As part of our 75th Anniversary celebrations, our feisty fox terrier has teamed up with our prestigious XOP series to bring you something truly exceptional. This Single Cask Single Malt Tormore 35 years old limited edition exudes luxury and is the perfect celebratory bottling!
2025 Elijah Craig 11 Year 6 Month Old Barrel Proof “Batch B525” 126.2 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey $69.99 View
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LAPHROAIG 2005 – AGED 20 YEARS
SINGLE CASK (PART SHERRY MATURED)
CASK STRENGTH 58.9%
A rare independently bottled Laphroaig 2005! This expression balances the distillery’s unmistakable maritime peat with the depth of long aging. Finished in a sherry butt, it layers classic iodine, sea spray, and smouldering smoke with richer notes of dried fruit, polished oak, and dark spice.
Bottled at 20 years old, it offers a more contemplative take on Islay’s bold character — where medicinal intensity meets elegant sweetness with a warming finish.
A real treat for the Laphroaig fans!
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The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release reunites The Macallan and James Bond, following our James Bond 60th Anniversary Release in 2022.
This release celebrates Bond’s connoisseurship of sherry wine through an unexpected selection of sherry and red wine seasoned oak casks, distilled in 2-007. A novel exploration of our pioneering characters, and an expression of the film’s narrative where not everything is as it seems, bespoke hybrid sherry seasoned oak casks add to the complexity to uncover a whisky with glittering depth and character.
We are pleased to share that The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release Ballot is now open for entries. To enter, log into your The Macallan Society account, navigate to the Ballot area, watch the short film and complete the multiple choice questions about the release.
From the rugged shores of Islay this whisky carries the Island’s signature peat smoke, tempered by time in rich Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks. Notes of dark dried fruit, warm toffee and coastal brine. Rich with intense notes of medjool dates and chocolate caramels. Sweet decadence is complimented with a gentle peat smoke and spice on the finish.
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Talnua Distillery Unveils Olde Saint’s Keep 2026
A unique expression celebrating both gaelic distilling tradition and collaboration within the Colorado craft distilling community.
Arvada, Colorado — Talnua Distillery proudly announces the release of Olde Saint’s Keep 2026, an American Single Pot Still Whiskey special release. This year’s expression was created to honor the high-quality and collaborative spirit of Colorado distilling. Rooted in tradition and elevated by community, this limited-edition whiskey stands as a celebration of shared craft, timed fittingly with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday long defined by gathering and connection. At its core, this release is a tribute to the state’s esteemed distilling community, award winning producers whose commitment to quality continues to elevate Colorado spirits on the world stage.
A True Colorado Finish
The whiskey for this year’s expression was aged for a minimum of three years in Char #2 American White Oak barrels, then finished for 6-9 months in unique casks sourced from six Colorado distilleries, each contributing a distinct layer of character and complexity. These finishing casks include, listed alphabetically by distillery:
Bear Creek Distillery — Rum cask
Deerhammer Distilling Co. — Apple Brandy cask
The Family Jones Distillery — Rye Whiskey cask
Laws Whiskey House — Wheat Whiskey cask
Spirit Hound Distillers — Single Malt Whiskey cask
Storm King Distilling Co. — Bourbon Whiskey cask
Production Details
Mashbill: 50% malted barley / 50% unmalted barley
Distillation: Triple distilled
Age Statement: Minimum 4 years
ABV: 50% | Proof: 100
Bottles Released: 1,200
MSRP: $110.00
“At Talnua, tradition isn’t static, it’s built together,” said Founder/Master Distiller Patrick Miller. “Olde Saint’s Keep 2026 is our way of honoring the people, places, and producers who make Colorado distilling what it is today. St. Patrick’s Day has always been about community, and this release is a reflection of that spirit.”
Olde Saint’s Keep 2026 will be available in limited quantities beginning March 13, 2026 at Talnua’s annual St. Patrick’s Day event and for pre-order here
Talnua Distillery – The American Spirit with an Irish Soul
SPRINGBANK 30YO
The 2026 edition of Springbank 30 Year Old is matured predominantly in Bourbon casks, with a small proportion of Oloroso sherry casks, and will see a global release of roughly 1,600 bottles.
NOSE Soft candle smoke and manuka honey sweetness open this dram, and the complexity builds in notes of cranberries, white pepper, potpourri and orange.
PALATE Notes of honeycomb, icing sugar, crystallised ginger and demerara sugar emerge on the palate, along with a brine, salt note reminiscent of salted caramel.
FINISH Peat smoke continues to the finish, with notes of eucalyptus, mint and gorse bush.
46% ABV
UK RRP £895 – £920
Limited to 264 bottles · £79 GBP inc VAT | Available now HERE
25 Year Old Dumbarton Single Grain Celebrates the Legendary “Scotch Watch” Geese
The Whisky Barrel is proud to announce the launch of the fifth release in its acclaimed Unicorn Series: a rare Dumbarton 25 Year Old 2000, matured in a single first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength.
Distilled in 2000 at the now-closed Dumbarton distillery, this Lowland single grain Scotch whisky has spent 25 years maturing in first-fill PX sherry hogshead #TWB1040, developing remarkable depth and richness. Bottled in February 2026 at a powerful 56.6% ABV, the cask yielded just 264 bottles, available exclusively from The Whisky Barrel.
Dumbarton distillery, once owned by Ballantine’s, closed in 2002 and has since become increasingly sought after by collectors of lost Scotch whisky distilleries. Known for its creamy, vanilla-forward grain character, Dumbarton’s spirit lends itself beautifully to long sherry maturation — a style exemplified in this indulgent release.
A Tribute to the “Scotch Watch”
The Unicorn Series is renowned for pairing distinctive whisky with striking storytelling, and this release is no exception. The label pays homage to Dumbarton’s legendary Chinese white geese — affectionately known as the “Scotch Watch.”
From 1959 until 2012, these geese were employed to guard Ballantine’s bonded warehouses, forming a noisy and highly effective security force that grew to over 100 birds. Their iconic presence became part of Scotch whisky folklore before their retirement to Glasgow Green. The Unicorn label brings this unique chapter of whisky history together with Scotland’s mythical national emblem.
Tasting Profile
The 25 Year Old Dumbarton delivers waves of raisin syrup, dark chocolate and treacle on the nose, leading into a full-bodied palate of PX-soaked fruitcake, caramelised sugar and creamy vanilla. The finish is long, warming and luxuriously sherried, balanced by soft oak spice.
Limited Availability
With only 264 bottles produced, this is a rare opportunity to secure a cask-strength release from a closed Lowland distillery, presented under The Whisky Barrel’s celebrated Unicorn banner.
“Dumbarton is a distillery that quietly built a remarkable reputation after its closure. When we discovered this PX hogshead, it had the depth, richness and personality we look for in a Unicorn release. Pairing that whisky with the story of the Scotch Watch felt entirely fitting — it’s a tribute not just to the spirit, but to the character and history surrounding it” Alastair Brown, Managing Director, The Whisky Barrel
The Dumbarton 25 Year Old 200 Unicorn is available exclusively from: The Whisky Barrel – Dumbarton 25 Year Old Unicorn
*N.B. Prices correct at the time of publishing and are subject to currency fluctuation.
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SPRINGBANK 18YO
The 2026 release of Springbank 18 Year Old is matured in a combination of Bourbon, Sherry, and Rum casks, offering a delicious contrast to the 2024 edition, which was matured entirely in Bourbon casks.
NOSE A vibrant introduction, there are notes of marzipan, white chocolate raspberries, marmalade and heather honey, with a leather note in the background.
PALATE There is a richness on the palate in notes of treacle, brambles and blackcurrants, balanced with hints of nutmeg and dark chocolate.
FINISH An ashy note appears in the finish, along with gooseberries, salted pretzels and cayenne pepper.
46% ABV
UK RRP £116 – £120
This Lunar New Year, raise a dram that matches the spirit of the season. The Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition is bold, smoky and full of character – the perfect companion for celebrations, gifting and New Year toasts. bDesigned especially for the occasion, this limited-edition release is made to be shared and enjoyed as you welcome good fortune and fresh beginnings. This New Year, celebrate boldly. Ride into the Year of the Horse with Big Peat in hand. 🧧 Limited edition – available while stocks last.
