THE WHISKY BARREL LAUNCHES OFFICIAL DISTILLERY BOTTLING: TORMORE 19 YEAR OLD 2006 LEGACY SINGLE CASK

Fife, Scotland — 26th November 2025: Limited to 180 bottles – available now at THE WHISKY BARREL

The Legacy Single Cask Programme

The Legacy Single Cask series showcases a handful of standout bourbon casks selected by Elixir Distillers, the custodians of Tormore Distillery. Each release highlights Tormore’s bright, fruit-driven spirit and offers a unique snapshot of its style as it has evolved through the decades.

Cask #16 — Launched Exclusively for The Whisky Barrel

This 19-year-old whisky was distilled in January 2006 and bottled in August 2025 from a single 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel chosen for its vibrancy and expressive Speyside character. Matured entirely in bourbon oak, it reveals Tormore’s orchard-fruit DNA at full clarity.

• Distilled: January 2006
• Cask Type: 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel (#16)
• Bottled: August 2025
• Natural Cask Strength: 51.5% ABV
• Bottles: 180

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh pear, apple, peach, vanilla custard, citrus zest, and subtle herbs.
Palate: Vibrant fruit salad, ripe plums, honeyed malt, waxy citrus, and delicate herbal notes.
Finish: Long and uplifting, with lingering orchard fruits, soft spice, and polished oak.

“Known as the ‘Pearl of Speyside’, Tormore produces a wonderfully fruity spirit, reminiscent of orchard stone fruits such as pears and peaches. The bourbon cask really complements this with its custardy, vanilla notes making you think of a lovely warming fruit crumble.”
— Kate Watt, Brand Ambassador Scotland, Elixir Distillers

“We are incredibly proud to launch this exclusive Legacy Single Cask from Tormore—an outstanding example of the distillery’s elegant and fruit-driven style. Cask #16 delivers everything we look for in a mature Speyside whisky: freshness, balance, character, and complexity. It’s a privilege to share a whisky that captures both the heritage and future potential of Tormore.”
— Alastair Brown, Managing Director, The Whisky Barrel

Celebrating Tormore’s Past and Future

Elixir Distillers continues to manage Tormore’s whisky stocks with a focus on preserving spirit-led flavour and enhancing it with carefully selected wood profiles. The Legacy series is a testament to this philosophy—each cask offering its own perspective on the distillery’s storied past and future direction.

Availability

The Tormore 19 Year Old 2006 Legacy Single Cask is available exclusively from The Whisky Barrel for: £139.99 (inc VAT) Buy Now

With only 180 bottles, this official distillery bottling is expected to sell quickly. *N.B. Prices correct at the time of publishing and are subject to currency fluctuation.

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A Rarity Beyond Compare: Aberlour Unveils 50 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

11th November – Aberlour, the meticulously crafted Speyside single malt whisky, proudly unveils its first 50 Year Old whisky. This ultra-rare release, limited to just 20 bottles worldwide serves as a powerful testament to Aberlour’s unwavering commitment to unparalleled craftsmanship that has been honed over generations.  

The landmark, limited edition, 50 Year Old stands as a distinguished testament to five decades of patient maturation and the meticulous cask selection perfected by generations of Aberlour’s makers. It marks a pivotal moment in time, shaped by the careful guardianship of Aberlour’s Master Distiller, Graeme Cruickshank, and his team. 

The whisky itself presents a remarkable depth and complexity, inviting connoisseurs on a sensory journey. On the nose, it reveals a medley of soft fruits: ripe apricot, red apple and pear, accented by the fragrant sweetness of cantaloupe melon. These notes unfurl over a backdrop of toasted hazelnut, light meringue and marshmallow dipped in milk chocolate, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon bringing gentle warmth and a deeper whisper of toasted oak. The palate evolves into a symphony of sweet and tangy orange marmalade, intertwined with rich creamy vanilla fudge, followed by flavour notes of vanilla custard tart, their sweetness offset by the vibrancy of stem ginger soaked in syrup. It culminates in a finish that is both long and sweet, with a delicate hint of spice that lingers. 

Beyond the whisky, the commitment to exceptional craftsmanship extends to the presentation. Each decanter of the Aberlour 50 Year Old is housed within a stunning bespoke oak cabinet handmade by designer John Galvin, known for his award-winning contemporary work. Galvin draws inspiration from the very casks that nurtured this precious whisky for half a century. Meticulously constructed from twelve oak staves, each distinctive piece is a testament to time-honoured cooperage techniques, with its exterior carved to reflect the ridges and textures of natural bark, telling the story of the wood’s transformation.  

Adding to its heritage and collectability, each presentation case includes a unique milled granite plinth. This is hewn directly from the stone of the distillery’s historic, decommissioned warehouse, offering whisky collectors and appreciators an opportunity to own a piece of Aberlour history. 

Graeme Cruickshank, Aberlour’s Master Distiller, says: “The Aberlour 50 Year Old is more than just a whisky; it’s a living legacy, a culmination of time, nature, and the unwavering dedication of our craftspeople. Each drop tells a story of five decades of careful nurturing, reflecting the unique character of our Speyside home and the deep expertise passed down through the distillery’s history. This is truly an expression for those who seek the exceptional and the storied.”  

The Aberlour 50 Year Old will be released on 11 November 2025 and will be available exclusively at The Whisky Exchange for £31,00. 

For more information about Aberlour and its distinguished portfolio, please visit www.aberlour.com or follow @aberlour on social media. 

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Booker’s Batch #4 – Phantom Pipes Batch!

There’s a story behind every batch of Booker’s® Bourbon and the last batch of 2025, Batch #4, the Phantom Pipes Batch, is no exception.

This one begins not with a barrel, but with a mystery: a maze of pipes discovered in the rafters of the Boston distillery that led…nowhere. Turns out, those “phantom pipes” were remnants of Booker Noe’s restless tinkering – an engineer’s playground born of determination, creativity, and a dash of good old-fashioned stubborn genius.

As Fred Noe recalls, “Dad was always connecting one thing to another, chasing the next great idea with whatever he had on hand.” Those pipes became a symbol of Booker’s way, not always the easy way, but the right way to make great bourbon.

That spirit of invention lives on in this batch. It’s bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.4 proof after more than seven years in the rackhouses. It’s big, bold, and unmistakably Booker’s with rich vanilla on the nose, a full-bodied spice on the palate, and a long, lingering finish that reminds you why patience (and a little persistence) always pays off.

MSRP: $99.99 | Age: 7 years, 6 months, 15 days | Proof: 126.4

Booker’s “Phantom Pipes Batch” is made up of barrels from five different production dates. The youngest barrels in the batch are aged 7 years, 6 months, and 15 days at a proof of 126.4.

The breakdown is as follows:

• 22% came from the fourth floor of 7-story warehouse 3
• 11% came from the fifth floor of 7-story warehouse 1
• 30% came from the sixth floor of 7-story warehouse G (Waterfill)
• 9% came from the third floor of 7-story warehouse O
• 28% came from the fifth floor of 7-story warehouse 4

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