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
Ardbeg Vintage Y2K 25 Year
$1,199.99
This 25 year old, 2000 vintage Ardbeg was matured in ex-Bourbon & Sherry casks before finishing in Amontillado sherry. 47.8%
Producer Description
"The last of a limited luxury series from the 2000s, a time of re-generation for Ardbeg. Each release will be unique and rarer as time goes by. This exclusive series seeks to recruit luxury whisky drinkers and collectors. Bourbon Cask then fully matured in Bodega Numanthia Wine Cask. "
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."
G&M CC Ledaig 2007 Whisky Heathens
$219.99
Limit 1 Per Customer! This 2007 vintage Ledaig was bottled from a single First Fill Sherry Hogshead at 17 years and 55.1%. It was selected by Fort McMurray's "The Whisky Heathens", aka Josh, Ty and Tricia.
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."
Bowmore 21 Year Old Sherry Oak
$689.99
The new Bowmore 21 Year was matured initially in ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks before finishing in first fill PX Sherry. 46.8%.
Producer Description
"Aged in hand-selected ex-Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks before being finished in a first fill Pedro Ximenez Sherry cask, gives our 21 Year Old a rich and intriguing persona."
G&M Recollection Port Ellen 1981
$17,500.00
Available by Request!
Only 60 bottles of this 1981 Port Ellen have been released worldwide. Distilled in 1981, the whisky was filled into a Refill Sherry Hogshead, and has been bottled after 42 years at a cask strength of 52.5%. 93pts Whisky Fun