6 Year Old Whisky

A revamped Jim Beam Black, now with the title of 'triple-aged' which refers not to three different types of cask (as that would not be allowed under bourbon regulations) but to the 6 year old age statement, which is three times the minimum maturation period for bourbon.

A straight Bourbon 'Of Topmost Class' according to the label, which is also adorned with a drawing of the venerable-looking Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr, one of Americas's most respected whiskey pioneers, who was involved with seven different distilleries during his career and is sometimes referred to as 'the father of the modern bourbon industry.

First produced for use in gentleman's clubs, Old Fitzgerald is softer in flavour due to the use of wheat (rather than rye) as the secondary grain in the mash.

Possessing the greatest name in American whiskey, aged for six long years and bottled at a no-nonsense 103 US proof with an extra kick provided by the substituition of rye for wheat in the mash. What's not to like?

A 2001 vintage whisky from Bruichladdich, originally released in the French market. It was matured for 6 years, including an undisclosed finishing time in Madeira fortified wine casks.

An elegant rye from the folks at Wild Turkey, introduced in 2007 and popular since day one.

An old bottle of Four Roses Yellow Label from sometime in the 1980s. This whiskey has been matured for a full 6 years before bottling.

A bottle of Seagram's VO Canadian whisky, bottled in 1974 according to the tax stamp.

An old bottling of Bellows Club bourbon from sometime in the 1970s. This is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon which has been matured for 6 years and was produced for export to the Italian market.

An old bottle of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This whiskey has been aged for a full 6 years and was bottled some time in the 1970s.

An old bottle of Canadian Club, Canada's most well known whisky. Aged for 6 years and bottled way back in 1947.

An old independent release of Balvenie whisky. Bottled sometime in the 1980s, after 6 years of maturation. Apparently, this whisky has been made "Specially for Ladies".

An incredibly rare 1960s Glencadam 6yo Special Reserve in excellent condition for its age. A really beautiful bottle with a springcap, this is a fantastically well-preserved piece with a perfect level.

A young bottling of Glen Mhor that we believe was bottled in the 1960s. A rare official release from the distillery, closed since 1983 and now demolished, and aged for just 6 years.