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Drawn from Cask HH6260 and bottled after decades of maturation, it captures the richly sherried and elegant character that has made older Macallan vintages increasingly sought after among collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dried fruits, polished oak, orange peel, antique leather, and soft sherry sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and mature, revealing dark toffee, stewed fruits, gentle spice, roasted nuts, and layered oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined, with lingering dried fruit, warming oak spice, and delicate sherried richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macallan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunter Hamilton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sovereign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 Years\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e HH6260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan became one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries through its long-standing focus on richly sherried Speyside single malts and uncompromising wood management. Older vintages distilled during the 1970s are especially revered among collectors for their dense texture, mature complexity, and distinctive old-style sherry character, representing a production era that has become increasingly difficult to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1824, Macallan established its reputation through richly sherried Speyside single malts that would later become some of the most collectible whiskies in the world. Hunter Hamilton became known for selecting and bottling mature Scotch whiskies from respected distilleries across Scotland, often focusing on single cask releases with strong individual character through labels such as The Sovereign series. Independently bottled Macallan vintages from the 1970s have become increasingly difficult to source, particularly from well-preserved single cask releases such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Drawn from a refill hogshead and bottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, it showcases the elegant and spirit-driven character for which older Linkwood bottlings have become highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts alike. 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Older vintages matured in refill casks are especially admired for preserving the distillery’s delicate orchard fruit character, floral complexity, and waxy texture without excessive oak influence. Mature Linkwood bottlings from the 1980s have become increasingly difficult to source in well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas Laing’s Old Malt Cask series became widely respected for presenting single cask Scotch whiskies with minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of each distillery to remain at the forefront. Linkwood, long admired by independent bottlers for its elegant and refined spirit, has developed a particularly strong reputation among collectors when matured in traditional refill casks such as this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration, it captures the deeply complex and elegant character for which mature Linkwood has become increasingly admired among enthusiasts and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich polished oak, dried fruits, beeswax, dark honey, and elegant spice layered with mature Speyside character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and concentrated, revealing stewed orchard fruits, toffee, citrus oils, warming spice, and refined oak depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and sophisticated, with lingering spice, malt sweetness, oak tannins, and mature fruit complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo\u003c\/li\u003e   \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Malts Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood has long been regarded as one of Speyside’s quietly revered distilleries, celebrated for producing an elegant and spirit-driven style prized by blenders and independent bottlers alike. 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Matured for three decades, this release reflects the refined and spirit-driven character that established Linkwood as one of Speyside’s quietly respected distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Bottled at natural cask strength and presented with its original case, it reflects an era where independent bottlers frequently showcased distilleries in a more traditional and uncompromising style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from a single cask and bottled without reduction, this release highlights the depth, elegance, and old-world Speyside character that established Glenlivet among Scotland’s defining distilleries. 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Known for producing elegant, fruit-forward spirit with exceptional balance and refinement, the distillery became a benchmark for classic Speyside single malt character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong-aged releases from earlier production eras are especially valued for their layered fruit complexity, mature oak influence, and traditional distillery character now less commonly encountered in modern whisky production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Scott’s Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScott’s Selection became highly respected among collectors and enthusiasts for bottling distinctive single cask Scotch whiskies at natural cask strength, often presenting distilleries in a more traditional and unaltered form. Early releases from the series are now increasingly collectible due to their limited nature, mature stock selection, and growing scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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Older Glenallachie releases from the independent market have become increasingly sought after as the distillery’s reputation has continued to rise globally. Matured for over two decades, this release captures the rich, textured, and fruit-forward style associated with mature Glenallachie spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, tins, or presentation materials may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Bottled at 46% ABV from single cask #6739, the whisky showcases the refined oak integration and layered fruit complexity that long-aged Miltonduff can deliver when allowed extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished oak, dried orchard fruits, honey, vanilla cream, gentle spice, and soft floral malt character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and mature with notes of toffee, stewed pear, malt sweetness, citrus peel, oak spice, and elegant old-style Speyside depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and refined with lingering oak, sweet barley, soft spice, and mature fruit notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miltonduff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 November 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6739\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Cask series became known among collectors for presenting mature Scotch whisky from respected distilleries in a straightforward and traditional style, often highlighting spirit character over aggressive cask influence. Older Miltonduff bottlings from the independent market remain relatively uncommon and are appreciated for their balanced Speyside profile, elegant fruit character, and mature oak development. Extended maturation in a single cask has allowed this release to develop a refined and softly complex profile representative of traditional mature Speyside whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation materials may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47843322364078,"sku":"TWA-MILTONDUFF-1983-24YO-FC6739","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/miltonduff-1983-24-year-old-single-cask-6739-first-cask.jpg?v=1779495163"},{"product_id":"macallan-2008-16-year-old-smws-24-182-upper-crust-custard-smws","title":"Macallan 2008 16 Year Old SMWS 24.182 “Upper-crust Custard” | SMWS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Mature Speyside Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Macallan on 13 October 2008 and bottled in 2025 by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as cask 24.182, this 16 year old single malt was matured initially in ex-oloroso sherry butts before a finishing period in a first fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead. Titled “Upper-crust Custard”, the release captures the dense sherried richness, spice, and layered sweetness associated with modern cask-strength Macallan while maintaining the individuality and intensity for which SMWS bottlings are known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich custard, dark raisins, baked pastry, cinnamon spice, orange peel, polished oak, and dense sherried sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and intensely concentrated with notes of treacle, dried fruits, crème brûlée, dark chocolate, warming spice, and PX-driven richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and decadent with lingering oak spice, syrupy fruit sweetness, toasted nuts, and dark sherry influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macallan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMWS Single Cask Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMWS Cask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper-crust Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 October 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Cask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill Ex-PX Sherry Hogshead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 321\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask \/ Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSMWS Macallan releases remain highly sought after due to the distillery’s global reputation and the Society’s focus on unusual cask selections and flavour-driven presentation. Matured in ex-oloroso casks before finishing in a first fill PX hogshead, this release amplifies Macallan’s naturally rich spirit profile with concentrated layers of dessert-like sweetness, spice, and dense sherry influence. Limited outturn SMWS bottlings from Macallan are increasingly difficult to source, particularly contemporary releases bottled at full natural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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Much of its production traditionally disappeared into blends, making well-selected independent bottlings increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts seeking a more spirit-driven expression of the distillery’s style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster of Malt’s single cask releases focus on small-scale selections bottled with minimal intervention and full transparency. This Release No.6 bottling showcases Glen Elgin matured in a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead, allowing the distillery character to remain central while adding subtle layers of spice, dried fruit, and oak complexity. Limited to only 312 bottles, it reflects the increasingly collectible nature of well-aged independent Speyside single casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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Known for its oily texture, savoury depth, and rich cereal profile, Benrinnes frequently develops particularly well in sherry and wine-influenced maturations, making it a compelling choice for experimental single cask finishes such as this brandy cask release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cooper’s Choice series focuses on small-batch and single cask releases that explore the influence of diverse cask maturations and finishing styles. This Benrinnes combines traditional Speyside weight with the sweeter fruit-driven qualities imparted by French brandy oak, creating a whisky that balances richness, spice, and layered orchard fruit complexity. 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Bottled without chill filtration or added colouring, it captures the distillery’s famously muscular and sulphur-tinged style while layering rich fruit, spice, waxy texture, and oak complexity developed through extended maturation. 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Known for its use of traditional worm tub condensers, the distillery produces a spirit celebrated for its oily texture, muscular structure, and subtle sulphury complexity. Once considered unconventional within Speyside, Craigellachie’s robust style has since earned a cult following among collectors seeking whiskies with greater weight, texture, and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19 Year Old Special Reserve showcases Craigellachie’s distinctive distillery character through a combination of first fill sherry and bourbon maturation. Rather than overwhelming the spirit with aggressive wood influence, the cask programme enhances the whisky’s naturally waxy and fruit-driven profile while maintaining the distillery’s signature structure and depth. 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Together, the collection offers a rare opportunity to experience Scotland’s major whisky regions through a single themed release.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnlike traditional single distillery releases, the significance of the Game of Thrones Collection lies in its completion. Many collectors acquired individual bottles upon release, making fully matched sets with all original bottles and tubes increasingly harder to assemble. Combining global pop culture with some of Scotland’s most recognisable distilleries, the series has become one of the defining themed whisky releases of the modern era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation tubes may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and presentation wear may occur across the individual bottles and forms part of the character of collectible whisky collections.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Matured exclusively in first-fill American oak barrels and bottled at 48% ABV without chill filtration, it showcases a remarkably uncommon peated style from one of Speyside’s lost distilleries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCaperdonich was demolished in 2011, making remaining stocks increasingly finite. 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Following its closure in 2002 and eventual demolition in 2011, remaining stocks became increasingly sought-after. The Secret Speyside releases have played an important role in preserving the legacy of this forgotten distillery.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Secret Speyside Collection was created to showcase rare and lesser-seen distilleries within Chivas Brothers' portfolio. Among these releases, the peated Caperdonich expressions stand apart as an unusual chapter in Speyside whisky history, combining the distillery’s elegant character with a restrained and sophisticated smoky profile.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage or secondary-market sourcing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Matured initially in an American oak hogshead before a 12-month finishing period in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, it was bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.3% ABV with an outturn of just 290 bottles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet malted barley, baked apple, apricot, hard candy, dark fruits, and warming PX sherry richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery and earthy with notes of orange peel, dark cherries, rich chocolate, spiced oak, and concentrated dried fruit sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering dark chocolate, plum tart, gentle spice, and mature oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Global Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auld Goonsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 January 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Oak Hogshead \u0026amp; 1st Fill PX Sherry Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFounded in 1821, Linkwood is one of Speyside's most quietly revered distilleries, admired for producing an elegant and spirit-driven character with delicate orchard fruits, floral complexity, and remarkable ageing potential. 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Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Crafted using founder David Stewart's pioneering double maturation process, the whisky spends its first years in traditional American oak whisky casks before finishing in European oak sherry casks. 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Matured for twelve years and bottled at 43% ABV, this official release showcases a distillery whose production is overwhelmingly reserved for blending, making single malt bottlings remarkably uncommon. This later \"Black Cap\" edition continues the legacy of one of the quietest stars within the Flora \u0026amp; Fauna range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and gently fruity in character, Mannochmore offers a refined Speyside profile built around fresh orchard fruits, soft malt sweetness and subtle spice. 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Matured for thirteen years and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, it showcases the robust, characterful spirit that has long set Craigellachie apart from its regional neighbours. Traditional worm tub condensers help preserve the whisky's rich, weighty texture and unmistakable house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing orchard fruits, honeyed malt and gentle spice with the distillery's signature meaty complexity, this expression has become the benchmark introduction to Craigellachie's celebrated spirit. 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Unlike many neighbouring distilleries, it continues to use traditional worm tub condensers, creating a richer, more muscular whisky with an unmistakable savoury edge. Once primarily reserved for premium blends, modern official releases have established Craigellachie as one of Speyside's most respected contemporary single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Its combination of bourbon and refill sherry cask maturation allows the distillate to remain prominent while adding layers of fruit, spice, and oak developed through extended ageing. Bottling at 46% ABV, natural colour, and without chill filtration further strengthens its enthusiast-focused presentation. The expression has also received significant competition recognition, including category wins at the World Whiskies Awards and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1897 near Keith in Speyside, Aultmore has historically been highly regarded as a blending malt while maintaining a comparatively discreet presence as a single malt. Its association with the mist-covered Foggie Moss surrounding the distillery has become central to its modern identity. Mature official releases such as the 18 Year Old provide an opportunity to explore the character of a Speyside distillery whose whisky was, for much of its history, encountered more often within blends than as a standalone bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur and forms part of the individual character of each archive bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Created from a marriage of two first-fill barrels and bottled at 53% ABV, only 422 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky was sourced from the personal family reserves of Giuseppe Linguini, a recurring fictional personality within the irreverent world created around Whisky Sponge. Behind the deliberately eccentric presentation lies a seriously mature Speyside whisky: three decades of maturation, a small outturn and a bottling strength specifically selected to emphasise the fruit character of the aged Tormore spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature orchard fruits, citrus oils and waxy notes with gentle vanilla, honey and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and fruit-led, with ripe stone fruit, citrus, honeyed malt and warming spice framed by mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, carrying lingering fruit, spice and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tormore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decadent Drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.33\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 First-Fill Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 422 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in the late 1950s, Tormore is one of Speyside’s more architecturally distinctive distilleries, yet historically much of its production has disappeared into blends rather than appearing as long-aged single malt. Independently bottled examples from earlier decades therefore offer an interesting perspective on the distillery, particularly when allowed more than three decades of maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky Sponge became known among enthusiasts for combining playful, satirical presentation with carefully selected mature and unusual Scotch whisky. Edition No.33 is a particularly compelling example: a 1990-vintage Tormore assembled from two first-fill barrels, matured for 31 years and limited to 422 bottles. Its distinctive label and unconventional backstory make it immediately recognisable within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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The whisky is housed in a specially commissioned Wedgwood Jasper decanter and bottled at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue-grey ceramic decanter was created by Josiah Wedgwood \u0026amp; Sons exclusively for William Grant \u0026amp; Sons, decorated with raised relief depicting Glenfiddich’s stag and Highland landscape. 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Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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The combination of American oak maturation and a 12-month second-fill Oloroso sherry finish adds another layer to the distillery character without relying on a heavily seasoned sherry cask. With only 302 bottles released from cask #805697, it is a distinctive small-outturn independent bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInchgower is one of Speyside's less frequently encountered names as a standalone single malt, with much of its production historically destined for blending. Independent single-cask releases therefore provide enthusiasts and collectors with a relatively uncommon opportunity to explore the distillery on its own terms, particularly at natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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The 12-month finishing period follows its initial American oak hogshead maturation, bringing a nuttier and drier style of sherry influence to the spirit. Bottled at 56.6% cask strength with only 284 bottles produced, it is a small-outturn independent release with clearly defined cask provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuchroisk is a relatively young Speyside distillery and remains less commonly encountered as a standalone single malt than many of the region's better-known names. Much of its spirit has historically supported blends, making independently bottled single-cask expressions an appealing way to explore the distillery's character, particularly when presented at natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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As a single-cask release, cask #324399 exists as a finite parcel of only 309 bottles, bottled at full cask strength rather than reduced to a standard bottling strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDailuaine remains one of Speyside's comparatively understated distilleries, with much of its production historically destined for blending rather than widely distributed official single malt releases. That relative scarcity of distillery-led bottlings has made independently bottled single casks an important way for enthusiasts to explore Dailuaine's robust, malty character in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Matured for 12 years in first-fill ex-bourbon and refill casks and bottled at natural cask strength of 56.5%, it introduced drinkers and collectors to a distillery whose spirit had previously been produced primarily for Diageo’s blending requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow and layered, with vanilla, ripe orchard fruit, light cereal notes and white chocolate, developing touches of stone fruit and gentle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and full-textured, combining sweet vanilla with apple, citrus, ripe fruit and warming spice, supported by the richness of bourbon-cask maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, rich and gently spicy, with lingering fruit, vanilla sweetness and a touch of white pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roseisle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo Special Releases 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Origami Kite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-Fill Ex-Bourbon \u0026amp; Refill Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Origami Kite represents a milestone for Roseisle, becoming the distillery’s first single malt released to the public when it appeared in Diageo’s 2023 Special Releases collection. Until this release, Roseisle was known principally as a modern, highly flexible distillery producing malt for Diageo’s wider blending portfolio. Its debut as a named single malt therefore gives this 12 year old particular significance as the expression that introduced Roseisle’s individual identity to whisky drinkers and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoseisle began production in 2010 near Elgin in Speyside and was designed as one of Diageo’s most modern and versatile malt distilleries. Its still and condenser configuration allows different styles of spirit to be produced for the wider blending portfolio. With no longstanding core single malt range behind it, early official Roseisle bottlings occupy an unusual position for collectors: they document the emergence of a major modern distillery as a single malt in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e Not every bottle is meant to be found. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49388500353198,"sku":"TWA-ROSEISLE-12YO-ORIGAMIKITE-SR2023","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/roseisle-12-year-old-the-origami-kite-special-release-2023-1.jpg?v=1789854607"},{"product_id":"longmorn-glenlivet-1994-23-year-old-rum-cask-cadenheads","title":"Longmorn-Glenlivet 1994 23 Year Old Rum Cask | Cadenhead's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 23 Year Old Longmorn-Glenlivet with an Unusual Rum Cask Influence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Longmorn-Glenlivet in 1994 and bottled by Cadenhead's in Spring 2018, this 23 year old Speyside single malt is an unusual independently bottled expression from one of the region's highly regarded distilleries. 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Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Created from a carefully selected parcel of six hogsheads and bottled at 48% ABV, it offers an independently bottled perspective on Mannochmore with a fruit-led profile, natural colour and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh grassy notes lead into caramelised apple, warm cinnamon and tropical fruit, with a particularly ripe mango character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and vanilla develop alongside nutmeg, pear preserve and a soft, buttery pastry character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh orchard fruit and floral notes linger with caramelised nuts and gentle sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mannochmore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elixir Distillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Single Malts of Scotland - Reserve Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParcel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parcel No. 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Casks range from The Single Malts of Scotland explores distillery character through small batches of selected casks. 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Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e Not every bottle is meant to be found. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49397439266990,"sku":"TWA-MANNOCHMORE-2008-13YO-EID-RC7","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/mannochmore-2008-13-year-old-single-malts-of-scotland-reserve-casks-parcel-7-1.jpg?v=1789941295"},{"product_id":"linkwood-2013-8-year-old-exclusive-selection-ink-4-signatory-vintage","title":"Linkwood 2013 8 Year Old Exclusive Selection Ink #4 | Signatory Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Single Cask Linkwood with a Second-Fill Sherry Butt Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Linkwood in 2013 and bottled in 2022 by Signatory Vintage, this 8 year old Speyside single malt was released as Exclusive Selection Ink #4. Drawn from cask #112 and finished in a second-fill sherry butt, it was bottled at 52% ABV without chill filtration. The combination of youthful Linkwood spirit, concentrated strength and sherry cask influence gives this independent release a particularly expressive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh orchard fruit and floral notes with lively spice, cereal and a touch of green apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and energetic, combining fresh barley, crisp apple and tangy fruit with pastry-like spice and gentle sherry richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, warming and persistent, with fruit, spice and youthful malt character lingering through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signatory Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusive Selection Ink #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second-Fill Sherry Butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by Signatory Vintage as Exclusive Selection Ink #4, this bottling was selected for the French retailer Le Comptoir Irlandais. The whisky comes from cask #112 and received a second-fill sherry butt finish before being bottled at 52% ABV. As a retailer-exclusive single cask, it represents a more narrowly distributed expression of Linkwood than Signatory Vintage's broader releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood has long been valued for an elegant, fruit-led Speyside spirit that has historically been highly prized for blending, while official single malt releases remain comparatively limited. Independent bottlings offer enthusiasts a broader view of the distillery, with individual casks and alternative maturation styles revealing different sides of its refined character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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