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D&M California: Producer Spotlight – Highland Park Distillery – Scotch Whisky News

2200 Fillmore St. | SF, CA 94115 | 415.346.1325 | www.dandm.com

A SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE

IN SINGLE MALT SCOTCH SINCE 1798!

With a distillation history that dates back to 1798, Highland Park is the northernmost distillery in Scotland situated in the Orkney istands in the North Sea at roughly the same latitude as the southern tip of Greenland. This geographic location is key to what distinguishes the company from other whisky-makers throughout their country and around the world.

Isolated from other producers, Highland Park remains independent from shifting industry trends and innovations embraced by other distilleries. For example, they continue to do their own floor maltings for a portion of their output and also remain committed to the use of their signature Orkney heathered peat which they cut from their own plots at nearby Hobbister Moor and which has been growing there for millenia. This peat burns low and slow and sweet for a subtly smoky grain character that is distinct from Scotch made in the Highlands or on Islay. In terms of barrels, since the late 1960s, they have seasoned their own finest quality casks with Oloroso sherry in Spain, which imparts rich coloring and distinct sherry notes to their whiskies.

We are pleased to present a broad collection of Highland Park single malts, ranging from an “Explorers” sampler set which would make a great stocking stuffer to several older age statement and limited release offerings for that special someone…perhaps yourself!

Cheers!

Highland Park Explorers Selection (12 YR, Cask Strength, 18 YR) 50ml

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Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park Cask Strength

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Highland Park 16 Year Twisted Tattoo Single Malt $109.99

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Highland Park 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park 18 Year 2004 Duncan Taylor Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky $239.99

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Highland Park 25 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky $949.99

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XOP Laphroaig 18 Years Old The Sea Dragon Edition Fierce by nature. Tamed by time. – Scotch Whisky News

Our Xtra Old Particular range carries only aged and rare Single Cask Scotch Whiskies from some of Scotland’s most acclaimed and celebrated Distilleries, including those that are long-closed. Each one a marvel in its own right, XOP is bottled at Natural Cask Strength, exceptionally old and truly spectacular. Packed with extraordinary flavour, our Exceptional Single Cask Whiskies exemplify our ‘As Natural As It Gets’ Philosophy by serving a rich reward for those looking to savour a dram straight from the cask.

ABV: 48% | Vol: 70cl

Fierce by nature. Tamed by time. The Sea Dragon Edition from the Laphroaig distillery has spent 18 long years maturing in a refill butt. Bottled at natural cask strength of 48% only 48 bottles exist globally. FREE Douglas Laing Nosing Glass With Every Bottle.

A letter from Brendan – Irish Whiskey News

To the Killowen Distillery Community
– A message of gratitude –

To the entire Killowen Distillery Community

I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the distillery, to say thank you to all our supporters, suppliers and trade partners for all you have done in 2025. More importantly, I would like to wish you and your loved ones a healthy and safe 2026. We appreciate that this has been a difficult time for so many of you and look forward to the new year being better than the last.

The team in Killowen are currently enjoying a few days rest, but they are hugely grateful to you as well and send their regards.

I opened up the distillery today to take a picture of the resting stills for you, but unfortunately, or rather fortunately, someone insisted on photobombing every picture. It seems Bríd is grateful too.

Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh
Tabhair aire.
Brendan Carty
Killowen Distillery

Ben Nevis 2014 100 Proof Edition #63, Signatory Vintage at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Ben Nevis 2014 100 Proof Edition #63, Signatory Vintage

£46.50

A small batch 10 year old release from Ben Nevis Distillery. This release comes in the 100 proof series from Signatory Vintage. Distilled: 2014 | Aged for 10 Years | Cask type: 1st Fill Pedro Ximenez Butts & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts. | Un-chillfiltered and no added colour

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

Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Adelphi’s Speyside – Tyndrum Whisky News

Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Adelphi’s Speyside

£47.00

This Glen Elgin has been aged for 10 years and is unchill filtered and natural colour. Selected and bottled in 2025 by Adelphi

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

Dailuaine 10 Year Old James Eadie’s Speyside Single Malt Whisky at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Dailuaine 10 Year Old James Eadie’s Speyside Single Malt Whisky

£44.00

In 2016 they made an unexpected discovery: James Eadie’s whisky Ledgers.  These leather-bound volumes revealed the contents of Mr. Eadie’s Victorian warehouses. After discovering his fondness for maturing whisky in ex-fortified wine casks, they have been experimenting with them ever since.

During years of careful study, they often returned to the bold, fruity spirit of one particular Speyside single malt, enhanced by the rich, spicy notes imparted by Oloroso Sherry casks. From Dailuaine Distillery and finished for over 11 months in Oloroso Sherry Hogsheads.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Rich, fruity aromas of stewed plums and rhubarb combine with dark chocolate, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon, alongside a touch of old leather.

Taste: Soft and velvety mouthfeel, beginning with juicy plums, nectarines and melted almond butter, before umami notes of cinnamon, clove and brandy snaps emerge.

Finish: Rich dark chocolate pudding – with a touch of chili, cardamom and aniseed.

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

2011 Bruichladdich 11 Year Old “Dramfool’s Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.1” First Fill Bourbon Cask #2477 Islay Single Malt ~ Scotch Whisky News

2011 Bruichladdich 11 Year Old “Dramfool’s Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.1″ First Fill Bourbon Cask #2477 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $325) $228.89 View

Colour – Primrose Yellow, Aromas – Opens beautifully on a combination of Primrose, Myrtle, Lily, Marigold and mint. It’s like walking through the peat fires next to the Atlantic Ocean! Then the sweetness of the toasted barley and mellow oak drift in bringing with them little hints of bourbon spiciness laid down by the first spirit matured in the cask. “Its gentle on my mind” Taste – The spirit is balanced & restrained on the palate. This is pure Islay; No smoke, just barley & oak and time by the Ocean. The opulent flavours seduce the taste buds with mellow oak and barley sugars. The Maritime Islay character is with you all the way, fresh and clean and packed with passion & traditional skills from a dedicated team of Distillers who bring the magic to the spirit. No computers, no colouring, no chill filtration, just a special spirit from a special place.

According to the bottler: “Distilled on 11th July 2011 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #2477. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from an unknown American Distillery. Bottled in July 2022 as Release 5.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 59.0% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 238 bottles.”

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Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Fragrant Drops at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Fragrant Drops

£273.95 GBP

The Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 is an exquisite Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled by The Keeble Cask Company for their prestigious Fragrant Drops series. Distilled in 1995 and matured for three decades in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel, this limited-edition 2025 release was bottled at natural cask strength 49.7% ABV. Long maturation has developed a whisky of remarkable depth and elegance, where Glenburgie’s fruit-forward spirit meets the subtle sweetness of aged oak.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Distilled in 1995 and matured 30 years in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel #6676

  • Bottled in 2025 at natural cask strength 49.7% ABV

  • Released by The Keeble Cask Company for the Fragrant Drops series

  • A rare, long-aged Speyside single malt showcasing refined oak influence

  • Combines Glenburgie’s signature fruit richness with mature bourbon-cask depth

The Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Fragrant Drops is a masterful single-cask whisky that epitomises Speyside elegance. With 30 years of patient maturation, it delivers exceptional smoothness, balance, and complexity — a true collector’s gem and a shining example of the Fragrant Drops dedication to cask excellence.

Benbecula Distillery ‘Our Award-Winning Whisky Wheelhouse Whisky — Prophecy’ – Scotch Whisky News

Wheelhouse Whisky — Prophecy

Prophecy Awarded Best Dram

An award-winning whisky. Crafted and blended from kindred spirits, curated to reflect Benbecula’s future flavour and taste. Smoke, salt, and sweet fruity and floral notes. Wheelhouse Whisky — Prophecy has been voted Best Dram at the Manchester Whisky Festival. This whisky is curated by our team to reflect what our future Benbecula whisky will be like once it has matured. We are so thrilled this dram has been recognised with this award, and are even more excited as we get closer to our inaugural release.

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Much like our whisky, a Wheelhouse is complex and layered. These rare Iron Age structures, largely found in the rugged Outer Hebrides landscape, are circular drystone buildings, segmented like oranges by interior walls. Wheelhouses offer a glimpse into the lives of our Island ancestors, proving that with the right foundation, lasting legacy can be built.

Wheelhouse Cask No 4 — Prophecy

Prophecy has just been released and is only available in store at Benbecula Distillery.

Benbecula Distillery, part of MacMillan Spirits, is a new single malt distillery that began its story in 2024. Whilst we are excited about our upcoming inaugural bottle release, only a few years away now, anticipation around Benbecula whisky is already building. So, we have decided to craft a special batch of a single malt that we feel is an excellent prophecy of what Benbecula will become.
Our master distiller selected and blended two parcels from another island distillery: first-fill Oloroso sherry cask for bigger, bolder, and sweeter flavour, married to the classic first-fill American oak bourbon barrels to encourage the smoky character. A balanced single malt with characters of smoke and salt, enhanced with sweet fruity and floral notes. | 46% ABV | 70cl | Unfiltered | Natural Colour

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