Latest Whisky Releases for February 2023

White Peak Wire Works | Virgin Oak Finish

70cl / 51.7% | English Single Malt Whisky

A limited-release English single malt from White Peak's Wire Works series, Virgin Oak Finish is a lightly-peated whisky that was initially matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in virgin American oak barrels with a range of toast and char levels. Aromas of soft leather, caramelised brown sugar, cinder toffee, vanilla fudge and orchard fruits mingle with banoffee pie, raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon buns on the nose. The palate brings notes of milk chocolate, sandalwood, peppercorn, cinnamon, prunes, overripe bananas and orange marmalade, with undertones of black tea, pistachio, hone and desiccated coconut. Smoky and sweet, the finish is full of lingering notes of crème brûlée, baked apples, cherry and smoke.

£64.95

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White Peak Wire Works | Double Oak Port Finish

70cl / 52.2% | English Single Malt Whisky

White Peak distillery's first Wire Works release of 2023, Double Oak Port is a lightly peated English single malt that was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in ex-Port casks. Aromas of Royal icing, cinnamon, fruit cake, toffee apples and cherry lozenges fill the nose, followed by notes of Sichuan pepper, hot cross buns and marzipan that fill the palate, with hints of leather, cinder toffee, smouldering bonfires and dark chocolate lingering in the finish.

£64.95

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Driftless Glen | 5 Year Old | Single Barrel Rye for British Bourbon Society

70cl / 62.5% | Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

A five-year-old Driftless Glen single barrel rye whiskey that was bottled in 2022, exclusively for the British Bourbon Society.

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Driftless Glen | 5 Year Old | Single Barrel Bourbon for British Bourbon Society

70cl / 61% | American Bourbon Whiskey

A five-year-old Driftless Glen Single Barrel Bourbon that was bottled exclusively for the British Bourbon Society in 2022. The palate is smooth and nutty, with hints of milk chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla and soft fruit that linger in the finish.

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Peerless | 5 Year Old | Single Barrel Bourbon for British Bourbon Society

70cl / 55.05% | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A five-year-old Peerless single barrel bourbon that was bottled in 2022, exclusive for the British Bourbon Society.

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Two Brewers | Yukon Classic Single Malt

70cl / 46% | Canadian Single Malt Whisky

Two Brewers Yukon single malt is a rich, complex example of the distillery's classic style Canadian whisky. Aromas of baking spices, ripe plums, umami and freshly cut oak fill the nose, followed by notes of cream, vanilla, peppery oak, nutmeg, ginger, crunchy apples and caramel throughout the palate.

£89.95

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Longmorn 2008 | Bot.2022 | G&M Distillery Labels

70cl / 46% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
Gordon & MacPhail

A 2008 Longmorn single malt from independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail that was bottled in 2022 as part of its Distillery Labels series.

£62.95

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Strathisla 2009 | Bot.2022 | G&M Distillery Labels

70cl / 46% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
Gordon & MacPhail

A 2009 Strathisla single malt from independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail that was bottled in 2022 as part of its Distillery Labels series.

£62.95

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Glenallachie 2012 | 9 Year Old | Cuvee Wine Cask Finish

70cl / 48% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
Distillery Bottling

A limited-edition nine-year-old single malt form Glenallachie that was distilled in 2012 and initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, before a secondary maturation in European oak wine barriques from Languedoc and Valpolicella, as well as two Premier Cru Classé chateaux in Bordeaux. Aromas of orange blossom, Maraschino cherries, espresso, honeysuckle, hazelnuts, lavender, cinnamon and peaches fill the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, redcurrants, sugared almonds, burnt coffee beans, orange zest, ginger, liquorice and blackberries throughout the palate and lingering in the finish.

£54.95

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Glendronach 1991 | 31 Year Old | Oloroso Finish | North Star Series 021

70cl / 44.4% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
North Star Spirits

A 1991 Glendronach single malt from independent bottler North Star Spirits that was matured in a refill oloroso sherry butt for 31 years, before being bottled in November 2022. Aromas of black pepper and hot tar fill the nose, complemented by notes of passion fruit curd, buttered toast, Morello cherries and chocolate fondant throughout the palate.

£1,650.00

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Campbeltown 2014 | Blended Malt 8 Year Old | North Star Series 021

70cl / 55.1% | Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | North Star Spirits

A 2014-vintage Campbeltown blended malt from independent bottler North Star Spirits that was matured in four Port octaves and four oloroso sherry octaves for eight years, before being married and then bottled in November 2022. Aromas of overripe peaches, apple crumble and crème anglaise fill the nose, followed by notes of cherries, brambles, dried tobacco and oaky vanilla throughout the palate.

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Glentauchers 2008 | 14 Year Old | Oloroso Finish | North Star Series 021

70cl / 58.1% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
North Star Spirits

A 2008 Glentauchers single malt from independent bottler North Star Spirits that was matured in a single oloroso sherry butt for 14 years, before being bottled in November 2022. Aromas of Victoria sponge cake and biscuits fill the nose, complemented by notes of leather, dried fruit, rich sherry, toasted oak and vanilla throughout the palate.

£109.00

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North Star Tarot Blend 2016 | 6 Year Old | North Star Series 021

70cl / 57.3% | Blended Scotch Whisky |
North Star Spirits

A charming addition to the Tarot series by North Star Spirits, this six-year-old blended whisky is made with a combination of malt and grain whisky, matured in hogsheads.

£28.95

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North Star Blend | 10 Year Old | Oloroso Finish | North Star Series 021

70cl / 46.1% | Blended Scotch Whisky |
North Star Spirits

A 10-year-old blended whisky from independent bottler North Star Spirits that was finished in an ex-oloroso sherry butt and bottled in December 2022.

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