Highland 1993 28 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.59A Cream Of Sponge | Decadent Drinks
Archive Details
A Mysterious Mature Highland Release
Distilled at an undisclosed Highland distillery in 1993 and bottled in 2022 by Decadent Drinks for Whisky Sponge Edition No.59A “Cream Of Sponge”, this 28 year old single malt showcases the mature, waxy, and spirit-driven character often associated with older Highland whisky. Matured in a refill oak hogshead and released in strictly limited numbers, it reflects the playful yet highly respected approach that has made Whisky Sponge releases increasingly collectible among enthusiasts worldwide.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Soft orchard fruits, beeswax, honeyed malt, citrus oils, old oak, and subtle mineral complexity.
- Palate: Elegant and layered with vanilla cream, ripe stone fruits, malted barley, gentle spice, and refined Highland character.
- Finish: Long and balanced with lingering waxiness, oak spice, citrus peel, and mature fruit sweetness.
Specifications
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt
- Region: Highland, Scotland
- Distillery: Undisclosed Highland Distillery
- Bottler: Decadent Drinks
- Series: Whisky Sponge Edition No.59A
- Release Name: Cream Of Sponge
- Distilled: 1993
- Bottled: 2022
- Age: 28 Years
- ABV: 44.7%
- Volume: 700ml
- Cask Type: Refill Oak Hogshead
- No. of Bottles: 263
- Presentation: Bottle Only
About the Bottling
The Whisky Sponge series by Decadent Drinks has become one of the most distinctive modern independent bottling ranges, recognised for combining serious whisky selection with unconventional artwork and presentation. Despite the playful visual identity, releases are carefully selected and often showcase highly individual spirit character from respected distilleries.
This mature Highland release captures the elegant and waxy profile associated with well-aged refill cask whisky, offering a more restrained and spirit-led style that appeals strongly to collectors and long-time enthusiasts of traditional Scotch whisky.
Archive Notes
Please 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.
Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in collectible whisky releases and forms part of their individual character.
Archive Release
Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.
Not every bottle is meant to be found.
Highlands, Scotland
Broad. Complex. Wildly diverse.
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