Bruichladdich Octomore 15.2
$274.99
The Octomore 15.2 is from the exact same batch of barley as the 15.1, peated to the same spec 108.2ppm, the difference is the cask mix. The spirit was matured in second fill ex-wine and ex-Bourbon casks, before finished in first fill ex-Cognac casks. 57.9%
Producer Description
"Peated to 108.2 PPM and distilled from 100% Scottish barley, matured in a combination of American oak, red wine, and French ex-cognac casks. This unique trifecta adds layers of intrigue, resulting in a complex yet exceedingly elegant single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled from the same batch of Scottish grown barley and also malted to 108.2 PPM, the 15.2 uses a robust combination of second fill wine and second fill bourbon casks, with the spirit finished in first fill Cognac casks. This unique trifecta adds layers of intrigue, resulting in a complex yet exceedingly elegant single malt Scotch whisky. Hints of nutmeg, toasted oak and caramel add smoothness to the palate, with the delicate floral character of Octomore coming to the fore."
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3
$334.99
Octomore 15.3 was peated to an impressive 307.2ppm, made with concerto barley harvested from Octomore farm in 2017. The spirit was distilled i 2018, and matured 5 years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, and first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads from Fernando de Castilla, Jerez, Spain. This is the second most heavily peated Octomore ever released. 61.3% 89.14pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"At 307.2 PPM, Octomore 15.3 is our second most heavily peated release to date. Using 100% Islay barley, matured in bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso hogsheads. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation. Octomore 15.3 brings together heavyweight peating levels and variable harvests from one singular farm on Islay - Octomore farm, located just 2 miles from the distillery. At 307.2 PPM, 15.3 is complex, robust and bursting with character. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation, showcasing both incomparable flavour and provenance. Kissed by salty sea spray, the homegrown Islay barley imparts not only malty sweetness but evokes a true sense of place."
Caol Ila 11 Year Special Release 2024
$144.99
This unpeated Caol Ila is from the Diageo 2024 Special Releases, bottled at 57.3% and 11 years of age. It is the first unpeated Caol Ila we have seen in a while!
Producer Description
"Matured in refill, rejuvenated, and rejuvenated ex-wine American & European Oak casks.
Bowmore 18 Year Sherry Oak
$215.99
Bottled at 43% as part of the new Bowmore Sherry Oak range, which is getting good early reviews!
Producer Description: "Expertly bringing together delicious and diverse fruity notes with a gentle peaty flavour that is unmistakably Bowmore, its maturation in hand-selected ex-Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, with a Pedro Ximenez Sherry cask finish, gives this 18-old an arresting poise and compexity."
G&M Connoisseurs Choice Caol Ila 1998
$449.99
Is there a more consistent Islay Distillery than Caol Ila? Not likely. The distillery delivers the goods regardless of the cask it is aged in, or the age of the release. When it is matched with indie bottler Gordon & MacPhail, you know you are in for something good. This G&M bottling of Caol Ila was distilled in 1998 and spend its entire 25 years maturing in a first fill sherry butt. It is bottled at 56.7%
Signatory Laphroaig 25 Year 54.9% Sym
$1,019.99
One of two 25 year old Laphroaigs to arrive as part of the Symington's Choice range. Distilled in 1998 this one was bottled from an ex-Bourbon Barrel at 54.9%. 89.67pts Whiskybase
Signatory Laphroaig 25 Year 54.3% Sym
$1,019.99
One of two 25 year old Laphroaigs to arrive as part of the Symington's Choice range. Distilled in 1998 this one was bottled from an ex-Bourbon Barrel at 54.3%. 91.33pts Whiskybase
Port Askaig 17 Year Islay Single Malt
$186.99
This whisky was featured on Day 10 of our 2025 KWM Still Not An Advent Calendar Tasting Series! You can read more about the whisky here.
The Port Askaig 17, and Cask Strength, are the first new whiskies we have seen in this range in a couple of years. Bottled at 50.5% from a parcel of undisclosed Islay single malt matured in ex-Bourbon casks. Very good chance this is Caol Ila... but we'll have to taste it to be sure! 87.55pts Whiskybase
Port Askaig Cask Strength Islay SingMalt
$97.99
Batch 2 of the Port Askaig Cask Strength has been bottled at 59.1% from a parcel of Islay single malt matured in First Fill Toasted Bourbon Barrels & Refill American Oak Hogsheads.