Situated at the foot of the Kintyre peninsula in the historic whisky producing region of Campbeltown, Glen Scotia has had a bit of a make-over of late with the release of three impressive new expressions. This particular release is fully matured in specially selected American oak barrels for 15 long years in their Campbeltown warehouses before bottling. Delicate apricot and vanilla aromas develop towards a zesty fruit salad and subtle coastal note. On the palate there are intricate hints of ginger and spice which are complimented by rich vanilla and fruity notes. Adding water brings out caramelised fruit elements with a slightly drying finish.

For Ardbeg Smoketrails Cote Rotie Edition, we’ve married classic Ardbeg ex-bourbon casks with Ardbeg matured in highly sought-after Cote Rotie wine casks from the Rhône region in southern France. 

In this full bodied, punchy spirit, grilled artichoke and peppers peer over the horizon while warm notes of camphor fade into cooling menthol.

Subtle smoked cranberry and tar fly high above before rich dark chocolate loops-the-loop into soft fondant.

Another heavily sherried whisky from GlenDronach's outstanding lineup. The 21 is quite legendary - sweet toffee apples, vanilla pods, cookies'n'cream ice cream, tinned peaches and porridge drizzled with brown sugar, fruit salad, fruit cake, and gunsmoke. This came first in our Sherried whisky Tasting.

To craft The GlenAllachie Wine Series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for over two years in wine barriques skillfully sourced by Master Distiller Billy Walker, imparting a distinctive twist onto the unpeated GlenAllachie spirit.

These particular French oak barriques were procured from one of just five Premier Cru Classe chateaux located in the world-renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France. Top of the official Bordeaux wine classification, these estates are considered to produce wines of the highest quality and flavour. Maturation in casks which previously held such full-bodied red wine has imbibed our honeyed spirit with deep notes of black cherry and smooth espresso. The resulting golden malt delivers a truly refined yet complex drinking experience.

To craft The GlenAllachie Wine Series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for over two years in wine barriques skilfully sourced by Master Distiller Billy Walker, imparting a distinctive twist onto the GlenAllachie spirit.

The second winery established in Tuscany?s renowned Bolgheri area, The Grattamacco Estate produces wines with a signature style of elegance. Complementing our fruit-forward Speyside spirit, maturation in these barriques have created a palate rich with juicy blackcurrant and sweet tannins. Truly embodying the complexities of the red wine previously held in each cask, the resulting whisky offers up honeyed elegance with a well-balanced finish.

To craft The GlenAllachie Wine Series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for over two years in wine barriques skillfully sourced by Master Distiller Billy Walker, imparting a distinctive twist onto the GlenAllachie spirit.

Located in the heart of Portugal, the Douro Valley is one of the world?s oldest protected wine regions, established in 1756. With the country?s highest wine classification as a Denomina??o de Origem Controlada (DOC), this historic region is a significant producer of robust, characterful red wines. The barriques selected have imparted richness of both colour and flavour to our Speyside malt, offering decadent layers of dried stone fruits and delicate hints of warming spice.

With age comes more character, an incredibly balanced dram. This mature blend has complex spice, gentle peat and tobacco-like notes perfectly balanced with dried fruits and nutty undertones.

A 16 Year Old bottling of Old Pulteney which has been treated to a double maturation! Having been aged in both American oak bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks, the fruity and spicy nature of the casks compliment the maritime malt very well

Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 23 Years Old is the first in a series of highly collectible limited releases. Each Y2K vintage will be a one-off whisky creation, with a different age, maturation cask and ABV. The unique characteristic of each vintage will be revealed with each release, alongside a new, never-before-shared ?secret? about Ardbeg from the year 2000.

A COMBINATION OF OLD AND NEW
With the renovation of the Ardbeg Distillery underway, the whisky creation team used their magic on this serendipitous rare stock. Combining old and new, it merges modern, innovative whisky techniques, while still using the old Ardbeg stills.

A TASTE OF THE FUTURE
Distilled during a time of revival and regeneration for Ardbeg, Vintage_Y Y2K 23 Years Old perfectly encapsulates the optimism and excitement surrounding Ardbeg in that momentous year.

This rare millennium spirit is characterised by bright, zesty notes, intensely sweet and sooty flavours and a vibrant effervescence.

COLOUR Pale amber

AROMA - Herbal and sweet, with a subtle perfumed smokiness. A zesty note
like lemon balsam emerges, with a hint of linseed oil and candied walnuts. With water the fragrance intensifies, emitting heather honey, a touch of creosote and a tiny trace of tent canvas.

TASTE - The texture is fizzy ( with a vibrant effervescence on the tongue. At first the flavour is intensely sweet, then shifts as aniseed, toffee, digestive biscuits, peppermint, menthol, tar and coffee grits burst through.

FINISH
The sooty flavours keep building, until they finally dissolve into
a long, lingering aftertaste of antiseptic lozenges, bitter oranges
and oak tanninstannins.

Our neighbouring harbour village of Portsoy inspires the deep maritime flavour of this richly peated single malt. Matured in sherry, bourbon and port casks, over time the full-bodied depth of Glenglassaugh Portsoy grows, harmoniously balanced with the rich coastal character of our peated spirit.

Colour
Deep amber

Nose
Rich maritime waves infused with tropical fruit and sherried dark soy, rolling into port with liquorice and sea kelp.

Taste
Full-bodied with dark chocolate, fermented soy and charred mango with treacle and a crack of sea salt.

ABV
49.1%

Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old is a harmonious balance of our signature coastal style; lush, tropical and coastal . Matured in bourbon, sherry and red wine casks for luscious waves of ripe fruit carried on an ocean breeze.

Colour
Luminous gold

Nose
Sweet coastal waves of ripe apricot and fig meld with toasted vanilla and tropical flora, carried on a warm ocean breeze.

Taste
Candied pistachio, date and sweet fig roll into waves of morello cherry and whipped cream, infused with fresh coastal air.

ABV
45%