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The Smokehead 15 Years is a mysterious single malt from Islay, whose origin lies in the fog of uncertainty. Ian Macleod has created a character with this rebellious whisky that combines both the rugged coasts and the gentle aromas of the island. A delight for all those seeking something special – or simply a good reason to stick their nose in a glass.
The Bunnahabhain 2018, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, is a Scottish single malt from the Islay region. With its 11 years and an ABV of 43%, it presents itself as a gentle introduction for whisky newcomers, but also has some rough edges that make it interesting for experienced connoisseurs.
With Ledaig 2006/2024, Gordon & MacPhail once again demonstrates how much character a single cask can shape. This single malt from the Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull matured for 17 years in a first fill sherry hogshead, bringing together maritime wildness and deep sherry richness. Not a crowd-pleasing easy sipper, but a whisky with edges, attitude, and a clear identity.
Distilled in May 2020, this expression was initially matured in first-fill bourbon casks and subsequently finished in a single Amarone wine cask — a first for the distillery’s Aon series.
To celebrate Burns Night, ABERFELDY transformed Hamburg into a little piece of Scotland - an evening full of music, enjoyment and hospitality.
Our curated list of whiskies that deliver exceptional taste at a fair price.
With the right whisky glasses, you can taste more precisely and enjoy more casually. In our tests, we compared nosing glasses and tumblers and selected the best whisky glasses from budget-friendly to premium.
Whisky with ice? That's like Champagne with Coke! This is how whisky purists react when someone adds ice to a single malt. But sometimes whisky actually tastes better on the rocks - here is the truth.
Redbreast 21 Years Old is considered one of the most expressive bottlings in the Irish whiskey tradition. It is referred to as an Irish masterpiece, and for good reason.
In recent years, the small distillery in the north-west of Scotland's Speyside has gained more and more popularity. The Benromach 10 offers a good and affordable entry.Benromach, now part of the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, is committed to traditional craftsmanship. They believe that making whisky by hand guarantees real character. Benromach only uses first-fill casks for their whiskies: for the 10-years, 80% are bourbon barrels and 20% Spanish sherry casks. The pleasantly simple and uncluttered packaging and bottle design runs through all age groups.
Arran Distillery was established on the Isle of Arran in the mid 90's. Some of the casks were stored at Springbank until the recent expansion of the warehouses. The casks are now on site and a second distillery (Lagg) has been built. Today we taste the 10 years Core Range bottling.
Everyone knows it or has at least seen it in the spirits section of a well-stocked supermarket. Regular offers invite you to buy the Talisker 10 and we like to buy it and contribute to it being the best-selling whisky of the Talisker distillery.On the bottle in the new design, the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland can be found in overdramatic images. The look runs like a red leitmotif through the other bottlings of the distillery, such as the magnificent Talisker 18 Years.