46.8% Vol. - Geert de Bolle One such distillery is Gerston, which was founded in 1795 by Francis Swanson on the family farm. It’s this triptych of spirits that creates this single malt; a smooth and delicate Scotch whisky with years of maturation providing a complex character. We hope you enjoy your whisky trip around the world! This family business is committed to offering the best that Scotland has to offer. 43.1% Vol. Penderyn distillery uses a unique type of still, differing their production process from their Scottish and Irish brethren. 40% Vol. This is a high malt blend, which is further aged in various barrels and cast in ultra small batches. The Mortlach 14 Y has been matured in refill bourbon casks and sherry casks and showcases some of the best this distilling giant has to offer. One of the most iconic names in whisky, Balvenie was founded in 1892 on a site adjacent to another industry classic, Glenfiddich. If you’re familiar with Bunnahabhain, this might not be what you expect — it’s a chance to explore other avenues of Bunnahabhain’s spirit. I also run my whisk(e)y Facebook page (Giannis Whisky and Travel). Completely distilled from Bere-grain, a very old cereal. After many study trips to Scotland, they founded the Mackmyra Svensk Whisky Comp in 1999. For over two decades, it seemed like Glenglassaugh might never see life again. The aging in Bourbon barrels and first fill oak barrels brings a slight sweetness to this Legacy. Usually it’s with different wood types, but this time they’ve created the first artificial intelligence whisky. This whisky is an 8 years old, single cask bottling, matured from 2008 to 2016, of which only 400 bottles have been produced. This month the International Whisky Tasting Club showcases an exciting and diverse selection for you to experience. Founded in 1966, it is also a relatively new distillery. Ride house has been produced since the beginning of the last century and is loved by bartenders and whisky lovers. 40% Vol. Their connections with the industry date back to the turn of the 19th century when John Haig, founder of Haig's, built his first distillery on Wemyss land. This young distillery has managed to build a strong reputation in just a few years time. 40% Vol. 46% Vol. Between the tropical fruit and vanilla you would expect from a Speyside whisky, suddenly a bomb of smoke comes to you without being too much. Traditionally, Talisker has been a sturdy and smoky whisky, which was mainly used in blends such as Johnnie Walker. The name 'Quest' refers to the time and effort that was taken by the Macallan team to find the best oak wood in which this whisky has been matured. After the first maturing on first-fill Bourbon barrels, the whisky is transferred to refill barrels with heavy-duty cask heads from new French oak. Called the Lincoln County Process, this procedure has been used for centuries for the classic Old No.7, but now Jack Daniel’s takes it a step further with their No.27 Gold. Situated just 15 miles from the Scottish capital, Glenkinchie is sometimes dubbed “The Edinburgh Malt”. After 4 to 5 months of maturation in wine casks, this whisky has turned into one of the better wine experiments out there. - Team Tasting Collection. Ardmore, founded in 1898 and based in Kennethmont, has a strong belief in distillation according to the traditional method. The original distillery is located in Shively, a traditional whisky area in Kentucky. The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old is a single malt Scotch whisky of serious distinction. The taste is creamy with pleasant notes of vanilla, toffee, honey and wood. Now they’ve launched a twist on that classic, which has matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. They have since downsized, and the quality of Tomatin has improved by leaps and bounds. The whisky comes from an undisclosed distillery on Islay. 46% Vol. Try it once as an aperitif with a slice of slightly spicy cheese. I also host masterclasses and tastings. - Mandy Silver. 43% Vol. I have toured 60+ distilleries, mostly in Scotland, but also elsewhere in the UK. Nikka is a legendary whisky producer founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934, who is rightfully called the ‘Father of Japanese Whisky’. 43% Vol. To capture some of that intense bourbon-like flavor, the Glen Moray Fired Oak is finished in heavily charred virgin casks made from American oak. Welcome to another exciting package from your friends over at the Whisky Tasting Club. After being matured for 14 years in traditional oak casks the spirit is transferred to Caribbean rum casks to give it some extra flavour. I've known John Glaser since the creation of Compass Box. Part of the brand’s Soleo Collection, the Whisky Maker’s Cut has no age statement but matured fully in first-fill sherry casks. Perfect balance of whisky, aged in 1st refill sherry casks. All whiskies in this blend are at least 12 years old, which ensures a well balanced character. This 12-year-old for example, was blended from both unpeated and peated whisky. It has matured in small casks of approximately 46 liters, supercharging the maturation process. This is where a sturdy, daring whisky is made from barley malted on its own malt floors. A wonderful harmonious single malt. Pohorec has many titles to his name including Certified Advisor of Spirits, Mixology Newcomer of the Year, World Class Bartender, Sake Sommelier as well as the world’s youngest Cognac and Sherry Educator. The result is remarkable, as it’ll transport you to the Scottish coast. The history of Michter’s dates all the way back to 1753 when Shenk’s Whiskey, one of America’s first whiskey companies, was founded. In 2008 Paul John also decided to start making Malt Whisky in 2 copper Pot Stills. whivie.be. 46% Vol. Matured in American oak sherry casks. - Team Tasting Collection. Old Pulteney had two defining characteristics. Don’t add water. 46% Vol. After years of contemplation and planning, builder Albrecht Ebensperger quite literally laid the foundation of the first Italian whisky distillery in 2010. The Americans put the priority at the beginning of their whiskey process; The ingredients, the composition of the 'mash' and the type of yeast. They even offer a broader “Stock The Bar” option that encompasses them all, if that’s more your speed. It received a Royal Warrant in 1845 from Queen Victoria and was one of the preferred whiskies of Jerry Thomas — a pioneering bartender who is revered to this day. 43% Vol. Wishky is probably the most flexible box at the moment, with offers varying rom 25£ a month for a 3-whisky pack to £372 for a 6-month subscription as a 4-whisky pack “share box”. The Glendronach distillery was originally built in 1826 but has been out of use for ages. Keeper of the Quaich. Liquid happiness! He purchased the distillery in 2015 and reopened it two years later after an extensive refurbishment. More information about these cookies. The Orkney Islands have a vast Norse history, and Harald Fairhair was the Norwegian king who also established the Orkney earldom. Seductive, and far too drinkable. A number of warehouses around the distillery are still used. To finish, one of my most favourite drams, and one that doesn’t seem to have been presented to you before. By that time the distillery had been closed for 10 years. We’ve had not the longest, but surely the most ‘spiritual’ of friendships. The Teeling Family is in whiskey for centuries. Three-bottle sets start from around £18, whilst five-bottle gift sets fall somewhere between £30-£80. 46% Vol. If you do not get a bottle of this, you'll regret it for the rest of your life." 46.3% Vol. A very recognizable Kilkerran with a nice balance between the characteristic earthiness of Campbeltown and sweet influences of the bourbon barrels. Unsure which whiskey subscription to buy? Working in the spirits business since 1985 and always had a preference for whisky. 53% Vol. The packaging of this single malt can be described at least as ' wondrous'. 40% Vol. These are re-bottled at our professional facility in Scotland and come in 30ml measures – which is just enough to savour the special taste and truly appreciate the unique flavour of each. 43% Vol. Creamy texture and mouthfeel, along with corn sweetness, make this a very friendly and palatable, sipping whiskey. This gives a beautiful vanilla sweetness. The water for the production comes from rainwater from the hills, flowing over the peat soil. The passion for a fair product came around that time. - Reinhard Pohorec. Only 2 % of their production of maltwhisky is bottled as Single Malt. Once you’re through to checkout, you can add a further gift note to the order and choose where you would like it to be delivered. In that case you will taste that good quality can be affordable. This whisky has been matured by the 'Sixteen Men of Tain' for 10 years on Bourbon barrels (American Mountain Oak casks) in the traditional warehouses of the distillery. This Aberlour, with the right balance between sweet, fruity and spicy, is proof that even a 'no age statement' can be a beautiful whisky. That’s the case with Muirhead’s Silver Seal Maturity. Eigashima, the producer of Akashi whisky, has a long history, dating back all the way to 1888. Nevertheless, a groundbreaking, innovative single malt if there ever was one. It matured in American oak bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks. I also write for several whisky magazines on whisky and food, I am also the Founder and President of the Ben Nevis Whisky Club Alkmaar. 46% Vol. They ruled the islands on the west coast of Scotland during the 13th to 15th century. The Macallan was founded in 1824 in Speyside and was one of the first distilleries in Scotland with an official license. It was a dream come true for Symington, who restored the distillery to its former glory. This 12 years old is a rich blend of Irish whiskey's, matured in American oak barrels where the characters of the combination of malt and potstill blend beautifully. This Classic of Islay is a limited edition release. Winner of the Gold Medal of the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. They began to produce the whisky back in 2008, the mash, wort and wash then produced by a nearby brewery. Despite his youthfulness he has structure and a nice balance. Only a small quantity of Tomatin is released as Single Malt, most of it goes to the blends. The story of Tamnavulin began in 1966 in the rural village of Tomnavoulin. From Oban Bay many ferries leave for the islands, which are located off the west coast. The name suggests that it partly contains a Talisker whisky, the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. 46% Vol. This 'forgotten' traditional distillation method, combined with natural ingredients and long-term aging in oak barrels make this whiskey the deserved winner of the gold medal in The International Wine and Spirits Competition 1996. This Old Perth is a blended whisky, released by the Master Blenders of Morrison & MacKay. The composer of this edition is Bram van Glabbeek, passionate whisky lover and chairman of the independent Dutch whisky association, the Usquebaugh Society. Fresh barley notes accompany the fruity notes with soft fruits and just a feint hint of spice make this an all rounder. Very long, rich light dry finish with peat and honey. 46% Vol. Signatory never adds colorants to the whisky. 46% Vol. The Dunfife blended Scotch whisky was bottled around 1970. Glen Scotia was founded in 1832 and is one of the 3 distilleries, still active in the Campbeltown region and also one of Scotland's smallest distilleries. A traditional Glenrothes, but with an extra twist of the Sherry. Becky Lovett Offringa is a marine biologist with a passion for whisky, painting and photography. Also thanks to his contribution as an experienced distiller from the Speyside region, the new Scapa distillery at that time was one of the most modern distilleries in the world. I’m particularly interested in Dutch and Belgian distilleries. 48% Vol. This distillery often gets overlooked and is not as well known to whisky drinkers as it probably should be. Tones of heather flowers held in balance by poached pears and sweet malt. The taste is full, robust, peppery, hints of nuts, honey, toffee, tasty fruity with a nice, medium finish. Often denied the status of an "island" whisky as the marine influence is far from being obvious, Jura is as unique as the island where it is produced. The rest is used for the blends. Whichever one was used, this 14-year-old edition perfectly represents what Islay is all about. This single malt from Glenrothes aged for 9 years and finished in a Port cask with an outturn of only 420 bottles. This new Caol Ila bottling is selected from containers of different ages. Because of that it has always been one of the favorite Johnnie Walker whiskies amongst connoisseurs. Gerston existed for over eighty years and represents one of the early success stories of the Scotch whisky industry. 43% Vol. So serious, that the Miyagikyo distillery could well afford itself an experiment and presented this whisky as the result. It produces 12 million liters of single malt whisky each year, but only a fraction of it (less than 1 percent) is bottled as such. Fumare is Latin for 'smoky' and that's exactly what this no age statement whisky is; Spey's first peated single malt, first launched in 2016. Redbreast Lustau is a collaboration between Bodegas Lustau, an historic sherry producer from Spain, and Midleton, the most prolific distillery in Ireland. With a membership you can receive shipments monthly or quarterly (with a great discount for the quarterly option) and enjoy free shipping with all memberships - something few whisky clubs offer. If you have any questions about the whisky gift sets and subscriptions available, you’re always welcome to get in touch. The whisky is bottled by an independent bottler for the Cooper's Choice range. The whole process from wash to new make takes place in it. A charming dram. - Wullie Macmorland 43% Vol. 40% Vol. In the mouth marshmallows, mandarin, juicy sweet pineapple and spices. However, what’s inside is what counts, and that’s where this 6 year old Glentauchers shines. This is exactly on the border between the Highlands and the Lowlands, but the malts of Loch Lomond are still counted among the Highlands. 40% Vol. one year rare and premium whisky subscription. Follow him on twitter and instagram @Davindek. Their Four Oak whisky has gone through an intricate maturation regime, and has seen the inside of four different casks: ex-bourbon barrels, small quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and larger European oak hogsheads. Loek worked for International Marques from 1995 to 2010 as a brand ambassador, responsible for the brands Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Kininvie, Monkey Shoulder and Grants. They have stocks of whisky from all kinds of different distilleries, giving them the opportunity to create The Speysiders. This 10 year matured malt is presented as Arran's base-malt with age indication.