Latest Whisky Releases – July 2019

Caol Ila 2005 | 14 Year Old | The Whisky Exchange Exclusive

70cl / 54.5% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made at Caol Ila distillery in 2005, this Islay single malt spent more than a decade in as single refill sherry hogshead, before being bottle in April 2019 by Gordon & MacPhail to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Whisky Exchange. This 14-year-old whisky has sweet, fruity aromas of vanilla, summer fruits and toasted malt, and the palate offers notes of dark chocolate, coffee, citrus and smoke.

£93.95

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Kilchoman 2007 | 11 Year Old | The Whisky Exchange Exclusive

70cl / 56.5% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Made in 2007 at Kilchoman distillery, this Islay single malt has been matured in a single ex-bourbon cask for 11 years, before being bottled exclusively for The Whiskey Exchange's 20th anniversary. A sweet, smoky whisky, it has aroma of candied citrus peel, smoked almonds and capsicum. The palate offers notes of white pepper, rich butter cream and smoky bacon.

£99.95

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Highland Park 2001 | 17 Year Old | The Whisky Exchange Exclusive

70cl / 54.9% | Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made at Highland Park distillery in 2001, this Island single malt has been matured in a single first-fill bourbon barrel for 17 years, before being bottled in April 2019 by Gordon & MacPhail to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Whisky Exchange. Soft aromas of coconut, tropical fruits and menthol fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of milk chocolate, pink grapefruit and charred oak.

£130.00

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Bunnahabhain | Orange Baked Oatmeal 1988 | 29 Year Old

70cl / 47.5% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Wemyss

Made at Bunnahabhain in 1988, this Islay single malt was matured in a single hogshead for 29 years, before being bottled by indie bottler Wemyss Malts in 2018. Named Orange Baked Oatmeal, this is a fruity, sweet whisky with notes of cereals and oak spice throughout the palate.

£230.00

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Ben Nevis 2001 | 18 Year Old | Sherry Cask | Old Particular

70cl / 48.4% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Douglas Laing

Made in 2001 at Ben Nevis distillery, this Highland single malt has been matured in a single refill sherry butt for 18 years, before being bottled in June 2019 for Douglas Laing's Old Particular range. Soft aromas of autumn berries, sweet orange and peppered strawberries fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of heather honey, blueberries, redcurrants and sweet apples, with just a hint of spicy ginger.

£96.95

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Glen Grant 1965 | 54 Year Old | Private Collection

70cl / 47.4% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made at Glen Grant distillery in 1965, this Speyside single malt has been matured in a single sherry hogshead for 54 years, before being bottled in March 2019 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, as a part of its Private Collection.

£4,950.00

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The Whisky Trail | Retro Series Set

4x70cl | 280cl / 53.5% | Elixir Distillers

These are the first four releases from The Whisky Trail's Retro Label series. This contains a bottle each of: Ardmore 2009 (9 Year Old), Glen Moray 2007 (11 Year Old), Imperial 1997 (21 Year Old) and Cameronbridge 1992 (26 Year Old).

A rare opportunity to own a set of these very limited whiskies.

£399.00

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Royal Brackla 1995 | 24 Year Old | Connoisseurs Choice

70cl / 50.4% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made in 1995 at Royal Brackla distillery, this Highland single malt has been matured in a single refill sherry butt, before being bottled in 2019 for Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series.

£170.00

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Caol Ila 2001 | 17 Year Old | Connoisseurs Choice

70cl / 57.6% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made in 2001 at Caol Ila distillery, this Islay single malt was matured in a single American oak hogshead until being bottled in April 2019 for Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. Subtle, smoky aromas of fresh citrus, green apple and creamy vanilla fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of bonfire smoke, bright citrus and crunchy apples.

£126.00

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Balblair 25 Year Old

70cl / 46% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

This indulgent, full-bodied Balblair 25 Year Old is the final whisky in the Balblair Collection, and has been matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Spanish oak butts. This has created an elegant single malt with ripe apricot, liquorice and toasted oak aromas. The palate offers notes of chocolate praline, orange oil and fresh tobacco leaves, before a warm, smooth finish with hints of dark chocolate and blood oranges.

£488.00

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Bowmore 27 Year Old | That Boutique-Y Whisky Company

50cl / 47.6% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | That Boutique-y Whisky Company

The fifth batch of Bowmore single malt from That Boutique-y Whisky Company, this 27-year-old has a smoky, spicy character. The nose is filled with aromas of cocoa nibs, red berries, cream and oaky smoke, and the palate offers notes of earthy peat, dry smoke and a backbone of warm spices.

£325.00

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Egan’s Legacy Reserve | 15 Year Old

70cl / 46% | Irish Single Malt Whiskey | Egan's

A smooth, sweet Irish single malt whiskey from Egan's, matured for 15 years in a handful of specially-selected ex-bourbon casks. Creamy aromas of vanilla, apple, citrus and toffee fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of lemon zest, white pepper, vanilla and oak spice.

£165.00

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Caol Ila 40 Year Old | Bot. 2019 | The Kinship

70cl / 44.9% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Hunter Laing

Made at Caol Ila distillery, this Islay single malt spent four decades in a refill American hogshead, before being bottled by Hunter Laing for the 2019-release of its Kinship Collection. Mellow aromas of vanilla and oak mingle with white flowers, fresh citrus and salty sea breeze. The palate offers notes of rich nuts, sherbet lemons, creamy vanilla and spicy oak,

£1,600.00

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Bowmore 30 Year Old | Bot. 2019 | The Kinship

70cl / 46.2% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Hunter Laing

Made at Bowmore distillery in 1988, this Islay single malt spent three decades in a single refill bourbon hogshead, before being bottle by Hunter Laing for the 2019 release of its Kinship Collection. Sweet and smoky aromas fill the nose, as well as hints of vanilla and pears. The palate offers notes of salty, smoky driftwood, floral peat and sweet barley, before developing into notes of vanilla, honey, peat and rich, earthy peat.

£615.00

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Ardbeg 26 Year Old | Bot. 2019 | The Kinship

70cl / 47.2% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Hunter Laing

Made in 1992 at Ardbeg distillery, this Islay single malt was matured in a single refill hogshead for more than a quarter of a century, before being bottled by Hunter Laing for the 2019 release of its Kinship Collection. Salty sea breeze aromas fill the nose, alongside earthy peat and crispy seaweed. The palate offers notes of rich toffee, marzipan, burning heather, sea salt, black pepper and lemon.

£1,100.00

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Dalmore 45 Year Old | 2019 Release

70cl / 40% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

The 2019 release of The Dalmore 45 Year Old single malt has been matured in American white oak bourbon casks, before being finished in a pair of Vintage Graham's colheita port pipes for five years. Smooth and complex, this whisky has rich aromas of treacle cake, blood oranges, freshly-brewed coffee and molasses. The palate offers notes of red berries, liquorice root, hazelnut chocolate and blossom honey.

£11,000.00

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Akashi 6 Year Old | Red Wine Cask

50cl / 50% | Japanese Single Malt Whisky

A single malt from the White Oak distillery, released as part of the Akashi range – most of the whisky from the distillery goes into the company's blends, with only a tiny amount appearing as malt. This five-year-old has been matured in a red wine cask, giving it a hit of red fruit and a touch of dryness.

£142.00

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Bladnoch 1988 | 30 Year Old | Connoisseurs Choice

70cl / 55.8% | Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made in 1988 at Bladnoch distillery, this Lowland single malt has been matured in a refill sherry hogshead for three decades, before being bottled in April 2019 for Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series.

£400.00

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Macallan 25 Year Old | Sherry Oak | 2019 Release

70cl / 43% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

The 2019 release of Macallan 25 Year Old. This sublime spirit enjoys a cult following in some of the finest hotels and bars in the world where demand for the precious malt continually outstrips supply.

£1,650.00

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Cambus 1988 | 30 Year Old | Sovereign

70cl / 51.9% | Single Grain Scotch Whisky | Hunter Laing

Made in 1988 at Cambus, this single grain whisky has been matured in a single refill hogshead for 30 years, before being bottled in November 2018 for Hunter Laing's The Sovereign series. The palate offers notes of blueberries, toffee, vanilla, caramel and moss.

£122.00

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Linkwood 25 Year Old | Gordon & Macphail | Distillery Labels

70cl / 43% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made at Linkwood distillery, this Speyside single malt was matured for a quarter of a century, before being bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for its Distillery Labels series.

£175.00

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Bowmore 1996 | 21 Year Old | The Kinship

70cl / 53.2% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Hunter Laing

This limited-edition single malt from The Kinship series was released at Feis Ile in 2018 to celebrate the completion of Ardnahoe distillery. Distilled at Bowmore distillery on Islay in 1996, it spent the next 21 years maturing in two refill hogsheads, creating a savoury, peat and sea-salt edge to the nose, alongside purple heather and vanilla aromas. The palate offers notes of toasted oak, vanilla, caramel and seaweed, alongside gentle waves of peat smoke.

£425.00

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Balvenie 30 Year Old

70cl / 47.3% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

A highly thought of 30 year old from Balvenie that netted a Gold Medal at the 2010 International Spirits Challenge and a 90 points from Serge Valentin on Whisky fun.

£775.00

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Glencadam 25 Year Old | “The Remarkable” | Batch 2

70cl / 46% | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

The second batch of Glendacam's limited-edition 25-year-old – The Remarkable. Limited to 1,164 bottles, this is a rich and complex Highland single malt with notes of tropical fruits, pepper and gingernut biscuits.

£225.00

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Glentauchers 1997 | 21 Year Old | Single Malts of Scotland

70cl / 54.1% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Elixir Distillers

Made at Glentauchers distiller in 1997, this Speyside single malt was matured in a single barrel for 21 years, before it was bottled in February 2019 for Elixir Distillers' Single Malts of Scotland series. A warm and spicy whisky, it has aromas of candied lemon peel, crystalised ginger and barley sugar sweets. The palate offers notes of toasted almonds, fiery ginger, toffee and chocolate.

£110.00

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Caol Ila 2010 | 8 Year Old | Signatory

70cl / 46% | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Signatory

Made in 2010 at Caol Ila distillery, this Islay single malt was matured in a pair of ex-bourbon barrels for eight years, before being bottled in May 2019 for Signatory Vintage's Un-Chillfiltered Collection. A smoky, sweet whisky, it has notes of dried apricots, vanilla, tobacco and gentle smoke throughout the palate.

£46.25

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Mortlach 1961 | 58 Year Old | Private Collection

70cl / 44.4% | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Gordon & MacPhail

Made in 1961 at Mortlach distillery, this Speyside single malt was matured in a single first-fill sherry hogshead for more than half a century, before being bottled in March 2019 for Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection.

£7,500.00

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Hinch 10 Year Old | Sherry Cask Finished | Irish Whiskey

70cl / 43% | Blended Irish Whiskey

Made by Hinch Distilling Co in Ireland, this 10 Year Old whiskey has been matured in American oak casks, before being finished for at least six months in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez. A rich, sweet whiskey, it has notes of dried fruit, raisings and creamy vanilla throughout the palate.

£49.95

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Arran 12 Year Old | The Man with the Golden Glass

70cl / 51.8% | Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distillery Bottling

Bottled to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Arran's Distillery Manager James MacTaggart, The Man With The Golden Glass is a 12-year-old single malt, finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks. A fruity, spicy whisky, it has aromas of ripe peaches, sweet marmalade and spicy ginger. The palate offers notes of zesty citrus, dark chocolate, buttered toast and a hint of salt, before a long finish with notes of cider apple and fresh ginger.

£74.95

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