Glenfarclas Millennium Cask 25 Year Old Decanter Collection #4 UK Exclusive

£681.95 GBP

The Glenfarclas Millennium Cask 25 Year Old is the spectacular fourth release in the esteemed Glenfarclas Decanter Collection — a series that has celebrated the distillery’s heritage through rare, long-aged single cask bottlings. Selected by Pol Roger Portfolio, this fourth edition showcases the very best of Glenfarclas’ traditional sherry-matured style. Drawn from a single sherry butt (#7516) filled on 31st December 1999 and matured for over 25 years, it was bottled on 28th August 2025 and presented at natural colour and 51.2% ABV. Just 600 Glencairn decanters have been produced exclusively for the United Kingdom market.

• The fourth release in the acclaimed Glenfarclas Decanter Series

• Matured over 25 years in a single sherry butt (#7516)

• Distilled on the last day of the millennium (31 December 1999)

• Bottled at natural colour and 51.2% ABV

• Limited to 600 Glencairn decanters for the UK market

• Captures the full depth, richness, and tradition of Glenfarclas sherry cask maturation

• A landmark collector’s piece marking the conclusion of a historic series

The Glenfarclas Millennium Cask 25 Year Old Decanter Collection stands as a fitting finale to this prestigious series—combining rarity, heritage, and timeless Speyside sherry-matured excellence. A must-have for collectors and Glenfarclas devotees worldwide.

Old Forester “Barrel Strength” K&L Exclusive (Warehouse J, Floor 3) Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (750ml) $79.99 View

Josh Gelfand Review Date: 12/2025

Back with another beast from the folks at one of the longest continually operating distilleries in the United States, and the only one owned and operated by the same family before, during, and after Prohibition. Old Forester has built its reputation time and time again by delivering consistently great bourbon without getting too tangled up in the overhyped allocations game that so many others have fallen into. Our last barrel from them was a big one and sold out quickly. This release comes from the same warehouse, but from the third floor rather than the first. That extra heat in the rickhouse gave this barrel a bit more heat as well, nudging the proof up by half a percent. Beyond that, the similarities are unmistakable, but it’s certainly not identical. The nose delivers familiar notes of stewed stone fruit, caramel crust, and charred cinnamon, with a little more forest mulch than the previous barrel. The wood is ever present, almost as if the barrel received an extra touch of char before filling. The first sip leans even harder into the oak, then quickly opens into tart black cherries, black licorice, cloves, and curry spice. A touch of water (recommended) reveals honey-roasted peanuts and caramel apple on top of the rich oaky foundation. The long finish unfolds as a journey of woody resin that slowly evolves into dark fruit leather, star anise, dried herbs, and black pepper. If you liked the last one, you’ll certainly enjoy this. And if you missed it, here’s your chance to experience a worthy sequel.

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This months collection schedule and request form is available HERE . Please complete the form to  register your interest in our free collection service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 9th February 2026.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.  Unfortunately this service is not available in London. Although we do have four collection points in London.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can find the link to do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page. It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box. A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc. VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old, 46.3%

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We’re back again with a whisky that I’ve often described as sherried, but not necessarily sweet. Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is a very solid offering from the northern Islay distillery. A combination of around 50/50 ex-bourbon and ex-sherry, mostly Oloroso with possibly a touch of PX. It is known for not only being an incredible natural colour, but also showcasing how Islay whisky can still be stunning when unpeated. It’s a deep, rich, sticky classic sherried style, when compared with the last time I tried this, it certainly has more of that classic ‘sherry bomb’ qualities, but without being as 2D as those styles can be.

It’s a dream to be able to have a bottle of this stuff in the house, it’s an impressive thing to be able to give people who want something that is complexly flavoured but without being off putting, shall we say.

Four Acclaimed Bourbon Producers Unite for a One-of-a-Kind Military Barrel to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary Year

Four acclaimed bourbon producers, J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon and Pursuit Spirits, have donated barrels that were expertly blended by Pursuit Spirits to create the one-of-a-kind “United We Stand” military barrel.

The barrel will be auctioned at the inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction on Feb. 14, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation, continuing the distillers’ long history of donating millions to military and veteran charities.

Additionally, each distiller will release 100 limited-edition bottles for sale with a commemorative label in honor of the inaugural KBCA event and America’s 250th anniversary.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2026) — The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration today announced a powerful and unprecedented auction lot titled “United We Stand,” a special military barrel created through a historic collaboration among four acclaimed American whiskey producers with long-standing ties to military and veteran philanthropy in honor of one of America’s most enduring principles, unity.

The lot begins with donated barrels from J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon and Pursuit Spirits. From these individual contributions, Ryan Cecil, Master Blender for Pursuit Spirits carefully selected and blended the finest elements of each barrel to create a singular expression: the United We Stand barrel.

“This barrel represents everything the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration stands for, unity, craftsmanship and purpose,” said Andrew Varga, founder of the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration. “Four respected producers, each with their own identity and legacy, have come together in service of something bigger than themselves. In America’s 250th anniversary year, this collaboration honors our nation’s origins, our military’s shared sacrifice and the idea that we are strongest when we stand together for a common cause.”​​

The United We Stand barrel will be auctioned as part of the inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration this Presidents’ Day Weekend, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. Proceeds from the KBCA will benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, supporting veterans, service members and their families, reinforcing the event’s mission to honor America’s native spirit while giving back to those who have protected its freedoms.

“Developing this expression has been a highlight of my career,” noted Ryan Cecil, Master Blender for Pursuit Spirits. “Bringing together these incredible distillers and our own Pursuit United barrel resulted in a beautifully balanced harmony. Narrowing down the barrels was a challenge, but the end result is a pour I’m incredibly proud of.”

In addition to the auctioned barrel, each participating distiller will release 100 individual bottles featuring a commemorative label honoring the collaboration and its mission, with a suggested retail price of $250 per bottle.

Each of the four producers involved has earned significant critical acclaim and numerous industry awards for their bourbons, making United We Stand a once-in-a-lifetime blend and an extraordinary collectible. The collaboration represents not only the highest level of whiskey craftsmanship, but also a shared mission to honor those who provide the greatest service of all.

Together, J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, and Four Branches Bourbon have donated millions of dollars over many years to military and veteran causes, supporting more than 50 organizations nationwide. Beneficiaries have included Folds of Honor, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, Navy SEAL Foundation, Green Beret Foundation and the Combat Infantry Badge Association, among many others.

Previously announced Bourbon Lots

The United We Stand barrel joins these previously announced lots:

• Elijah Craig Single Barrel experience at Heaven Hill Distillery
• Four Roses private selection barrel pick
• Old Forester Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Selection Experience
• 12 Bottles of King of Kentucky Small Batch
• A 2002 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon First Release – Signed by Garvin Brown IV

The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration will take place Feb. 13–15, 2026, bringing together rare bourbon, historic experiences and philanthropic impact in honor of America’s Native Spirit during its milestone anniversary year. For those who cannot attend in person, the auction will feature a virtual option at the following link.

KBCA Virtual Viewing Link

For updates, auction lot announcements and ticket information, visit www.KYBCA.com and follow the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

About the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction

The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction and Celebration is a first-of-its-kind gathering honoring Kentucky’s bourbon legacy while giving back to the heroes who protect our nation. Founded in Louisville by Andrew Varga, a longtime spirits industry executive, the inaugural KBCA committee includes bourbon industry luminaries, authors and executives such as America’s CEO- Chief Entertaining Officer Tim Laird and Lori Laird, former PriceWeber VP, Executive Creative Director Larry Profancik and brand strategist Henrietta Pepper. KBCA unites distilleries, chefs and bourbon enthusiasts for three unforgettable days of tastings, events and philanthropy, all “for the greater great.”

Kildalton 22 Year Old 2003 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve 53.7% 70cl

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Kildalton 22 Year Old 2003 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve 53.7% 70cl

An exquisitely aged, ex-bourbon Islay treasure here, sourced from an unnamed distillery on the famed island. It is profoundly complex with deep tropical sweetness in with pronounced peat smoke notes, along with a smattering of dark florals for good measure. Have a look on a map for the Kildalton Cross and it might give you a clue as to this extraordinary 22-year-old single malt’s provenance…

Tasting notes:

Nose: Rich, round and cold with cake mix, milk chocolate, something deliciously funky. Stewed tropical fruits and nutty, creamy marzipan emerge with the pronounced peat smoke. Liquorice, nori and a touch of floral potpourri add to the complexity.

Palate: A dense, earthy peat smoke comes to the fore along with a surprising basket of confectionery. The tropical fruits transform into boiled sweets before a wave of iodine arrives. Darker florals appear alongside dark chocolate, oudh-like, and more liquorice.

Finish: Incredibly long with lingering, earthy industrial smoke, oak spices and citrus peels.

The Whisky Shop Uncorked – Blended Whisky

The Whisky Shop Uncorked Journey Continues!.

The best selling Blended Whisky of 2025 was the Loch Fyne Blend… Which of the fantastic blends that we stock should you keep an ear to the ground for in 2026? We’ve read the tarots, star gazed, and most importantly consulted our wealth of industry experts to find the answers, and here they are!

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Whisky Festival season has begun…

The 20th annual Victoria Whisky Festival was a great success. We kicked things off Friday with a Shelter Point Whisky Club evening at Artemis Whisky Bar, sharing rare drams and welcoming Trenny & C to check in on their Ultima barrel pick.

Saturday featured our Shelter Point Masterclass, where Chris Read poured core releases alongside a few upcoming specialties, followed by the always-lively Grand Tasting. Guests sampled the range and got a first look at the Evans Family Reserve Coruja Cask Finish, which received enthusiastic praise.

The following weekend wrapped with two sold-out nights at Whisky Global in Vancouver, where Alberto and Kelsey enjoyed pouring and chatting with whisky fans. We will be attending more whisky festivals on Vancouver Island over the next few months. If you’re attending any of the below events we look forward to seeing you there!

Comox Valley Whisky Festival – February 6th

Nanaimo Whisky Festival – February 7th

Vancouver Island Whisky Festival – February 28th

Cowichan Valley WhiskyFest – March 7th

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Tomatin unveils Year of the Horse single cask whisky to celebrate Lunar New Year

Award-winning Highland distiller Tomatin has released a highly limited new single cask whisky to mark the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse – a symbol of strength, vitality and adventure in the Chinese Zodiac.

The Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026 release is a 2011 single cask bottling, matured in a first fill Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry butt. The cask used, known as a ‘bota gorda’, is larger than a standard sherry butt and has been sourced directly from a bodega in Jerez in southern Spain. Its use in a sherry solera has added depth and intense PX flavours to the whisky, while its size has allowed the more subtle complexities of the Tomatin spirit to shine.

Non-chill filtered and natural in colour, Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026 is presented in the distillery’s signature bottle finished with ornate artwork detailed on a red label, with this colour symbolising good fortune, positivity and energy at Lunar New Year.

Jamie Muir, distillery manager at Tomatin, said: “We don’t often release single cask whiskies to the global market, however this sweet, fruity and structured Tomatin single malt seemed the perfect way to toast the Lunar New Year.

“As well as being renowned as the home of sherry, Jerez is also famed for its horses and is the birthplace of the legendary Carthusian breed which dates back to the 15th century, the era in which Tomatin is rooted. This rich heritage makes this whisky a fitting tribute to the strength, elegance and spirit of the Year of the Horse.” 

This expression opens with a burst of orange zest and dried cranberries on the nose, before imparting sweeter notes of honeycomb and candy floss. Notes of cinnamon, tiramisu, mulled wine and jalapeno leap out, with something new to be discovered each time. On the palate there are varied flavours of candied almonds, toffee apples, sultanas, and salted liquorice, while the finish is long and round, with lingering baking spice.

The Lunar New Year is a celebration of shared traditions and community which aligns with Tomatin’s ‘To What Matters’ ethos which focuses on cherishing the moments that count and the connections and memories that last.

With a proud heritage dating back to the 15th century, Tomatin has been a home for its dedicated craftspeople since it was established in 1897. Today, more than half of the team still live on site with their families and Tomatin is also one of only a handful of Scotch whisky distilleries with its own cooperage.

Bottled at a natural strength of 56.5% ABV and retailing at £95 per 70cl bottle, Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026 is limited to only 817 individually numbered bottles and is available now from specialist retailers globally.

For more information on the Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026, visit HERE

Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026 tasting notes

Nose:  Orange zest, dried cranberries, honeycomb and candyfloss.

Palate: Candied almonds, toffee apples, sultanas and salted liquorice.

Finish: Long and round with lingering spice bake.

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands, 16 miles south of Inverness, and is famous for its portfolio of refined and elegant whiskies.  The distillery has a proud heritage stretching back to the 15th century when illicit production was likely to be taking place, but it wasn’t until 1897 that the first formal distillery was established by John MacDougall as the Tomatin Spey Distillery Company.

In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.

In 2023, Tomatin took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, took home three. Tomatin’s 36 Year Old was crowned the ultimate winner at SFWSC for malts, being named ‘Best in Show’, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.

Building upon this triumph, 2024 saw Tomatin’s 18 Year Old secured Double Gold for the third consecutive year at the SFWSC, elevating it to Platinum status. Meanwhile, both Tomatin’s 45 Year Old and 12 Year Old, alongside Cù Bòcan’s 15 Year Old took home Double Gold Awards, and Cù Bòcan’s 12 Year Old also secured a prestigious Gold Award.

This year, Tomatin has been awarded Gold designation for its Tomatin Sherry Collection Ximénez Edition and Silver for both its Sherry Collection Manzanilla Edition and Sherry Collection Palo Cortado Edition in the inaugural 2025 Whiskey Wash Awards.

Tomatin has a first-class wood policy and an enduring commitment to knowing the history of each cask that passes through its warehouses. It is one of only a handful of Scotch whisky distilleries to have its own cooperage on-site, with cooper Allan Bartlett being named ‘Cooper of the Year’ at the 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards.

‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; it is a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a belief in savouring what is truly important in life and time spent together. Tomatin is owned by the Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/