Killowen Distillery is proud to present the third chapter in the Sagaland journey – Killowen Barántúil: The Fate of the Fir Bolg.

While whiskey-making is our craft, Sagaland allows us to tell stories that reach beyond the cask – blending Ireland’s mythological, culinary, and artistic heritage into one immersive experience.

For those following since Part 1, this release continues our collaboration with The Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow / Fran Leavey, uniting story, sound, and visual art to bring Ireland’s ancient legends to life.

The Whiskey

Our first ever 6-year-old Single Pot Still, this Barántúil release had to be worthy of Sagaland. It spent five years in ex-bourbon casks before a long finish in a Killahora Orchards Pom’O cask – an apple aperitif crafted from rare apple varieties grown in Killahora’s 200-year-old orchards on the south-facing slopes of County Cork.

A small cask leak means fewer bottles than expected, making this release even more limited and special.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla and toffee apple – a perfect autumn pairing.

Palate: Pot still spices and rich custard texture, complemented by jammy fermented apple from the Pom’O cask.

Finish: The unmistakable Killowen DNA – a clean, distillate-led dryness reminiscent of red apple skin.

The Story

The Fate of the Fir Bolg

Each Sagaland release includes an insert card revealing the next chapter in the myth. Part 3 continues the saga with The Fate of the Fir Bolg, written by The Irish Mythology Podcast.

Scan the barcode on your insert to listen to the story and experience it as it was meant to be told.

The accompanying artwork by FabCow / Fran Leavey captures the energy, darkness, and beauty of Ireland’s oldest tales with remarkable depth.

For anyone who missed earlier chapters, a few of the leather books and previous insert cards are still available on our website, though in very limited numbers.

Release Details

Release Date: Wednesday 29th October @4pm (GMT – Killowen Time)
Price: £120

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N.B. Link will not be live until 4pm on Wednesday 29th OctoberA heartfelt thank you to the Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow for their creative partnership throughout the Sagaland series – and to all of you who continue to share this journey with us.

Sláinte

The Killowen Distillery Team

Fettercairn: Vanguard

1st Release · 70cl · 46.3% ABV

Fettercairn Vanguard is a series of three limited edition single malts. The first release was initially matured in a combination of first-fill ex-bourbon casks and specially crafted Scottish hybrid casks. It was then transferred into hybrid casks made from American Oak staves and heavily toasted Scottish Oak heads. The result is a whisky of remarkable balance, where vibrant tropical fruit notes are complemented by the subtle warmth of wood spice imparted by the hybrid cask maturation.

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(Fetter- Cairn) Fettercairn distillery lies just outside the village of Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire. The village of Laurencekirk is famous for it’s ostentatious red sandstone arch, which was erected to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the village in 1861,

Glen Scotia unveils third release in Icons of Campbeltown series inspired by Scottish folktales of the Wulver

Glen Scotia has revealed the third expression in its Icons of Campbeltown collection, a five-part annual series which pays tribute to the Victorian whisky capital of the world’s rich history steeped in Scottish folklore.

A limited edition unpeated Tawny Port Cask Finish 12-year-old single malt whisky, Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 depicts the Wulver, taking inspiration from another of the saints and beasts carved into Campbeltown’s medieval market cross, a poignant meeting place for storytelling in the heart of the town.

The 14th-century cross is richly adorned with intricate stone carvings, crafted by anonymous hands for hundreds of years. Figures of saints, mythical creatures, warriors and enemies are etched into its surface, each believed to reflect different eras from Campbeltown’s long history. The details echo the enduring spirit of the community in Scotland’s fifth and smallest whisky producing region.

Symbols of a wolf among the mythical markings spark the imagination and invoke old folktales of the Scottish Wulver. Said to be a formidable creature with a gentle soul, tales of the Wulver tell of a wolf’s head with a man’s body and a thick coat of brown hair but are not typical stories of witchcraft and terror. Instead, depictions of the Wulver mirror the generosity of spirit in Campbeltown’s DNA which has run through Glen Scotia for almost two centuries.

Legends have it that the Wulver dwelled in a cave dug into the side of a wooded hill, a place where no one dared to tread. Despite his daunting appearance, the tales recount the Wulver’s quiet days spent fishing in solitude, and his generosity and charitable nature for sharing his catch with his poor neighbours, leaving fish on their windowsills in the dead of night. This spirit is rooted in the heart of Campbeltown’s distilling community, known for its resilience and generous nature without the expectation of reward.

Glen Scotia pays homage to the Wulver’s enduring spirit, and the historical markings of this mythical creature etched on the town’s market cross in Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3.

The limited-edition, unpeated 12-year-old single malt whisky has been expertly crafted by master blender, Ashley Smith with a Tawny Port Cask Finish.

Following careful maturation in hand-selected bourbon barrels, the whisky was transferred to ex-Tawny Port casks to finish for nine months, a process which has resulted in bursting flavours of red fruits, forest berries and dark chocolate. The finish is long and enduring, much like the legend of the Wulver itself, with the unmistakable maritime character of Glen Scotia.

To bring the Wulver to life, Glen Scotia has continued to partner with celebrated artist, John Holtzman for the Icons of Campbeltown series, whose portfolio includes work for Disney, Marvel and Macmillian.

Ashley Smith, Master Blender for Glen Scotia said: “The ancient market cross that inspired the Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown series gives us an exciting starting point to experiment with the single malts to match the mythical icons. For the third release in the series, I wanted to create a unique 12-year-old expression using the finest Tawny Port casks to finish the whisky, which have imparted rich fruity flavours paired with the subtle maritime notes that are a well-loved distinction of Glen Scotia.”

Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, added: “Our distilling community knows a thing or two about supporting each other in times of need, just like the Wulver did, as the tales are told. That same bold Campbeltown spirit is still very much alive in the town today and it is this character and quiet generosity which Glen Scotia is honouring in this latest instalment in our Icons of Campbeltown series.”

Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 was bottled at 51.7% ABV and retails for £80. The expression is now available from Glen Scotia’s website, at the distillery’s visitor centre in Campbeltown, and exclusively at Fortnum & Mason. It follows in the footsteps of the first two releases in the Icons of Campbeltown series which were inspired by the Mermaid and the Dragon featured on the market cross.

For more information on Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 visit: www.glenscotia.com

Tasting notes

Nose: Juicy forest fruits, candied nuts and crisp red apple, all wrapped in indulgent caramel sweetness.

Palate: Layers of dried fig and orange peel unfold alongside smooth praline, offering both richness and balance.

Finish: Dark cocoa and dried fruits linger beautifully, complemented by gentle vanilla and warming oak spice.

About Glen Scotia

Distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832 and is one of three surviving distilleries in the town.

Producing peated and non-peated whiskies, the distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the stillroom and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s. To this day, the distillery team follow in the footsteps of their founders, using traditional methods, carefully creating the subtly maritime Campbeltown style the brand has become world-famous for.

Recognition of Glen Scotia’s style and craftsmanship continues to be acknowledged globally.

• In 2021, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old single malt was awarded ‘Best In Show Whisky’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Over 3,800 entries across thirty-one categories were judged with Glen Scotia being awarded the overall winner across all countries and styles. Only seven months later, Glen Scotia was also named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2021.
• In 2022, Glen Scotia’s Victoriana won ‘Best In Class’ in the Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• In 2023, Glen Scotia won ‘Best Single Cask Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards for a single cask bottling distilled in 2009 and aged for 13 years exclusively in a first-fill bourbon barrel.
• Later that same year, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old won a coveted Platinum award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023, which is awarded to the very few entries that receive a Double Gold medal for three consecutive years at the prestigious global event.
• In 2024, Glen Scotia received a number of prestigious awards across its range of single malt whiskies, including Platinum titles at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 for both Glen Scotia Victoriana and Glen Scotia 25 Year Old.

Introducing: The Wetlands Single Cask

The Wetlands Single Cask is drawn from a select refill sherry butt, a nod to reuse and our sustainability ethos. Bottled at a bold 61.1% ABV, this 2009 cask delivers a rich, fruity, and elegant dram.

Nose: Citrus, kiwi, ripe fig, milk chocolate, whipped vanilla cream, garden mint, oat biscuits, candied walnut.

Palate: Nicely aged and charmingly Glengoyne, tangerine, peach, toffee, cola, almond thins, subtle spice, malt, sweet oak.

Finish: Freshly balanced soft citrus, dried fruits, gently drying oak, cream sherry.

With only 500 bottles available, priced at £190, this collector’s item features a bespoke illustration by artist Elin Manon, capturing the spirit of our distillery and the wetlands we proudly support. Proceeds from this release will help fund vital conservation work through our partnership with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.

Available  at Glengoyne Distillery, online, and select WWT sites.

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Team Glengoyne

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1999 Murray McDavid Mission Gold

£243.50

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1999 is a rare Lowland single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Murray McDavid for the Mission Gold series. Distilled in 1999 and matured in a single ex-bourbon hogshead, this elegant triple-distilled Lowland malt was bottled exclusively for the United Kingdom market. With only 90 bottles released, it is an exceptionally scarce expression—and one that has been crowned a Gold Winner in the Scottish Field magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Challenge.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• Distilled in 1999 and matured for 24 years in single ex-bourbon hogshead

• Bottled by Murray McDavid for the prestigious Mission Gold series

• Crowned Gold Winner in Scottish Field magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Challenge

• Exclusive release for the UK market

• Extremely limited edition with only 90 bottles produced

The Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1999 Murray McDavid Mission Gold is an award-winning Lowland single malt of great rarity and finesse. With ex-bourbon cask maturity, triple-distilled smoothness, and just 90 bottles available, it is both a collector’s prize and a connoisseur’s dram.

GORDON & MACPHAIL OFFERS TASTE OF THE FUTURE WITH RANGE OF BLENDED MALTS

October 2025 – The Cairn Distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail is inviting adventurous whisky drinkers to ‘taste the future today’, with its range of blended malts providing the flavours predicted to feature in the distillery’s single malt releases in years to come. One of the expressions – the CRN57° 70-year-old – is the world’s oldest blended malt Scotch whisky.

No date has yet been set for the release of The Cairn’s first single malts, but the CRN57° portfolio of blended malt Scotch whiskies has been crafted by the distillery’s whisky maker, Stuart Urquhart, using stock from Gordon & MacPhail’s unrivalled inventory. The distillery’s location has inspired the name, being 57 degrees north of the equator in the iconic Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

The CRN57° core range allows drinkers to explore flavours 12, 18, 25, 30 and 40 years into the future, with the premium expressions extending this journey to 57 and even 70 years ahead. There is also a non-age statement release: CRN57° Vision – created to align with the vision for the single malts of the future. The clear and simple tasting notes range from ‘tangy chocolate orange and banana’ to ‘toffee and strawberries and cream’. The younger blends have sweet, fruity and nutty notes, while citrus, spice and mint are more prominent in the premium expressions.

The Cairn’s future single malts are predicted to infuse the smooth flavours typical of a traditional Speyside whisky. Maturing in first-fill casks, the whiskies will be of the highest quality to be enjoyed neat or in easy-to-make cocktails.

Stuart Urquhart, Whisky Maker and Operations Director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: “Our CRN57° blended malts reflect our heritage and location, but also provides a glimpse into the future of The Cairn’s single malt whiskies. Whisky drinkers have a unique opportunity to transport their taste buds decades in the future, enjoying the notes of our 70-year-old single malt which won’t be released until 2092!

“For millennia, cairns – stacked piles of stones – have inspired people to explore and discover new paths, and that’s the direction we’ve followed for CRN57°. We want to unlock taste through exploration with a modern, simple twist. You don’t need to be a whisky connoisseur to enjoy our whiskies, just a sense of curiosity and a desire to try something new.”

The CRN57° range starts at £39.99 and is now available on www.thecairndistillery.com.

Tasting notes for the CRN57° series releases are as follows:

 CRN57° VISION

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Vanilla and blueberry pie.  Apple, gooseberries and fresh lime.  Summer berries, cocoa powder and oak.

Palate: Apple and zesty citrus. Raspberries, figs, aniseed and brazil nuts.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and spicy pepper.

CRN57° 12 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Red apples, cinnamon and cloves. Orange marmalade and roasted walnuts.

Palate: Raspberry, apple and a touch of pepper. Sweet and spicy, along with tangy chocolate orange.
Finish: Fruity with a spicy oak finish.

CRN57° 18 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Crisp apples, blueberries and candied citrus peel. Raisins and toasted almonds topped with brown sugar.

Palate: Banana, milk chocolate and hazelnut. Strawberries and cream, and a touch of spice
Finish: Fresh lime, mint and a hint of pepper.

CRN57° 25 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rum and raisin with brown sugar. Ripe fig and maple syrup and a hint of liquorice.

Palate: Raspberry and pistachio nut with apple and tangy orange peel.
Finish: Milk chocolate and oak.

CRN57° 30 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich fruitcake with candied peel and cinnamon. Toffee and Medjool dates.

Palate: Spice and pepper with sultanas, forest fruits, oak and floral notes.
Finish: Full and sweet with liquorice and spice.

CRN57° 40 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich Sherry with cinnamon and nutmeg, beeswax polish, dried fruits and orange peel.

Palate: Smooth and sweet.  Dried tobacco, citrus and charred oak.  Stewed apple, walnut and spicy pepper.
Finish: Nutty, with mature oak and roasted coffee beans.

CRN57° 57 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43.1%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Zesty orange and rich fruitcake with baked apple and oak.

Palate: Crushed black pepper, dark fruit and butterscotch. Roasted coffee bean and dried tobacco.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and lingering spice.

CRN57° 70 YEARS OLD

ABV: 45%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Cinnamon apple, clove spice and chocolate orange blossom.

Palate: Kumquat, aniseed and tobacco. Blackcurrant and black pepper.
Finish: Seville orange peel and mint.

 About The Cairn

Nestled in the Cairngorms National Park, The Cairn Distillery is a modern home for the ancient craft of whisky-making ideal for adventure seekers and whisky lovers to be inspired by the very best Scotland has to offer.

The Cairn comes from a long line of pioneers and legacy builders – the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail and revived Benromach Distillery in 1998. The Cairn sets out to build a legacy of Scottish excellence and exceptional whisky that inspires future generations surrounded by inspiring views, passionate people and extraordinary tastes and flavours, shaped by the untamed wilderness.

Clan Denny Islay Blended Malt

Smoky. Bold. Unmistakably Islay.

Introducing the Clan Denny Islay Blended Malt – bottled at 40% ABV.

On the nose, waves of bold peat smoke mingle with Malty depth and a lively touch of spice. The palate is richly textured, where zesty citrus brightness and a gentle thread of sweetness weave harmoniously through the smoky phenols. The finish is long, dry, and quintessentially Islay, leaving a lingering wisp of smoke that invites another sip.

Part of our Clan Denny Regional Malts range, this bottling is genuinely small batch, presented in premium packaging that makes it as gift-worthy as it is enjoyable to sip. Our Clan Denny range is home to Single Grain and Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and Blended Scotch Whiskies. Our Clan Denny Regional Malts range includes a Speyside Single Malt and an Islay Blended Malt, both of which are genuinely small batch bottlings, wrapped up in premium packaging ideal for the gift market.

All this for just £28.50 – an incredible gateway to Islay’s smoky shores.

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Double Barrel

Marriage of Two Lands: India & Scotland

We’re proud to announce the return of the Double Barrel India & Scotland, a marriage of four Single Casks: two from India and two from Scotland.

The bottle’s hand-drawn illustration captures this union – one half adorned with the Royal Bengal Tiger, India’s national animal symbolising heritage and culture, and the other with the Unicorn, Scotland’s emblem of strength and purity.

Crafted without added colouring and non-chill filtered, this limited edition Whisky reveals a refined balance:

Rich peated Malt. Bright citrus. Deep oak.

A fitting toast to light, unity, and craftsmanship – from India to Scotland.

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Bunnahabhain 14 Years Old

This single malt was distilled in 2010 at the Bunnahabhain Distillery on the Isle of Islay. It was matured in a single ex-sherry cask, creating a maritime aroma with notes of honey, raisins and nutty finish. It was bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Skene Scotch Whisky for their Skene Dhu Collection.

£80.00

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