Jack Wiebers Classic of Islay H&T Cask
$159.99
Classic of Islay bottlings tend to be top-notch, and given that this is a single cask selected by Heads & Tails we have high hopes for it. Classic of Islay bottlings are rumoured to come from an Islay distillery that starts with the letter L. Not Laphroaig — the other L... Who knows for certain, though! Bottled at 56.2% from cask no. 409.
Bowmore 12 Year Sherry Oak
$89.99
We would have loved to have seen a higher abv, but they are getting some good press! 40%
Producer Description: "A marriage of Bowmore matured in Oloroso sherry casks and American Oak ex-bourbon barrels, finished in first fill Spanish Oak Oloroso sherry casks."
Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024
$254.99
The 2024 Diageo Special Releases bottling of Lagavulin is a 12 year, matured in First-Fill ex-Bourbon and Refill Casks before bottling at 57.4%. Much better. Last year's Tequila-finished release was... let's just say we prefer this cask makeup.
Producer Description
"This is Lagavulin character made sweet under the command of active oak. Bold smoke quietened to a hush, matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon and refill casks for a lush and glazed aroma. Experience a 12-year-old expression with thick toffee, vanilla, and coconut notes, unfurling with aromatic spice.
A testament to oak’s dynamic influence on bold character: powerful peat tempers into inviting sweetness. Made for the curious at heart."
57.4% abv
Laphroaig 33 Year Strong Character Vol.1
$2,449.99
Bottled at 43.8% this limited edition Laphroaig, the first in the Strong Characters Series, was matured in ex-Bourbon and sherry seasoned European oak hogsheads.
Producer Description
"Introducing STRONG CHARACTERS, a series of limited-edition bottlings, each telling the story of the bold men and women who have shaped the Laphroaig’s inimitable whisky.
"Laphroaig has always believed in doing things the right way, not the easy way, and this collectable series documents the bold path that those before us have tread to make Laphroaig what it is today.
"Volume 1 tells the story of Donald Johnston, the older of two brothers who founded the Laphroaig distillery in 1815. Their bold venture is expertly brought to life through illustrations by award-winning British artist Bill Bragg, which adorn the packaging and accompanying booklet."
SMWS 53.457 COAL SHARDS ON CLOTTED CREAM
$184.99
COAL SHARDS ON CLOTTED CREAM
This 9 year old from Islay spent 6 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to a 1st fill American oak oloroso hogshead for the remainder of its maturation, and has an abv of 57.2%.
Flavour profile: Peated
Distilled on: 3 April 2013
Outturn: 317 bottles
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 15 Year Sherry Oak
$149.99
Bottled at 43%, this is part of Bowmore's new sherry cask range, which despite the low ABV, punches above its weight.
Producer Description: "Adds a layer of sweetness from the Sherry cask influence. Rich with natural smoke, and minerality alongside a woodier, sweeter, and fruitier finish."
Whisky Sponge No. 96 Bruichladdich 19 Yr
$584.99
Whisky Sponge Edition 96 and 97 were released together to celebrate two favourite whisky islands (See Whisky Sponge Edition 97 for the other half of this pair). This 2005 vintage Bruichladdich was bottled after 19 years in a First Fill ex-Bourbon Barrel at 55.8%. 88.56pts Whiskybase & 88pts Whisky Fun.
Producer Description:
The Bruichladdich is a 2005 1st fill barrel, it’s a wonderfully rich, creamy and powerfully maritime example. Waxy, peppery, robust, full-bodied and hugely characterful with loads of distillery and Island character.
Equinox & Solstice Caol Ila 11 Year
$234.99
This 2013 Caol Ila was bottled at 48.5% after 11 years in a Second Fill European Oak Oloroso Sherry Hogshead.
Producer Description
"This year’s Autumn Edition of Equinox & Solstice is a single, second fill European oak Oloroso sherry hogshead of 2013 Caol lla, bottled at 11 years of age and reduced to this series’ trademark easy drinking strength of 48.5%.
"We think Autumn is a time when whiskies start to need to be a bit punchier and more powerful. Warming drams that work outdoors or indoors, but which are always sociable and easy to share. This Caol Ila was a perfect example of that style. Gently sherried, robustly peaty, drying, clean and superbly fresh and invigorating. It’s hipflask ready and perfect for Autumn."