Old Overholt 11 Year Old Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) $89.99 View

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Buyer  | Review Date: 04/2025

The historic Overholt brand was once the most prominent and distinguished rye whiskey in the land. Today it remains one of the stalwarts of the back bar producing some of the best value rye in the world, but very rarely we get access to well-aged stocks at cask strength. This is the second squatty release of cask strength rye originally distilled in 2012 and bottled just before its 12th birthday in 2024. Bottled without addition of water or chillfiltration, it’s one of the oldest Kentucky rye whiskies on the market today. Similarly aged Kentucky rye from other brands sells for 3 or 4 times the price of this wonderful bottle and while it may seem like we have ample stocks of this special limited release, it is only due to the persistence and attention of our spirits buying team that we were able to acquire this stock at such an advantageous price. It is unclear if other releases will follow of this wonderful old rye, but its easily one of the finest modern revivals of any brand to date.

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A truly landmark whisky, the first official bottling of Dalmunach to be available outside the distillery is also the inaugural release in the Scottish Mythical Creatures series. Available exclusively at The Whisky Exchange, this collection of three limited-edition Dalmunach single malts draws inspiration from the legendary beasts of the Scottish Highlands. The first edition is named for the Wulver, a fearsome yet benevolent figure said to fish along the shorelands of the Shetland Isles.

After six years in American oak barrels, this seldom-seen Speyside malt has emerged rich and fruity with a palate coating texture and vivid notes of white fruit, citrus oil and nuts. A strong debut for Dalmunach and an excellent addition to any whisky collection.

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Spring arrives and here in Harris we continue to evolve and grow…

After successfully seeking to eliminate plastic from our packaging and products, we’re now turning our attention to reducing our paper footprint. As from this week we will no longer be sending beautiful bottles of our core expression of The Hearach Single Malt into the world in a presentation box.

This change will not only allow the woven glass design to stand loud and proud on shelves but will also save the equivalent of 43 tonnes of cardboard a year, and over 88km of box material if laid end to end.

That’s almost enough to stretch from the southern villages of Harris to the northernmost tip of Lewis. Or, if easier to imagine, the equivalent weight of 782 local Blackface sheep! For now, The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured and special editions will continue to be boxed to best reflect their unique and giftable nature.

Along with others in the industry we believe this is another positive step forward, aligning our whisky with values that respect the natural world we are proud to call home. We hope you’ll join us in embracing this evolution, where less is more and the spirit of Harris continues to shine through.

And, on that note, read on for more news from our sunny island!

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,
Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

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A huge thank you to everyone who entered the recent ballot to buy a bottle of our new and highly limited dram – The Hearach of Château Biac.

Congratulations and commiserations in equal measure to those who did and didn’t manage to get pulled from the online draw!  We celebrated the release with an unforgettable day both here in Harris and at the beautiful estate in Langoiran, France.

There, amidst the vineyards, casks, friends and family we raised a glass to owners Tony and Youmna Asseily who partnered with us on this special project. Founder Anderson Bakewell, blender Shona Macleod, and Eilidh MacDonald from our international team were on hand to share our story and the dram too.

Slàinte / Santé to this collaboration of true friendship. UK stocks are now sold out but limited bottles may be found in the USA, France, Switzerland, and Japan over the coming weeks.

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Each expression within The Macallan’s single malt whisky portfolio is a multi-faceted sensorial experience. Embark on a journey of discovery and explore the depth of flavour in our Sherry Oak and Double Cask whiskies. The Double Cask Collection is a complex sensorial journey. Beautifully balanced by European and American Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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DOUBLE CASK COLLECTION

DOUBLE CASK 15 YEARS OLD

Notes of butterscotch, apple and sweet spice.

DOUBLE CASK 18 YEARS OLD

Notes of treacle toffee, sweet ginger and sultanas.

A SENSORIAL JOURNEY
SHERRY OAK COLLECTION

The Sherry Oak Collection is a timeless sensorial journey. Beautifully led by European Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

SHERRY OAK 18 YEARS OLD

Savour a full bodied range of flavours with this expression including stem ginger, soaked raisins, sticky dates and dark chocolate.

SHERRY OAK 25 YEARS OLD

Notes of raisin, ginger and rich oak.

SHERRY OAK 30 YEARS OLD

Notes of ginger, orange and wood spice.

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The Murray McDavid Whisky Shop! 

Whisky lovers, we have exciting news!

Today, we open the doors to our first-ever permanent whisky shop, right in the heart of Forres — the Murray McDavid Whisky Shop at The Old Bank. Housed in the stunning former Bank of Scotland building (est. 1852), this isn’t just a shop, it’s set to be a new whisky hub for locals and tourists alike!

We can’t wait to welcome you in for a dram!

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The Scotch whisky distilleries using worm tub condensers

While shell and tube condensers are more modern, easier to repair and thought to provide better copper contact, some distilleries still use traditional worm tubs and maintain that this type of condenser affects the characteristics of their spirit (texturally complex, meaty and sulphury are the typical notes given). This blog post lists the Scotch whisky distilleries that use worm tub condensers.

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Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Esters are one of the groups of flavour compounds that we find in malt whisky. You create an ester by combining an acid with an alcohol, and these esters then give you the fruity, floral aromas that we can get in some Scotch whisky. You can make esters in quite a few parts of the process. You do it in fermentation, you do it in distillation, and you also create them during maturation.”

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Esters play a significant role in Scotch whisky production, contributing to its unique flavour and aroma profile. This diagram explains the organic compounds formed by the reaction between an alcohol and an acid.📖  Read the Post

New Maltstock Logo

We started Maltstock 15 editions ago sharing the love for whisky and people. All this time our logo has been a colorful circle.

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan and Teun

We have come full circle now with people finding love at Maltstock! Lita has been our highly appreciated member of our crew since the very first edition. Jurgen started as very relaxed guest and has been a fantastic member of our crew now for many years. A couple of weeks ago they had a wonderful wedding and fantastic party! Making them the relaxed whisky couple? 😉

In honour of Lita and Jürgen marrying we decided to change our logo for 2025! Here is it, you can’t miss it as we continue the spread our message of relaxed love!

So we have decided to change our logo. Celebrating the love. The world can use some more love anyway.

• The love for whisky.
• The love for sharing.
• The love for people.
• The love for making new friends.
• The love for meeting old friends.
• The love for fun.
• The love for relaxed

Whisky brings people together and we love that! We hope you all love our new logo.

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Luxury Scottish Retreat, Linn House, Welcomes Seafood Master, Jack Stein, For The Spring Edition Of Its Supper Series

Linn House, the picturesque and undiscovered ‘home of whisky’ in Speyside, will reopen its doors for the second edition of its unforgettable food and whisky experience, The Supper Series, coinciding with the renowned Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival from Wednesday 30th April to Sunday 4th May 2025.

This Spring, Linn House welcomes celebrated chef Jack Stein, Chef Director at Rick Stein Restaurants, who will tempt guests with a seafood-forward menu, highlighting the fresh flavours from his Cornish home and the local Moray Coast, paired with a selection of world-renowned Scotch whiskies. This one-of-a-kind dining experience will celebrate the natural harmony between fresh seafood and expertly crafted whisky, offering guests a journey through taste and tradition.

The intimate dining series will take place amongst the stunning surroundings of Linn House, the luxury guest retreat owned by Scotch producer Chivas Brothers, makers of globally recognised whiskies including The Glenlivet and Aberlour. It will offer guests not only a remarkable culinary journey but also a true taste of the region, immersed in the natural beauty of Speyside, promising an extraordinary experience that goes beyond the plate.

Jacques-Henri Brive, Head of Luxury at Chivas Brothers, said: “Jack Stein’s seafood mastery is a perfect counterpoint to our expertly crafted whiskies, celebrating craftsmanship and flavour in new and unexpected ways. Amidst the atmosphere of the Spirit of Speyside Festival, these events create moments to indulge in the best of both worlds.”

Jack Stein, Chef Director at Rick Stein Restaurants, said: “I’m incredibly excited to swap the Cornish coast for the rolling hills of Speyside as part of my festival residency at Linn House. My approach to cooking respects and elevates seafood in all forms – and I see whisky as being just as complex of a spirit as it is an ingredient. It’s going to be a truly special event and I can’t wait to share it with our guests.”

Starting at £95 per person, the “From Cornwall to Moray Coast” Linn House Supper Series will be available for dinner from Wednesday 30th April to Sunday 4th May 2025 inclusive. Each event can be booked individually for dinner, or for those seeking a full Scottish escape, double rooms at Linn House are available for an additional £279. This rate includes bed and breakfast for guests wishing to extend their stay overnight and fully immerse themselves in an extraordinary Speyside experience.

To secure your spot at the dinner or purchase an overnight stay at Linn House, please visit this link.

Linn House Supper Series will continue seasonally with events designed to bring flavours of the world to Scotland through innovative food and whisky experiences in partnership with renowned Chefs. More details on future events will be released in due course.