A Prized Scotch Discovery
Edradour 12 Year Old “Caledonia” Single Malt Whisky

(700ml) (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $100) ($59.99)

“An excellent price on this hard-to-find whisky.”
— David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

This prized bottle from Scotland’s tiny Edradour distillery is named after musician Dougie MacLean’s ‘Caledonia’ guitar. MacLean visited in 2009 to help select the first cask and participate in the bottling, and the results are as harmonious as expected. With only three men working, Edradour produces about 12 casks a week, barely meeting demand. The 12-year-old expression takes things to new heights, and is unchillfiltered, with a rich nose of oak and dried fruits. A great addition to the Edradour lineup, scarce in California for years, and now back in stock at an incredible price—only at K&L!

Edradour 12 Year Old “Caledonia” Single Malt Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $100) ($59.99)

This product is estimated to be available by 03/16/2025.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 17, 2025

The fantastic yet surprisingly hard-to-find 12-year-old version of Edradour is a hand-selected collaboration with the wonderful Scottish musician Dougie MacLean. He explains the inspiration behind the famous song for which this whisky is named: “I wrote Caledonia in 1977 on a beach in Brittany, France, when I was genuinely homesick for Scotland. My life has always been based in Perthshire. For me, the location of Edradour, with its neat cluster of whitewashed buildings, traditional equipment, and ancient methods of making single malt whisky, combined with its state-of-the-art bottling facility, typifies Caledonia.”

It’s great to see Dougie MacLean join forces with Andrew Symington and the Edradour Distillery to bring you this wonderfully rich and complex 12-year-old single malt. According to Signatory, the musician still has a hand in selecting the single casks for each bottling of Caledonia. The whisky starts with 8 years in first-fill bourbon barrels before a 4-5 year secondary maturation in first-fill oloroso sherry casks. Bottled without chill-filtration at 46%, this full-flavored Edradour offers a playful freshness, unlike the more serious and hard-edged 10-year-old sherry expression. We have an excellent price on this hard-to-find whisky.

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GLENFIDDICH PARTNERS WITH ANDRÉ SARAVIA TO UNVEIL GRAND CHÂTEAU

5 September 2024: Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky*, has collaborated with French artist André Saraiva to launch Grand Château, its newest limited edition in the Grand Series. Saravia, an internationally renowned artist who has previously collaborated with global luxury brands, has worked with Glenfiddich to visualise the Grand Château world. From the 250 limited-edition packaging to campaign visuals, he has taken inspiration from the exquisite liquid and collision of two cultures.

Widely recognised as a genre-defining artist, André was responsible for a significant turning point in the history of street art, when he introduced his cheerful, top-hatted stick figure, and now iconic ‘Mr.A’ into his work. As the first graffiti artist to paint a character in place of the traditional tag name, he quickly became known as Paris’ most active street artist. This collaboration further reinforces Glenfiddich’s long standing history and commitment to supporting the arts, be that through collaborations with established artists or by inviting up-and-coming artists to its distillery to create artworks inspired by the surroundings.

Glenfiddich Grand Château is a 31 Year Old whisky and the first release by the distillery to use Bordeaux red wine casks. The liquid has been matured in American oak before being finished for an extended nine years in Bordeaux red wine casks from the French wine-growing region. The nine year finish adds layer upon layer of new and unexpected flavour. Indulgent and rich, caramelised cherry and apple intertwines with warming spice and toasted oak; an opulent, yet earthy liquid that’s fruity and at the same time floral. This liquid tells the tale of two worlds, drawing inspiration and character from both, to create one exceptional liquid.

It is this unexpected marriage of Speyside with Bordeaux that has provided the inspiration for Saravia’s artwork for the packaging, Saraiva has juxtaposed a traditional Toile de jouy print and used it as a canvas on which he has applied his signature motifs and style, disrupting the art form. The extremely limited-edition outer casings feature Saraiva’s signature ‘Mr.A’ character–a figure that has traveled the world from the streets of Paris to New York, Shenzhen, London and Seoul, and within this design can be seen playfully selecting the extended Bordeaux  red wine cask finished whisky at Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland.  The artist’s 250 limited edition and the wider release will feature a bright and bold watercolour print by Saravia on the inside of the box.

On the collaboration André Saraiva comments:

“When Glenfiddich asked me (and Mr.A) to work with them it felt like a perfect match. I am a lover of whisky and the connection to France with this bespoke liquid allowed for a huge amount of creativity. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful land of Scotland where I was able to truly experience the history and heritage, the people, the inspiring surroundings and taste Glenfiddich. These unique adventures are reflected in my drawings and art for my collaboration with Glenfiddich.”

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master said:

“Bordeaux red wine casks are incredibly versatile sources of flavour and recognised widely for their outstanding quality, providing the perfect opportunity for experimentation to develop a profound spirit. Nine years spent cocooned in Bordeaux red wine casks results in an exceptionally vibrant liquid which intensifies Glenfiddich’s classic fruity character balanced somewhat unusually with notes of deep oak and warming vanilla. Although wine is becoming an increasingly popular choice for maturation within the single malt category, it remains relatively rare to see whiskies finished in a Bordeaux  red wine cask, making this an incredibly intriguing and collectable bottling.”

Grand Château is the latest addition to the Grand series, which includes Grand Yozakura, a limited edition 29 Year Old whisky and the first Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be finished in rare ex-Awamori casks; Grande Couronne, a 26 Year Old Scotch Whisky matured in American and European oak casks finished for up to two years in meticulously sourced French Cognac casks; Glenfiddich Grand Cru, aged for 23 years in American and European oak casks and then finessed in French Cuvée oak casks; Gran Cortes, a refined Glenfiddich whisky aged for 22 years in traditional Sherry oak before finishing in very rare Palo Cortado Sherry casks, only available in Asia and Glenfiddich Gran Reserva, patiently mellowed for 21 years in European and American Oak casks before a final flourish in Caribbean Rum casks.

Grand Château descriptors:

Nose: Warm cocooning vanilla slowly unveils fruity, floral notes of beautifully ripe cassis berries, and piquant nutty aromas

Taste: Indulgent and rich, flavours of slowly caramelised cherries and apples intertwine with an unmistakable warming spice and toasted oak

Finish: Everlasting depth and character

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Old Particular Wine Series

Blair Athol 13 Years Old

This distinctive expression sees our Blair Athol 13 Years Old enjoy a lengthy finish in a Single Sangiovese Red Wine Cask sourced from Italy. The well-rounded and intricate characteristics of Sangiovese seamlessly intertwine with the rich depth of Blair Athol.

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We are delighted to bring to you our exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask Collection. Each pairing in this collection has been meticulously selected to enhance the inherent qualities of both our Malt and Grain Scotch Whisky, elevating the complexity and depth to introduce entirely new taste experiences.​

White Heather 15 Year Old

Fifty years ago, GlenAllachie Master distiller, Billy Walker, began his whisky journey as a blender. he joined a team creating Iconic Blended Scotch Whiskies to be enjoyed across the globe.

In 2021, Billy honoured his roots in the industry with the relaunch of White Heather blended scotch whisky, and is now proudly showcasing his latest creation; a limited release fifteen year old.

Capitalising on his half century of experience, he has sourced the finest single Malt and grain whiskies from across the Highlands, Islay and Speyside to craft a recipe with a particularly high single malt content.

Using a combination of premium American and Spanish oak casks, the blend was laid to rest for an additional 3 years for the flavours to marry and the wood to impart additional depth and complexity.

White heather 15 year old delivers exceptional balance between honeyed sweetness and subtle peat smoke. Undertaking a complex dual maturation system in American and Spanish oak, experienced master blender billy walker frequently monitored the spirit development to ensure optimal flavour experience was achieved.

£54.90

Tasting notes:

Colour: Golden bronze
Nose: Waves of heather honey and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, pineapple, mint and a hint of peat.
Taste: Layers of treacle, heather honey and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, grapefruit and almonds, with mocha, ginger and a light whisp of peaty smoke on the finish.

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Imperial (silent)Old And Rare – Single Malt Whisky23 Year Old·1998Vintage

70cl · 49.8% ABV

This 1998 Imperial single malt, bottled by independent bottler Hunter Laing, was matured for 23 years before being released in May 2022 as part of the Old & Rare series, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Expect a refined whisky with notes of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed vanilla, and a touch of oak spice. The long maturation adds complexity, with hints of soft malt and a delicate floral finish.

£649.95

Islay

Big Peat Hameldaeme

ABV: 48% | Vol: 70cl

As part of Big Peat’s Private Cask Series, this specialist release of no more than 420 bottles has been created exclusively for Douglas Laing & Co. We have finished this rare marriage of Islay Single Malt in specially selected White Port Casks. The resulting Big Peat Blended Malt delivers a defined Islay peat smoke combined with spiced fruit, toffee, and honey, fused with waves of almond and vanilla. Sip, savour and enjoy this unique taste of Islay.

£54.54

Big Peat is a marriage of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies only from the island of Islay. With Caol Ila spirit bringing sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal, earthy quality and Port Ellen, a degree of elegance, Big Peat represents all that is Islay in a bottle. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions.

SPEYSIDE WHISKIES UNDER £50

For those looking for a taste of Speyside at a great price, try our Speyside whiskies under £50.

Classic drams like Glenfarclas 10 Year Old and Cardhu Gold Reserve offer a quintessential Speyside profile, while Benriach counts two distinct 12-year-old expressions, one unpeated and one with a delicious lick of smoke.

We’ve also have £7 off Cragganmore’s excellent 12 Year Old, full of biscuit and sweet citrus notes.

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Our exclusive release.
Last few bottles remaining.

AWS team had the enormous pleasure of meeting with Morrison Distillers at their new Aberargie Distillery; during that visit, we came across a parcel of Bowmore single malt, which was distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2019 after maturing for 22 years in a single hogshead. After trying this incredible malt with light smoke and tropical fruit notes, we jumped at the chance to buy the remaining stock and relabel it for our store.

Bowmore 22 Years Old 1996 

Cask 901271

NOW £195.00

WAS £220.00

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Bowmore is proudly the oldest distillery on the Isle of Islay. Officially established in 1779 by John P. Simson, though local archivists suggest distilling began in Bowmore almost ten years earlier.

John passed the ownership to William and James Mutter in 1837 before his passing. The Mutter family transformed the distillery’s small artisan operation to a thriving commercial distillery. Many production techniques they produced are still used today.

In 1887 the distillery ownership was sold to John Bell Sherriff of Campbeltown. It became Bowmore Distillery Company. Unfortunately, in an unexpected turn of events, it entered admission just 3 years later. Due to hard economic times Bowmore distillery served as a soup kitchen for the next 30 years under the eclectic group of four investors.

The Sherriff family re-purchased the distillery in 1925, and ran a successful business for 15 years before production was halted in 1940 due to the war. For the next 3 years the distillery was used for three squadrons operation.