Arran 13 Years Old Private Cask Shop Exclusive

Introducing specially selected and bottled exclusively for Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Arran 13 Years Old Private Cask. Distilled on the 3rd of April 2012 and aged in a single ex-Sherry cask before bottling on the 27th May 2025. Bottled at cask strength of 56.6% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration.

Limited to 292 bottles.

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Signatory 30th Anniversary

Bunnahabhain 50 Year Old

Distilled in 1968 and bottled in January 2019, this remarkable single malt was released to mark the 30th Anniversary of Signatory Vintage, having matured for 50 years in a single refill sherry butt. This Bunnahabhain 50 Year Old 1968 is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, released to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 1968 and bottled in January 2019, this majestic dram matured for half a century in a single refill sherry butt #12397, yielding just 323 individually numbered bottles.

A 50-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain, one of Islay’s most revered distilleries. Bottled from a single refill sherry cask, allowing the spirit to shine with mature complexity. Released in celebration of Signatory Vintage’s 30th Anniversary—a landmark in independent bottling. Just 323 bottles filled, making this a museum-worthy masterpiece. A whisky of exceptional age and elegance, this 1968 Bunnahabhain is a once-in-a-generation dram—stately, soulful, and supremely collectible.

Order The Hearach Decade Edition

The Hearach Decade Edition single malt whisky is now available to buy in our UK online store or at the distillery shop in Tarbert. Made with Harris hand-cut peat, just 2,357 bottles have been created and each is priced at £75.00 including free delivery.
The Hearach Decade Edition is more than a whisky. It’s a celebration of ten years’ work, a toast to the people who brought it to life, and a promise of what lies ahead.

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Our September Outturn sets the tone for adventures together. Let’s celebrate the power of shared experiences and the fact that all Society journeys have one thing in common: they start with a single dram.  September Outturn is now live.

SWEET STRAWBERRY SYRUP WITH A LEMON TANG

CASK NO. 8.46

CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  8 years

EXOTIC OPULENCE

CASK NO. 55.75

CASK:  1st fill HTMC hogshead

AGE:  16 years

ON THE SIDE OF EQUILIBRIUM

CASK NO. 100.45

CASK:  1st fill shiraz hogshead

AGE:  12 years

SO, THIS IS SOLSTICE…

CASK NO. 113.74

CASK:  1st fill oloroso hogshead

AGE:  12 years

SMOOCH A KIPPER

CASK NO. 11.60

CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  9 years

BIG, BOLD AND OH-SO SMOKY!

CASK NO. 53.475

CASK:  Refill HTMC hogshead

AGE:  13 years

BROWSE SEPTEMBER OUTTURN HERE

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Private Stock
North British 18 Years Old

In celebration of Douglas Laing’s 75th Anniversary, this Private Stock North British was bottled directly from the Douglas Laing Family’s Private Whisky Collection. Offered proudly at natural cask strength, it is presented exactly as the Distiller intended: without added colour or chill-filtration, and at a natural cask strength of 48.1%. Each bottle is hand signed by Cara Laing.

Nose Candied fruits with brown sugar lead to polished oak and spices.
Palate Ginger and allspice give way to marzipan and runny butterscotch.
Finish Medium-long with nutmeg, treacle, zesty, orange, and late warm spices (CSL).

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In celebration of Douglas Laing’s 75th Anniversary, this Private Stock North British was bottled directly from the Douglas Laing Family’s Private Whisky Collection. Offered proudly at natural cask strength, it is presented exactly as the Distiller intended: without added colour or chill-filtration, and at a natural cask strength of 48.1%. Each bottle is hand signed by Cara Laing.

A New Travel Retail Exclusive – Gran Reserva V

 A Whisky of Rich Colour and Refined Character

We’re delighted to introduce Tamdhu Gran Reserva V, a whisky exclusively matured in 100% First Fill European Oak Oloroso Sherry Casks, some of the finest and rarest in the world. Crafted with care and bottled exclusively for global travel retail, Gran Reserva V is a celebration of richness and refinement. From the first sip to the final note, it offers a journey through warm, spiced sweetness and velvety depth.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Elegant spice, warm butterscotch, roasted almonds

Palate: Orange zest and nutmeg over unmistakably rich oak

Finish: Cinnamon and cocoa, ending with smooth buttercream

46% ABV

RRP: £208.00 | €249.00 | $269.00
Available exclusively in global travel retail.

From departure to arrival, Gran Reserva V is a whisky that rewards those who seek depth, character, and timeless sophistication.

Slàinte Mhath,

Sandy McIntyre
Distillery Manager

FANTASTIC EXCLUSIVES

Get set for the Bank Holiday weekend with this flurry of four fantastic exclusive bottlings from The Whisky Shop.  We have teamed up with our friends at Ardnamurchan, Balblair Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia and Gordon & McPhail to select four exclusive casks for our customers.

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Free Next Day Delivery for 12 Months For just £14.95 you can enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs. Find out more ❯

Glengoyne Oak Masters’ Series

Mizunara Oak, White Oak 24 Year Old & White Oak

Embark on a journey through oak with the Glengoyne Oak Masters’ Series – where the world’s finest casks meet our smooth, fruity, and unpeated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. From the deep forests of North America to the tranquil groves of Japan, each oak cask tells a story, infusing our whisky with character and complexity.

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Mizunara Oak

Rare Japanese oak brings aromatic sandalwood, coconut, and exotic spice – a truly distinctive experience. Awarded Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025. A limited release matured in rare wood native to Hokkaidō, the northernmost prefecture in Japan. For ten years, classic first-fill sherry and refill casks laid the foundation. Then, for six long years, Mizunara Oak did its quiet work – infusing the spirit with whispers of sandalwood, soft vanilla, and spring blossom. Matured in the Highlands, shaped by Japanese oak, and bottled at 53.4% ABV, this 16 Year Old release is the third in our Oak Masters’Series, a celebration of the world’s finest oaks. With just 3,195 bottles available worldwide. Awarded Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025. 

White Oak 24 Year Old

Matured for over two decades in American white oak, delivering layers of sweet vanilla, crème brûlée, and gentle oak spice.Included in Robb Reports ‘Best of The Best 2025’ –  “This is a whisky you will want to taste over and over again”. They also ranked it the 2nd best whisky released in 2025. A limited release matured in rare wood native to Hokkaidō, the northernmost prefecture in Japan. For ten years, classic first-fill sherry and refill casks laid the foundation. Then, for six long years, Mizunara Oak did its quiet work – infusing the spirit with whispers of sandalwood, soft vanilla, and spring blossom. Matured in the Highlands, shaped by Japanese oak, and bottled at 53.4% ABV, this 16 Year Old release is the third in our Oak Masters’Series, a celebration of the world’s finest oaks. With just 3,195 bottles available worldwide. Awarded Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025. 

White Oak

A celebration of classic American oak influence – smooth, rich, and brimming with sweet, creamy notes. Awarded Gold at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2024, A first for Glengoyne, this brand new expression is matured exclusively in First Fill Bourbon and Virgin Oak Casks sourced from North America. These casks are charred for less than a minute allowing the Glengoyne spirit to shine, unladen. White Oak sings of vibrant wood and bright citrus, unripe banana and a hint of violets. The palate is soft and playful with touches of creme brulee, fruit gums and pineapple. At 48% the finish is long and smooth, giving flavours of toffee apple.Included in Forbes ‘The 8 Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in 2025 – According to Experts’ Scoring 98 points at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) “If you like your whisky elegant, balanced, and refreshingly straightforward, this one’s for you. It’s proof that great wood can do as much for a whisky as age or smoke.”

Bladnoch Distillery announces partnership with Wigtown Book Festival

Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery has announced a partnership with the 27^th annual Wigtown Book Festival.

Running from 26 September – 5 October 2025, Wigtown Book Festival is a ten-day literary celebration in Scotland’s National Book Town, which is also home to the 208-year-old Bladnoch Distillery. Founded in 1999, Wigtown Book Festival is one of the UK’s most prominent literary showcases, with more than 200 events including music, theatre, food, visual arts and a prestigious cast of authors.

As part of the distillery’s partnership with Wigtown Book Festival, Bladnoch will sponsor the event’s team of more than 100 volunteers at the heart of the festival’s success, ensuring the unsung heroes behind the festival receive the support, training and recognition they deserve.

This collaboration unites two organisations rooted in resilience and community regeneration, strengthens community ties, supports cultural tourism, and showcases how grassroots dedication and enterprise can work hand in hand to transform a rural economy.

Rescued from closure in 2015 by Australian entrepreneur David Prior, Bladnoch Distillery is a major local employer and a hub for cultural events and whisky tourism in Dumfries & Galloway. This resilience and commitment to regeneration is at the heart of all the distillery does, including supporting the bold Galloway spirit of Wigtown Book Festival’s dedicated team of volunteers.

Wigtown Book Festival was founded to revitalise Galloway during a period of economic hardship and industrial decline. Today, it has grown into a nationally recognised literary and cultural event, powered by a dedicated team of local volunteers whose efforts attract more than 11,000 visitors annually, boosting the local economy and fostering pride in the community.

As part of its partnership with the festival, Bladnoch Distillery will host an exclusive storytelling event to celebrate the distillery and the region’s bold Galloway spirit. Taking place at the distillery at 7:30pm on Thursday 2 October and hosted by Scottish storyteller, author and travel influencer behind @scotlands_stories, Graeme Johncock, Bold Spirit: Tales of Galloway will be a unique evening celebrating Galloway’s distinctive identity and sense of mischief.

The 27^th annual Wigtown Book Festival will also mark the release of Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter 2 on Thursday 2 October, the second chapter in a limited-edition series celebrating and selected by individuals who have a deep affinity with Bladnoch Distillery’s exceptional whiskies. The new single malt will be unveiled as part of the storytelling event, providing guests with the chance to taste the expression alongside Bladnoch master distiller Dr Nick Savage and the character who inspired its creation.

This will be the first opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to sample and purchase Loch Maberry Chapter 2, which will be available exclusively at Bladnoch Distillery and through Bladnoch’s online shop from this date.

Dr Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery, said: “We’re proud to be working with the 27^th annual Wigtown Book Festival to support the event’s team of dedicated volunteers. Together, we have forged a meaningful partnership rooted in community regeneration and cultural enrichment.

“At Bladnoch, our commitment to crafting our bold Galloway spirit is at the heart of all that we do. Bold Galloway spirit is exactly what the festival’s volunteers bring – courage, warmth and a passion that fuels Wigtown Book Festival year after year.”

Adrian Turpin, Wigtown Book Festival’s artistic director, said: “Bladnoch Distillery and Wigtown Book Festival have each played a central role in the regeneration of Wigtown over many years, which makes this a very special partnership.

“While, sadly, we can’t actually bottle the bold Galloway spirit of our volunteers, Bladnoch Distillery’s generosity will enable us to better support them and acknowledge the irreplaceable contribution they make to the success of the festival.”

Dating back to 1817, Bladnoch Distillery is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and is enjoying a bold and powerful revival. For more information about Bladnoch Distillery, please visit www.bladnoch.com.

For more information about Wigtown Book Festival, please visit www.wigtownbookfestival.com.

About Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery in the world. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, Bladnoch is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’

Hand-crafted using malt from British growers and the pristine water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, Bladnoch single malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

This legacy brand has been revived in recent years by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, formerly of The Macallan, and owner David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

The team at Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in this iconic distillery.

About Wigtown Book Festival and Scotland’s National Book Town

Founded in 1999, the annual Wigtown Book Festival is one of the UK’s best-loved literary gatherings featuring more than 200 events, including music, theatre, food and visual arts.

The 10-day autumn festival takes place in Scotland’s National Book Town and was born out of a social and economic regeneration plan to help revive the fortunes of the Dumfries & Galloway market town.  This year’s festival takes place from 26 September to 5 October. Speakers participating include Reeta Chakrabarti, John Suchet, Kate Summerscale, Robin Ince and Helen Lederer.

EXPLORE OUR NEWEST WHISKIES

Even by our high standards, September has already been filled with exciting new whiskies, with plenty more to come this month. You’ll find an excellent dram in the Glen Grant Exploration No.1, aged in bourbon barrels and finished in rum casks. Or choose Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength, showing powerful sherried depth. Bruichladdich has also unveiled Octomore 16 Series, the latest edition of its famously super-peated Islay whisky. These bottlings and more are ready to be discovered.

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