Some Special Single Cask Expressions at The Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News
Single Cask Special!
We have some amazing single cask expressions in stock here at The Whisky Shop. From an impressive Single Grain Scotch aged for half a century to a relatively sprightly 8 year old Single Malt Scotch, these whiskies are all limited to just a couple of hundred bottles.
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Invergordon 50 Year Old The Sovereign
This expression from the Whyte & Mackay owned Invergordon Distillery has seen 9 different Prime Ministers during its 50 year maturation! Bottled at 50% abv, non chill-filtered and free from artifical colouring, this is a grown up drink with only 261 bottles produced. The nose is sweet and mellow with vanilla, sherbet and shortbread. The palate is fruity and effervescent with notes of dark chocolate and vanilla, while the finish is long and dry with sweet fruits and oak.
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Distiller’s Art
This Lowlands Single Malt was distilled in 2003 and matured for 12 years in a single refill hogshead before being bottled in 2015 at a strength of 48% abv. This expression from the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank is non chill-filtered, natural coloured and, with only 257 bottles produced, a rare and unique take on the usual Auchentoshan 12 year old.
Old Malt Cask Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old
Hailing from Islay’s most northerly distillery, this expression of Bunnahabhain Single Malt from Hunter Laing’s Old Malt Cask range has been aged for an impressive 26 years in a refill hogshead. Bottled at 50% abv, this single cask offering is non chill-filtered with no added colouring, with just 132 bottles produced. A sweet nose offers sticky toffee, green apples and vanilla, while the palate is indulgent with caramel shortbread and chocolate orange notes. The finish is long and lingering with a lasting oak influence.
Old Malt Cask Bruichladdich 12 Year Old
Another Islay offering from Glasgow-based Hunter Laing’s Old Malt Cask range, this 12 year old expression from the Bruichladdich Distillery is non chill-filtered and presented with its natural colour at 50% abv. Limited to just 284 bottles. The nose is full of tangy apples and sultanas with a hint of butterscotch. The palate offers sticky toffee pudding with a lemon peel edge cutting through. The finish is long and satisfying with sweet dried fruit lingering.
Inchgower 8 Year Old Douglas of Drumlanrig
This single cask expression from the Inchgower Distillery was distilled in 2008 before being matured in red wine finished barrels for 8 years. Bottled earlier this year at 46% abv, this Speyside Single Malt is limited to only 429 bottles. The nose has strawberry, vanilla and hints of toffee. The palate is malty and robust with fruit an oak notes, while the finish has red fruits and sweet oak lingering on.
