Pintail combines the expertise of selecting the right whisky distillate for the right style of the sweet cask with a curiosity for flavour exploration.  

AUCHROISK 15 YEARS OLD

This unique single malt, distilled and filled at Auchroisk distillery in 2008, was matured for many years in a refill ex-Bourbon hogshead and then finished in a century-old Spanish oak cask, which previously held the rare and ancient sweet wine of the Alicante region – Fondillion. The resulting whisky carries notes of dried fruit, toasted oak, turmeric spice and orange peel.

Fondillion is regarded as a luxury sweet wine enjoyed by Spanish royalty since the fifteenth century and produced solely in the Alicante region on hills overlooking the Mediterranean sea. It gets its caramel, hazelnut, dried orange peel and ripe fig.

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TEANINICH 8 YEARS OLD

This unique single malt, distilled and filled at Tenaninich Distillery in 2015, was matured for many years in a hogshead cask, then split and finished in two smaller octave casks which previously held Vino Santo from Tuscany, Italy. The resulting whisky carried notes of toasted hazelnuts, figs, dark honey, dried sultanas and apricot jam

Vin Santo is Italy’s “Holy Wine”, produced as far back as the fifteenth century in Tuscany. It is a sweet white wine which takes on a rich amber colour through a long period of maturation in European oak. Typically, it delivers sweet amaretti biscuit, bitter almond, and ripe fig notes. 

£80

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GLEN SPEY 14 YEARS OLD 

This unique single malt, distilled and filled at Glen Spey Distillery in 1009, was matured in a refill ex-Bourbon hogshead and then finished in a French oak barrique, which previously held the creamy-sweet French white dessert wine, Loupiac. The resulting whisky carries notes of honeydew melon, apple pie, acacia bloom, almond oil and peppery oak.

 Loupiac is an ancient sweet wine produced on the bank of the Garome River opposite to the better-known Sauternes. South-East of Bordeaux, the terroir’s chalky, gravelly soil, hot sun-drenched summers, and mild winters help create a “raising” action in the grapes, concentrating high sugars, deep aromas and rich sweet flavours. 

£90

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Course Spotlight: Diploma in Single Malt Whisky

Immerse yourself in the world of single malt whisky when you study our flagship Diploma course. Online self-study offers an immediate start, or you can opt for guided study over three weeks from a set start date. In-person, you can join us over two days at the Port of Leith Distillery or Arniston House.💻

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The Waitlist

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a waitlist as a new way for our loyal supporters to purchase our whisky. Access to join The Waitlist will be offered first exclusively to mailing list subscribers, giving you the first chance to secure a bottle of Double Cask, American Oak or French Oak when our limited stock availability allows.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 516: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2014 Old Particular for GOS

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries another Auchentoshan. GOS is a whiskyshop in Heers, Belgium which is still a rather a long drive for Mark, but luckily the shop owner Ruben also ships his bottles, so it was easy peasy for Mark to get some bottles of this stuff to his house. It’s a young Auchentoshan, drawn from a refill barrel, that was bottled especially for the shop in the Old Particular series by Douglas Laing.

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See what’s coming this January !

Isle of Raasay Distillery of the Year Release

Matured first in ex Four Roses Bourbon casks before a second maturation in Quercus humboldtii Colombian Oak bringing you stunning flavors of butterscotch, caramel and crème brûlée. Decadent and truly delicious. A whisky born out of expertise, experimentation and progress.

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Kilchoman 16 Year Old

Anthony Wills and Robin Bignal have spent the last few years keeping a close eye on these early casks, waiting for the right moment to vat them together and form Kilchoman’s momentous Kilchoman 16 Year Old. They eventually settled on a combination of 21 casks, predominantly ex-Bourbon barrels with a hint of ex-Oloroso Sherry, creating a perfectly balanced Single Malt.

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Meikle Toir

Master Distiller, Billy Walker, has implemented his finetuned philosophies, which he has developed over an exceptional half-century career, to create Meikle Toir. With uncompromising standards, this peated whisky from The GlenAllachie offers both integrity and honesty in its bold and punchy liquid.

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Elements of Islay Beach Bonfire

Beach Bonfire is the first release from Elements of Islay since the re-launch of its core range last Autumn. Head Blender Oliver Chilton took inspiration from a bonfire night where colors, smoke, flames and sand all collided on a beach – truly representing the unique spirit and terroir of Islay. Believe us when we say, you won’t want to miss out!

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Bladnoch Alinta 47% 70cl

£79.95

We’re big advocates for embracing young, lesser-known whisky-makers. And what better way to kick off 2024 than with a new discovery?For some, Bladnoch won’t be a new name. Its history dates back to 1817, when John and Thomas McClelland were granted a license for the Lowland Scotch whisky distillery. But for much of the 20th century and beyond it flew under the radar. Until Australian entrepreneur David Prior snapped it up in 2015.Since then, it’s gone from strength to strength. From refurbishment to reinvention, Bladnoch is once again making a name for itself. Recent developments include a focus on peat, and this is where Alinta comes in.Matured in Pedro Ximénez and ex-bourbon casks, it’s rich, complex and boldly flavoursome. Honeyed sweetness gives way to charcoal-like embers – the perfect dram to cosy up with in January.Scroll on for more of our favourite whiskies from lesser-known names. Enjoy!

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Nose: A very different nose for a lowland, some sweet smoke and soft oak shavings, hints of lemon citrus and cream, orchard fruits with a touch of spiced apple.

Palate: A more forward taste on the palate of smoke and dark fruits, barbeque embers and a smouldering undertone throughout, with a hint of fruits and vanilla pushing across the mid palate before we get back to a long, sweet smoke, hints of white and soft milk chocolate, some spice and dark fruits.

Join us this January to discover one of America’s leading whiskies, Wild Turkey, with their associate distiller Bruce Russell. One of the areas that has been most exciting to see develop at Wild Turkey has been their range of Russell’s Reserve and the Generations releases, both of which have not been released in the UK and are highlights in the lineup for this tasting.⁠

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Wild Turkey

Beloved of whiskey lovers as varied as Hunter S. Thompson and Matthew McConaughey, Wild Turkey is one of the biggest producers state side. Their mashbill is noted for a high proportion of rye that makes for a particularly flavoursome bourbon.

Meet the Maker: Wild Turkey’s Bruce Russell

On 31 January Wild Turkey’s Bruce Russell will be hosting a Meet the Maker tasting at our Great Portland shop to celebrate these brilliant drinks. A great way to discover more about this incredible distillery and the dynasty behind it, Bruce is bringing some particularly special drams for this tasting.

Rare US Exclusives

The Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old was released exclusively in the United States as a small batch bourbon that shows rare depth and complexity. Alongside it, the Generations release represents a collaboration across the three Russells to create a whiskey that reflects their own personalities and styles. These whiskies have not been released in the UK and this represents a rare chance to try them, guided by the distiller.

Bruce Russell and The Russell Dynasty

Part of the legendary Russell distilling family, Bruce is the fourth generation to join the whiskey industry with with his father Eddie and grandfather Jimmy both icons of whiskey in their own right. Bruce joined Wild Turkey as an apprentice in 2014 and since then has worked his way around the different areas of the distillery, learning the science of whiskey making and the art of bourbon.

The Details

Venue: The Whisky Exchange Great Portland Street
90-92 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 7NT
Date: 31 January 2024
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Price: £35
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2002 Caol Ila 20 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #8378 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Islay Single Malt (750ml)
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2003 Glenlivet 20 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #800366 2nd Refill Ex-Bourbon barrels Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Highland Single Malt (750ml)
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OUT OF THIS WORLD!
BEST SELLING WORLD WHISKIES OF 2023!

As 2024 begins, we look back at some of our best selling world whiskies from last year.   You won’t find any Scotch on this list, as we discover favourite drams from Ireland, Japan and USA. Let’s take a look at the best of 2023!

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Sláinte

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Macallan-Glenlivet 18YO Cask Strength

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A Macallan of years gone by, from which year I’m unsure, but nonetheless, bottled at cask strength by Cadenhead’s as an 18YO from a single sherry cask – I mean, what’s not to like? Well, this had some off notes for me, especially towards the end of the tasting, but the smell and start to the taste are simply wondrous! It’s somewhat classic in regards to sherry barrels and Macallan, but it’s a breath of fresh air to taste a Macallan of years gone by. I hate to sound like that kind of person, but if Macallan still tasted like this, for a reasonable price, the world would simply look no further.