Old Particular

Wine Cask Collection

Crafted for the Curious Whisky Lover, the Old Particular Wine Cask Collection is a tribute to exceptional Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky – elevated by the artistry of fine wine cask finishes. The collection launches with its first two captivating bottlings: the Fettercairn 14 Years Old, finished in a Red Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask, and the Jura 13 Years Old, finished in a Ruby Port Wine Cask.

Each release in this series embodies a harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, with hand-selected casks chosen to showcase the remarkable synergy between aged Scotch and the nuanced influence of world-class wine barrels. The result is a portfolio of whiskies rich in depth, complexity, and character – each revealing its own story through layers of refined, expressive flavour.

Tasting videos for both releases are available via the QR code found on the neck tag.

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Isle of Raasay Arbikie Barley Release 50.2%

A collaboration 6 years in the making, ‘Made with Arbikie barley’ is finally here! Born from a conversation between two founders, both passionate about creating unique and flavoursome whiskies. This UK exclusive release is our Isle of Raasay unpeated spirit made with Concerto barley grown on Arbikie Highland Estate, and matured in Ex Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey Casks. Selected from the very best whiskey casks and bottled just under 6 years old, ‘Made With Arbikie Barley’ offers vibrant flavours such as banana, pine sap and mint chocolate.

£69.99

Finish Pine sap, mint, dark chocolate

Douglas Laing & Co. Unveils New Scallywag Noir Limited Edition Bottling

Following the success of its award-winning Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky range, independent Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. proudly introduces Scallywag Noir, an extraordinary limited-edition release designed to captivate the senses and embrace the allure of darkness.

Scallywag Noir is predominantly finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks sourced from Jerez, in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. This rich cask influence is said to “impart deep velvety sweetness, dark fruits, and warming spices “creating an indulgent and complex whisky experience. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 52.8% ABV, without chill-filtration or added colouring, Noir embodies the signature bold and unfiltered character of the Scallywag range.

Encased in a premium gold-foiled carton and featuring a brand-new bespoke-shaped front label, this release brings a fresh yet luxurious aesthetic to the beloved Scallywag family.

On the nose, Scallywag Noir is said to offer “a symphony of deep velvety sweetness, dark fruits, and warming spices. Each sip reveals an enigmatic complexity, with whispers of dark chocolate, spiced oak, and sherry-soaked raisins unravelling on the palate. The long, lingering finish is utterly indulgent, delivering notes of molasses, ripe figs, and black cherries.”

Scott Morrison, Senior Brand Manager comments:

“Scallywag has always been about rich, sherried indulgence, and with Noir, we’ve taken this philosophy to the next level. Pedro Ximénez casks lend a deep, dark intensity to the spirit, creating a whisky that is as luxurious as it is complex. Noir is an invitation to venture into the shadows and discover the richer, darker side of Scallywag.”

Scallywag Noir is available at select retailers, whisky specialists, and online at a suggested RRP of £65.00.

Mannochmore 2009 15 Year Old Loch Do!!

A fine malt, distilled in 2009 and patiently rested in two knackered, plain oak refill hogsheads for 15 years. As golden hued as a Spring dawn with a rich, fruity taste. Savour the smoothness and the intensity and the intense smoothness in this Decadent Drams small batch bottling which has been done at natural cask strength.

£85.00

Discover the hidden complexities and whisky flavours complexly hidden in this uniquely normal and naturally coloured whisky. Warning: May contain natural colour malt whisky with high traces of distillery character. One of only 254 bottled produced.

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The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

The Antiquary reveals its selection of classic blended whiskies for Father’s Day 

Highland distiller Tomatin has recommended three classic expressions from The Antiquary, one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands, as the ideal gifts for discerning dads this Father’s Day (Sunday 15 June).

Following in the footsteps of The Antiquary’s founders, J&W Hardie, who were known for being innovative for their time, The Antiquary focuses on flavours that appeal to modern drinkers while reflecting the history of the brand and its reputation for offering an unusually high malt content.

Each age-statement blend is presented in luxurious packaging, designed to appeal to dads seeking both style and substance this Father’s Day. The elegant bottles, inspired by antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, accentuate The Antiquary’s vintage style with a modern edge, guaranteeing a gift which will take pride of place in any drinks cabinet.

 The Antiquary 15 Year Old

RRP £45.50 | ABV 40% | 70cl

A blend of fine whiskies married in red wine claret casks from the Bordeaux region of France, The Antiquary 15 Year Old offers mahogany, polished leather, pipe tobacco, candied orange, grilled peaches and cloves on the nose, with rhubarb, tamarind, raspberry coulis and vanilla on the palate, leading into a medium finish with warming fruit jam.

Available from www.tomatin.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

RRP £96.50 | ABV 40% | 70cl

Imparting its distinctive flavour from tawny port casks sourced from the Symington Family Estates in Portugal, The Antiquary 21 Year Old is a truly special age statement release to gift this Father’s Day.

This exceptional blend presents camphor, hessian, cut hay, burning heather, dark mocha, saffron and vanilla on the nose, with spiced plum, wild strawberries, dark chocolate, charred game and orange on the nose and finishing with sea salt and red fruits.

Available from www.tomatin.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.

The Antiquary 30 Year Old

RRP £295 | ABV 40% | 70cl

The Antiquary 30 Year Old has been married for more than three years in sherry casks sourced from Jerez, creating hints of passionfruit, mango, grilled pineapple, maple syrup, hints of smoked bacon and aged timber on the nose. Tropical fruit, syrup and rich oak spice are present on the palate, with beeswax, heather honey and a waxy tropical fruitiness on the finish.

Available from www.tomatin.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.

For more Father’s Day inspiration, visit https://tomatin.com.

Tasting notes

Antiquary 15 Year Old

Nose: Mahogany, polished leather, pipe tobacco, candied orange, grilled peaches and cloves.

Palate: Rhubarb, tamarind, raspberry coulis and vanilla.

Finish: Medium with warming fruit jam.

Antiquary 21 Year Old 

Nose: Camphor, hessian, cut hay, burning heather, dark mocha, saffron and vanilla.

Palate: Spiced plum, wild strawberries, dark chocolate, charred game and orange.

Finish: Sea salt and red fruits.

Antiquary 30 Year Old 

Nose: Passionfruit, mango, grilled pineapple, maple syrup, hints of smoked bacon and aged timber.

Palate: Tropical fruit, syrup and rich oak spice.

Finish: Beeswax, heather honey and waxy tropical fruitiness.

The Antiquary is one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands.

In 1857 John & William Hardie established themselves as wine merchants in a small office and warehouse in Edinburgh. Being small and independent, they were free to experiment. The Victorian boom in Scotch got them curious about blended whisky and so began their quest to create a blend a cut above the rest using their skills as wine merchants to identify the very best whiskies to include in their blended Scotch whisky.

In 1888, using fine and rare malts, they created a blend considered superior to all others. Inspired by a Sir Walter Scott gothic novel – a book redolent with family secrets, stories of hidden treasure and hopeless love – they named it The Antiquary.

Changing ownership throughout the years The Antiquary was eventually purchased by Tomatin in 1996.

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands, 16 miles south of Inverness, and is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo International.

It has a proud heritage stretching back to the 15th century when whisky production was likely to be taking place illicitly in the area. Today, it produces some of the finest single malts and blends including Tomatin, The Talisman, Big T, and Cù Bòcan.

In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.

A Bold Legacy

Watch the exclusive Whisky Magazine documentary exploring House of Hazelwood’s most ambitious project yet: One For The Next

This is a Partnered Promotion with House of Hazelwood

Whisky Magazine is proud to present a new short documentary film in partnership with House of Hazelwood: One For The Next. This exclusive 20-minute feature takes you deep inside Hazelwood House, the private Speyside home of the Gordon family, to uncover the origins of an extraordinary release and the start of an exceptionally ambitious maturation project.

At the heart of the story is a exceptionally rare 60-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch whisky from Girvan Distillery in Ayrshire, drawn from casks filled in 1964. Only 25 decanters of this whisky have been bottled. The rest will continue to mature — with the ambition to bottle future releases at 70, 80, 90 and 100 years old.

This film explores not just the craftsmanship behind this release, but the philosophy behind it: whisky not as an investment, but as a legacy — a gift to be shared across generations.

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For collectors, connoisseurs, and those who value the long view — this is one film, and one whisky, not to be missed.

Have you heard the dad joke about drams? No? Never mind, it’s quite a whisky one!

That terrible pun aside, if you’re looking for a gift for dad, our Father’s Day Flight tasting pack might be just the thing.  Each one of the three specially curated 50ml single malts in this tasting pack is a unique character – just like the big man himself.

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This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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Lochlea reveals first sherry and peat combination with Cask Strength #3

Curated by Jill Boyd, Lochlea’s new Master Blender

Award winning farm-to-cask Lochlea Distillery has unveiled Cask Strength Batch 3 – the latest release in its annual series of limited-edition cask strength bottlings – and a first in flavour profile for the independently owned distillery.

This year’s release marks a bold evolution in Lochlea’s Cask Strength series, combining rich Oloroso sherry with distinctive Islay peat – a pairing never before explored by the distillery. It also represents a significant milestone for Lochlea’s Master Blender Jill Boyd, who joined the distillery in late 2024 and has led the selection and blending of Cask Strength Batch 3 from start to finish.

Jill carefully selected whisky that has been matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry Butts and Ex-Islay peated casks, creating a final spirit that balances richness and depth with a surprising twist of smoke. Cask Strength Batch 3 delivers a captivating nose of ripe red fruits and savoury BBQ smoke, followed by a rich palate of cherries and dark molasses lifted by warming ginger cake, toasted rye and charred wood smoke. The long, layered finish lingers with baking spice, salty smoke, and oaky tannins intertwining with delicate floral notes of red roses to create a bold new take on Lochlea’s signature style.

Each batch of Lochlea’s Cask Strength whiskies are carefully blended and bottled without any dilution, so every sip is just like trying samples from the warehouse itself. This latest release follows Cask Strength Batch 2 released last summer that had been matured in a combination of PX, Oloroso and STR casks showcasing a depth and complexity. The inaugural Cask Strength expression in 2023 was a combination of spirit matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks, working particularly well at high strength to amplify the fruit, nut and cereal flavours that form Lochlea’s house spirit style.

Jill commented: “I am especially proud of Cask Strength Batch 3 as it has been my first opportunity to curate one of our whiskies from concept to bottle, putting my own mark on our range. I wanted to push the boundaries of our house style with something bold and different.  As many whisky lovers will know, sherry and peat are both hugely popular flavour profiles, and we saw an opportunity to bring them together in a way that feels fresh and bold, yet rooted in our distillery’s DNA. It’s complex, it’s warming, and it’s got a smoky twist making it the perfect dram to enjoy with a BBQ in the sunshine!”

Availability & pricing:

Like all Lochlea’s whiskies, Cask Strength Batch 3 has no added colouring and is non-chill filtered. It has been bottled at  59.8%  and has an RRP of £67. It is available from Lochlea stockists from 29^th May 2025 onwards. For a full list of Lochlea stockists, visit: Lochlea Distillery stockists

Cask Strength Batch 3 – Tasting notes: 

Nose: Rich and juicy, with lots of ripe red fruits, and a hint of smoky bacon

Palate: Cherries, ripe berries, ginger cake, dark sugar, dark rye and BBQ smoke

Finish: Long and rich, with baking spice, salty smoke, red roses and oaky tannins woven through

Lochlea’s core range product: 

Lochlea is a farm-to-cask independent distillery growing all of its own barley on its farm. It also has a core whisky expression available all year round – Our Barley. This unpeated single malt has been matured in a combination of three different casks: first fill ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry casks and STR barriques, all of which add depths of flavour to the spirit. Launched in July 2022, Our Barley has received much acclaim as a superb example of a young non-age statement (NAS) Lowlands whisky, made entirely from the distillery’s own home-grown barley.

About Lochlea Distillery: www.lochleadistillery.com

Lochlea was originally a 222 acre livestock farm before being purchased by Neil and Jen McGeoch in 2006. After much consideration of the future of the farm and a successful trial to grow its own barley in 2015, the couple transformed the land and existing farm buildings into a fully-operational distillery in 2017 and started distilling the following year. The farming side has remained a unique part of Lochlea, with the move into barley production – paving the way for Lochlea to be one of the very few fully grain-to-cask distilleries in Scotland. It also has a rich Scottish heritage with strong links to Robbie Burns, with the bard having worked and lived on the farm a several years.

ABOUT THE WHISKY

This expression, matured in sherry seasoned European oak casks, recognising Mackintosh’s time in Europe, presents a beautiful, deeply coloured whisky with flavour characteristics that have been allowed to develop naturally over time.

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TASTING NOTES
EXPLORE COLOUR, NOSE, PALATE & FINISH

COLOUR Deep oak.
NOSE Rich dried fruits, raisins and fig, polished oak, cherry, orange, almonds and treacle.
PALATE Sweet oak, raisins, vanilla and ginger, apple and a wisp of leaf tea.
FINISH Long, sweet, rich and full.
ABV 50.4%

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