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
SMOS Res Casks No.11 Caol Ila 11 Year
$114.99
This 2012 vintage Caol Ila is from a Refill Sherry Butt, bottled after 11 years at 48%. Exclusive to KWM. 87.74pts Whiskybase
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 IN 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
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1
$269.99
Bottled at 59.1%, the Octomore 15.1 was peated to 108.2ppm, and matured 5 years in First-Fill & Recharred ex-Bourbon Casks. The distillation took place in 2018, from a crop of Concerto barley harvested on the mainland in 2017.
Producer Description
"Peated to 108.2 PPM and distilled from 100% Scottish barley, in a combination of bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks. Demonstrating refined strength of character, balancing smooth vanilla custard and sweet charred oak with heady peat smoke."
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 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.