BRUICHLADDICH 18 YEAR OLD
FIRST-FILL SAUTERNES CASK

Bruichladdich is one of Islay’s best known distilleries, with a host of classic releases across not only its eponymous, unpeated range but also under its smoky Port Charlotte and Octomore labels. We’re excited to offer an 18-year-old Bruichladdich single malt matured in a single first-fill Sauternes cask and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange.

Bruichladdich’s creamy spirit marries very well with wine casks, and the rich and sweet character of Sauternes is a perfect pairing. A long 18 years of maturation in a first-fill cask has given lots of rich and fruity cask character, without hiding the underlying distillery character. Expect notes of vanilla cream, stewed apple, cinnamon and slightly singed toffee on the palate.

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EXPLORE OUR EXCLUSIVE BOTTLINGS

All our shop-exclusive whiskies are carefully chosen for their unique aromas, flavours, and immense quality of the spirit. We like to bottle at cask strength, which allows you to choose whether to add water or drink as it comes.

Benromach Single Cask 

This is our second exclusive from Benromach Distillery. This single cask was distilled on the 12th of August 2013, aged in a single First-Fill Bourbon Barrel and bottled on the 22nd of May 2023, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. The malt is complex and rich with notes of red apples, milk chocolate, citrus peel and soft smoke.

Only 237 bottles were produced.

£77.00

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Lochlea Single Cask 

Lochlea Single Cask Aberdeen Whisky Shop Exclusive is the perfect whisky for those looking for a unique experience. This single malt was distilled on the 20th of December 2018 and matured in a shaved and toasted American Oak Ex-Wine Cask, and bottled on the 6th of April 2023 at natural cask strength with no chill filtration and no additional colour. This Exclusive dram showcases initial sweet vanilla fudge, giving way to ripe red fruits. More plums and raspberries, followed by floral notes and some spice, then a moreish toasted cereal finish.

Only 312 bottles were produced.

£75.00

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Glen Elgin 2010 

We are excited to have partnered with Berry Bros. & Rudd on our  Aberdeen Whisky Shop Exclusive. Amongst the numerous distilleries in Speyside, Glen Elgin distillery quietly ambles along within the pines and flitting house martins, confidently producing a rich, fruity spirit. This particular cask began life in an ex-bourbon barrel before ending its journey in a fresh oloroso butt for three years. Bright red fruit and gingerbread spices let you know it has spent some time in sherry. Fresh white peaches, dried apricots and lashings of honey and cream on the finish remind us of its quiet but generous home.

Only 120 bottles were produced.

£89.99

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Dailuaine 25 Years Old Mission Gold

This unique malt was bottled exclusively for our shop. Distilled in 1997 at Dailuaine Distillery, known for its oily, orchard fruit-filled spirit and aged in a bourbon hogshead for two decades before finishing in a compact bourbon cask from Koval Distillery.  This is an unprecedented example of Koval cask maturation. Never before has an older single malt rested for so long in those small casks. Nearly six years in the bourbon cask created a wonderful balance between elegant old spirit and vibrant American oak.  Bottled by Murray McDavid at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.

Only 137 bottles were produced.

£180.00

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Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

Tamdhu 50yo 1972 Vintage

Tamdhu 50 Year Old, 1972 Private Collection. A very rare vintage bottling by Gordon & MacPhail from a single refill American hogshead #3430 at 47.7%. Distilled 21st July 1972 and bottled 10th November 2022 with just 143 hand-blown crystal decanters.

Shop – Tamdhu 50yo – £5,525 | u$5,600 | €5,098

Tamdhu 50 Year Old 1972 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill American hogshead #3430. Distilled 21st July 1972 & bottled 10th November 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Private Collection series. Just 143 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

Nose: Sweet toffee apple aromas combine with orange peel and crystalised violets. Fragrant pear gives way to undertines of aged leather and cocoa powder.

Taste: Tart raspberry flavours lead to bright citrus zest and black pepper. Dried exotic fruit comes to the fore alongside toasted almonds.

Finish: Full and spicy finish with lingering sweet fruit and oak.

Tamdhu Distillery was founded in Speyside in 1896 and in production the following year. Designed by Charles Doig this distillery was originally equipped with two stills that were increased to four in 1972 and then six in 1975 in order to cope with the ever increasing demand for Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blends of scotch to which Tamdhu was a major contributor. When the nearby railway station closed in 1965 the ticket office was subsequently converted into the Tamdhu Distillery visitor. But the visitor centre closed and then the distillery itself in March 2010 and with it the last working Saladin malting boxes in Scotland. A year later and Ian Macleod Distillers purchased Tamdhu Distillery and re-opened it in 2012. Single malts include Tamdhu 10 Year Old and Batch Strength.

Nikka was brought to life by the great Masataka Taketsuru in Hokkaido in 1934, and the company has been growing ever since. Masataka established Nikka because he was determined to introduce his fellow Japanese to the joys of authentic whisky.

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2-49-7 Minamiikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo

PIKE CREEK

CANADIAN WHISKY

Widely considered one of the best Canadian whiskies on the market, Pike Creek 10 Year Old is a warming dram finished in rum barrels with layers of dried fruit, toffee and rye spice.

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1993 Springbank 25 Year Old “The Perfect Fifth” First Fill Sherry Butt No. 315 Cask Strength Single Malt Campbeltown Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$1,500.00

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An absolute gem in the Perfect Fifth line up. At 96 points it’s close to the legendary Highland Park they’ve also bottled, but for half the price. Jim Murray says, “Anyone who remembers the old Springbank 25-year-olds of the early 1990s will recognize this aroma as a direct descendent – indeed it is near enough identical in both weight and character. The huge, nuggety oak is faultless (this must have come from a cask which had been seasoned in the old – virtually lost – style). Salt dominates but there are dried apricots and spiced pear, too. Meanwhile the vaguest of peaty notes (and I mean the odd atom here and there!) teases away as a barely audible background noise, which automatically becomes louder the moment you spot it. Taste: A malt on the threshold of perhaps dallying too closely with the oak. But that coastal-style bite makes just the right contact with the salty tannins and cocoa-laden phenol to make a course for more complex and satisfying port. Just enough oil makes the middle rich and promises a long finale. Finish: Drier, as is to be expected, as the tannins raise their game. Still salty, but a little barley sugar and lemon juice lightens the intensity, though – happily, but not too much; the residual oils ensure the finish is of extraordinary length. Balance: A real return to the past here with Springbank in its most full-bodied, uncompromising and complex style which those of us who discovered the distillery in the 1980s remember with great affection.”

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Williamson 10 Year Old 2013 Oloroso Finish Berry Bros Milroy’s Exclusive

Commanding smoke, indulgent Oloroso

Islay single malt Williamson 10 Year Old joins the Milroy’s line-up

We’ve teamed up with Berry Bros. & Rudd for our latest exclusive bottling – a thunderous dram from the iconic isle.

£105.95

We’re proud to source thrilling releases from the world of spirits, bottling them exclusively to share. Our latest find is here: the unapologetically bold Williamson 10 Year Old Oloroso Finish.

For this expression, we joined forces with fellow London drinks merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd. While we can’t share exactly which Islay producer it came from, those in the know will certainly recognise its ‘trade name’.

What we can say is that it’s a stunning release. Its ashy spirit pairs perfectly with rich fruits for a sumptuous Islay drinking experience. From powerful smoke to elegant spices, it’s a dram with a lot to say. Try a dram at our Soho bar or secure your bottle today.

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Master Blender Evaluation

– Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend –

The second release from Wolfcraig’s rare and aged Premium Blend series

Revealing the new bespoke Wolfcraig bottle design with a tactile diamond emboss

The inaugural Wolfcraig label to feature the signatures from the ultimate partnership of Master Blenders

Launching in August 2023, RRP £80

Master Blender Notes

by Richard Paterson and Ian Macmillan

An outstanding premium blended whisky with a minimum age of 14 years old, crafted with freshly emptied bourbon barrels along with aged sherries from Amontillado, PX and Muscatel from Bodega San Andreas.

Another aged expression from Wolfcraig which must be sipped and savoured and held long in the mouth to appreciate these enticing flavours.

Nose

Warm and appealing.

Enchanting and exhilarating as gentle hints of sunkissed raisins, fresh peaches, tangerines and lemon grass evoke a sense of tranquility as they pleasingly drift in perfect harmony.

Exciting aromas quickly follow on with nuances of creamy caramel and vanilla delicately dance in the background to complete this portrait of beauty.

More information on the Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend and how to get your hands on it will be released soon. As always, please get in touch with any questions on info@wolfcraig.com.

Slainte mhath,

The Wolfcraig Team

Glen Grant 16yo

UK Exclusive

A 2005 vintage first fill sherry hogshead #14600206 bottled exclusively for the UK market in June 2022. Yielding just 315 bottles at 57.1% this has a beautifully rich colour, complimented by a profile of fruitcake, apples and milk chocolate followed by orange marmalade, stewed summer berries, and a light spice and citrus.

Classic sherried Speyside

Shop – Glen Grant 16yo – £142.80 | u$152 | €139

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill fill sherry hogshead #14600206 bottled June 2022 for the United Kingdom market by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 315 bottles.

Nose: Light fruitcake aromas accompanied by nutmeg, red apple and milk chocolate.

Taste: Smooth and rich orange marmalade flavours. Stewed summer berries give eay to hints of commee bean and toasted oak.

Finish: Medium, spicy with lingering oak and citrus.

Established in 1840 by brothers James and John Grant, the business prospered and in 1897 Glen Grant No. 2 Distillery was established across the road in order to meet the high demand for Glen Grant whiskey. During the late nineteenth century a Victorian garden was laid out in the valley behind the distillery and is now open to distillery visitors. Glen Grant is a Speyside malt whiskey distillery situated in Rothes equipped with eight stills and an on-site bottling plant. Gordon & MacPhail has released some rare vintage single malts dating back to the 1950s.

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The Whisky Magazine Annual

Get ready to dive into the 3rd edition of Scotch Whisky, packed with distillery focus features, blind tasting reviews, and interviews with leading figures in the Scotch whisky world. In this year’s edition, look behind the scenes at Torabhaig Distillery and Glasgow Distillery, tour the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience, and read about F1 champion Jenson Button’s Scotch whisky project. Created by the team behind Whisky Magazine, Scotch Whisky is a valuable addition to any whisky lover’s bookshelf.

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