Maltbarn Caol Ila 2007
$299.99
Caol Ila, more than any other Islay single malt, seems to marry really well with sherry casks. We expect this 15-year-old to be no exception. A small outturn of only 153 bottles, only a handful of which came to KWM. 88.44pts Whiskybase
Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 52.1% abv
Whisky Agency Secret Islay 2007
$299.99
Maybe... probably... Caol Ila? But who knows? Either way, sherried Islay malt at a robust bottling strength. Pretty much what everyone is looking for nowadays. Only 180 bottles. 88+points on Whiskybase!
Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 53.3% abv.
Big Peat Christmas 2023
$119.99
The 2023 edition of Big Peat Christmas is the first to be finished in sherry casks. 54.8%
SMOS Res Casks No.9 Caol Ila 8 Year
$109.99
This 8 year old Caol Ila is from a marriage of 6 ex-Bourbon Barrel, bottled at 48%.
Bowmore 40 Year 2023
$15,000.00
Three years in a row of 40-year-old Bowmore releases! We don't have a lot of details on this one yet, but as soon as we know more, so will you. Safe bet, though: gentle smoke, deep and rich tropical fruits, dark teas, and a myriad of beautiful notes only found in wizened old Islay malts. To say we are dying to try this may be the understatement of the year.
Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 48.7% abv.
Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1
$779.99
The 11th incarnation of Bruichladdich's Black Art series is a 24 year old bottled at 44.1%.
Producer Description
"An enigmatic alchemy which relies on nature, craftsmanship and the gentle passing of time. What happens inside each cask, under the darkness of the warehouse remains a mystery. Black Art 11 continues that elusive mastery. Only Head Distiller Adam Hannett knows what has gone into crafting the precious 24-year-old single malt. The barley and cask type remain a mystery, with the final recipe undisclosed."
G&M Connoisseurs Choice Caol Ila 2007
$227.99
Distilled in 2007 this 15 year old Caol Ila was matured in a First Fill Sherry Butt before bottling at 59.1%.
Lagavulin 11 Year Offerman Rum Cask
$124.99
This 11 year old Lagavulin was initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks before finishing for 8 months in Caribbean rum casks. 46%.
Laphroaig 25 Year Cask Strength 2023
$879.99
The 2023 release of Laphroaig 25 Year was matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon, before bottling at 47.3%. 90.67pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"An evolution of the flavours in the classic Laphroaig 10 we all know and love, our 25 Year Old Cask Strength started its journey in 1998 – well before the age of social media and hyperconnectivity. Matured for a quarter of a century, non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength to preserve its full flavour, our 2023 expression is a truly powerful one.
"In its teenage years in the ex-bourbon casks, there is a prominent sweetness of red berries and vanilla. Then, like many strong-natured teenagers, this spirit emerges into its twenties slightly softened and more well-rounded. Now, the fruitier notes have time to come to the fore and blend with the ever-present smokiness.
"Wave after wave of tropical flavour with a long, smoky finish and quintessential Laphroaig aftertaste – these historic and evolved flavours will surely appeal to whisky connoisseurs around the world wanting to savour a taste experience 25 years in the making."