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05 May 2025
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Image for Laphroaig 1989 Vintage 23 Year Old
48.9%
70cl
EU
48.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 1989 Vintage 23 Year Old

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile.

A vatting of 1989 vintage casks from the famous Laphroaig distillery on Islay, matured for 23 years and bottled at 48.9%.

Image for Kavalan 2009 Single Cask #127B 75cl - 15th Anniversary
50.0%
75cl
UK
50.0%
75cl

Kavalan 2009 Single Bourbon Cask #127B 75cl / 15th Anniversary

Kavalan distillery is part of the King Car group in Taiwan, and was the first whisky distillery in the country. The group's founder, TT Lee, was a huge fan of Glenlivet single malt and was inspired to try and replicate it in his home nation, enlisting the help of the legendary Dr. Jim Swan, known by many as \"the Einstein of whisky.\" The distillery takes its name from the indigenous Kavalan people of Taiwan's Kabalan Plain, and opened in December 2005. It produced its first spirit in 2006, and its first single malt bottling in 2008. Within just four years it was already receiving international acclaim, receiving a number of prestigious awards over the years.

This Kavalan was distilled in May 2009 and matured in single bourbon barrel #127B. It was bottled in July 2024 as one of a handful of single-cask bottlings produced to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the distillery. Presented in a matte decanter alongside a branded nosing glass and coaster.

One of just 64 bottles.

Please note due to the size of this lot, it will carry a two-bottle shipping fee.

Image for Kanosuke Single Cask 1st Saga Whisk(e)y and Spirits Fes 2024
61%
70cl
UK
61%
70cl

Kanosuke Single Cask 1st Saga Whisk(e)y and Spirits Fes 2024

Located alongside Fukiagehama Beach (the longest sand beach in Japan), Kanosuke distillery was founded in 2017 and began production in the capable hands of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The area is becoming known for its whisky production as Mars’ Tsunuki distillery is also located on the same street. Part of the historic Komasa Jyozo company, Kanosuke is equipped with three pot stills, each with different neck shapes and lyne arm angles. This allows the distillery to experiment and create different styles of spirit for single malt and blending. In September 2021 it was announced that Distill Ventures, part of the drinks giant, Diageo, had joined the fledgling project as a 50:50 minority investor. This move saw Kanosuke distillery join the likes of Denmark’s Stauning and Australia’s Starward distillery in the Distill Ventures portfolio of whisky brands. The first single malt release from the Kanosuke distillery debuted in June 2021.

This heavily peated single cask Kanosuke was produced exclusively for the first Saga Whisk(e)y and Spirits Festival which took place on the 2nd of June of 2024.

One of 201 bottles.  

52.1%
70cl
EU
52.1%
70cl

Laphroaig 21 Year Old Douglas Laing / 60th Anniversary

Douglas Laing & Co was established in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing, affectionately known as “FDL.” The company started out as a blending business, but over time their focus shifted towards independently bottlings single malts. Fred died in 1982, leaving the business to his two sons, Stewart and Fred Jr, who eventually carved it up in 2013, with Stewart leaving to establish Hunter Laing. Fred Jr and his daughter Cara now run Douglas Laing, which continues to bottle single malt and has also revived its blending business. Additionally, the company has recently moved into distilling as well, announcing plans to construct the new Clutha distillery in Glasgow, and taking over Strathearn in Perthshire in 2019.

The Old Malt Cask series is one of the most established independent labels on the market. It was launched by Douglas Laing in 1998 and bottled by them until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

This is a special edition, bottled in 2009 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company. Released in June that year, the range also included a Port Ellen and two Macallan.

The whisky is a sherry finished Laphroaig which has been aged for 21 years and is one of 214 bottles.

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile.

 

52.1%
70cl
EU
52.1%
70cl

Laphroaig 21 Year Old Douglas Laing / 60th Anniversary

Douglas Laing & Co was established in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing, affectionately known as “FDL.” The company started out as a blending business, but over time their focus shifted towards independently bottlings single malts. Fred died in 1982, leaving the business to his two sons, Stewart and Fred Jr, who eventually carved it up in 2013, with Stewart leaving to establish Hunter Laing. Fred Jr and his daughter Cara now run Douglas Laing, which continues to bottle single malt and has also revived its blending business. Additionally, the company has recently moved into distilling as well, announcing plans to construct the new Clutha distillery in Glasgow, and taking over Strathearn in Perthshire in 2019.

The Old Malt Cask series is one of the most established independent labels on the market. It was launched by Douglas Laing in 1998 and bottled by them until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

This is a special edition, bottled in 2009 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company. Released in June that year, the range also included a Port Ellen and two Macallan.

The whisky is a sherry finished Laphroaig which has been aged for 21 years and is one of 214 bottles.

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile.

 

Image for Laphroaig 25 Year Old The Bessie Williamson Story
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Laphroaig 25 Year Old The Bessie Williamson Story

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile. 

This 25-year-old Laphroaig has been matured in refill American oak hogsheads and refill barrels, and was released as a travel retail exclusive in 2019. A follow-up to the Ian Hunter Story releases, The Bessie Williamson Story honours the 20th century's first female distiller, and Ian Hunter's successor as master distiller of Laphroaig. Bessie led the famous Islay distillery for 28 years, and has left a legacy as one of the most inspirational and characterful distillers in whisky.

Image for Laphroaig 10 Year Old pre-Royal Warrant 1990s
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old pre-Royal Warrant 1990s

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile. 

This 10 year old was produced before the Royal Warrant was granted in 1994.

Image for Kavalan 2006 Solist Sherry Cask #028
57.8%
70cl
EU
57.8%
70cl

Kavalan 2006 Solist Sherry Cask #028

Kavalan distillery is part of the King Car group in Taiwan, and was the first whisky distillery in the country. The group's founder, TT Lee, was a huge fan of Glenlivet single malt and was inspired to try and replicate it in his home nation, enlisting the help of the legendary Dr. Jim Swan, known by many as \"the Einstein of whisky.\" The distillery takes its name from the indigenous Kavalan people of Taiwan's Kabalan Plain, and opened in December 2005. It produced its first spirit in 2006, and its first single malt bottling in 2008. Within just four years it was already receiving international acclaim, receiving an number of prestigious awards over the years.

This is a single sherry cask release from the Solist series.

Image for Laphroaig 1991 SMWS 20 Year Old 29.121
55.1%
70cl
UK
55.1%
70cl

Laphroaig 1991 SMWS 20 Year Old 29.121

'Seafood party on the Beach'

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile.

This Laphroaig was distilled in October 1991 and matured in a single refill sherry butt for 20 years. It was bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was founded in 1983 by a group of friends lead by tax accountant Phillip ‘Pip’ Hills as a private members club. The concept behind the society was to source casks from all over Scotland which would then be bottled and made available exclusively to its members. Perhaps the most famous feature of these bottles are the unique codes. Each distillery is represented by a different number and the following digits indicate that particular release. That same year, the SMWS set up its first location in Leith’s Vault buildings in Edinburgh where it still stands today.

One of 526 bottles. 

Image for Longmorn 1988 Silver Seal 22 Year Old
54.4%
70cl
UK
54.4%
70cl

Longmorn 1988 Silver Seal 22 Year Old

Silver Seal was founded by Ernesto Mainardi in 2000. This was Mainardi's second bottling company after the esteemed Sestane in 1979. Both companies were sold to Massimo Righi, proprietor of Whisky Antique, in 2010.

A bottling of Longmorn, this was distilled 1988 and bottled at 22 years old.

Longmorn is a popular Speyside distillery, and an essential component in many blends over the years. As such, much of its production is reserved for this purpose and although distillery bottlings first appeared in the 1980s, it was rarely seen before the 15 year old expression was relaunched in 1993. The distillery has long been prominent on the independent scene however, and has cult following in Japan, perhaps in no small part to its connection with Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru, who modelled the stills at Yoichi on those at Longmorn.

Image for Lagavulin 18 Year Old Bicentenary -  Fèis Ìle  2016
49.5%
70cl
EU
49.5%
70cl

Lagavulin 18 Year Old Bicentenary / Feis Ile 2016

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century.

As this iconic Islay distillery marked its 200th anniversary in 2016, the Fèis Ìle bottle served a dual purpose as both a birthday celebration bottle and a festival bottle. The whisky istelf was matured in refill American oak hogsheads and European oak ex-bodega sherry butts for 18 years.

Fèis Ìle, also known as the Islay Festival of Music and Malt had humble beginnings. It traces it origins back to 1985 and the establishment of The Islay Festival Association after it was realised that an event celebrating Gaelic, music and culture would drive tourism to the island. The inaugural event was two weeks of music, drama and workshops with ceilidhs, concerts and dances in the evening. The first whisky tasting took place as a festival event in 1990, and ten years later the island's distilleries began to be directly involved, organising their annual open days to coincide with it. Today it is one of the biggest events on the whisky calendar, annually drawing hundreds of revellers, and turning out an increasingly sought-after batch of limited edition whiskies like this.

One of 6,000 bottles.

Image for Laphroaig 25 Year Old The Bessie Williamson Story
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Laphroaig 25 Year Old The Bessie Williamson Story

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile. 

This 25-year-old Laphroaig has been matured in refill American oak hogsheads and refill barrels, and was released as a travel retail exclusive in 2019. A follow-up to the Ian Hunter Story releases, The Bessie Williamson Story honours the 20th century's first female distiller, and Ian Hunter's successor as master distiller of Laphroaig. Bessie led the famous Islay distillery for 28 years, and has left a legacy as one of the most inspirational and characterful distillers in whisky.

Image for Kilkerran 2007 Single Cask 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
57.3%
70cl
EU
57.3%
70cl

Kilkerran 2007 Single Sherry Cask 17 Year Old / 20th Anniversary

Glengyle is J&A Mitchell’s resurrected Campbeltown distillery, originally opened by William Mitchell in 1872. As with most of those in the region, it did not however survive the 1920s, and closed midway through the decade. In 2000 the site was reacquired by the family company though, and the new distillery was designed by former Springbank manager, Frank McHardy, who incorporated the two spirit stills from the long-defunct Ben Wyvis, where he began his career. Distilling began in 2004, and the first release was bottled in 2007. Interestingly, J&A Mitchell were did not acquire the Glengyle trademark along with the site (it belongs to Glen Scotia), so its single malt is bottled under the Kilkerran brand.

This Kilkerran was distilled in May 2007 and matured in a single sherry hogshead for 17 years. It was bottled in June 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Glengyle distillery.

One of 288 bottles.

Image for Littlemill 1990 Duncan Taylor 22 Year Old
53.5%
70cl
UK
53.5%
70cl

Littlemill 1990 Duncan Taylor 22 Year Old

Littlemill was one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in its time, with distilling rumoured to have taken place there as far back as the late 18th century. It has a turbulent history of ownership changes and mothballings, as well as briefly experimenting with producing lightly and heavily peated single malts called Dunglass and Dumbuck, respectively. Barton Brands, the owners at the time, called a halt to these in 1971 however. The distillery closed again for a time in the 1980s, with its stills falling silent for the final time in 1994. The distillery buildings were then lost in a fire in 1996, bringing an end to its tumultuous story.

This Littlemill was distilled in October 1990 and matured in single cask #3045 for 22 years. It was bottled by Duncan Taylor August 2013.

Duncan Taylor was founded in Glasgow in 1938 as a cask broker and trading company. Its modern history began in 2001 when a former Glendronach employee, Euan Shand, purchased the firm and moved it to Huntly in Aberdeenshire, using the impressive cask portfolio it has amassed over the 20th century to become one of the premier independent bottlers in Scotland.

One of 96 bottles.

Please note due to the size of this item, it will carry a two-bottle shipping fee.

Image for Kanosuke 5 Year Old Single Cask #18120 - K&L Wine
58%
70cl
UK + % VAT
58%
70cl

Kanosuke 5 Year Old Single Shochu Cask #18120 / K&L Wine

Located alongside Fukiagehama Beach (the longest sand beach in Japan), Kanosuke distillery was founded in 2017 and began production in the capable hands of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The area is becoming known for its whisky production as Mars’ Tsunuki distillery is also located on the same street. Part of the historic Komasa Jyozo company, Kanosuke is equipped with three pot stills, each with different neck shapes and lyne arm angles. This allows the distillery to experiment and create different styles of spirit for single malt and blending. In September 2021 it was announced that Distill Ventures, part of the drinks giant, Diageo, had joined the fledgling project as a 50:50 minority investor. This move saw Kanosuke distillery join the likes of Denmark’s Stauning and Australia’s Starward distillery in the Distill Ventures portfolio of whisky brands. The first single malt release from the Kanosuke distillery debuted in June 2021.

This Kanosuke was initially matured for 37 months in a cask that previously held shochu, then, unusually, transferred to single bourbon barrel #18120 for a further 25 months. It was bottled exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants in the USA.

One of 216 bottles.

Image for King's Crest 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky Decanter
40%
70cl
EU
40%
70cl

King's Crest 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky Decanter

A 25 year old blended Scotch whisky, presented in an elegant decanter.

Bottled by Alexander Lindsey in Wade porcelain.

43%
70cl
EU
43%
70cl

Lochside 1981 Gordon and MacPhail Rare Old bottled 2005

Lochside was founded in 1957, however single malt vintages only date from the early to mid-1960s and from the early 1980s as its Spanish owners in the intervening period, Destilerias y Crianzas (DYC), used its malt exclusively for export blends. Prior to this it was in the hands of Joseph Hobbs who had operated both pot and a coffey still, blending both malt and grain at birth for the distillery's Sandy MacNab brand. Some of these \"blended at birth\" casks have subsequently been bottled by independent labels. The practice stopped with Hobbs' death in 1964, and the distillery exclusively produced malt until it eventually closed in 1992.

This was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2005 by Gordon & MacPahil as part of the Rare Old series.

Discontinued in the spring of 2018 and replaced with the decadently revamped Private Collection range, Rare Old was the former premium range from Gordon & MacPhail. It was intended to showcase Scotland's legendary closed distilleries, as well as some of their oldest and finest stocks from those still in operation.

Image for Kavalan 2017 Solist Vinho Barrique Dragon and Tiger Limited Edition 2 x 70cl
See lot description
2 x 70cl
UK
See lot description
2 x 70cl

Kavalan 2017 Solist Vinho Barrique Dragon and Tiger Limited Edition 2 x 70cl

Kavalan distillery is part of the King Car group in Taiwan, and was the first whisky distillery in the country. The group's founder, TT Lee, was a huge fan of Glenlivet single malt and was inspired to try and replicate it in his home nation, enlisting the help of the legendary Dr. Jim Swan, known by many as \"the Einstein of whisky.\" The distillery takes its name from the indigenous Kavalan people of Taiwan's Kabalan Plain, and opened in December 2005. It produced its first spirit in 2006, and its first single malt bottling in 2008. Within just four years it was already receiving international acclaim, receiving an number of prestigious awards over the years.

This lot contains.

  • Kavalan 2017 Solist Vinho Barrique Surrendering Dragon #151D

Distilled 2017 and matured in single vinho barrique #151D, this was bottled at cask strength as part of the Solist range. One of 148 bottles. 57.8%

  • Kavalan 2017 Solist Vinho Barrique Submitting Tiger #126D

Distilled 2017 and matured in single vinho barrique #126D, this was bottled at cask strength as part of the Solist range. One of 148 bottles. 58.6%

This is a limted edition set created for Tiger's Choice and WhiskyClub.co.

Image for Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse 1990s 1 Litre
43%
1 litre
EU
43%
1 litre

Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse 1990s 1 Litre

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century. 

Unlike some of the other Classic Malts, Lagavulin already had its own single malt brand, and was marketed alongside Talisker in the Ascot Malt Cellar range from DCL in 1982. Considered a somewhat half-hearted attempt to compete in the emerging single malt market (two of the six bottles were still blends), the Malt Cellar featured a 12 year old Lagavulin which would be discontinued in 1988 with the introduction of this expression.

This is the early release of the Classic Malts 16 year old. When United Distillers succeeded DCL, one of their first orders of business was to reclaim control of the distribution of their single malts. In the DCL days, the distilleries had been licensed to the blending companies in their portfolio, Cragganmore for example to D&J McCallum, and Talisker to John Walker & Sons. The process of cancelling these contracts was quicker for some distilleries than others, so some of the early Classic Malts still bear the names of these former licensees, most notably here, with White Horse Distillers still displayed on the packaging. These versions are increasingly sought after.

Image for Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Batch #1
46.3%
70cl
UK
46.3%
70cl

Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Batch #1

When the Isle of Mull's Tobermory distillery opened way back in 1798, it was originally known as Ledaig. It was dormant for the majority of the 20th century, shut down by DCL in 1930, and when it re-opened in 1972, it did so as again as Ledaig distillery. Its revival was only brief however, closing down in 1975. When the distillery was again re-opened in 1979, it was now known as Tobermory. Its production in former years had generally been peated whisky like this, and the single malt was still bottled under the brand name of Ledaig. The newly revived company began producing non-peated as well, for the provision of a blended malt which they marketed under the Tobermory name. Burn Stewart discontinued the blend when they took over in 1993, opting to continue the production of both styles as two distinct single malt brands. The un-peated single malt took over the Tobermory name, while the traditional peated style fittingly retained the historic Ledaig name.

This is the first batch of the Spanish sherry cask finished 18 year old, before it became a mainstay of the brand's core range.

Image for Longmorn 10 Year Old Hill Thomson 1970s / Claretta Import
40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Longmorn 10 Year Old Hill Thomson 1970s / Claretta Import

Longmorn is a popular Speyside distillery, and an essential component in many blends over the years. As such, much of its production is reserved for this purpose and although distillery bottlings first appeared in the 1980s, it was rarely seen before the 15 year old expression was relaunched in 1993. The distillery has long prominent on the independent scene however, and has cult following in Japan, perhaps in no small part to its connection with Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru, who modelled the stills at Yoichi on those at Longmorn.

This is a 10 year old from the early 1970s. Bottled under license by blending firm, Hill Thomson & Co, who had merged with Longmorn's parent company at the start of the decade and were seeking to capitalise on the burgeoning single malt market in Italy at the time.

Image for Littlemill 1984 Chieftain's 18 Year Old
46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Littlemill 1984 Chieftain's 18 Year Old

Littlemill was one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in its time, with distilling rumoured to have taken place there as far back as the late 18th century. It has a turbulent history of ownership changes and mothballings, as well as briefly experimenting with producing lightly and heavily peated single malts called Dunglass and Dumbuck, respectively. Barton Brands, the owners at the time, called a halt to these in 1971 however. The distillery closed again for a time in the 1980s, with its stills falling silent for the final time in 1994. The distillery buildings were then lost in a fire in 1996, bringing an end to its tumultuous story.

This Littlemill was distilled in February 1984 and finished in rum casks #90631 and #90632. It was bottled by Ian Macleod in October 2002, under their Chieftains label.

Ian Macleod & Co was founded in 1933, and was acquired by Peter J Russell thirty years later, running alongside William Maxwell & Co as subsidiaries for many years, producing a range of blends and independent single malt bottlings. This is their flagship Chieftain’s label. Peter J Russell rebranded as Ian Macleod Distillers in 2003, at the same time as achieving their long-held ambition of becoming distillery owners, acquiring Glengoyne, and later, Tamdhu and Rosebank.

One of 720 bottles.

52.5%
70cl
EU
52.5%
70cl

Lagavulin Distillery Exclusive 2010

Originally only available at Lagavulin distillery, this was rumoured to have been whisky originally intended for the Distiller's Edition.

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century.

 

Image for Longmorn 10 Year Old Hill Thomson 1970s
70 proof
26 2/3 fl oz
UK
70 proof
26 2/3 fl oz

Longmorn 10 Year Old Hill Thomson 1970s

Longmorn is a popular Speyside distillery, and an essential component in many blends over the years. As such, much of its production is reserved for this purpose and although distillery bottlings first appeared in the 1980s, it was rarely seen before the 15 year old expression was relaunched in 1993. The distillery has long prominent on the independent scene however, and has cult following in Japan, perhaps in no small part to its connection with Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru, who modelled the stills at Yoichi on those at Longmorn.

This is a 10 year old from the early 1970s. Bottled under license by blending firm, Hill Thomson & Co, who had merged with Longmorn's parent company at the start of the decade and were seeking to capitalise on the burgeoning single malt market in Italy at the time.

 

Image for Kanosuke 2019 Single Cask #19133 20th Anniversary
50%
70cl
UK
50%
70cl

Kanosuke 2019 Single Shochu Cask #19133 / Three Rivers 20th Anniversary

Located alongside Fukiagehama Beach (the longest sand beach in Japan), Kanosuke distillery was founded in 2017 and began production in the capable hands of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The area is becoming known for its whisky production as Mars’ Tsunuki distillery is also located on the same street. Part of the historic Komasa Jyozo company, Kanosuke is equipped with three pot stills, each with different neck shapes and lyne arm angles. This allows the distillery to experiment and create different styles of spirit for single malt and blending. In September 2021 it was announced that Distill Ventures, part of the drinks giant, Diageo, had joined the fledgling project as a 50:50 minority investor. This move saw Kanosuke distillery join the likes of Denmark’s Stauning and Australia’s Starward distillery in the Distill Ventures portfolio of whisky brands. The first single malt release from the Kanosuke distillery debuted in June 2021.

This unpeated Kanosuke was distilled in April 2019 and matured in single 'Mellowed Kozuru' shochu cask #19133. It was bottled in October 2023 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Three Rivers Tokyo.

One of 684 bottles.

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57.8%
70cl
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57.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength 2002 Special Release

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century.

The 12 year old cask strength Lagavulin is bottled annually as part of the Diageo special releases range. This is the second release of two bottled in 2002. The first release had an ABV of 58% whereas the second release was slightly lower, at 57.8%.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition lgv.4/500

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century.

Launched in 1997, the Distillers Editions are cask-finished twists on the Classic Malts. The annual Lagavulin expression has spent a second maturation period in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

The lgv.4/500 release was bottled in 2012.

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43%
70cl
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43%
70cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old pre-Royal Warrant 1990s

Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile. 

This 10 year old was produced before the Royal Warrant was granted in 1994.

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57.2%
70cl
UK
57.2%
70cl

Ledaig 1997 Douglas Laing XOP / Seasonal Curiosities

Old Particular is Douglas Laing's flagship label, and was launched in 2013 after their Old Malt Cask series became part of the portfolio of the newly established Hunter Laing. Xtra Old Particular is the premium version of the brand, placed at the pinnacle of its Exceptional Single Casks range and is reserved for casks the company considers the Laing \"family jewels.”

This Lediag single malt was distilled in April 1997 and was bottled in June 2022.

One of only 62 hand filled bottles.

When the Isle of Mull's Tobermory distillery opened way back in 1798, it was originally known as Ledaig. It was dormant for the majority of the 20th century, shut down by DCL in 1930, and when it re-opened in 1972, it did so as again as Ledaig distillery. Its revival was only brief however, closing down in 1975. When the distillery was again re-opened in 1979, it was now known as Tobermory. Its production in former years had generally been peated whisky like this, and the single malt was still bottled under the brand name of Ledaig. The newly revived company began producing non-peated as well, for the provision of a blended malt which they marketed under the Tobermory name. Burn Stewart discontinued the blend when they took over in 1993, opting to continue the production of both styles as two distinct single malt brands. The un-peated single malt took over the Tobermory name, while the traditional peated style fittingly retained the historic Ledaig name.

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47.4%
70cl
UK + % VAT
47.4%
70cl

Kentucky Bourbon 1994 Quixotic Spirits 24 Year Old 70cl / The Fire

 

This bourbon was distilled at an undisclosed distillery in Kentucky in October 1994 and matured for 24 years. It was bottled by Quixotic Spirits in June 2023, as part of their Rare & Mythical series.

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58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Kanosuke 2018 Peated Single Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old / Bar Minmore House 15th Anniversary

Located alongside Fukiagehama Beach (the longest sand beach in Japan), Kanosuke distillery was founded in 2017 and began production in the capable hands of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The area is becoming known for its whisky production as Mars’ Tsunuki distillery is also located on the same street. Part of the historic Komasa Jyozo company, Kanosuke is equipped with three pot stills, each with different neck shapes and lyne arm angles. This allows the distillery to experiment and create different styles of spirit for single malt and blending. In September 2021 it was announced that Distill Ventures, part of the drinks giant, Diageo, had joined the fledgling project as a 50:50 minority investor. This move saw Kanosuke distillery join the likes of Denmark’s Stauning and Australia’s Starward distillery in the Distill Ventures portfolio of whisky brands. The first single malt release from the Kanosuke distillery debuted in June 2021.

This heavily peated Kanosuke was distilled in 2018 and aged in a single first-fill bourbon barrel before being bottled for Bar Minomore House 15th anniversary. 

One of 217 bottles. 

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57%
70cl
UK + % VAT
57%
70cl

Kanosuke 5 Year Old Single Cognac Cask Finish #21494 / K&L Wine and Acorn Ltd.

Located alongside Fukiagehama Beach (the longest sand beach in Japan), Kanosuke distillery was founded in 2017 and began production in the capable hands of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The area is becoming known for its whisky production as Mars’ Tsunuki distillery is also located on the same street. Part of the historic Komasa Jyozo company, Kanosuke is equipped with three pot stills, each with different neck shapes and lyne arm angles. This allows the distillery to experiment and create different styles of spirit for single malt and blending. In September 2021 it was announced that Distill Ventures, part of the drinks giant, Diageo, had joined the fledgling project as a 50:50 minority investor. This move saw Kanosuke distillery join the likes of Denmark’s Stauning and Australia’s Starward distillery in the Distill Ventures portfolio of whisky brands. The first single malt release from the Kanosuke distillery debuted in June 2021.

This Kanosuke was initially matured for 33 months in a bourbon barrel, then transferred to single Cognac cask #21494 for a further 32 months. It was bottled exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants in the USA and Acorn Ltd in Japan, in what has been dubbed here as a 'Pacific Ocean Collaboration'.

One of 504 bottles.

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