Here you can see our latest whisky releases for October 2023.
The latest Whisky releases for October 2023 will be updated on a daily basis so be sure to keep checking in for the latest whisky products released this month. To see last month’s whisky releases, click here.
Macallan 18 Year Old | Double Cask | 2023 Release
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 43%The 2023-release of Macallan’s sought-after 18-year-old Double Cask is a marriage of whiskies matured in sherry-seasoned European and American oak. In the glass it opens with hints of nutmeg and ginger on the nose that lead to notes of toffee and candied citrus peel.
£310.00
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Released On
18/10/2023
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl / 46%The fourth release in Glenmorangie’s ‘Tale of’ series takes inspiration from the city of Tokyo. In addition to traditional bourbon and sherry casks, this aromatic single malt is partially matured in rare Japanese oak, known as Mizunara. The nose shows white pepper and sandalwood on the nose that lead to notes of orange zest, cherry and milk chocolate on the palate.
£74.95
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Released On
18/10/2023
Macallan M Copper Decanter | 2023 Edition
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 42%This stylish Lalique crystal decanter pays homage to Macallan’s curiously small stills – which are essential to creating the distillery’s heavyweight, concentrated spirit. On the nose there are aromas of overripe banana, white peach and shortbread biscuit, whilst the palate displays notes of marshmallow lemon sherbet, pear drops and toasted oak.
£7,100.00
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Released On
17/10/2023
Laphroaig 1989 | 34 Year Old | The Ian Hunter Story 5
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 45.5%This is the fifth and final release of the remarkable Ian Hunter Story, which celebrates the last member of the Johnston family to own and manage Laphroaig distillery. It was matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, imparting aromas of hedgerow berries, dried fruit and candyfloss on the nose, leading to notes of green malt, rich peat smoke and freshly cut vanilla pod.
£1,180.00
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Released On
17/10/2023
Highland Park | 18 Year Old | London Edition
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl / 58.8%Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has unveiled this London Edition bottling as part of its limited-edition Single Cask Series. This whisky was matured in a refill sherry-seasoned oak cask imparting notes of sponge cake, melon, orchard fruit and cedar wood on the palate, alongside its signature earthy and smoky character.
£390.00
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Released On
17/10/2023
Littlemill 45 Year Old | The Vanguards Collection | No.1 Robert Muir
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 75cl / 50.5%This remarkable single malt was distilled in October 1977, three decades before Littlemill closed its doors for good. After 40 years in refill American oak it was transferred to first-fill oloroso hogsheads for finishing. Five years in sherry casks added notes of hazelnut, caramel and sultana to a complex palate of pineapple, elderflower, kiwi and grapefruit. A beautiful Lowland whisky and a great expression of this lost distillery’s unique character.
£12,500.00
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Released On
15/10/2023
Johnnie Walker Blue Label | Elusive Umami
Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl / 43%This limited-edition blended whisky explores the taste of umami through a hand-picked selection of savoury whiskies. There are aromas of stewed citrus, porcini mushrooms and baking spice on the nose, leading to notes of charcuterie, leather and hints of roasted nuts on the palate.
£290.00
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Released On
15/10/2023
Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl / 50%The 2013 Bere Barley single malt from Bruichladdich is made using the oldest strain of cultivated cereal in Britain. It was matured for 10 years and has aromas of citrus peel, pear drops and honeycomb on the nose, leading to notes of heather, marzipan and peach tarts on the palate.
£97.50
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Released On
15/10/2023
Fuji Single Blended Whisky
Japanese Single Blended Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 43%This is a blend of single malt and grain whiskies made at Fuji Gotemba distillery. It was matured in ex-bourbon casks which add aromas of coconut alongside dried apricot and peach on the nose, followed by pleasant notes of orchard fruit, citrus peel and rosehip.
£59.95
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Released On
15/10/2023
Glenturret 35 Year Old | 2023 Release
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 42.8%This impressive single malt was matured for 35 years in an ex-sherry cask and was hand-selected by whisky maker Bob Dalgano for its complex character . Aromas of stewed tropical fruit, lemon meringue pie and toasted cinnamon fill the nose and lead to notes of chocolate covered raisins and coconut on the palate.
£4,900.00
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Released On
13/10/2023
Glenturret 30 Year Old | 2023 Release
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 42.7%This 30-year-old release from Glenturret is a vatting of five casks, including a Port pipe , which gives this single malt a fruity character and a rich ruby hue. There are aromas of banana, mango and papaya on the nose, followed by spicy notes of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate.
£1,925.00
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Released On
13/10/2023
Glenturret 25 Year Old | 2023 Release
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 42.6%This 2023-release is part of Glenturret’s Extremely Scarce range and is a combination of six casks, matured for a quarter century. Its use of both European and American oak casks imparts aromas of candied ginger, sultana and baked pastry on the nose, leading to sweet spice notes including cinnamon, nutmeg and hints of dark fruit.
£1,375.00
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Released On
13/10/2023
Macallan 25 Year Old | Sherry Oak | 2023 Release
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 43%The 2023-release of Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak is a rich and spicy single malt that has spent a quarter-of-a-century in ex-sherry casks. There are aromas of dehydrated orange, milk chocolate-covered-raisins and toasted oak on the nose, leading to notes of crystallised ginger, ground almond and stewed fruit on the palate.
£2,200.00
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Released On
13/10/2023
Glentauchers 18 Year Old | Whisky Sponge | Edition 81
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Decadent Drinks | 70cl / 53%This release from Decadent Drinks is a marriage of two casks — which includes a first-fill sherry butt and a first-fill bourbon barrel. This has created aromas of crunchy apples, shortbread biscuit and raisin on the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, toffee and dark fruit on the palate.
£175.00
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Released On
12/10/2023
Glen Grant 1966 | 50 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Signatory
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 54.6%This impressive single malt was distilled in 1966, when its still was coal-fired resulting in a weightier spirit than Glen Grant typically produces today . It was matured in a hogshead for half a century, bottled by Signatory as part of its Rare Reserve range and carries complex sherry notes alongside the whisky’s bright orchard fruit character. Aromas of tarte Tatin, blackberry crumble and apple blossoms on the nose, leading to notes of prune, walnut and allspice on the palate.
£4,750.00
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Released On
11/10/2023
Bowmore 2000 | 22 Year Old | Duncan Taylor | Octave
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Duncan Taylor | 70cl / 53.7%This 21-year-old single malt was distilled at Bowmore distillery and bottled by Duncan Taylor as part of its The Octave range. A secondary maturation in an octave cask offers aromas of charcuterie, peat smoke, and vanilla on the nose, with toffee, baking spice and seaweed on the palate.
£695.00
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Released On
11/10/2023
Craigellachie 37 Year Old
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 46.5%Craigellachie was built in 1891 and is one of few distilleries in Scotland to have retained its worm tub condensers. These provide less copper contact which creates a robust and weighty spirit that takes to longer maturation times like a duck to water. This 37-year-old was matured in refill casks before being finished in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, which provided further depth and complexity to the single malt. There are aromas of roasted pineapple, tarte Tatin and banana bread on the nose, leading to notes of coconut oil, bright citrus and almond on the palate.
£2,975.00
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Released On
11/10/1023
Orkney (HP) 2005 | 18 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Signatory
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 54.6%From an unnamed Orcadian distillery comes this single malt, bottled as part of Signatory’s Cask Strength Collection. This release was matured in a first-fill oloroso sherry butt, imparting aromas of chocolate covered honeycomb and orange peel on the nose, followed by darkly roasted coffee, raisin and toasted hazelnuts throughout the palate.
£145.00
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Released On
11/10/2023
Glen Grant 1966 | 50 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Signatory
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 54.6%This impressive single malt was distilled in 1966, when its still was coal-fired resulting in a weightier spirit than Glen Grant typically produces today . It was matured in a hogshead for half a century, bottled by Signatory as part of its Rare Reserve range and carries complex sherry notes alongside the whisky’s bright orchard fruit character. Aromas of tarte Tatin, blackberry crumble and apple blossoms on the nose, leading to notes of prune, walnut and allspice on the palate.
£4,750.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Bowmore 2000 | 22 Year Old | Duncan Taylor | Octave
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Duncan Taylor | 70cl / 53.7%This 21-year-old single malt was distilled at Bowmore distillery and bottled by Duncan Taylor as part of its The Octave range. A secondary maturation in an octave cask offers aromas of charcuterie, peat smoke, and vanilla on the nose, with toffee, baking spice and seaweed on the palate.
£695.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Penderyn Patagonia | Icons Series
Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 46%The 11th release in Penderyn's Icons of Wales series commemorates the 153 people who sailed on the Mimosa to Patagonia, establishing the first Welsh colony. This bottling is its first blended malt whisky and contains single malt from La Alazana distillery in Patagonia, as well as it s own Welsh whisky. Aromas of green apple, caramel and light florals fill the nose and are followed by notes of Manuka honey, ground almond and dried fruit lingering on the palate.
£63.95
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Released On
10/10/2023
Linkwood 1997 | 25 Year Old | Bourbon Cask | Signatory
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 56.6%A 1997 Linkwood from independent bottler Signatory that was matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead for 25 years. There are aromas of overripe pear, buttered pastries and hints of caramel on the nose, leading to more orchard fruit, candied lemon peel and cracked white pepper on the palate.
£190.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Ledaig 2009 | 14 Year Old | Berry Bros & Rudd
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Berry Bros & Rudd | 70cl / 53.5%This is a fruity, peaty whisky from Tobermory distillery, it was finished in an ex-oloroso cask and bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. This is a complex single malt with a savoury character and notes of smoked bacon, bonfires, barbecued red fruit and citrus oils on the palate.
£130.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Secret Orkney 2009 | 13 Year Old | Signatory
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 46%This is a small-batch blend of casks from a secret Orkney distillery, bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. This single malt displays aromas of ginger oat biscuit, candied lemon peel and toasted malt on the nose, leading to notes of white pepper, vanilla and a subtle caramel on the palate.
£48.95
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Released On
10/10/2023
Orkney (HP) 2005 | 18 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Signatory
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 55.8%This single malt was drawn from a first-fill oloroso sherry butt after 18 years of maturation and bottled in 2023 by Signatory. The spirit’s essence is still present and there is a backbone of sooty peat smoke running through the intense dried fruit character of the whisky. Aromas of stewed fruit, heather, honeycomb and peat smoke fill the nose.
£145.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Orkney (HP) 2005 | 18 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Signatory
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 54.6%From an unnamed Orcadian distillery comes this single malt, bottled as part of Signatory’s Cask Strength Collection. This release was matured in a first-fill oloroso sherry butt, imparting aromas of chocolate covered honeycomb and orange peel on the nose, followed by darkly roasted coffee, raisin and toasted hazelnuts throughout the palate.
£145.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Glenburgie 1995 | 28 Year Old | Bourbon Cask | Signatory
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory | 70cl / 54.3%This whisky was distilled in 1995, matured in an ex-bourbon cask and bottled by Signatory as part of its Cask Strength Collection. There are aromas of honeysuckle, vanilla bean, orange peel and lavender buds on the nose, leading to notes of stewed fruit, freshy sliced ginger and a drying ground nutmeg on the palate.
£189.00
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Released On
10/10/2023
Edradour 2001 | 21 Year Old | Sherry Cask
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 52.1%This is a small-batch release from Edradour that was matured for 21 years and finished in three ex-oloroso sherry casks before it was bottled in 2022. This mature single malt is an elegant expression of the distillery’s character and holds aromas of toffee apple, orange blossom and raisin on the nose, leading to rich notes of prune, caramel and ground almond on the palate.
£299.00
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Released On
09/10/2023
Ballantine’s Finest | AC:DC and Queen Duo | 2 Bottles
Blended Scotch Whisky | 140cl / 50.2%Get your hands on both bottlings in the Ballantine’s True Music Icons range which celebrates culture defining musicians, AC:DC and Queen. Each release is emblazoned with the band’s logo and carries aromas of heather, honey and hints of baking spice on the nose, alongside notes of milk chocolate and tarte Tatin on the palate.
£47.50
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Released On
09/10/2023
Mortlach Natural | Cask Strength | Special Releases | 2023
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling | 70cl / 58%This single malt was bottled at cask strength and released as part of Diageo’s 2023 Special Releases. It is inspired by the flavours of Japan and was finished in a combination of ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and ex-Pinot Noir casks. This has resulted in notes of blackberry, toasted cinnamon and hints of porcini mushroom.
£250.00
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Released On
01/10/2023