Scotch Malt Whisky Society Viscous velve
$221.99
VISCOUS VELVET - DISTILLERY 64 RARE RELEASE
2023 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival bottling
This 15 year old Speysider is a marriage of 1st fill & refill oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and bourbon hogsheads, and has an abv of 53.1%.
Flavour profile: Old & dignified
Outturn: 2119 bottles
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 53.448
$254.99
A NEW AGER ON A HOG
This 14 year old from Islay spent 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill Pedro Ximenez hogshead, and its abv is 56%.
Flavour profile: Old & dignified
Distilled on: 27 May 2008
Outturn: 232 bottles
Bruichladdich Octomore 14.1
$209.99
Bottled at 59.6% this Octomore release was dstilled from 100% Scottish mainland barley and peated to 128.9 PPM, matured in 1st fill American oak ex-Bourbon casks. Produced from barley grown in 2017, distilled in 2017, and bottled at 5 years of age.
Producer Description
"The backbone of the 14th annual Octomore series, the character of the 14.1 offers a necessary comparison from which the other expressions alternate and evolve. The base for this latest series showcases the delicate and intricate balance between smoke, malt, cask and maturation – resulting in an all-encompassing drinking experience. Matured for five years in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, the 14.1 shows the power and potential of its essential raw ingredients. Sweet caramel and vanilla open on the nose, with bright citrus cutting through Octomore’s signature smoke - elevated with roasted coffee and subtle spice."
Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2
$246.49
Bottled at 57.7% this Octomore release was dstilled from 100% Scottish mainland barley and peated to 128.9 PPM, matured in First fill Oloroso hogsheads (40%). First fill Amarone casks (16%). Second Fill Amarone casks (44%). Produced from barley grown in 2017, distilled in 2017, and bottled at 5 years of age.
Producer Description
"With over 200 different cask types in the warehouses, Head Distiller, Adam Hannett, has selected casks that have previously held Oloroso and Amarone – with the distinct sweetness and nuttiness of this combination creating an exceptional single malt. Hailing from the renowned wine regions of Spain and Italy respectively, the spirit is then brought together in French oak, adding remarkable depth and complexity to the single malt. Octomore’s signature peak smoke notoriously pairs well with Oloroso sherry casks, with the influence of the wood adding a robust, savoury flavour to the final spirit. The oak from the Amarone casks also has a significant impact on the spirit, imparting rich, red fruit notes - giving structure and cohesion to the 14.2. "
Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3
$273.74
Distilled in 2017 from Islay barley harvested in 2016, this heavily peated Bruichladdich has been bottled at 61.4% after maturing in First Fill Ex-Bourbon and Refill Wine Casks. 214.2ppm
Producer Description
"The Islay barley used in Octomore 14.3, grown just two miles from the distillery on Octomore farm, delivers a cereal-forward single malt – celebrating the profound impact of the natural, raw ingredient and the renaissance of the farming community who grew it. Head Distiller, Adam Hannett, has expertly coaxed the flavour from the Islay barley in this high-provenance single malt. Matured in a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill wine casks, the oak influences but never dominates the grain - capturing the terroir and unique flavour of the Islay barley. Aromas of hot, sweet mash are unmistakable on the nose, with the soft, biscuit notes of the malted barley complementing the earthy peat smoke. While smouldering peat lingers, creamy porridge and cereal notes of the Islay barley are balanced with butterscotch, honeycomb and a hint of vanilla."
Signatory Caol Ila 2007 15 Year 53.7%
$269.99
This 2007 vintage Caol Ila has been bottled at 15 years of age and 53.7%, after finishing 24 months in a First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt. 87.93pts Whiskybase
Signatory Linkwood 25 Year 56.6%
$369.99
Distilled in 1997 this Linkwood matured 25 years in a Bourbon Hogshead before bottling at 56.6%. 3 sister casks to this whisky have all scored 88+ points!
Signatory Glen Keith 29 Year 52.8%
$508.49
We have had some gorgeos Glen Keiths from Signatory, and we expect this will be another...
Signatory Speyside (M) 18 Year 57.7%
$409.99
Speyside (M) huh... how many Speyside Distilleries that start with the letter M can you think of. Distilled in 2005 and matured in a First-fill Oloroso Sherry Butt bottled after 18 years at 57.7%. True this is not inexpensive... but it is less than half the price of the distillery bottling... and it is cask strength!