1984 Benriach 27 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Single PX Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($199.99)
BenRiach is located in Scotland’s Speyside region and was owned by Seagrams until 2002, when it was mothballed and later sold to what is now called the BenRiach Group. In the early ’80s, it was a laboratory for Seagrams, which experimented with peated expressions and various cask-aging methods. This is one of those rarities. This is a Pedro Ximenez sherry barrel-aged, peated whisky of 27 year old maturity with the same integration of richness and smoke that one finds in old Islay malts or the legendary peated Brora. In fact, we were so floored by the quality we thought it was better than some of the older Lagavulins and Broras we had tasted. “No one is going to believe us if we talk that way,” we said, but the truth couldn’t be denied. This whisky is phenolic, oily, briny, supple, chewy, rich, raisined and smoky. It hangs with the great aged island malts, but is priced far below them. Destined to become a classic. (David Driscoll, K&L Wine Merch ants)

1993 GlenDronach 19 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($139.99)
Located in an isolated portion of the Aberdeenshire, amid rolling green hills and sinister shadows, GlenDronach is churning out sherry-aged single malt that simply destroys many of its competitors. This 19-year-old selection smells of Armagnac and rich caramel, with roasted fruits and big sherry aromas. The palate is soft, integrated and very smooth, even at full proof. The richness is powerful, but unlike some of their older selections, it is completely in check and balanced by the spice and alcohol in the malt. This is a bigger, more expressive version of Macallan 18. It’s going to be a huge hit!◦1998 Benrinnes 14 Year Old A.D. Rattray Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 12 available ($89.99)
Here is a great example of funky Benrinnes from a sherry cask. Wonderful, rich and fulfilling, this rare distillery is always interesting to taste.

1993 Glen Keith 19 Year Old Duncan Taylor Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($139.99)
Currently out of production, the Glen Keith distillery has been lying dormant since the mid-90s, but the whisky continues to live on in the independent world of single malt barrels. This is a spectacular example of what the distillery can offer – soft fruits, heather and flowers, sweet grains, and a pleasantly rich finish. The low 50s proof makes this quite drinkable right out of the bottle.

1993 GlenDronach 19 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($139.99)
Located in an isolated portion of the Aberdeenshire, amid rolling green hills and sinister shadows, GlenDronach is churning out sherry-aged single malt that simply destroys many of its competitors. This 19-year-old selection smells of Armagnac and rich caramel, with roasted fruits and big sherry aromas. The palate is soft, integrated and very smooth, even at full proof. The richness is powerful, but unlike some of their older selections, it is completely in check and balanced by the spice and alcohol in the malt. This is a bigger, more expressive version of Macallan 18. It’s going to be a huge hit!

1996 Longmorn 16 Year Duncan Taylor Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($115.99)
Delicious, classic, unsherried Speyside whisky from perhaps the best distillery in the region. This Longmorn is full of sweet malted barley with accents of fruit and flowers, finishing with hints of vanilla and spice. Another reason to love Longmorn, as we continue to mourn and long for it here in the States.

1996 Macallan 15 Year Old Duncan Taylor Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($139.99)
Unsherried, but full of round, supple, malty goodness. A nice break from the normally Oloroso-saturated style of the venerated Highland distillery.

Springbank 21 year old 2012 Release Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 2 available ($449.99)

Johnnie Walker Blue Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml (Previously $180) ($149.99)
95 points Wine Enthusiast: “*Top 50 Spirits of 2011* A honey-colored whisky with a spicy, smoky fragrance. The first sip is surprisingly sweet and honeyed, then the smoke gently creeps in like fog at dawn, softly surrounding the edges of the tongue.” (09/2011) K&L Notes: Johnnie Walker Blue Label is crafted from the finest and rarest casks in the producer’s extensive stocks to exemplify the art of blended whiskies. A whisky of power, smoothness, and signature smokiness is the result. Influences from across Scotland are layered in the profile, with the smokiness of the west and the rich, sweet whiskies of the east. (NOTE: This bottle does not ship automatically with the gift packaging. Shipping the gift box as well requires a separate package on the side for an additional fee. Please indicate in the comment field if you would like the box, or call the store to request a separate shipping container.)

Aberlour 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($64.99)
9/10 points Whisky Magazine. Dave Broom writes: “Nose: Gentle, but complex. Sultana cake, baked fruits, wild flowers, melting milk chocolate truffle. Rich, mellow and gorgeous! Palate: Lively and exciting. Complex nose: sweet spices, apple juice. Good depth and mouthfeel. Finish: Macaroon bars and light fruits. Comment: Has the wow fact that separates the very good from the truly great.” 90-95 points and Highly Recommended by Wine Enthusiast: “The bouquet is austere and leathery with curious aromas of beeswax, vegetable oil and oaky resin. Palate entry is focused on the resin; midpalate is splendidly multilayered and offers elements of black pepper, dried orange blossom, honeysuckle, dried fruit, sage, fennel and confetions. Aftertaste is deep and unabashedly sweet and honeyed.” (12/09)

1991 Auchentoshan 21 Year Old A.D. Rattray Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 3 available ($73.99)
One of the better deals on single malt whisky I’ve seen in months (not including our fantastic casks, of course!). Every now and again I feel like my friend Stan Morrison at A.D. Rattray doesn’t know what he’s got in the bottle. I feel like I’m abusing our friendship by purchasing whisky this good for so little! This 21 year old Auchentoshan is absolutely delicious. Bottled from a refill sherry butt, the entry is very woody, but not really tannic or bitter, just rich with wood! It’s different than the standard vanilla note you get from some casks, it’s more like a combination of sweet wood with whisps of hay or straw. It sounds crazy, but it’s utterly spellbinding! The finish brings the vanilla and all the standard malt flavor you expect from a whisky this mature. For $74 it’s a no-brainer. Jump on it. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)

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