Allocated & Rare Spirits

Whisky Advocate 92 Points This has a significant proportion of sherry wood and it marks a real step up from its younger stablemates. It boasts a stylish nose of old leathery cigar boxes, vanilla, and orange marmalade. Syrupy on... Read More

This Aberlour 19 Year Old Sherry Cask is a single cask offering that was matured in a first fill sherry butt for 19 years. It’s a sweet and fruity Speyside dram. The whisky brings notes of dried fruits, sherried raisins and... Read More

Meaning ‘the original’ in Gaelic, A’bunadh is made in homage to Aberlour’s founder, James Fleming. A’bunadh is a whisky hand-made from start to finish with each batch being created to ensure a rich and complex flavour... Read More

A nice golden colour and a whaft of smoke make for a promising whisky. In the mouth, this whisky is soft, oily, and gentle. No harshness whatsoever. It's friendly character is demonstrated by less smoke and more vinous characteristics.... Read More

This is the latest Ardbeg Committee release, and it’s a deep dive into cask charring. The distillery removed the heads from Ardbeg ex-bourbon casks, scoured them to expose more wood during the toasting process, and ultimately... Read More

Inspired by the seldom-seen Harpy – a winged beast said to inhabit Islay – this legendary edition is a first for the Distillery. The Harpy’s Tale has been matured for 13 years in rare Sauternes wine casks and married with... Read More

"This Ardbeg Day bottling is named in tribute to World Cup host Brazil’s national colors: Auri (Gold) and Verdes (Green). Very restrained to start: grassy, sweet with vanilla pod, shoreline, and smoke wrapped in a woolen blanket.... Read More

You start with a hare-brained idea, you bring together three unique casks, two masters in their own right, and a whole lot of heat and smoke… what do you get? You get the Distillery’s first ever barbecue-inspired whisky –... Read More

Whisky Advocate 92 Points Bottled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee. Woodsmoke on the nose, with coal fires, cedar, canned fruit cocktail, and mild antiseptic. Supple and sweet on the palate, with orchard... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points This limited-edition whisky—just over 12,000 bottles were produced—has more subtlety than the standard smoky brute Ardbeg. Honeyed and floral aromas dominate the nose, with just a whiff of peat following.... Read More

Something weird has been going down at the Distillery. The legendary purifier on the still – responsible for Ardbeg’s exalted balance – is nowhere to be seen. And this whisky – Ardbeg Heavy Vapours – is the consequence.... Read More

Whisky Advocate 90 Points “Ardbeg in Perpetuum� would mean “Ardbeg forever.� It’s made up of a melange of different casks: American oak, refill, French oak…and others. Intense, marine, with pineapple, wet moss, tar,... Read More

"Identifiably richer, fuller, and smokier on the nose when compared to other young Ardbegs. While still prominent, there's slightly less brine and seaweed, more earthiness, tar, soot, espresso, tobacco, grass, and chocolate... Read More

"In theory, Supernova is one of the peatiest whiskies on Earth. Yet to taste, it is also intensely spicy and unfathomably sweet. Truly a mystery of the universe. This final, fleeting, Committee bottling of Supernova heralds the... Read More

Ardbeg Twenty One, as the story goes, is a 21-year-old bottling which was distilled back in the mid-1990s. It is said a then-young Mickey Heads, now distillery manager, “set aside a small number of casks for Ardbeg’s future... Read More

Whisky Advocate 91 Points This is an earthy, in-your-face Ardbeg with a hint of box-fresh sneakers indicating some youthfulness. The mouth is thick and chewy: wild mint, oily depths, and the slightly manic energy typical of Ardbeg’s... Read More

Released to celebrate the distillery's centenary 1998. Bottled to commemorate 100 years of the distillery, this bottling was released in 1998 by Gordon & MacPhail. Three rare casks, used since, 1886, 1895 and 1901, for the... Read More

A Speyside single malt distilled at the Benromach distillery (which closed on 24 March 1983), aged for at least 19 years and bottled in 2002 by the new owners (1993), independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. A limited edition of... Read More

The Benromach 1978, according to those behind it, heralds from cask number 2613, a four decades old refill sherry hogshead cask. Over the 40 years that this intriguing whisky was maturing, it drew incredible depth, character and... Read More

This Bowmore was distilled in 1984 and matured in sherry wood. The whisky has a smooth and round bouquet with traces of vanilla and cacao beans. The taste is well-balanced with fruity and floral flavours and notes of seaweed,... Read More

Whiskey Advocate 94 PointsPeat bonfire wafts above sea salt, brine, dried seaweed, salty dock, seashells, and all things maritime. But the smoke and peat are subtle—the seashore notes grab you most. They remain so on the palate,... Read More

Distilled in 1989, this rare Single Malt whisky has been gently matured for three decades in Bowmore's finest Sherry Hogsheads and Bourbon barrels. Defined by a rich fruity flavor, tropical and sweet with butterscotch notes,... Read More

Crafted with an enigmatic blend of aged spirits, its contents remain a closely guarded secret, known only to the master distiller. Each sip reveals layers of dried fruits, honeyed caramel, rich oak, and gentle spice, harmoniously... Read More

Whisky Advocate 92 Points The nose reveals blackcurrant, damsons, black pepper, dark sherry, coconut, and nougat. Very smooth on the palate, quite full, with early oak, then leather, tropical fruits, honey, and resin notes from... Read More

Depth, complexity, knowledge and balance. The confidence and intuition used to guide this spirit is handed from one generation of distillers to the next. The choices made through years of maturation with casks of unrivalled provenance... Read More

A 1988 Bruichladdich single malt, from the distillery's Rare Casks series, The Untouchable has been matured for three decades in a combination of refill bourbon casks and refill squat hogsheads. Floral aromas of dried hay,... Read More

The fifth release in Bruichladdich's Legacy series, this is a mix of sherry and bourbon cask whisky, including some from as far back as 1968. The spirit has an exclusive elegance that only comes from slow distillation and... Read More

Bere is Britain’s oldest strain of cultivated cereal and would have been used by Scotland’s early distillers through distant centuries. A beautiful expression that shows the classic depth and complexity of Bere Barley. Notes... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 90-95 Point The first nosing passes find surprising floral notes; following aeration, scents of kippers, brine, seaweed and asphalt emerge. Entry flavors include spirit, bacon, pork roast and smoke; the midpalate... Read More

The second edition of the Infinity bottling from Bruichladdich, this one boasts a slightly higher peating level and has been matured in Bourbon casks before being finished in Rioja casks. A superb vatting of three different vintages... Read More

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013 is the fourth edition of heavily peated Islay-grown single malt released from the distillery. Bottled at 100 proof. The nose opens with delicate floral notes of lily and geranium before warm orange... Read More

Distilled from 100% Scottish mainland barley and peated to 128.9 PPM, Octomore 14.1 is as youthful and dynamic as its predecessors. Matured for five years in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, the 14.1 shows the power and potential... Read More

Octomore 14.2 uses the same barley varietal and is malted to the same PPM as the 14.1, but the liquids diverge profoundly with the influence of wine and sherry casks on the 14.2 spirit. Hailing from the renowned wine regions of... Read More

Octomore 14.3 demonstrates the extraordinary pursuit of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable local harvests from its island home. Matured in a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill... Read More

Combining this distillery’s two greatest obsessions, Port Charlotte SC:01 marries impeccable provenance with high-quality French oak. For the first time in their cask exploration series, this release contains 100% Islay grown... Read More

These hand filled bottlings are available exclusively to visitors to the distillery. Valinchs are by definition only ever at cask strength, from a single barrel, and selected for their individuality. Each Valinch released has... Read More

Whisky Advocate 90 Points Nougat and dates to the fore, then becoming increasingly nutty with suggestions of Demerara rum and cinnamon and underlying polished leather. Lovely dried spice notes and an appetizing salty tang teases... Read More

The first release in Craigellachie's Cask Collection is a 13-year-old single malt that was initially matured in combination of refill and re-char ex-bourbon barrels, before being finished for just over a year in Bas Armagnac... Read More

"Golden, lifted, and aromatic. The fleshy ripeness of the 13 year old is still there, but that little sulfur edge has now gone, revealing the ripe fruits massing underneath. Now you find pineapple and light chalk. The flowers... Read More

Whisky Advocate 95 Points - Top 20 Whiskies of 2023: Rank #7 Master blender Stephanie Macleod leans further into the experimentation that saw her use mizunara oak casks for Dewar’s Japanese Smooth, this time as the final step... Read More

Distilled in 2002 and bottled 2017 after fourteen years aging in a single ex-sherry butt. Bottled at cask strength with zero additives or chill-filtration. The nose, befitting the distillery, shows a mix of black pepper, cocoa,... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 96 Points Fresh apple and pear aromas intertwine with a faint butterscotch richness. The silky palate is light, fresh and lively, opening with orchard fruit and fading to hints of violet, honey and smoke, plus... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points Vibrant orange-amber color and a warm, citrusy scent. Expect lots of honey and caramel from the get-go, winding into an interestingly dry and lingering finish entwining leather, cocoa, coconut and ginger.... Read More

This deeply sweet and nutty small-batch release is the first Glenmorangie ever to be finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks. Palo Cortado is the rarest variety of sherry, created purely by chance. Uniquely complex and nutty,... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points Some of the Scotch is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, which accounts for the honey and dried fruit fragrance. The spirit has a smooth, soft feel and a touch of juicy sweetness. Look for caramel and... Read More

Whisky Advocate 93 Points - The latest addition to Glenmorangie’s Bond House No. 1 collection is 23 years old. The nose is sweet and inviting, with honey, ginger, vanilla fudge, milk chocolate, and nectarines. Very smooth on... Read More

The best ingredients, the purest water and the longest tradition of distilling excellence come together in a smooth and mellow whisky, with a glorious bouquet and natural golden hue. A dram of Glenturret is pleasure reserved for... Read More

A 1990 Balblair single malt from indie bottler Gordon & MacPhail, matured in a single refill sherry butt for 29 years before being bottled in February 2020 as part of its Connoisseurs Choice series. Aromas of cinnamon, stewed... Read More

"Royal Glenury was established in 1825 and closed in 1985. Salted butter on the early nose, Turkish delight, then dry nutty sherry. Very nutty on the palate, with figs and wine tannins. The lengthy finish reveals dates, bitter... Read More

Single malt from the Linkwood distillery up in Speyside, aged for a quarter of a century! Following its 25 year long maturation, Gordon & MacPhail bottled it up for the Distillery Labels series - it only seems apt to give a delicious... Read More

A lovely bottle of Longmorn, distilled in 2005 and then laid to rest in both first fill sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels. There it stayed until 2019, when indie bottler Gordon & MacPhail emptied the casks. On the nose,... Read More

Wine Enthusiast 95 Points A honey-colored whisky with a spicy, smoky fragrance. The first sip is surprisingly sweet and honeyed, then the smoke gently creeps in like fog at dawn, softly surrounding the edges of the tongue.... Read More

Johnnie Walker 50 Year Old Excelsior MCMXCVII Very Rare Double Matured Limited Release Scotch. This very special, very rare, and very hard-to-find bottling from Johnnie Walker was distilled in 1947, it is a double matured blend... Read More

An exceptional Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky from the esteemed Scotland distiller, Old Harmony Finest Blended Scotch Whisky is a high-quality Blended Scotch Whisky. Renowed for its distinctive Whiskey character and one... Read More

Composed of a mash bill derived from 100% malted barley, this highly-coveted whisky is aged for a minimum of 16 years in traditional refill ex-bourbon oak casks with secondary maturation in select Pedro Ximenez ex-sherry casks.... Read More

Whisky Advocate 92 Points The latest annual limited release is classic and sure to please true aficionados of Macallan. Stewed fruit and old leather on the nose, along with ripe cherries, gingersnaps, and black pepper, before... Read More

Limit 1 Per CustomerThe Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old, 2023 Release, a perfectly balanced single malt whisky matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks. Sherry seasoned American oak adds... Read More

These early 18yo bottlings come from fantastic stock with some stunning sherry casks being used for the vattings. Always rich and opulent with a deep, fruit driven complexity and a myriad of sub flavours. This is one of these... Read More

Concept Number 3 is the third and final release in the Concept Series – a collection that fuses the artistry and expertise behind whisky making with creativity and culture. On the nose, sweet fresh pear and apricot, gentle oak... Read More

Finished in European Oak Sherry Hogshead. On the nose, notes of rich, sweet dried fruits with a hint of chocolate orange. Balanced dried fruits with a spicy ginger and cinnamon burst on the palate. Long and spicy yet sweet on... Read More

Finished in European Oak Sherry Butt. On those nose, notes of peat, orange zest, pear crumble. The palate consists of peat and citrus notes. Biscuity and spicy.

Rare Cask is created from oak casks which exhibit an intense sweet raisin note coupled with an incredibly rich, smooth complexity. These hand-selected casks are a rare and special discovery. On the nose, soft notes of vanilla... Read More

The second release in the limited annual series continues to draw inspiration from our deep rooted connection to the natural world. Each release in the collection unveils distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products... Read More

Whisky Advocate 91 Points The ninth and final release in Diageo's Game of Thrones series was aged in first-fill sherry-seasoned casks and finished in bourbon barrels. Vanilla and toffee, plus spicy oak on the nose, while the... Read More

Limit 1 Bottle Per Customer Whisky Advocate 90 Points Oak shavings, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, rough-chopped cilantro, chocolate sauce, well-toasted bread crust, and baked cookies on the nose of this aged grain from Port... Read More

Leathery sweetness with hints of cedar on the nose. The peat is simply fragrant with earthy tones, bitter herbs and musty wood. Perfect balance. Sweet and elegant.

Refill Sherry Hogshead cask #1161. Distilled 8/11/2002 and bottled... Read More

Royal Salute was created in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. A powerful, sophisticated, and opulent blend, aged for a minimum of 21 years - this Scotch whisky is named for the tradition of the 21 Gun... Read More

"Nice to see stocks distilled after the 1980s ‘silent period' turning 18 years old. The sherry influence here is complementary, but not overpowering. Notes of toffee almond, vanilla fudge, chocolate-coated citrus, bramble,... Read More

A smooth texture and a vibrant, juicy start introduce a sweet, rich, intensity with a fresh, balancing splash of ocean salt spray. The effect becomes lightly drying before Talisker’s peppery warmth envelops the palate. Mesmerising... Read More

Strong and energetic in character; elemental in nature just as Highland and Island malts were in ‘the old days’ at this, the age when Talisker was traditionally bottled. A straight and classic Talisker, this is a wonderfully... Read More

A marriage of Pedro Ximenex and oloroso sherry puncheons, as well as a small number of virgin oak and ex-Rioja red wine casks, specially-selected by master blender Billy Walker. The result is a nose that bursts with mocha, nutmeg... Read More

Whisky Advocate 88 Points Aged in American oak, Pedro Ximénez, and oloroso casks. The nose is nutty, with treacle, and developing geranium aromas. Prunes and dates, plus almonds on the buttery palate. Drying in the finish, with... Read More

Bottled at cask strength of 50.8%, non chillfiltered and at natural colour, this small batch release truly showcases GlenAllachie in its purest form, the perfect unison of cask and distillery character. A combination of eight... Read More