1994 Macallan 28 Year Old “Samaroli Magnifico” Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously 10000) $5,500.00 View

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Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Yeast is one of the three raw materials used to make single malt Scotch whisky. The others, of course, are malted barley and water. Yeast is used in fermentation and it’s a unicellular organism. We add it to the wort that we get from mashing in washbacks and that’s what metabolises the sugar to give us the alcohol.”🎬 Watch the Video | 📖 Read the Post

Let’s Talk About… Scotch Whisky Labels

Ever picked a whisky because you liked the look of the label? We’ve all been there. When browsing the shelves, how do you decipher the clues and decide what’s what without getting lost? There are several rules relating to the labelling of Scotch whisky and the labels themselves carry a great deal of detail, as explained in this blog post.📖  Read the Post

Dallas Dhu To Reinstate Distilling In 2025

Whisky distilling is set to return to Dallas Dhu, a closed scotch distillery that last operated in Speyside in March 1983. Aceo Distillers Co. plans to restart production in the next 12–18 months on the site, located 40 minutes east of Inverness. The distillery is expected to open to visitors this fall.

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Glenfiddich 26 Year Old
Grande Couronne Cognac Finish

This limited edition Glenfiddich single malt is finished for two years in French oak Cognac casks. The palate shows classic Glenfiddich orchard fruits, with the Cognac influence adding sultanas, honey, orange peel and roasted almonds. A classic Highland malt served with a little French opulence – one to sip and savour.

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Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “The Angels’ Share is part of maturation. Through evaporation, we lose a certain proportion of the liquid in the cask. Water and alcohol are lost. In Scotland, we lose between 1-2% of the volume every year through the Angels’ Share.”

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JAPANESE BLENDED MALT 20 YEAR OLD MIZUNARA FINISH THE LAST DROP

In 2022, The Last Drop released their first Japanese whisky, a 20-40-year-old blend matured in an ex-sherry cask. This latest release is that exact same, exceptional blended malt whisky but matured in a Mizunara cask.

Mizunara is known for imparting a distinctive and unique flavour into whisky, however, it comes with it’s challenges! The tree must be 200 years old before harvesting and is prone to distortion but the results are worth the wait.

The liquid within this blend is made up from 20 and 40-year-old malts from the now-closed Hanyu Distillery which only operated for 20 years.

£3,010.00

Tasting Notes From TLD

Nose: Toasted dry oakiness with sweet floral aromas, dried fruit apricots, spices, almonds and rich spiciness.

Palate: The sweetness of spring flowers combined with rich and tropical mango, papaya and lychee lead to a spicy dry length. Pineapple and coconut follow.

Finish: The tropical fruits and spices linger on the palate, while the dry oak and distinctive Mizunara qualities remain in the mouth and in the memory.

SPOTLIGHT SELECTIONS

Shop the last of our latest releases while stock lasts

These are the very last remaining bottling’s from some of our recent launches. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab one of our bottlings before they’re gone for good!

Whisky Sponge Web Exclusive Ed.11 – Deanston 12 years old

Islay Sponge Part VI Caol Ila 13 years old

Whisky Sponge Ed.91 Glen Garioch 21 years old

How is Scotch whisky made?

While each distillery in Scotland will have their own nuances regarding production, malt Scotch whisky is made through a meticulous process that typically involves six key steps that are explained in this blog post.

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Let’s Talk About… Categories of Scotch Whisky

Ever been bamboozled by malts, blends, blended malts and grain whiskies? You are not alone. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you decipher the differences and navigate your way through the legal definition of Scotch whisky and its different classifications.📖  Read the Post