IGNITE YOUR SENSES WITH THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY THIS CHRISTMAS:

SMWS PARTNERS WITH SCOTLAND’S FIRST FRAGRANCE HOUSE

This Christmas, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has teamed up with Kingdom Scotland to pair single cask whiskies with two gorgeous perfumes

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has collaborated with Scotland’s first fragrance house, Kingdom Scotland, pairing SMWS single cask whiskies with two luscious perfumes. Available to sample at Society venues in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh – including Edinburgh’s Kaleidoscope Bar, Whisky Magazine’s ‘Whisky Bar of the year’ – the partnership explores the fascinating relationship between whisky and perfume.

The Kingdom scents Metamorphic and Portal have been expertly paired with SMWS Flavour Profiles Lightly Peated and Juicy Oak & Vanilla. The collaboration will bring to life Society guests’ olfactory systems (sense of smell), igniting the senses at Society venues across the UK this festive season.

METAMORPHIC paired with LIGHTLY PEATED
Inspired by metamorphic rock, Metamorphic fuses black pepper and tobacco, incense, minerals and rose absolute. As it’s warmed on the skin, the scent reveals a base of amber resin and leather. A natural fit for the Lightly Peated Flavour Profile, the scent was matched with bottling ‘Peat fire tales on Orkney’.

PORTAL paired with JUICY OAK & VANILLA

Portal evokes a fresh, outdoorsy, gusting nose with herbaceous botanicals and bergamot, resting on a veritable forest floor of vetiver and Scots pine. Sampled & sprayed with ‘Summer garden curiosity’, a match made in heaven for Juicy Oak & Vanilla.

Inspired by a career in the aromatic world of luxury Scotch whisky, Kingdom Scotland founder Imogen Russon-Taylor has created a fragrance house with a difference.

Kingdom’s scents capture the history and majestic landscapes of Scotland in a contemporary way. The perfumes capture stories, experiences and dramatic contrasts at the heart of a land that enthrals the imagination.

Expertly crafted using only the most precious natural and aromatic ingredients. Kingdom is Scotland’s first fragrance house creating evocative and modern, unisex scents.

Commenting on the collaboration, Imogen Russon-Taylor said: “I’m delighted to be working with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. My background is in luxury whisky, so to be working with such a well-respected organisation is a dream.

“Your sense of smell is an incredible thing. It possesses the same characteristics as a dram, especially a Society dram, by transporting you away to great memories and special places.

“I can’t wait to hear the feedback from Society guests this Christmas, I’m very confident these pairings will inspire new conversations on appreciating fine spirits.”

Belonging to the world’s most entertaining whisky club gives you access to exclusive Members’ Rooms, partner bar discounts, colourful tasting events, whisky education, and a monthly members’ magazine Unfiltered.

Click here to take part in this truly unique sensory journey.

The Christmas whisky gift that keeps on giving all year round. There’s so much more than whisky to appreciate when your loved one joins the Society for just £65 this Christmas: https://cutt.ly/oTvSO4X 

SMWS EDINBURGH

28 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JX

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SMWS GLASGOW

38 Bath St, Glasgow G2 1HG

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About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society was established in Edinburgh in 1983 and now has more than 27,000 members and branches around the world.
• The SMWS bottles rare single malt whisky, and a range of other spirits
• The Society bottles single malts, unique single casks and exclusive blends
• The Society has bottled whisky from more than 140 distilleries from Scotland and beyond
• The Society offers a new batch of around 20 single malt whiskies every month
• The Society offers a variety of membership packages that can be tailored. Please see:https://cutt.ly/aQGwfkH
• For more information about the Society, visit:https://cutt.ly/HQF6PTv
• Twitter: @SMWSUK Facebook: @thesmwsuk Instagram: @smws_uk

About Kingdom Scotland

Kingdom Scotland is a timeless realm explored in scent. This is Scotland’s first fragrance house and their luxury perfumes are unisex, sustainable, ethical and expertly crafted in Scotland. Available at the SMWS, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Les Senteurs, Gleneagles and The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh.

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A Night on Earth in Scotland:

The Macallan Estate unveils an extraordinary festive experience

The Macallan Estate has unveiled a unique festive experience inspired by, and carefully curated to honour, its latest whisky expression, A Night on Earth in Scotland.

For one night only, on Friday 10 December, guests are invited to journey to The Macallan Estate after hours for an intimate evening of fine dining and an extraordinary whisky tasting.

Decorated for the festive season, including a magnificent Christmas tree stretching towards the distillery’s iconic roof, A Night on Earth, The Macallan Estate Experience provides a unique opportunity to experience The Macallan in all its seasonal splendour. With limited spaces available, it is a highly exclusive and intimate experience.

On arrival at The Macallan Estate, guests will be welcomed with an exclusive cocktail to be enjoyed in front of The Macallan Whisky Wall – a showcase of some of the brand’s most iconic single malts.

This warm welcome is followed by a bespoke seven-course tasting menu of the finest seasonal produce designed by Head Chef, Pawel Sowa, with a tasteful selection of wines and whiskies carefully selected by The Macallan Estate sommelier to complement the evening meal.

After dinner, guests will retreat to The Macallan Bar, home to the world’s largest selection of Macallan whiskies available to sample. The Macallan Bar overlooks Easter Elchies House – the spiritual home of The Macallan which has appeared on every bottle of The Macallan for almost 200 years.

Here, a tutored tasting of The Macallan’s latest expression, A Night on Earth in Scotland, which reveals the story of Scotland’s world-famous Hogmanay festivities and captures the universal joy of celebrating the change of year, will be enjoyed.

Stuart Cassells, General Manager at The Macallan Estate, said:

“Christmas is a special time of year where we can gather with family and friends, reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the future with optimism and anticipation.

“We can’t wait to welcome guests to The Macallan Estate for a truly special festive experience. A Night on Earth, The Macallan Estate Experience is an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family here at The Macallan, savouring the true meaning of Christmas – quality time, spent together.”

The first in a new limited edition gifting series, A Night on Earth in Scotland is a collaboration with acclaimed Japanese-French illustrator Erica Dorn, whose artwork has featured in films by leading director, Wes Anderson.

Presented as part of innovative multi-layered packaging that provides an exceptional unboxing experience, Erica Dorn’s playful abstract illustrations are inspired by the historic fire rituals dominant in New Year celebrations around the world.

They also reveal some distinctive Hogmanay customs, including the tradition of first footing: when it is good luck for a dark-haired visitor to be the first person to enter your home after midnight, bearing symbolic gifts – whisky coal and shortbread – that aim to bring comfort and happiness in the year ahead.

With a soft, velvety mouthfeel, it excellently showcases The Macallan’s commitment to craftsmanship and uncompromised excellence.

Tickets for A Night on Earth, The Macallan Estate Experience are available to book now, priced at £350 per person. Please note that the experience is limited to a maximum of five guests per booking, and that this experience is only suitable for guests aged 18 and over.

For further details, and to book, please visit: https://www.themacallan.com/en/the-macallan-estate-festive-experience

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About The Macallan 

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.

In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan’s spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate.

Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

It’s been quite a while since our last newsletter, we’ve been busy navigating the ever-changing Public Health Orders. Rest assured all is good down at The Kitchen and we hope to host our Whisky Pairings dinners in the new year.

Here’s an update, and refresher on our Free The Whisky Campaign.

The largest whisky raid in Canada in over 100 years took place almost 4 years ago at Fets Whisky Kitchen on January 18, 2018. Later this week, December 9^th and 10^th 2021, we will finally go before a British Columbia Supreme Court Justice to take the government to task. Along with our lawyer Mr. Daniel Coles, we have also hired Mr. Kevin Westell, a criminal lawyer to tackle the government’s breach of Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We invite everyone to come join us in our quest for justice at 10am this Thursday and Friday at the BC Supreme Court, 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver.

As you may recall on January 18^th, 2018, government liquor agents from Victoria arrived at our small family-run restaurant on Commercial Drive in a rented U-Haul van filled with empty boxes and a couple of hand trucks. The two out-of-town agents met a regional liquor inspector manager accompanied by two Vancouver Police Officers at the restaurant at 10am. Meanwhile on Vancouver Island liquor inspectors raided Nanaimo’s Grand Hotel, also at 10am. Later that day inspectors raided Victoria’s Little Jumbo Restaurant and The Union Club, all under the guise of “liquor inspections”. All coordinated for the same day, seeking the same product. Coincidence? We think not.

Allura Fergie, one of the owners of Fets Whisky Kitchen was called by a staff member advising her that the inspectors were there. Allura spoke to an agent on the phone and was told that she needed to attend the premises immediately. When she arrived, she was told “We’re seizing these bottles as evidence in an on-going investigation.” She asked if she had time to consult her lawyer and was told that she did not. She asked why the police were in attendance and was told they “Never know how these things go”. We’ve had many liquor inspections since we opened our doors in 1986 and never once were the police involved or in attendance.

We felt uncomfortable with how the government agents handled the situation and decided to challenge them. That’s when things got strange. We requested information regarding the “inspection” but were denied any information other than a record of all our previous liquor inspections. We were denied any information about why they raided our place and the three other establishments on the Island. We eventually filed an FOI request. Our request was repeatedly delayed, and our hearing was repeatedly postponed while we waited for the results of our FOI request. We finally received documentation from our FOI request. Hundreds of heavily redacted pages! What are they trying to hide?

Although we finally had some of the information we were looking for, we received it too late for our enforcement hearing. Due to the government’s delay in providing us the necessary documents needed for our defense, we missed our submissions deadline. We arrived for our enforcement hearing armed with this new information. The branch advocate and the adjudicator, who both work for the same government agency, denied us our right to produce evidence that we had just obtained from the government, their employers. We were told that none of this new information would be admitted as evidence, as we missed the submissions deadline. Our submissions would have been on time had the government not repeatedly delayed the release of our FOI request. We did find out that the government started their investigation on December 7th, 2017, seven weeks before what they refer to as a routine liquor inspection. The investigation had a name, Operation Barley Malt. There were emails between government actors discussing the raid and how it was going to go down. There was even approval for the raids from management. All for a routine inspection?

When Government Liquor Agents conduct inspections, licensees are compelled under the liquor Control and Licensing Act to answer all of the agent’s questions and supply them with all requested documentation. When the government conducts an investigation and arrives to further their investigation — remember they were “seizing these bottles as evidence in an ongoing investigation” — they have other rules and guidelines to follow.  As with all government agents seeking evidence while building a case, licensees are to be issued a Charter Caution and the agents are to produce a Search and Seizure warrant to conduct a search and to seize any evidence pertaining to said investigation. The agents did not produce a warrant, nor did they issue Allura a Charter Caution advising her of her rights.

These government actors conducted a seven-week investigation, including clandestine visits to the four establishments being investigated, thus requiring them to follow their rules under section 44 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. When charges against any citizen of Canada can lead to incarceration it is imperative that all government agents protect the rights and freedoms of the citizenry. This licensee was charged under sections of the act that carry penalties that include incarceration. Both owners had jail time held over them for over a year. It wasn’t until the enforcement hearing that they were told the government wasn’t pursuing jail time. Needless to say, it was a very stressful year.

As the agents came in using their inspection powers, we incriminated ourselves by answering their questions as instructed. The information garnered at the time of the “inspection”, through their continuing investigation and follow up communications was used as evidence against us. This is Canada, we are looked upon by the world as having a fair judicial system. But this was not fair. This is not how our system was designed to work. Rogue agents and bad government actors are dangerous to us all.

Fets Whisky Kitchen | 1230 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver, V5L 3X4 Canada

Scotch Whisky Auctions are on the road again!

Please see below for our final collection before Christmas. To register your interest in a collection please complete the form which can be found here. Please note home collections are available to those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000 and above in towns and cities where we do not offer a collection point. Please get in touch if your area is not listed below but you would like a home collection. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Collections are limited and by appointment only. If you would like to attend please complete the form which can be found here. Please note dead lines apply for collection requests. It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift. In addition the attached submission form and label should be completed. A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery (to collection point) 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.

Submission Form & Label

Scotch soul, Viking heart

Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion has expertly selected a combination of refill casks with sherry seasoned European and American oak barrels to create a powerfully complex and spicy dram. This 15-year-old Orkney single malt showcases notes of freshly baked sweet sponge cake with a pinch of cinnamon, vibrant citrus, and of course a torrent of peat smoke.

Highland Park 15YO →

Full of Viking soul. This 15-year-old single malt was selected predominantly from sherry seasoned European oak casks and sherry seasoned American oak casks, with a few refill casks to smooth things over. Arriving in a stunning ceramic decanter at 44% abv, this is manufactured using locally sourced raw materials. Continuing the Viking tradition in style.

Rich and spicy aromas arise on the nose, with notes of honey, Crème brûlée, cinnamon, and fruit. There is a strong note of freshly baked sponge cake on the palate, with cinnamon, citrus, and of course, peat smoke. The finish is one where the heathery peat smoke shines through, alongside the whisky’s vibrant fruitiness.

ULF BUXRUD’S RARE MALTS  WHISKY COLLECTION
GOES TO AUCTION

Ulf Buxrud, renowned collector, connoisseur, author and leading educator in the whisky industry will exclusively offer his complete personal collection of Diageo’s ultra-collectible Rare Malts Selection, in a dedicated auction hosted by global market leaders Whisky Auctioneer. The Rare Malts Selection is one of the most highly regarded whisky collections  in the world and its provenance makes this an unmissable opportunity for whisky collectors around the world.

Buxrud has been at the forefront of the whisky world for over five decades and is perhaps best known in the industry for authoring his definitive book on the Rare Malts Selection in 2016, Rare Malts: Facts, Figures and Taste. The book provides a historical account of this legendary series of malt whiskies demonstrating Ulf as an expert authority on the collection.

The auction, running from 9 to 13 December, will feature over 100 expressions from the  acclaimed Rare Malts Selection, including complete verticals from legendary distilleries such as Port Ellen and Glenury Royal which are no longer producing liquid. It also features export editions which were bottled exclusively for the U.S. and South African markets.

Ulf Buxrud, said:

“It is a momentous occasion for me to see my complete Rare Malts collection come to auction. The series is one of the most iconic whisky series in the world and I am very fortunate to have tasted every expression. It was my admiration for these whiskies that set me onto a journey of research that led me to authoring my first whisky book.

“I am very excited to unveil my collection in partnership with Whisky Auctioneer allowing future whisky lovers and lost distillery enthusiasts across the globe the opportunity to get hold of these extremely rare bottles.”

Earlier this year Whisky Auctioneer achieved a record-price for a Rare Malts Selection bottle in their dedicated Brora Auction. The 1972 Rare Malt 22-year-old 60.02% sold for a hammer price £20,500, smashing the pre-auction estimate by over £8,000.

Joe Wilson, Head of Auction Content at Whisky Auctioneer said:

“Selling a private collection is always exciting for us, but handling the sale of one from such a prominent and respected name in the world of whisky is particularly special. Ulf’s book is the most comprehensive historical account of this legendary series so it’s truly a privilege for us to bring this to auction.

“Comprising over 100 expressions this is a rare opportunity for seasoned collectors looking for just one or two more bottles to complete a series, or equally for those just starting their collections.

“We are sure that the association and provenance of Ulf Buxrud’s name will entice connoisseurs from all over the world and I am in no doubt that any bottle from this dedicated auction would delight any whisky fan.”

In addition to authoring his book on the Rare Malts Selection, Buxrud authored Japanese Whisky, Facts, Figures and Taste. An important figure in the industry, he is one of the famous Malt Maniacs and also contributed to the very first issue of The Malt Whisky Yearbook.

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About the Rare Malts Selection

As interest in single malt continued to climb in the 1990s following the newly-formed United Distillers (now Diageo) first committed play in the single malt market with the introduction of the ‘Classic Malts of Scotland’, one product of this was the historic Rare Malts Selection. This was a series of older, rarer single malt releases from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo from 1995 to 2005. The Rare Malts were predominantly from closed distilleries, each distilled in the 1960s – 1980s, aged for at least 18 years and bottled at cask strength. This powerful triptych combined with liquid scarcity set the world of whisky collecting alight.

About Whisky Auctioneer

Whisky Auctioneer is the global market leader and trusted authority on the buying and selling of whisky and spirits at online auction. Founded in 2013 and located in Perth, Whisky Auctioneer utilises its expertise and knowledge combined with its auction platform to increase interest and passion in the whisky and spirits community.

Whisky Auctioneer endeavours to make the market more accessible for buyers and sellers of any background and geography. Its monthly global auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, rare, and collectible whiskies and spirits available online. Whisky Auctioneer is passionate about connecting these bottles with those who share their passion and actively supporting their customers in their aims, whether consuming, collecting, or investing.

Whisky Auctioneer became the first online auction house to sell a million-pound bottle and outperformed the nearest traditional auction house by 200% in value from spirits sales in 2020. This showcases the move that whisky collectors, investors, and drinkers have already made online and firmly establishes their leading position within the modern secondary whisky market.

The business currently sees over 100,000 bids per month and has conducted deliveries to 74 countries across the globe. It also opened its first European base in Germany last year. The business’ founder, Iain McClune, was listed as ‘One to Watch’ in The Telegraph’s Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2020 programme.

Background information on Ulf Buxrud

Ulf’s first contact with alcohol was at the European Club in the city of Abadan in Persia (now Iran), at the age of 15. It was the then famous blended whisky ‘Black & White’, which now is a bit hard to find. His infatuation was instant and intensive, and life lasting.

During a string of years his libation was the usual, traditional whisky blends, with an ice cube or a dash of soda water. Suddenly, around 1970, he found his salvation and his road. The saviour was The Macallan.

In the early 1980’s when overwhelmed with his burgeoning single malt collection, Buxrud began to utilise the techniques he had acquired in wine tasting and the descriptive lingo to systematically explore his accumulated stockpile.

By the end of the 1980s, Buxrud had developed a tasting scheme for guiding at first wine enthusiasts and close friends in Sweden, but then a large number of whisky enthusiasts. They all gained an understanding and knowledge of the world of whiskies under his pro bono tutorship. This activity was recognised and by that he received an invitation to join the illustrious ‘Keeper of the Quaich’, in 1995.

AN 18 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND MALT IS CROWNED WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2022 IN BLIND TASTING

Deanston 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual tasting, taking the top spot in the only official blind whisky judging undertaken by members of the public. 

Deanston, a Highland distillery housed in an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith, claimed the crown in the 8^th annual Whisky of the Year blind tasting hosted by specialist spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange. Their 18-year-old expression is a delicious fruity, sweet single malt that has been matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, cranking the distillery’s distinctive honeyed, fruity character up to eleven.

This year’s shortlist included whiskies from the highlands and the islands, bold sherry bombs, creamy bourbon barrel single malts and a chocolatey Welsh whisky. After much deliberation whisky-loving consumers were encouraged to critique each whisky for nose, palate and finish, and select a first and second choice via a voting form.

All whiskies in the tasting were under £75 retail price, and all ongoing, commercially available releases. In addition to Deanston 18 Year Old, the shortlist featured:

Glen Moray 18 (runner up)

Oban 2006 Distillers Edition
Penderyn
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old

Brendan McCarron, Master Distiller at Distell, said: “Deanston is not your typical distillery and Deanston 18 is not your average dram. Matured for 18 years in American white oak, ex-bourbon barrels, the end result is a dram that is smooth and aromatic, typical of our Deanston distillery style: soft, sweet, honeyed and uniquely waxy in flavour & mouthfeel. This is Deanston in a bottle. We are truly honoured to have impressed the blind taste panel, and titles don’t get much bigger than whisky of the year.”

Dawn Davies, head buyer at The Whisky Exchange, comments: “I am super excited to see Deanston win this year. It is a really underrated distillery that is producing some great tasting whisky at the moment.”

The Whisky Exchange ‘Of the Year’ winner is given a dedicated landing page on thewhiskyexchange.com for the year to showcase the producer and the bottling, while customers can watch out for special offers online and in-store ‘Of The Year’ tastings.

ABOUT THE WHISKY EXCHANGE

Founded in 1999, The Whisky Exchange is the leading global retailer of whiskies and fine spirits, with an award-winning online shop and three shops located in the heart of London at Covent Garden, Great Portland Street and London Bridge.

As a family company, The Whisky Exchange believes in excellent products at competitive prices and exceptional service. The company’s philosophy is simple – never rest on your laurels. The team, led by founders and brothers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh and buyer Dawn Davies MW, is constantly trying to find new products with genuine heritage and quality in all drinks categories, while continuing to innovate and ensure its website and shop are the best in the business. Above all, the company is built on its amazing range and its people, and is responsible for the loyal and ever-expanding fan base from around the world.
The Whisky Exchange in numbers: 4,000 whiskies including 3,000 single malt Scotch whiskies; 500 Cognacs and Armagnacs; 600 rums; 300 gins; 200 bourbons; 150 Tequilas; three shops.

London Shops

2 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9HH / Tel: 020 7100 0088
90-92 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 7NT / Tel: 020 7100 9888
(New) 88 Borough High Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 1LL / Tel: 020 7631 3888

Online

TheWhiskyExchange.com Tel: 020 8838 9388

The holiday season is here and at Compass Box, we’re kicking off proceedings with a bottle of delicious Scotch whisky for everyone at the table. Read on to discover some great gift ideas to share at your festive gatherings…

Hedonism

A whisky for the
Bon Vivant

Fudgy. Rich. Decadent. Hedonism is liquid proof that life is too short not to indulge.

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THE STORY OF THE SPANIARD 

Get a taste
for exploration

The Story of the Spaniard is a whisky for adventurers. Bursting with flavours of citrus peel, red wine and spices.

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ORCHARD HOUSE

An approachable,
all-round malt

Vibrant, sweet and welcoming. Orchard House is a monument to fresh fruity Scotch whisky.

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A delicious match 

Orchard House goes delectably with extravagant cheeses. We suggest something soft and oozy.

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A new take on an old favourite

Try a Rob Roy with Hedonism to give this serve an alluring, vanilla-rich decadence.

See more of our seasonal serves.

P.S. Please do check the latest deadline dates when placing your order to ensure delivery by Christmas.

1990 Speyside Region 30 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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Another stupendous find from our friends at Dornoch Distillery. This cask of unnamed Speyside Single Malt came with no indications, clues or caveats. It’s just excellent old malt from one of Speysides 50+ distillers. Bottled at a cool 50.4%, this bottling sold out in minutes in Europe. Now we’re very lucky to have secured a significant portion of the cask, which yielded only a couple hundred bottles. Expect a classic creamy fruity Speysider with wonderful richness and complex waxy texture. This is the beauty that three decades in an ex-bourbon barrel can create. An absolute dream for any malt lover.