sea spray and lavender soap- very gentle, very restrained, and rather elegant for an Ardbeg. With water, there is a distinctive, flinty minerality, along with subtle hints of sweet peat smoke, malted barley, and a touch of toasting bread.

Taste: A beautiful, creamy texture is followed by a lovely combination of flavours, with aniseed toffee, café latte, fennel and gentle antiseptic soap. The peat smoke is present, but in a very restrained manner, and leads into a lingering aftertaste with chewy oak, cocoa powder and tar.

Finish: The peat smoke is present, but in a very restrained manner, and leads into a lingering aftertaste with chewy oak, cocoa powder and tar.

Matured in hand-selected sherry oak casks of exceptional character, this annual Glengoyne release of only 5200 bottles is the taste of 30 years, held in a single dram. Our finest sherry casks are left almost entirely to their own devices for 30 years. Almost, but not quite. Twice, perhaps three times in three decades, our malt master will taste this ongoing alchemy of cask and spirit. His aim: to hand-select only the best sherry oak casks. Each decade has added deep colour, intense flavour and limitless complexity to the precious contents. Only the best can become Glengoyne 30 Year Old.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep Amber
Nose: Black Cherry, Sherry Trifle, Marmalade, Tea Rose, Rum & Raisin Chocolate
Palate: Burst of sweetness changing quickly to Plum compote, Cinnamon, Cloves and Tangy Marmalade

TASTING NOTES

This rich, elemental, and extraordinarily rare limited edition is born from a partnership between our Director of Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, and Japanese botanical artist, Azuma Makoto.

Dr Bill’s bespoke whisky creation is an ode to all natural elements, from the depths of the ground through the complex flora and fauna. It is truly a remarkable tribute to the wonder of the living world and emanates from Dr Bill’s inspiration as a result of Azuma’s own masterpiece. The release showcases how nature, in all its forms, can be personified in an exquisite whisky.

In order to express the complexity of our natural world, Dr Bill first took a classic Glenmorangie, long aged in ex-bourbon casks, heady with aromas of lemon balsam and orchids. He then united that single malt with the first whisky from Glenmorangie to be finished in casks which once held Chardonnay white wine from the Meursault appellation in Burgundy. Inspired by that whisky’s complex notes of flowers, rain-soaked moss and earthy notes, Azuma Makoto created a botanical masterpiece, which now adorns our whisky.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Deep Copper

AROMA: Rich, heady, pungent, and fragrant. A burst of syrupy fruits (peach, pineapple, damson and plum), followed by some more savoury notes like burning oak bark, roasting chestnuts, baking sour dough and some hints of damp forest floor. Water releases some herbal and floral notes, with a touch of scented incense, aromatic orchids and even some grapey, vinous notes.

TASTE: Rich, sweet and fruity, with an almost waxy mouthfeel. There are flavours of lemon balsam, honeycomb, poached pears with a dusting of cocoa powder, followed by some gentle woody/ balsamic notes.

FINISH: The aftertaste is lingering and mellow, with hints of eucalyptus, lemon and toasting oak.

First released more than 175 years ago by our founders, the original Glenmorangie 10 year old was known for its mellow tones and delicacy of flavour.

All these years later, The Original remains at the heart of everything we do. Like home, we carry with us, no matter how far we travel. And every time we return, we discover something new.

To give Original a delicious, go-anywhere finesse, we make it in our giraffe-high stills, then we age it 10 years in bourbon casks to absorb all manner of delectable flavours.

The result is a smooth whisky which welcomes you with a rush of citrus, then holds your attention with layers of luscious flavour, from orange to honey and creamy vanilla, with bursts of peach.

We are constantly embarking on new sensory journeys, yet we always come home to Original.

Ardnamurchan AD The ArdnAmerica Tour Bottling Scotch Whisky is a limited-edition release celebrating the distillery's journey and connection with American whisky culture. This unique expression showcases a harmonious blend of peated and unpeated malt, aged in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks. The result is a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of dried fruits, spices, and a subtle smoky finish. Perfect for whisky enthusiasts, this bottling captures the essence of Ardnamurchan’s craftsmanship and innovative spirit.

While the year 2000 will be remembered by many for bootcut jeans, flip phones and the elusive millennium bug, it went down in Ardbeg history for very different reasons. 

Following decades of neglect, the Distillery had been saved from extinction by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 and meticulously restored. As the clock ticked over from 1999 to 2000, Ardbeg was returning to full production. And while the rest of the world partied, with many distilleries shut down in fear of computerised chaos, its dedicated stillmen stayed up all night to keep the spirit flowing.  

Crafted with some of the very first spirit of the millennium, the inaugural edition in the Ardbeg Vintage Y2K series is unlike anything that came before. It was distilled in the historic still which served Ardbeg for 51 years, before being retired in 2001. And with an increased rigour applied to cask selection under the new ownership, the whisky was laid down in some of the finest bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks around. 

Committee Chair and Distillery Visitor Centre Manager Jackie Thomson said: “The turn of the millennium was a milestone for Ardbeg in so many ways – not least the formation of our Committee, the lifeblood of Ardbeg. With Y2K fashion and culture now back with a vengeance, we’re inviting Ardbeggians to turn back time to a remarkable year and enjoy the spirit of Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Pale Amber

AROMA: Herbal, sweet and fragrant, with a subtle, distant perfumed smokiness. Next a quirky, zesty note like lemon balsam emerges, along with a suggestion of linseed oil and candied walnuts. A splash of water and the fragrance intensifies, emitting heather honey, a touch of creosote and the tiniest trace of tent canvas.

TASTE: The texture is fizzy and effervescing (sherbety), with a real, vibrant effervescence on the tongue. At first the flavour is intensely sweet, then shifts as aniseed, toffee, digestive biscuits, peppermint, menthol, tar and coffee grits burst through.

FINISH: The sooty/tarry flavours keep building, until they finally dissolve into a long, lingering aftertaste of antiseptic lozenges, bitter oranges and oak tannins.

Maker Notes

Dr Bill, our Director of Whisky Creation, was born with a taste for adventure. And with this single malt he sought to create a whisky as unpredictable as his travels. The Quinta Ruban 14 Years Old is a whisky journey into the wild – a dark and delectable forest where the wind whistles with gusts of peppermint and dark swirls of chocolate can happen at any moment. In our giraffe-high stills, it begins soft and fruity, then gets darker and deeper as we let it age for 14 years in bourbon casks and port casks from Portugal. The finished whisky is a thicket of voluptuous flavour combinations. Walnut and black pepper. Mandarin orange and melted marshmallow. Dark chocolate bar and peppermint. Like stepping into a chocolate-minty-orange unknown, the journey is as delicious as the destination.

Introducing Grand Château, an exquisite 31 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is the first release by our distillery that finished for an extended nine years in Bordeaux red wine casks from the French wine-growing region. This exclusive edition was created in partnership with internationally renowned and genre-defining French graffiti artist André Saraiva.

Inspired by the unexpected marriage of Speyside and its French counterpart, André Saraiva plays on the theme of juxtaposition – his signature graphic Mr. A playful figure wandering through the vineyards of the scenic Toile de Jouy landscape.

Exploring the harmony between grace and power, our Malt Master pays homage to the Portuguese origins of these great seafarer’s ships, by finishing this supreme maritime whisky in a combination of Ruby, White and Tawny port casks. Reigniting our own passion for exploration, this unusual combination of casks brings uncanny balance to a tumultuous Talisker.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Rich, bright gold. Moderate beading, thick legs.​

Nose: Mellow and drying, with a touch of spice once it​settles down. The top notes are of sticky malt loaf with​sultanas and dates as dried fruits lead the way, soon fading to become more maritime, with clean sea air, sea salt and sand dunes. Surging through this come mineral notes of chalk and a light, winey hint of macerated grape skins. At first, just a suggestion of peat smoke runs underneath, although the aroma becomes much smokier when water is added.

Body: Medium to full.

Palate: A creamy-smooth mouthfeel introduces a powerful taste with lightly sweet notes and hints of rich fruit. This soon becomes very salty, then intensely peppery and gunpowder smoky. The taste is almost as powerful with a good dash of water, which accentuates the saltiness.

Finish: Long, finishing spicy with the trademark catch of chilli pepper, which tends here toward mouth-cooling ​Sichuan pepper.

At Roseisle Distillery, whisky making is a masterful merging of simple elements to create a stunning single malt that soars with profound flavours. Notes of sweet vanilla smoothly sail through this lofty expression, from which rise deep, luscious flavour notes of rich, sticky stewed fruits.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Clear and harvest gold.

Nose: On the mellow nose, the overall impression is ‘lush', which is to say rich in promise, with the light sweetness of vanilla, a touch of molasses and some cereal, yet also complex and well-integrated, with fruity and nutty notes to explore. The top notes suggest a light vanilla sponge with butter icing; this aroma increases in the development; hints of ripe peach and white chocolate lie beneath. All of these notes are subtle and reserved.​

Body: Medium.

Palate: Smoothly creamy in texture and sweet to taste, with vanilla icing, before a spicier complexity brings balancing richness. There are more notes of vanilla midpalate, soaring above a deep fruitiness, and the sweetness lasts throughout. Very appealing to drink, both straight and with a dash of water, which softens and sweetens it.

Finish: Long, finishing richly sweet and lightly spicy, with a touch of white pepper. A dash of water enhances the sweetness.

Oban Coastal Orchard 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Special Release 2024 is a vibrant and evocative expression from the renowned Oban Distillery, offering a unique exploration of maritime and orchard influences. This 10-year-old whisky is part of Diageo's 2024 Special Releases collection, highlighting the distillery’s coastal origins and showcasing a blend of fresh sea air and rich fruity notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose
The nose is mellow yet vivid, immediately transporting you to the coast with fresh maritime aromas. Hints of clear sea air, crystal salt, and even a touch of edible seaweed are present, evoking the feel of a seaside walk. As these maritime notes fade, they give way to a delicate sweetness of light oak and vanilla, layered with a subtle herbal character. The fruity essence emerges with sherried undertones, suggesting a leisurely summer stroll through a lemon grove by the Sicilian coast.

Palate
On the palate, the whisky has a creamy, smooth texture that is thick and indulgent. The flavor profile is sweet and fruity, with bright hints of orange and lemon. This citrusy vibrance is complemented by creamy vanilla, a whisper of seaside salt, and a delicate, peppery oak spice. A small dash of water softens the edges while preserving the core flavors, offering an even smoother experience without diluting the complexity.

Finish:
The finish is of medium length, leaving a lingering warmth of smooth spice. Even with a splash of water, the spice persists and intensifies slightly, drying the aftertaste and leaving a pleasingly spicy note that rounds out the experience.

Overall:
Oban Coastal Orchard 10 Year Old delivers a finely balanced whisky that beautifully captures the essence of its coastal heritage while introducing light, fruity notes reminiscent of a seaside orchard. Its complexity, mellow maritime character, and subtle spice make it an engaging choice for whisky lovers seeking something special in 2024.