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An exciting new release from Signatory Vintage offers a rare glimpse of Blair Athol that has been fully matured in an first-fill ex-Ruby Port hogshead, a cask type that is usually reserved for short-term maturation due to its intensity of flavour. These casks often impart a vibrant burst of red berr...

We are proud to offer our latest single cask Whisky Galore exclusive, selected from the Laphroaig distillery and produced in collaboration with independent bottlers Elixir Distillers. Matured for 11 years in an ex-Hogshead cask, we were captivated by this Laphroaig from when our sample first arrived...

This all-new single cask was selected by GlenAllachie's master blender Billy Walker, from an ex-Oloroso Hogshead. Matured for 13 years, the nose opens up with aromas of summer berries, hints of mocha and ginger and poached pears drizzled with butterscotch sauce. On the palate there are notes of cocoa dusted dried pineapple, grated cinnamon stick, boozy plum sauce, muscovado sugar and Manuka honey.

This single cask expression has been selected from a 12 year old Pedro Ximinez Hogshead and has been presented at the natural strength of 58.3%. The nose opens up with quintessential notes of dried berries, mocha and heather honey, alongside cinnamon butter, fresh pineapples and zested oranges. On t...

Matured for 10 years in an ex-Oloroso sherry butt, this Ardnamurchan is a beautiful balance between sweetness and umami savouryness. The aroma opens with notes of brown butter, honey roasted peanuts and candied apples, before moving to a richness of dark chocolate Bounty bar (toasted coconut) and pe...

Filled from a first-fill ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry hogshead, this Dailuaine is best described as a dessert whisky, carrying notes of Turkish delight, cinnamon dusted doughnuts and baked pears. The palate is dense and rounded, carrying a tone of fruit salad, spiced rhubarb and boiled toffees. A layered, lengthy finish with spices and citrus.

This single cask expression from Knockdhu distillery has been bottled from a refil Hogshead, and showcases a traditional approach to the lighter side of Speyside expressions. The nose opens with dry nutty notes that become more apparent with time in the glass, alongside notes of green fruits and ban...

This expression is the first expression from Lochlea Farm Distillery to carry an age statement. It has been matured for five years in a parcel of five hand selected casks, two of which date to Lochlea's first ever cask filling in August of 2018. the parcel is made up of two first fill ex Boubon Barr...

This marks the first ever independently bottled Lochlea whisky from Adelphi. A wonderful example of the Lochlea style - fragrant and citric with vanilla custard, orange zest, lemon thyme and almond. A woodyness comes through on the palate with notes of birch, moving to berry compote and porridge qualities. A lively, tart and tangy finish rounds out this distinctly Lowland dram

Bottled from a single first-fill American Standard Barrel, this Adelphi selection comes from the Deanston distillery situated just north of Glasgow. A malty, waxy character leads the aroma, with fruity notes of peaches and lime zest. On the palate, buttery and rich icing notes joins green apple and more citric notes of lemon-lime soda, giving this Deanston a lively and bright vibe.

Bottled from a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead laid down at the Teaninich distillery in 2014, this 10 year old shows the distillery's sweet and viscous profile. The nose opens with a step in to an old-fashioned sweet shop - berry-flavoured hard boiled candies join candied grapefruit and red licorice,...

This expression from Duncan Taylor, was distilled at an unknown iconic Speyside distillery, and aged for 12 years on oak, with a nine month finish in a single Octave, yielding just 89 bottles. It has been presented at cask strength (54.2%) and offers sweet sherry notes, candied sweets, sticky honey and powdered doughnuts alongside spritzes of pink grapefruit.

An intriguing release from Duncan Taylor, as this Campbeltown blended malt expression is displayed with a cask reference number. A blend of only malt whiskies from the Campbeltown region of Scotland, this whisky has been presented at cask strength and offers notes of classic Campbeltown sea air, barley sugars and ripe pineapples and bursts of fresh zesty citrus.

This expression, distilled at Glenrothes distillery has been matured for ten years on oak, with a six month finish in a single Octave cask, yielding an outturn of just 89 bottles. Presented at the natural strength of 54.1%, there are gentle sherry tones, alongside soft caramel and peppered strawberries with soft hints of aniseed and heavy cream.

A single cask offering from Hunter Laing & Co, this expression of Ben Nevis has been matured for eleven years in a single ex Sherry Butt, before being cut to strength at 46%. The deep amber-gold colour suggests a light cask influence on this expression. There are notes of rich caramel, heather honey...

Selected from a small batch of casks laid down in 2012 at the Ardmore distillery, this new release from Signatory was matured in a unique type of cask - 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrels that were sourced from an undisclosed distillery on Islay (codenamed LA, suggesting Laphroaig). The nose opens with an ...

Selected from a small batch of casks from the Tamdhu distillery, matured for 11 years in ex-Bolgheri wine casks from Tuscany. The distillery's chewy caramel and toffee character remains in the background, with a more prominent profile of vibrant black and red berries coming through from the wood. Th...

One of our most popular drams in this style from Signatory, this Edradour was aged for 10 years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Offering a distinctive flavour of dense, moist Christmas cake laden with currants, raisins and Turkish delight. A hint of struck matches stems from the distillery's hea...

A new arrival from Signatory's excellent "100 Proof" series, this Glen Ord was matured in ex-bourbon barrels, offering a profile of fresh apples, buttery, warm apple strudel and preserved lemon. Bottled at the old-school 100 British Proof which is 57.1% which really shows off its rich texture and vibrant flavour.