Whiskies

A very special Clynelish, bottled for The Whisky Exchange by Signatory in celebration of the 10th edition of The Whisky Show in London. We've been fortunate to bottle a few of these sherried Clynelishes, and this might be the best yet. It was distilled on 11 December 1996 and bottled on 20 August 2018 at 21 years old. The sherry butt has added layers of dried fruit and spice, but without hiding Clynelishes fresh and fruit character. An excellent balancing act.

The Wiseman is the first Kentucky Owl release from master blender John Rhea and is comprised of a four Straight bourbons matured for up to eight-years-old. Aromas of caramel, allspice, citrus and oak fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, caramel ice cream, baking spices and peppery oak throughout the palate.

The fruit of Dalmore's experiments with casks from around the world, this port wood reserve marries Dalmore's weighty whisky with thick port-cask fruit and spice. Matured first in American white oak bourbon casks, it is then finished in port pipes from W&J Graham before being bottled. Creamy and fruity with controlled sweetness. This gift set includes two Dalmore tumblers.

A bold and smoky peated single malt from Caperdonich, matured in barrels for 18 years before being bottled as part of the Secret Speyside Collection. Aromas of bonfire smoke, poached pears and hot tar fill the nose, complemented by notes of baked apple pie, smouldering driftwood, orange zest and aromatic smoke throughout the palate. Caperdonich distillery was dismantled in its entirety back in 2011, making it not only closed, but firmly lost. As part of the Secret Speyside series, no fewer than six individual bottlings of Caperdonich single malt whiskies are now available to buy.

A 2011 North British single grain whisky from indie bottler Watt Whisky, matured in a single sherry butt for a decade, before being bottled in early 2022.

The fourth release in Fettercairn's Warehouse 2 Collection was distilled in 2014 and matured in a collection of first and second-fill American and Hungarian oak casks, housed in Warehouse 2 until it was bottled in 2022. Aromas of vanilla pods, poached pears and cracked black pepper fill the nose, complemented by notes of toffee, honey, walnuts, honeydew melon, passion fruit, sweet oak and charred orange peel throughout the palate and lingering in the finish.

A rich, complex bourbon barrel matured whisky from Laphroaig, this is the 15th edition of the Islay distillery's ever-popular Cask Strength 10 Year Old single malt. Bottled in December 2021, aromas of oat biscuits, green oak, candle wax, vanilla cream, wood smoke, tobacco, nutmeg and old leather fill the nose, complemented by notes of charred wood, burnt marshmallows, sea salt, toffee, caramel waffles, white peppery, roasted coffee, cinnamon and vanilla fill throughout the palate.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Presented in the brand's trademark 24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons, this is light, approachable and moreish with enticing notes of orange peel and white chocolate.

The 2017 relaunch of one of our all-time favourites, this has to be one of the most consistently excellent malt whiskies of the past 10 years. Showered with awards and praise from all quarters, it was named as 'Best Spirit in the World' by F Paul Pacult of the Spirit Journal. Unfailingly excellent, especially after a good meal. Pacult wrote: 'After 25 years' experience, it fits my profile of what makes a perfect whisky, which is to say it's totally in harmony, there are no rough edges and everything is melded together brilliantly.'

A malt whisky of unmistakable honey-rich maturity and depth. Glenlivet 18yo is the winner of 2 gold medals in the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) and remains one of the best-value expressions of sherried Speyside.