Embark on an extraordinary Islay journey with this Bruichladdich 32 Year Old 1991, part of the Old & Rare Platinum range and drawn from a Single Refill Hogshead. Limited to just 35 bottles, this unpeated expression demonstrates Bruichladdich’s signature coastal elegance—featuring refined notes of sea air, orchard fruit, and soft oak polished by over three decades of patient maturation. Unchill-filtered and bottled at natural strength, it offers a pristine window into Bruichladdich’s artisanal approach.

£619.49 GBP

Nose: A gentle marine freshness meets delicate pear, subtle citrus, and a faint backdrop of malt sweetness, elevated by light floral hints Palate: Creamy waves of vanilla, honeyed cereal, and soft apple, underscored by a balancing note of salty brine that reflects its Islay origins Finish: Long and gracefully warming, revealing sweet barley, mild oak spice, and a lingering whisper of sea breeze as it fades.

• Exemplifies Bruichladdich’s unpeated Islay style at a venerable 32-year age
• Single refill hogshead maturation imparts delicate, nuanced oak influence without overpowering the spirit’s maritime charm
• Part of the Old & Rare Platinum lineup, guaranteeing exceptional rarity and impeccable cask selection
• Only 35 bottles worldwide, making it a trophy addition for connoisseurs and collectors

Celebrate the harmonious marriage of Islay’s coastal identity and Bruichladdich’s refined spirit in this truly exclusive release—where over three decades of aging produce a whisky of incomparable grace and character.

 Exclusive Whiskies

We have a selection of whiskies that you’ll only find at The Whisky Exchange and nowhere else. Explore our exclusive range of bottles including our Blair Athol 2007 from the Winter Collection, the Jameson 22 Year Old Small Batch or the Redbreast 19 Year Old.

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Lochindaal 12 Year Old 2009 vintage Islay peated single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Bruichladdich. Single first fill bourbon barrel #76 bottled September 2021 by The Single Cask. 229 numbered bottles. Lochindaal is a peated (50ppm) style distilled at Bruichladdich distillery between 2007 and 2009. It is believed that only 250 casks were produced.

£228.46 GBP

Nose: Ash, dairy, camphor, bacon and sea salt and on second nosing, honey, malt, a trip to the farm and smoked fish.

Palate: Lemons, burning drift wood, sweet peat, dry felled wood, meat followed by green notes of fresh cut grass, jalapeno, walnuts. Salted caramel, dark chocolate, barbecue meat, cinnamon and white pepper.

Finish: Lasting honey, peat, warm ash and menthol.

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The Bruichladdich Octomore 12 Year Old 2012 is an exceptionally rare and powerful Islay single malt Scotch whisky, drawn from a single 2nd fill Rivesaltes wine cask and bottled exclusively for the United Kingdom market. Distilled in 2012 at Bruichladdich Distillery and peated to an immense 156ppm, this remarkable Octomore expression was bottled at 56.3% ABV, with just 300 bottles released. Long maturation and distinctive wine-cask influence bring unexpected elegance and depth to Octomore’s famously ferocious peat profile.

£464.94 GBP

Nose Explosive peat smoke layered with red berries, smoked citrus, earthy notes, and hints of wine-soaked oak and leather. Palate Intense yet refined, delivering waves of bonfire smoke, dark fruits, charred oak, liquorice, sea salt, and subtle sweetness from the Rivesaltes cask. Finish Long, powerful, and complex, with lingering peat embers, dried fruit sweetness, maritime salinity, and warming spice.

• An incredibly rare single cask Octomore from Bruichladdich Distillery

• Peated to a formidable 156ppm, balanced by extended maturation

• Matured in a 2nd fill Rivesaltes wine cask for added depth and complexity

• Bottled at 56.3% ABV for full flavour impact

• Limited to just 300 bottles, exclusive to the UK market

The Bruichladdich Octomore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask is a thrilling showcase of how extreme peat, careful cask selection, and time can combine to create a whisky of astonishing power and sophistication. A must-have for Octomore collectors and lovers of bold, uncompromising Islay single malts.

Gifts For Your Valentine

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, have you thought about what to gift your loved one yet? For the whisky lover in your life, a bottle from the Cotswolds Distillery is a thoughtful way to mark the occasion – rich in flavour, beautifully crafted, and chosen with care. A gift to enjoy together, long after the day itself.

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£31.00

Personalise one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies for a gift that’ll go down famously! This blend is crafted from the finest malt whiskies, such as The Macallan and Highland Park, married with exceptional grain whiskies, for the smoothest possible taste.

The nose opens with candied fruits and all butter shortbread with a touch of citrus peel. The palate brings a soft cinnamon and ginger spice with hints of oak and delicious dried fruits, before a smooth and balanced finish.

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 ❯

2009 Royal Brackla 15 Year Old “Hunter Laing’s Old & Rare” Single Manzanilla Sherry Butt Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $150.00 View

Royal Brackla is a historic Highland distillery founded in 1812 near Cawdor Castle by William Fraser. Its enduring legacy was cemented in 1835, when it became the first Scotch distillery to receive a Royal Warrant, granted by King William IV, a distinction that permanently shaped its identity and name. From that point forward, Royal Brackla was recognized as a whisky of exceptional standing, long associated with quality and consistency. For much of its history, Royal Brackla’s spirit was prized primarily for blending, and today it remains a key component of Dewar’s, reflecting its importance within the Bacardi portfolio. While the distillery has experienced periods of closure and modernization over the years, its elegant, structured Highland style has remained intact. Official single malt releases have historically been limited, making independent and single cask bottlings especially compelling opportunities to experience one of Scotland’s most historically significant and quietly distinguished distilleries. This is the first Royal Brackla we’ve ever come across aged in a Manzanilla sherry butt. This beautiful, unique butt is truly special. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.7% in July of 2024, it was filled in March of 2009. One of the youngest malts we’ve ever seen in the Old & Rare collection, it absolutely deserves the moniker. An exceptional cask by any measure.

1993 Linkwood 30 Year Old “Hunter Laing’s Old & Rare Platinum” Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $450.00 View  

The rarity and quality of an old Linkwood of this nature cannot be overstated. Linkwood is a quietly revered Speyside distillery founded in 1821 on the outskirts of Elgin. It earned an early reputation for producing one of thes region’s most elegant and aromatic spirits, a character that was reinforced after a major rebuilding in 1872 under William Smith, son of Glenlivet’s George Smith. For most of its history, Linkwood’s whisky was destined almost entirely for blending, most notably as a key component in Johnnie Walker, where its refined texture and floral complexity were highly prized. As a result, official single malt releases have always been limited, with independent bottlings providing rare glimpses into the distillery’s true personality. Today, under Diageo ownership, Linkwood remains one of Speyside’s great hidden gems, producing a malt defined by finesse, balance, and remarkable aging potential. For those in the know an old Linkwood of this caliber is a true treasure, perhaps that’s why competitors over seas are happy to sell this same bottle for nearly twice the price we’re asking. This special barrel was filled in April of 1993 and bottle 3 decades later in September of 2024 at a natural cask strength of 50.2% abv.

1990 Bowmore 32 Year Old “Hunter Laing’s Old & Rare Platinum “Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1.5L) (Elsewhere $5000) $4,000.00 View

Bowmore is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, founded in 1779 on the island of Islay, and remains a cornerstone of peated malt whisky. Located in the seaside town of Bowmore, the distillery draws strong influence from its coastal setting, shaping a style that balances maritime character, refined smoke, and long aging potential. Over centuries, Bowmore helped define what Islay whisky could be, bridging power and elegance in a way few distilleries have matched. Today, under Beam Suntory ownership, Bowmore continues to produce benchmark single malts, with its older and rarer releases standing among the most sought after whiskies in the world. This incredibly unusual rarity represents an outstanding expression from the old distillery. Distilled in 1990 and filled into a excellent 2nd fill hogshead, it was aged for more than 32 decades on Islay before bottling at full cask strength in 1.5L magnum bottles at a full cask strength of 59%. This exquisite rarity traders for over $5000 in other markets and K&L currently has the best price world wide. This is a benchmark bottle which represents which would be unmatched in any collection.

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Elijah Craig Honors Its History and Builds for the Future

Long before Elijah Craig became known as the Father of Bourbon, he was a preacher, an educator, and an entrepreneur with a spark for building what didn’t yet exist. Paper mills. Wool mills. And a new way of aging Whiskey.

In 1789, Elijah Craig stored his Whiskey in charred oak barrels, a technique that was not common practice at the time, but essential to Bourbon as we know it today. Some say the barrels caught fire by accident. Others claim it was intentional. Either way, the flavor told the story: deeper color, richer taste, unmistakable character. A true American original.

More than two centuries later, that same spirit of discovery lives on, not just in our barrels, but in the people who craft, innovate, and push us forward. The brand stands as the #5 Super Premium Bourbon by volume in the United States and this year, Elijah Craig’s inaugural Barrel Proof Rye expression was named Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year. Behind those milestones is a culture of shared commitment across distillation, warehousing, marketing, innovation, and every role in between.

From meeting new Bourbon-lovers as the Official Bourbon of the PGA of America, to giving back to the causes that matter to its consumers, the brand continues to grow its presence and support its community with purpose. Through a partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies, Elijah Craig is supporting academic research that helps shine a spotlight on critical voices and stories from throughout Bourbon history. Additionally, over the past six years Elijah Craig’s Old-Fashioned Week has raised more than $600,000 in total donations for charitable causes, including the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports food and beverage workers nationwide by providing direct funding to individuals rebuilding from natural disasters, seeking emergency medical treatment, and recovering from accidents or other crises.

Whether it’s honoring where the brand got its start or investing in what comes next, Elijah Craig’s rich legacy stands strong. With every barrel, every program, and every person behind it, Elijah Craig continues to prove that the pursuit of mastery is never finished. It’s an ongoing journey we all share in when we Thrive Together.

Our newest ‘Heresy’ releases are something you don’t see every day. Teaspooning is the widespread industry practice of adding a tiny amount of single malt into another (traditionally around a teaspoon’s worth) resulting in a blended malt that can never be bottled as a single malt bearing the distillery name.

But why would we bottle this kind of whisky? For the full details, you’ll need to read the feature from our whisky quality manager, Julien, but we’ll leave you with one thought: if this were one of the only ways to try offerings from this particular distillery, wouldn’t you want to see what they were like?

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If you’re unfamiliar with our ‘Heresy’ range, it’s what we call our boundary-pushing small-batch releases. They’re bottled in a clear glass bottle.
Expect the unexpected!

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