The Whisky Exchange

Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha / Small Bottle Islay Whisky

Summary: 20cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – A small bottle of the first peated whisky in Bunnahabhain's core range. Like the limited edition Toiteach that came before it, Toiteach A Dha (which means 'smoky two' in Scots Gaelic) is a smoky single malt with a sherry twist.

Aber Falls Whisky / 2021 Release Single Malt Welsh Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The autumn 2021 release of Aber Falls single malt Welsh whisky is a fruity, spicy single malt from the first whisky distillery in North Wales in over 100 years. Aromas of vanilla, toffee, candied orange, fig, sultana and clove fill the nose, complemented by notes of sherry-soaked raisins, forest fruits, dried fruit, creamy malt, walnuts and dark chocolate throughout the palate.

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Speyside single malts and is great with mixers or just on its own. Smooth, sweet and very easy to drink.

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 45% – Packaged in an old-style bottle, Bulleit whiskey has developed a loyal following in the UK. The high rye content (around 30%) gives this bourbon a spicy kick.

Stronachie 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% / Dewar Rattray – Stronachie was the name of a Highland distillery active between the 1890s and 1928. The Scottish agents for the whisky, A.D. Rattray, have launched a range using whisky from Benrinnes distillery. This is the 10 year old – sweet and spicy.

Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Blended Malt Speyside Blended Malt

Summary: 70cl / 44.2% / Berry Bros & Rudd – One of the first releases in the Berry Bros Classic Range, this Speyside blended malt whisky is all about the classic Speyside character: honey, soft spice and fruit.

Mackintosh Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% – A soft and fruity blended malt from Mackintosh, matured in sherry casks and offer nights of honey, dried fruit, creamy vanilla, freshly-cut grass, sweet malt and orange oil throughout the palate.

New York Ragtime Rye Double Oak Cask Strength American Rye Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 56% – A fruity, peppery variation of New York Distilling Company's Ragtime Rye, Double Oak has spent an extra finishing period in ex-rye whiskey casks. The result is notes of vanilla, cracked black pepper, orange, cherry, green rye spice and fresh pine needles throughout the palate.

Ardmore 2009 / 11 Year Old / Signatory Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% – A 2009 Ardmore single malt from indie bottler Signatory Vintage, matured in a pair of ex-bourbon barrels for 11 years, before being bottled in December 2020.

High West American Prairie Reserve Straight Bourbon

Summary: 70cl / 46% – Another bottling by High West while their own spirit matures, showing off their ability to select great whiskeys. This is a blend of 6 and 10 year old bourbon produced in honour of the nascent American Prairie Reserve, an area the size of Connecticut that will hopefully one day be the largest grassland wildlife reserve in the USA.

Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked / 2021 Release Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – From the distillery's 2021 Release, Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoke is matured in a combination of second-fill European and American oak casks, creating layers of rich fruit and peat smoke throughout the palate.

Deanston 2013 / Organic Fino Finish / Bot.2020 / Union Exclusive Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 54.8% / Distillery Bottling – Bottled in 2020, this 2013-vintage Union Exclusive Deanston single malt was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in organic fino sherry casks from Bodegas Robles. Complex aromas of vanilla, toffee, honey-covered apricots, dark forest berries and cinnamon fill the nose, complemented by notes of roasted hazelnuts, poached pears, tropical fruits, honey and oaky spice throughout the palate.

Enso Japanese Whisky Japanese Blended Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A delicate Japanese blended whisky from Kiyokawa, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Enso has been distilled using pot stills and matured in American oak casks. Aromas of lemon blossom, orange zest, vanilla, caramel and soft smoke fills the nose, complemented by notes of toasted oak, crunchy apples, cinnamon, woody vanilla and honeysuckle on the palate. Enjoy this whisky neat or as part of your favourite cocktail.

Teaninich 2009 Small Batch / 12 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% / Berry Bros & Rudd – A small-batch single malt whisky from indie bottler Berry Bros & Rudd, made at Teaninich distillery in 2009 and matured in a hogshead for 12 years, before being bottled in 2021.

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old / Reserve Cask Parcel 6 Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48% / Elixir Distillers – A 12-year-old Speyside single malt from indie bottler Elixir Distillers, made at a secret distillery in Speyside and matured in just three ex-sherry puncheons, before being bottled in 2021 as part of the Reserve Casks Parcel No.6. Aromas of dark muscovado sugar, black tea, dried figs and apricots, Pedro Ximenez sherry, ground cinnamon and fruitcake fill the nose, complemented by notes of sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate, raisins, pistachio nuts, orange oil, clove and prunes throughout the p

Knockando 2001 / 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A 2001 Knockando single malt, matured for 18 years creating aromas of warm porridge, honey, raisins, blackcurrants and roasted nuts on the nose. The palate offers notes of fresh barley, strawberry compote, roasted almonds, burnt orange peel, dark chocolate and old leather that linger in the finish.

Tullibardine 2012 / The Firkin 49 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48.9% / The Firkin – A 2012 Tullibardine single malt from indie bottler The Firkin Whisky Co. that has been matured in a single cask, which has held both oloroso and Amontillado sherry. The result is notes of creamy butterscotch, toffee, malt, fresh fruit, cinnamon, shortbread biscuits and oaky spice throughout the palate.

Aultmore 2010 / The Firkin Rare Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48.9% / The Firkin – A bold, rich Aultmore single malt from The Firkin Rare that has been matured in a Marsala cask, creating layers of dried fruits, rich malt, sweet honey and baking spices throughout the palate.

Glenallachie 2008 / 13 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 60.2% / Berry Bros & Rudd – A 2008 Glenallachie single malt from indie bottler Berry Bros & Rudd, matured in a single sherry butt for 13 years, before being bottled in 2021. Aromas of toffee, dried fruits, green apples, citrus fruits and peppery spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of buttery toffee, rich oak spice, dates, prunes and Dundee cake throughout the palate.

Drew Mayville & Buffalo Trace Whiskies That Wowed The World / 5x1cl

Summary: 5cl / 54.3% / The Perfect Measure – A tasting of some of the finest Bourbon to come out of the Buffalo Trace warehouses. These six award-winning whiskies were selected by the man who knows them best, Sazerac master blender Drew Mayville. Each one has been chosen to highlight different aspects of production and show how Drew helped Sazerac cement its position as one of the world’s finest whiskey makers. Each set contains 1cl samples of the following: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, William Larue Weller Bot.2015, Weller CYPB, Mister Sam

Amrut Peated Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 62.8% – From Amrut distillery, founded in 1948, just one year after Indian independence, this is a stormingly hot and spicy whisky, peated and bottled at a punchy cask strength of 62.8%.

Oxford Heritage Corn Whisky English Corn Whisky

Summary: 50cl / 50.44% / Distillery Bottling – Grain Stories Heritage corn whisky from Oxford Artisan Distillery is made with a diverse range of heritage grains harvested in 2017. Aromas of honey, bitter wormwood, buttery biscuit dough, almonds, banana, vanilla, allspice and cinnamon will the nose, complemented by notes of ginger cake, banana, hazelnuts, almonds, liquorice root, shortbread and garden herbs throughout the palate.

Oban 2008 / 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2021 Highland Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 56.2% – Distilled in 2008, this 12-year-old Oban single malt has been matured in freshly-charred American oak casks, before being bottled as part of Diageo's 2021 Special Releases. Aromas of crispy seaweed, flaky sea salt, black pepper, light smoke, chilli sauce and olive oil fill the nose. The palate offers notes of lemon, oak spice, garden herbs, salty sea air and oily pepper that linger in the finish.

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – This is the relaunched version of Bunnahabhain 18yo, having ditched the caramel colouring and chill-filtration and upped the strength to 46.3%. A triumph for 'naturalist' whisky drinkers.

Octomore Edition 12.1 / 5 Year Old / The Impossible Equation Islay Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 59.9% / Distillery Bottling – Octomore 12.1 is a vibrant five-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich's experimental, heavily-peated Octomore series. Matured exclusively in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, it offers notes of rich malt, cereals, vanilla, orange, fudge and aromatic peat smoke throughout the palate.

Mars Komagatake Single Malt / Bot.2019 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – The 2019 edition of Mars Komagatake limited edition Japanese single malt. Matured in American white oak bourbon barrels it is a soft and elegant whisky with a subtle peat influence that creates aromas of oak, tobacco, clove-studded orange and floral honey on the nose. The palate offers notes of white chocolate, cashew nuts, orange juice, salted caramel and apple, with an undercurrent of soft smoke throughout.

Glenburgie 1995 / 25 Year Old / Signatory Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 54.7% / Signatory – A 1995 Glenburgie single malt from independent bottler Signatory Vintage, matured in a pair of hogsheads for 25 years, before being bottled in April 2021 as part of its Cask Strength Collection.

Arran 1996 / 24 Year Old / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 49.5% / Distillery Bottling – A 1996 Arran single malt, matured in a single cask for 24 years, before being bottled in March 2021, exclusively for The Whisky Exchange. Despite spotty record keeping from the time, we are fairly sure that this is a sherry cask, filled before the distillery had hit its first birthday. They may not have been distilling for long, but this big, rich and juicy whisky shows they already had the whisky-making skills they're known for today.

Auchroisk 1990 / 27 Year Old / Signatory Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 53.7% / Signatory – A single cask whisky from Auchroisk, bottled by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength Collection. Distilled in 1990 and matured for 27 years in a refill sherry butt, this single malt has an intense aroma of dried fruit and toffee, with a lighter, herbal edge. The palate brings out notes of spicy pepper and fresh mint, alongside heady vanilla and rich, sweet berries.

Talisker 25 Year Old / Bot.2017 Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – The 2017 release of Talisker's excellent 25-year-old whisky continues the reputation for greatness. Carefully balancing the distillery's seaside, salt and pepper character against elegant oak and delicate fruity notes, it's a masterclass in ageing with a delightfully old-fashioned air.

Glenlivet 1981 / 36 Year Old / Sherry Finish / Twe Exclusive Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 47.6% / Signatory – Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, this hand-picked, single cask 36 year-old is a colossus of long-aged Glenlivet complexity, having spent its final 6 years in a sherry butt. The nose is an alluring, aromatic maze of cocoa, dried fruit, pastry and subtle oak. It’s just as enchanting on the tongue, where fresh apple and cinder toffee battle spice for dominance of a tempered citrus and oak landscape. All is reconciled in a finish full of gentle liquorice and mild cinnamon, with more rich, dark frui

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The 2016 release of Glenfarclas 40 Year Old, presented in a box styled on the distillery's warehouse doors. This is a classic sherried Glenfarclas, with notes of Christmas cake, dark chocolate and orange.

Macallan 30 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, the 2020 release of Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak is a rich and spicy single malt with aromas of clove-studded orange, nutmeg and toasted oak on the nose. The palate offers notes of dried fruits, sherry and oak, with cloves, cinnamon and citrus lingering in the finish.