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Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 Lady of the Glen (2025) – The Whisky Barrel News

 

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 Lady of the Glen (2025)

Regular price £298.20 GBP

£248.50 GBP ex VAT

Celebrate Highland power polished by time with Ben Nevis 26 Year Old – 1998 Vintage, Lady of the Glen. Distilled beneath Britain’s highest peak and laid down in a single refill hogshead (#176), this whisky slumbered for over a quarter-century before being bottled—at natural cask strength—in April 2025. Non-chill-filtered and natural in colour, only 276 individually numbered bottles reveal Ben Nevis’s muscular malt and faint coastal note, now woven with layers of honeyed fruit, creamy vanilla and polished oak.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Single-cask Ben Nevis aged 26 years in a refill hogshead, showcasing mature orchard fruit, creamy vanilla and refined Highland oak.

  • Bottled at natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—delivering full texture, aroma and authenticity.

  • Limited to just 276 bottles in Lady of the Glen’s collector-focused single-cask range—perfect for enthusiasts of long-aged Highland malts.

  • Demonstrates Ben Nevis’s trademark depth—honeyed malt with a whisper of coastal character—elevated by over two decades of graceful maturation.

Pour a dram of this distinguished Ben Nevis and savour a seamless fusion of Highland robustness, orchard sweetness and time-honed elegance—an unforgettable whisky that lingers long after the final sip.

Your guide to Scottish Island Whisky – The Whisky Exchange News

WHAT IS ISLAND WHISKY?

Scotland’s windswept islands have been key centres of whisky making since the early days of distilling in the 15th century. Today, the furthest-flung corners of Scotland are home to some of the most celebrated distilleries in the world.

Though often described as a region, the Islands are officially part of the Highlands, with Islay recognised separately. The isles of Arran, Mull, Jura, Raasay, Skye, Lewis and Orkney all produce single malts, ranging from light and fruity to boldly peated with coastal influence.

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Laphroaig 38 Year Old Archive Collection at The Whisky Barrel – Islay Scotch Whisky News

Laphroaig 38 Year Old Archive Collection

£4,100.00

Introducing the second release in Laphroaig’s prestigious Archive Collection – a 38-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky that embodies the enduring craftsmanship and character of Islay. This ultra-rare expression showcases the bold, peated signature of Laphroaig, matured over decades in a trilogy of American ex-Bourbon, second-fill oloroso sherry hogshead, and European oak oloroso-seasoned casks. Presented in a hand-blown, sea-glass-inspired bottle, only 400 bottles of this limited edition exist globally.

Bottled at 41.3% abv, expect notes of dried fruits, crystallised ginger, and a subtle campfire smokiness, offering a rich, layered experience designed for true connoisseurs.

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

 

Finn Thomson Glen Garioch 36 Years Old – Aberdeen Whisky Shop News

 

Finn Thomson

Glen Garioch 36 Years Old

ABV: 45.2% 70 cL

We proudly present our oldest bottling to date. This single cask was distilled in 1988 at our most local distillery – Glen Garioch. This malt inspired us to delve into Aberdeen’s rich history, and with the help of Finn Thomson, we designed the label around one of the most important and oldest industries in the city – granite.

The label features the shape of Rubislaw Quarry, where most of the granite in the city came from, on the background of a microscopic picture of granite, showcasing the unique structures and colours of the material.

The whisky itself was aged for 36 years in a single bourbon barrel, creating elegant and rich flavours in an older style of Glen Garioch, pre-dating the many changes the distillery underwent in the 90s.

With each pour, this bottle brings together the lasting power of granite and the timeless craft of whisky, celebrating Aberdeen’s enduring strength in every sip.

It was bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.

LIMITED TO 100 BOTTLES

Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Suntory Tsukuriwake 2024 – The Whisky Shop News

Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Suntory Tsukuriwake 2024

The Hakushu Peated Malt Aged 18 Years exemplifies the art of marrying ingredients, techniques and terroir. Throughout their long history of using peated malt, House of Suntory blenders have harnessed Hakushu’s climate to unveil intricate layers of flavour from the peated malt’s robust smoke character. Long maturation catalyzed by Hakushu’s exceptionally pure water reveals a wave of clean smoke, deepening into herbaceous mineral notes and undertones of ripe apples. A vibrant nose of sage, ripe green apple, and hints of pineapple which lead into a palate full of complex smoke, grapefruit and acacia honey. The finish brings clean smoke that lingers with undernotes of fresh green citrus.

£1,250.00
(£1041.67 ex VAT)

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Gold-Standard Pies For Gold-Standard Fans: Chivas Regal and Willy’s Pies Serve Up Luxury Twist On Matchday Classic

Gold-Standard Pies For Gold-Standard Fans: Chivas Regal and Willy’s Pies Serve Up Luxury Twist On Matchday Classic

16 May 2025, London – Chivas Regal, the luxury Scotch whisky is teaming up with cult favourite, Willy’s Pies, to serve a limited-edition whisky-infused pie at the Emirates as a tribute to the Gunners community and north London pride. 

Available ahead of the final home game of the season on Sunday 18th May, the Chivas Regal and Willy’s Pie delivers a luxurious take on the typical match-day staple. Infused with Chivas Regal’s signature blended 12 Year Old Scotch whisky, the pie combines the finest Scottish ingredients with a bold blend of flavour, heritage and community spirit. Supporters can expect tender, slow-braised beef brisket, paired with caramelised shallots, deglazed in Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, Isle of Mull cheddar and laced with rich gravy – all wrapped in Willy’s signature buttery puff pastry and finished with gold dust, as an additional nod to the iconic luxury Scotch.  

To bring the collaboration to life beyond the pitch, and as part of its wider commitment to delivering elevated entertainment and experiences to supporters, Chivas Regal has enlisted comedian and fellow Arsenal supporter, Mo Gilligan, to launch a new content series ‘Pies and Punchlines’. The first episode will be available on 22 May and will see Mo serve up pie-related humour and cheeky football banter as he sits down with Arsenal players including Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino, and Leo Trossard. From hilarious deep dives into matchday rituals to player impersonations and unexpected anecdotes, the series offers a light-hearted, behind-the-scenes look at the personalities behind the shirts. 

Nick Blacknell, Global Marketing Director, for Chivas Regal, at Chivas Brothers commented: “At Chivas Regal, we’ve always believed success tastes better shared, and there’s no better way to bring that to life than with a pie and a dram on matchday, as we pay homage to the heart and soul of the club – the supporters. Joining forces on this collaboration with both Willy’s and Mo Gilligan – another beloved voice of the Arsenal community – demonstrates our commitment to connecting with fans in a way that feels relevant, entertaining, and reflective of our shared values around craft, community spirit and collective success. Our partnership with Arsenal is rooted in giving back to supporters at the core of everything we do.” 

Will Lewis, Co-founder of Willy’s Pies, added: “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Chivas Regal to give back to our spirited community of Gooners with something special as a thank you to their unwavering support all season. The idea was to create a pie that feels as celebratory as the occasion with a touch of Chivas Regal’s signature luxury, and I think we’ve nailed it. The Chivas Regal 12 Year Old blend brings a whole new layer of depth and warmth to the flavour, and we’re excited for fans to taste what we’ve cooked up.” 

The Chivas Regal x Willy’s Pie will be available at the final home game of the season on Sunday 18 May and the first 200 adult supporters* on Club level to buy one will be served a complimentary orange Chivas Regal highball to enjoy with the rich flavours of the pie. For those looking to get a taste after the game, the pie will also be available via www.willyspies.com for a limited time, with all proceeds going back in to the community. Supporters can keep up to date with the new partnership and upcoming content series by following @ChivasRegal Instagram or visiting Chivas.com.  

To read more about this partnership, please visit Chivas Regal.

*above legal drinking age  

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS WELL AFTER THE ORIGINAL PUBLICATION DATE AND IS PUBLISHED HERE AS A MATTER OF INTEREST.

Castle and Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon at The Party Source – American Whiskey News

Castle and Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon

In a reimagining of the mash bill of their flagship Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Castle & Key swaps the spicy rye for wheat, resulting in a creamy, confectionary finish for their inaugural small batch wheated bourbon with Batch 1 revealing a warmer, more confectionary profile than the fruitier Batch 2. Mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% wheat and 17% malted barley. This batch was blended with 49 barrels. Aged 5 years. Aromas of caramel, persimmon, malted milk ball, and wintergreen transition to a medium-bodied palate of shortbread, leather and light allspice before finishing with sweet black tea. Non-chill filtered.

$56.99 

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Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel 2024 – The Whisky Shop News

Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel 2024 63.8%

A beloved bourbon amongst connoisseurs, Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel is back with its 2024 release. With its home roots in the Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky, this cask-strength liquid sits at a whopping 63.8% abv making it one of the most intense drams produced in this series. Expect notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted nuts, as well as a rich honeyed spiciness.

£150.00
(£125.00 ex VAT)

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Discover The Macallan Double Cask Collection – Scotch Whisky News

Discover The Macallan Double Cask Collection

THE DOUBLE CASK COLLECTION

The Macallan Double Cask Collection is the perfect balance of two cask types – sherry seasoned American and European oak casks. These exceptional oak casks are crafted in our cooperages and seasoned with sherry wine in our bodegas, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain⁣

With a smooth and creamy style, each expression offers a multi-layered sensorial journey, with baked fruits and soft spices developing with age to create a Collection with exceptional depth of flavour and aroma.

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DOUBLE CASK 18 YEARS OLD, 2025 RELEASE

Flavours of toffee, sweet ginger and sultanas. This is an impeccably balanced, distinctive single malt showcasing depth of flavour delivering toffee, sweet ginger and sultana notes imbued across 18 years maturation in sherry seasoned American and European oak casks.

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DOUBLE CASK 15 YEARS OLD

Flavours of butterscotch, apple and sweet spice. A balanced single malt whisky created by bringing the perfect harmony of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks into one spirit with exceptional depth of flavour and aroma.

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DOUBLE CASK 12 YEARS OLD

Flavours of fudge, citrus and soft spice. A harmonious single malt characterised by the perfect balance of sherry seasoned American and European Oak casks, delivering soft fudge, spice and citrus.

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Lady of the Glen Historic Bottles Available – Scotch Whisky News

Historic Bottles Available Now

We have also added another three historic LOTG bottles to our website. If you missed out on them the first time or enjoyed it so much you want another one – now is the time. Please see our website for these limited  bottles. We have just added: Glenlossie 10 year old ex Profiler Barrique, Caol Ila PX-Sherry octave and Auchroisk PX Sherry cask.


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