Ferg & Harris have taken a light and fruity Speyside, aged for 12 years in ex bourbon casks, and finished it for six months in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead. Producing a rich burnt umber colour, and lovely sweet and fruity notes. Bottled at cask strength of 55.7% with no chill filtering. Only 582 Bottles have been produced.

The independent bottler Ferg & Harris prides itself on being a luxury single-cask brand that pairs exquisite whiskies with different wood finished for truly distinctive drams.

3cl Single Cask Stocking Fillers

Still looking for the perfect gift? 🎁

Treat the whisky lover in your life (or even yourself) to a unique opportunity to explore the vast world of Wemyss Malts through our range of 3cl Single Cask stocking fillers. Each 3cl dram is hand-filled and wax-sealed, ensuring the integrity of the whisky is maintained from cask to glass. Choose your favourites, or collect the full range.

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Douglas Laing Unveils Exclusive XOP Scallywag Tormore 35 Years Old: A Culmination of Craftsmanship and Canine Charisma

Douglas Laing & Co. is proud to reveal the latest limited-edition bottling as part of their 75^th Anniversary: the XOP Scallywag Tormore 35 Years Old. This special release marks a momentous collaboration between the family’s feisty fox terrier and the prestigious XOP series, creating a celebration-worthy Single Cask Single Malt that is sure to captivate whisky enthusiasts.

This exclusive bottling is a testament to Douglas Laing’s commitment to craftsmanship and a nod to the legacy of independent bottling that has defined the company for three-quarters of a century.

Tasting Notes are said to bring “A sweet symphony of vanilla essence, decadent dark chocolate, and spiced oak on the nose. The palate delivers a velvety journey where juicy red berries dance alongside warming cinnamon spice and candied orange peel. The grand finale is marked by an elegant and enduring finish, leaving lingering hints of zesty orange and the indulgent essence of freshly baked fruitcake soaked in sherry.”

With only 285 bottles available globally, each numbered and presented in the signature XOP glass bottle and black suede gift box with certificate of authenticity, this XOP Scallywag Tormore 35 Years Old is destined to become a cherished addition to any discerning whisky enthusiast’s collection.

Cara Laing, Director of Whisky commented:

“This limited-edition Single Cask Single Malt is a celebration of time, skill and the artistry of whisky-making. A toast to luxury, a nod to tradition, and the perfect embodiment of our 75th Anniversary celebrations—this exceptional bottling is a testament to our commitment to excellence and one we are extremely proud to share.”

Currently retailing for £750.00/€866.00 on douglaslaing.com and selected specialist retailers.

About Scallywag

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A marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, only from the Speyside region of Scotland, Scallywag is matured predominantly in Sherry casks, affording the spirit a rich, dark colour and a deliciously fruity, chocolatey flavour profile. The multi-award winning Scotch Whisky belongs to Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts – “the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions” – also encompassing The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (from the Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

About Douglas Laing:
www.douglaslaing.com

Twitter/X: @DLaingWhisky

Facebook: @douglaslaingwhisky
Instagram: @dlaingwhisky

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distiller, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill-filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Islands (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay). Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

This highly limited release presents an exquisite single cask expression from the lost Imperial Distillery, distilled in 1998 right before the distillery closed its doors for good. While seeking solace in a single cask for 25 years, this well-rounded liquid has notes of heather honey, pear tart, orchard fruits, vanilla and toffee with a dose of earthiness. With only 200 bottles ever produced, each with its own unique design, these truly are a collector’s item. A lottery for which one you’ll receive adds to the personality that will sit upon your shelf.

The Bothy
£ 750.00 GBP
Description
The Liquid
1998 Imperial Single Malt Whisky
Unique artwork and handcrafted stone base by Jonathan Freemantle
Bottle, stand and presentation box included
70cl
47.6% ABV
(For UK delivery pre Christmas, orders must be placed before Monday 18th December)

A 17 Year Old French Oak and a 9 Year Old American Oak

Proudly presenting our final release for 2023. Both inherently different yet linked by their exceptional character as hand picked second-fill barrels.

Meet TD0028 and TD0451.

TD0028 is a 17 year old French oak and one of only two Sullivans Cove French oak second-fills of this age in existence.

TD0451 is a 9 year old American oak, a testament to the soul of our spirit, encapsulating all its fruity and textural delights.

American Oak Second-Fill TD0451

Beautiful tropical waxy flowers and a bright herbal element of lemon verbena and green tea.

“Absolutely stunning. All of the hallmark Sullivans notes are present, and the fruit-bursts in transitory places are wonderfully fun.”
Heather Tillott – Distillery Manager

Matured for 9 years in a second-fill 200L American oak ex-Bourbon cask, yielding just 277 bottles of Sullivans Cove single cask whisky.

Read the full tasting notes here

17 Year Old French Oak Second-Fill TD0028

Freshly baked croissant with thick orange marmalade, honeycomb, and raspberry jam.

“It is no small feat to attain such balance and complexity in a French oak matured spirit, without the aid of an immediate fortified prefill. This is a whisky to sit with and listen to its stories.”
Kirsten Laurie – Production Manager

Matured for 17 years in a second-fill 300L French oak ex-Tawny cask, yielding just 415 bottles of Sullivans Cove single cask whisky.

Read the full tasting notes here

Sullivans Cove Cellar Door

While our cellar door is closed for renovations, we are open for tastings and bottle sales at The Mill, in the picturesque Cascade Brewery in South Hobart.

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Tastings & Bottle Sales

The Mill
Cascade Brewery Bar
140 Cascade Road
South Hobart
Tasmania 7004

Open 7 Days

11am – 5pm
Christmas & New Years Hours
Closed – December 24 – 27
Closed – January 1

A note on our ballot system. These whiskies will be released via ballot. The ballots will open for 24 hours from 10am Hobart time on Monday 18th of December. Further details will be sent via email prior to the ballots opening. Our policy is one entry per person, per household, per ballot. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter each ballot once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballots close.

SIGNED LINDORES ABBEY DISTILLERY TRIO PLUS GLASSES & PIPETTE CHARITY COMPETITION

(ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO CHARITY)

The Collectors Club is a brand new whisky based competition website launched this year by Scott & John Lang. They are two friends who share a serious passion for our aqua vitae and want to make all kinds of new, old & rare whisky accessible to everyone & anyone, for the price of just a single dram!

The Collectors Club are proud to be asked to help a friend of the Club, Richard Cameron. Richard is trying to raise money for 5 specific charities who have helped his son Mackenzie battle a rare autoimmune condition (the same condition that sadly led to the loss of his Daughter at just age 7). Mackenzie has fought against the odds to live life to the full. He has dealt with many challenges that adults would never cope with. In January 2021 Mackenzie contracted COVID. He was in intensive care and on a ventilator for 7 weeks. He suffered 2 cardiac arrests and 2 respiratory arrests. He fought very hard and managed to stay with us. As part of his recovery he had to learn how to walk again. He was supported along the way by Richards local community and raised over £2500 for charity, something which we think is nothing short of remarkable! He also won Young Achiever Award 2021 in the Scottish Health Awards.

Thanks to Lindores Abbey Distillery, who have been extremely generous to donate a fantastic 3 bottle plus extras prize for the lucky winner, we are honoured to be the hosting platform for raising the funds, but we can only do it with your donations! Tickets for this competition are just 99p and there are 999 up for grabs.

If you would like to donate what you can to Richard’s cause, click the link to go to www.thecollectorsclubcompetitions.com . You will find the Lindores Abbey competition on the home page, alongside all of our other current competitions for all different types of whisky. Each competition has a time limit and they will display in ascending order. Every single penny of the Lindores Abbey competition will go to CHAS, one of Richard’s chosen charities. Hopefully with your support we can raise the maximum amount possible! The entries for this competition will close on December 21st at 8PM and you can watch us draw it (plus other competitions) live on our facebook page from 7PM.

All the best, and good luck!

CHRISTMAS OFFERS
AT THE WHISKY EXCHANGE

Get set with your Christmas shopping and grab a bargain at the same time. From stocking fillers and gift sets to classic single malts and a whole lot more, we’ve got your presents and serving bottles sorted. Our offers this month include a rich and sherried Dalmore, the iconic Johnnie Walker Blue Label, an eye-catching luxury Strathisla 2007 15 Year Old Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, and our newly appointed LOCH LOMOND 18 YEAR OLD Whisky of the Year 2024.

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This holiday season, discover our Christmas Collection – a festive and playful sensory journey that embodies our Society’s spirit. Inside this collection lies a range of fine whiskies that are a true ode to the festive season. From bold and balanced flavours to notes of spice, vanilla and chocolate, each whisky in this collection has a unique story to tell.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

The Good Dram Show – Christmas Episode 536

Welcome to the 2023 Christmas Episode of the show. This weeks episode features a number of peated whiskies including the infamous Floki Sheep Poo Reserve and the less infamous Gauntleys 10 year old Staoisha.

Featuring

Angus Dundee The Double Peat Blended Malt 46%

Dewar Rattray ‘Cask Collection’ Williamson 2011 (6 year old) 61.1%

Floki ‘Icelandic Young Malt – Sheep Dung Smoked Reserve’ 47%

The 1880 Collection: The Officers Mess Bottling No3 Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 (10 years old) 57.1%

Longrow 2007 (10 year old) Cage Bottling 58.3%

Cadenheads Cask Strength Ardbeg 1993 (26 year old) 53.7%