Special Bottlings, Cask Strength & Unchilfiltered

Special Bottlings, Cask Strength & Unchilfiltered

We've sought to find a range of special whiskies that are sure to please any fan of this fantastically diverse spirit.

Sourcing exciting and limited edition distillery releases is a real passion for our spirit buyer, Don, and he's bound to have found something that will inspire and intrigue you. Browse and discover how vast the world of whisky distillation really is.

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    • Origin
    • Japan
    A golden and complex whisky from Japan. Subtle smokiness, with hints of mango and orange peel, finishing with sweet spice. Picked up the top prize in ... Read More
    • Origin
    • Japan
    A golden and complex whisky from Japan. Subtle smokiness, with hints of mango and orange peel, finishing with sweet spice. Picked up the top prize in ... Read More
    Single 50cl bottle
    £48.95 £40.79
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Lots of liquorice and Sherry on the nose with a prominent oak influence. On the palate a pronounced florality is joined by some caramel notes and a s... Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Lots of liquorice and Sherry on the nose with a prominent oak influence. On the palate a pronounced florality is joined by some caramel notes and a s... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £63.95 £53.29
    • Origin
    • Taiwan
    A multi-award winning whisky from Taiwan. Kavalan is the old name for Yilan County, where the distillery is located. Originally matured in American oa... Read More
    • Origin
    • Taiwan
    A multi-award winning whisky from Taiwan. Kavalan is the old name for Yilan County, where the distillery is located. Originally matured in American oa... Read More
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    £58.29 exc VAT
    Single 70cl bottle
    £69.95 £58.29
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Kentucky
    This Rye Whisky from the Willett family estate in Kentucky has a beautiful balance of zesty, sweet fruits and savoury rye spices, finished with a ligh... Read More
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Kentucky
    This Rye Whisky from the Willett family estate in Kentucky has a beautiful balance of zesty, sweet fruits and savoury rye spices, finished with a ligh... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £94.94 £79.12
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    A mysterious 12 year old single malt from the Speyside region that was created with non-chill filtration and zero colourants. Only 1,527 bottles ever ... Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    A mysterious 12 year old single malt from the Speyside region that was created with non-chill filtration and zero colourants. Only 1,527 bottles ever ... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £55.94 £46.62
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    A gentle offshore breeze mingles the sweet scent of buttery biscuits with a salty tang. The palate, still sweet, evokes raisins and butterscotch, comp... Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    A gentle offshore breeze mingles the sweet scent of buttery biscuits with a salty tang. The palate, still sweet, evokes raisins and butterscotch, comp... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £104.94 £87.45
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Sultanas and figs balanced with honey on the nose. Liquid Christmas cake, toasted almonds and just a hint of orange spice on the palate, with a gentl... Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Sultanas and figs balanced with honey on the nose. Liquid Christmas cake, toasted almonds and just a hint of orange spice on the palate, with a gentl... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £67.94 £56.62
  1. An exquisite cask strength bottling of Caol Ila from Signatory Vintage. Frutier than many expressions from this distillery but still with its trademar... Read More
    An exquisite cask strength bottling of Caol Ila from Signatory Vintage. Frutier than many expressions from this distillery but still with its trademar... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £141.49 £117.91
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    Rich citrus fruit aromas combine with mango and lychee on the nose with a palate bursting with lemon and lime zest and chocolate finished with lingeri... Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Speyside
    Rich citrus fruit aromas combine with mango and lychee on the nose with a palate bursting with lemon and lime zest and chocolate finished with lingeri... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £249.95 £208.29
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Kentucky
    An excellent high ABV Bourbon which as the name suggests hails from the great state of Kentucky. Quite spicy and dry with vanilla, toffee and sweetcor... Read More
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Kentucky
    An excellent high ABV Bourbon which as the name suggests hails from the great state of Kentucky. Quite spicy and dry with vanilla, toffee and sweetcor... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £67.94 £56.62
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Tennessee
    The scent of an oak barn bristling with hay. Dust hanging in the sweet summer air. There’s excitement on the palate as burnished butter and honeyed ... Read More
    • Origin
    • USA
    • Tennessee
    The scent of an oak barn bristling with hay. Dust hanging in the sweet summer air. There’s excitement on the palate as burnished butter and honeyed ... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £93.95 £78.29
  2. From a secret distillery on the island of Orkney (on which there aren't many distilleries, to be honest) comes a 2005 vintage single malt Scotch whisk... Read More
    From a secret distillery on the island of Orkney (on which there aren't many distilleries, to be honest) comes a 2005 vintage single malt Scotch whisk... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £139.34 £116.12
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Creamy and sweet with notes of toffee, allspice and hints of pear drops. A smooth dram with a refined finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Scotland
    • Highland
    Creamy and sweet with notes of toffee, allspice and hints of pear drops. A smooth dram with a refined finish. Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £48.95 £40.79
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Cask Strength Whisky

Cask strength whiskies are often regarded as whisky in its purest form.

When it is decided that the cask is ready for bottling, the whisky is then cut with local spring water and then blended with other whiskies to make the finished style.

Cask strength whiskies are simply bottled directly from the cask at the natural strength from the barrel, often in excess of 55% abv. It is up to the person drinking their whisky to 'cut' it with mineral water, to get their their preferred strength.

Cask strength whiskies are regarded as a true expression of how a cask can mature at a distillery. They are unique expressions of the distillery's style of whisky and no two casks will ever taste the same.

Unchilfiltered Whiskies

Most whiskies, and other spirits, are chilfiltered to stabalise the liquid that is being bottled. This will stop it from clouding if the bottle gets cold.  Not a problem to the whisky as its will clear as the bottle warms up, but it often causes complaints from customers who do not appreciate that this is a natural phenomenon that occurs.

For big brand owners it is important that this does not happen, as customers often feel it is a fault in the spirit, hence they filter and cold stabalise the product. However, some master distillers feel that chilfiltration and cold stabalisation removes some of the essential oils and character of the spirit which ultimately detracts from the final tasting experience for the customer.

Natural Colour

Often it is assumed that the whisky in the glass is its natural colour.  Colour in a whisky comes from the cask, a sherry cask will give the spirit a deep golden colour, whereas a bourbon cask will make the spirit light, almost a straw yellow colour.  However, there will always be variation in the colour that comes from different casks. Again, this is natural.

Some brand owners will add an addition of caramel to be used as a colouring agent to ensure that all the bottles are consistent. Is this important? I suppose it is if you are a brand embassador.

From an interest point of view, look out for labels that say that the spirit Natural Colour, you will be buying a whisky that the master distller is proud of.

Also See

A Quick History of Whisky
Types of Malts
Now Whisky is Made
Influences on Whisky Flavour and Aroma
Whisky Style Chart 

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