The Whisky Exchange

Famous Grouse / Small Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 20cl / 40% – A 20cl bottle of Famous Grouse's immensely popular blended Scotch Whisky. First released in 1860, as of the 2010s, it has been Scotland's most popular Scotch for 30 years.

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky Canadian Blended Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very approachable blend of fine whiskies, Black Velvet is as smooth as the name would suggest and slips down almost alarmingly easily.

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet and nutty eight-year-old Glenfarclas single malt that offers notes of walnuts, marzipan, buttery pastry, green grass, vanilla fudge and raisins throughout the palate.

Gentleman Jack Washbag Set Tennessee Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A sophisticated gift set from Jack Daniel's that includes a bottle of Gentleman Jack and a stylish leather washbag. Exhibiting an impressive mellow quality and a fullness of flavour, at once bold and refined, Gentleman Jack is filled with flavours of fresh vanilla, sweet caramel and spicy oak – a universal favourite at the absolute peak of its maturity.

Basil Hayden's Bourbon Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Created in 1796 by Basil Hayden, who went against the grain (no pun intended) by adding in rye into the traditional corn-based mashbill. It was a huge hit and today is one of Jim Beam's 'Small Batch' range of bourbons.

Glenfiddich Collection / 3x20cl Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 60cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A set of three 20cl bottles showcasing Glenfiddich's most popular releases – the elegant 12 year old, solera aged 15 year old and classic 18 year old.

Amaethon French Whisky French Single Malt Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 45% – A French single malt from Amaethon that is made with French barley and has been matured for three years in oak casks. Aromas of malt, waffles, freshly-baked bread, honey, dried fruit, watermelon, green plum, gingerbread and cinnamon fill the nose, complemented by notes of dried fruit, oak spice, candied ginger, summer flowers, quince and banana throughout the palate.

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old / Port Finish Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A full-bodied, silky-smooth single malt from Glenmorangie, finished in a Quinta Ruban port cask, creating a rich chocolate flavour. Gentle aromas of Seville oranges and walnut build into rich dark chocolate, sandalwood and spicy pepper. The palate initially offers notes of mint chocolate, walnuts and orange develop into Turkish delight and summer flowers.

Spey Tenne Cask Strength Batch 4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 57.5% / Distillery Bottling – Spey Tenne Back 4 was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks, before being finished in Tawny Port casks, creating aromas of raspberry jam, white peaches, sweet apples and pot-pourri on the nose, complemented by toasted almonds and sticky dried fruits throughout the palate.

Inchfad 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 58.2% / Watt Whisky – A 2017 Loch Lomond Inchfad single malt from independent bottler Watt Whisky that was matured in a hoghsead for five years, before being bottled in 2022.

North British 2003 / 18 Year Old / Old Particular Single Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48.4% / Douglas Laing – A 2003 North British single grain whisky from independent bottler Douglas Laing that was matured in a single refill butt for 18 years, before being bottled in February 2022 as part of its Old Particular series. Aromas of ripe bananas, walnuts, baking spices and orange zest fill the nose, complemented by notes of golden syrup sponge, ginger, vanilla, caramelised apples, sugared almonds and banoffee pie throughout the palate.

Le Breuil Origine French Single Malt Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% – Le Breuil Origine is a French single malt from Normandy, made using Golden Promise barley from a handful of farms and matured in a combination of virgin French oak casks, ex-bourbon casks and ex-Martell Blue Swift casks. Aromas of peach, pear, hazelnut, oak and crisp malt fill the nose, complemented by notes of almonds, vanilla, linseed and stone fruits throughout the palate.

Auchroisk 2008 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 54.9% / Watt Whisky – A 2008 Auchroisk single malt from independent bottler Watt Whisky that was matured in a single hogshead for 13 years, before being bottled in 2022.

Macallan Double Cask Gold Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Double Cask Gold is the new name for Gold as part of Macallan's relaunched range introduced in 2018. Aged in a combination of first fill and refill sherry casks, it is designed to sit between the now-defunct 10yo Sherry Oak and 10yo Fine Oak bottlings.

Mortlach 2009 / 12 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48.4% / Douglas Laing – A 2009 Mortlach single malt from independent bottler Douglas Laing that was matured in a single refill hogshead for 12 years, before being bottled in March 2022 as part of its Old Particular series. Aromas of coconut, oak spice and buttery barley fill the nose, complemented by notes of allspice, freshly-baked bread, marmalade, vanilla cream and rich malt throughout the palate.

Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% – The oldest whisky in the Gaelic Whisky Company's Poit Dhubh blended malt range, matured for at least 21 years and with a slug of sherry cask spirit to create a balanced, smoky and sweet dram.

21 Year Old Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 18cl / 47.7% / The Perfect Measure – Explore the world of 21-year-old single malts with this Perfect Measure tasting set. This set includes a 3cl sample bottle of each of the following whiskies: Glencadam 21 Year Old, Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Reserva Rum Cask Finish, Glenfarclas 21 Year Old TWE Exclusive, Isle of Jura 21 Year Old Tide, Benromach 21 Year Old and Edradour 1995 21 Year Old Oloroso Finish.

English Whisky Co. 2009 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky English Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Watt Whisky – A 2009 English Whisky Co. single malt from independent bottler Watt Whisky that was matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel for 12 years, before being bottled in 2022.

New Zealand 18 Year Old Oamaruvian 100 Proof Single Whisky

Summary: 50cl / 50% – An 18-year-old single grain New Zealand whisky that is made up of 70% single malt and 30% grain whisky from Willowbank Distillery and initially matured in ex-bourbon casks for six years. After this it was moved to the seaside town of Oamaru, where it spent a further 12 years in French oak ex-New Zealand red wine casks, creating a rich and fruity character with hints of salty sea air lingering in the finish.

Caol Ila 15 Year Old Unpeated / Special Releases 2018 Islay Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 59.1% / Distillery Bottling – A sherry-forward edition of the yearly Diageo Special Releases unpeated Caol Ila. While whisky from the distillery is usually very smoky, this yearly release looks at the distillery's other, less well-known side: unpeated spirit. The 2018 bottling was matured in refill and rejuvenated American-oak hogsheads and ex-bodega European oak butts, which give a balance of elegant vanilla and orchard fruit, and richer, sherry oak flavour.

Invergordon 1997 / 24 Year Old / Sovereign Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 53.9% / Hunter Laing – A 1997 Invergordon single grain whisky from independent bottler Hunter Laing that was matured in a single ex-bourbon barrel for 24 years, before being bottled in November 2021 as part of its Sovereign series. Aromas of toffee, vanilla and blackberries fill the nose, complemented by notes of apple, blackcurrants and chocolate-covered raisins throughout the palate.

Eddu 2004 / 17 Year Old / Single Cask French Buckwheat Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 49% – A 2004 Eddu French Buckwheat whisky, made at Distillerie des Menhirs in the Breton village of Plomelin and matured in a single cask for 17 years, before being bottled in August 2021. Aromas of vanilla, malt, garden herbs, stewed apple, coffee, banana and cinnamon fill the nose, complemented by notes of cocoa beans, coffee, toffee, salted caramel and nougat throughout the palate.

Personalised 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 49.4% / The Whisky Exchange – A fruity dram from Glenburgie, increasingly one of our favourite distillers in Speyside. Two decades of ageing have added layers of spice to the distillery’s fruit-forward spirit, producing a well-balanced and complex whisky.

Caol Ila 18 Year Old / Unpeated / Special Releases 2017 Islay Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 59.8% / Distillery Bottling – The oldest-ever whisky in the unpeated series from Caol Ila, an 18-year-old single malt with memorable fruitiness. Excellent as an aperitif and recommended to be served with a drop of water, this dram offers delicious aromas of lemon and egg custard, followed by flavours of freshly baked apple pies.

Girvan 1979 / 42 Year Old / Sovereign Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 50.5% / Hunter Laing – A 1979 Girvan single grain whisky from independent bottler Hunter Laing that was matured in a single refill hogshead for 42 years, before being bottled in November 2021 as part of its Sovereign series. Aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries and apples fill the nose, complemented by notes of forest berries, vanilla and mint throughout the palate.

Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon / Batch 10

Summary: 70cl / 60.1% – The 10th Batch of Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon is made with casks from a number of distilleries and blended by Dixon Dedman, great-great-grandson of Charles Mortimer Dedman, who founded C.M Dedman Distillery. Aromas of cooked apples, Seville orange, marmalade, cinnamon and buttered popcorn fill the nose, complemented by notes of mango puree, molasses, butter, oak, coffee, milk chocolate and shortbread throughout the palate.

Balvenie The Edge Of Burnhead Wood / 19 Year Old / Stories Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48.7% / Distillery Bottling – A 19-year-old single malt made with and of materials from the Balvenie grounds themselves, The Edge Of Burnhead Wood is the sixth instalment in the Balvenie Stories series. It is a robust single malt with delicate fig, orange and honey notes, accompanied a light spice and a backbone of toasted oak.

Glencadam 25 Year Old / The Remarkable / Batch 5 Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% – Glencadam 25 Year Old Batch 5 is a well-rounded Highland single malt that has spent quarter of a century in oak casks, creating aromas of peaches, apricots, green apples, acacia honey and vanilla sponge that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of pear, peach, toffee, toasted hazelnut, freshly-baked pastry, lemon curd and orange zest that linger in the finish.

Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 45.2% – A limited-edition bourbon from Woodford Reserve that has been finished in specially-selected XO Cognac barrels – sourced by master distiller Chris Morris – and presented in a bespoke Baccarat decanter. Aromas of toasted oak, chocolate, creamy vanilla bean, cinnamon spice, dried fruit and orange peel fill the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, caramel, dried fruit, rich malt, mocha and oak throughout the palate.

Littlemill 25 Year Old / Private Cellar Edition & Mini Lowland Whisky

Summary: 75cl / 50.4% / Distillery Bottling – Despite the distillery closing in 1994, owners Loch Lomond have been releasing some of the now-mature stocks every year. The 2015 edition was distilled between December 17 1989 and April 4 1990 and has been bottled at 25 years old. Aged in a combination of ten American and European oak cask, it was married together in first-fill oloroso sherry casks. Limited to 1,500 bottles, this comes in a wooden box with a miniature, so you can try the whisky before you open the bottle.

Macallan No.6 Decanter Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Macallan No.6 is comprised of whiskies aged in first-fill sherry casks. Presented in a six-faceted Lalique decanter, this is rich and sumptuous, with notes of fruit cake and orange.