A Massive New Haul from the Beloved Redacted Bros.

Our spirits buyers have just secured what can only be described as a treasure trove of singular K&L Exclusive Casks from one of our all-time favorite independent bottlers. The Redacted Bros. (a.k.a. the Thompson Brothers of Scotland’s Dornoch Castle) have routinely supplied us with some of the best-selling and most cherished whiskies we’ve taken in over the past decade or more, often at prices that will make any collector giddy with excitement. Sub-$70 bottlings from Craigellachie and Aultmore push new envelopes in collectible value, while stunning, old specimens from Glenburgie and Ledaig can be had for a fraction of what you’d pay for any other single malt approaching 30 years in age. A rare single-refill sherry butt from Laphroaig, so hardcore spirits fans can have a field day stocking their collections.

2010 Williamson (Laphroaig) 12 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Sherry Butt Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

This exceptional single cask was sold to this bottler as the “Williamson” blended malt and therefore cannot include the source on the label. But we have no problem telling you that this excellent whisky was distilled on the famous little stills located just outside the little seaside town of Port Ellen. Adorned in the throwback label, the Thompson Brothers, are clearly giving the old nudge nudge wink wink to the famous old bottling from nearly a century ago, with block letters and cursive writing. Filled into a used sherry butt in 2010, this excellent cask was transferred to Dornoch and bottled at a cool 100 proof without the use of coloring or chillfiltration. This is meaty old- school Laphroaig with big herbal notes and wild tropical fruit aromas balancing the savory smoke and ocean-y zestiness. An absolute treat for lovers of quality peat. Thompson Brother’s Tasting Notes: Nose: Pickled walnuts, sweaty farm shed, game meat; smoked pheasant, fatty & rich. Some old passive sherry notes. Cigar ends, a flinty minerality, antique books, clove cigarettes. Lots of generic modern Lp notes – it would be lazy for us to use them! Palate: Clove oil, eucalyptus, leather-bound books, waxed oak floorboards, pickled brine, smoked pineapple salsa. Finish: Menthol rolling tobacco, dry (peat) harth, sandalwood, camphor, chilli oil.

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2009 Craigellachie 13 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $64.99 View

Brothers Simon and Philip Thompson began bottling whisky in 2013 in Dornoch, their hometown. Two years later, they renamed their business Dornoch Distilling, and started distilling whisky soon after. They also produce special bottlings of aged rums and whiskys, like this one. Based in Speyside, Craigellachie is known for its bold, fruity, and aromatic single malts

2009 Aultmore 14 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single First Fill Red Wine Barrel Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $69.99 View

This unusual Aultmore was distilled in 2009 and filled into California red wine barrels at birth. Bottled at cask strength without the use of chillfiltration, it was hand selected by the Thompson Brothers for exclusive sale by K&L Wine Merchants in California.

1995 Glenburgie 27 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $200.00 View

This gorgeous barrel of ‘Burgie was hand selected by the brothers Thompson for us and bottled without chillfiltration at a natural cask strength of 53% abv. Aged for nearly three decades in a high quality refill hogshead, these old Glenburgies have incredible fruit character and tons of depth. A sister cask was bottled for the European market at slightly lower proof and has been well received. The awesome retro cartoon label is not the BEST reason to buy this awesome cask, but it’s not a bad one. Rich and fruity with hints of herbal and sugar character, few old Speysiders will beat this excellent cask if you’re looking for the fruit-driven malt the Burgie does so well.

1995 Ledaig (Unpeated) 27 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $200.00 View

This very unusual barrel is truly one of a kind. Produced with the fermentation and cut times of Ledaig, but with unpeated barley and aged in a refill hogshead, it was hand selected by the Thompson Brothers and sold partially in Europe as a 26 year old. The rest of the cask was bottled exclusively for sale at K&L. One of only 108 bottles and bottled at a moderate but still robust 92 proof without the addition of color or any chillfiltration of any kind.

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