The Whisky Exchange Presents The Zodiac Series

70cl / 55.4%

£87.95

(£125.64 per litre)

Pisces, the fish, is not only associated with the sea, but also with creativity and intuition. To capture this essence, we chose this maritime-tinged whisky from Glenglassaugh. It has a touch of sea spray, all wrapped with fresh and dried fruit, and a gentle spice, thanks to its maturation in second-fill oloroso sherry casks. A great combination of cask and spirit, seldom seen and very tasty.

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70cl / 53.7%

£105

(£150 per litre)

Aries is classically bold and unapologetic, and this punchy Staoisha spirit from Bunnahabhain is the perfect pairing. Smoky bacon and burning grass dive into piles of orchard fruit and spice, with roasted nuts and singed caramel not far behind. A whisky that barrels forward like its namesake ram, bursting with purpose and flavour.

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70cl / 61%

£54.95

(£78.50 per litre)

Dailuaine is a distillery of solidity, reliability and power, qualities embodied by Taurus. The whisky is rich and layered, with sweet toffees and caramels complemented by roasted nuts, warm vanilla and slowly unfolding orchard fruit. A whisky of quiet confidence and depth, like those born under the sign of the bull.

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70cl / 50.4%

£79.95

(£114.21 per litre)

The dual nature of Gemini’s twins is at the heart of this whisky, lively but curious, versatile but surprising. Bright citrus and orchard fruit sit alongside malty biscuits and rich, fragrant smoke, contrasting and complementing each other. A dram for those who thrive on variety and exploration.

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70cl / 62.3%

£94.95

(£135.64 per litre)

When looking for a whisky that made us think of Cancer’s nurturing spirit and maritime theme, we turned to the south coast of Islay and Laphroaig. Reassuring smokiness rolls out of the glass, with classic medicinal character paired with rich and earthy notes. A taste that you can always come back to and enjoy in quiet contemplation.

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70cl / 51.7%

£99.95

(£142.79 per litre)

Leo’s bright and exuberant nature is perfectly embodied by this fruity and smoky Croftengea spirit from Loch Lomond. Bright orchard, stone and tropical fruit leap out of the glass, followed by vibrant, complex smokiness that slowly builds and takes centre stage. This is a crowd-pleasing show-stopper: an absolute Leo.

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70cl / 52.8%

£105

(£150 per litre)

Virgo is all about details, so we looked for a whisky with bold but clear flavours. There’s one distillery which immediately sprang to mind: Clynelish. It’s famed for its precision and layered character, and we weren’t surprised when this whisky fit the bill: a waxy-textured spirit with bright orchard fruit, gentle spice and soft, coastal minerality.

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70cl / 54%

£84.95

(£121.36 per litre)

While we want (almost) every whisky in our collection to be perfectly balanced, we had to go above and beyond for Libra: The Scales. This whisky is a beautifully elegant dram, carefully pitting sharp citrus against sweet orchard fruit, and rich vanilla and almond, against roasty nuttiness. It shows the balance we were looking for, combined with refinement and approachability: all hallmarks of Libra.

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70cl / 53.9%

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Our search for a whisky that embodied strong and passionate Scorpio led us to this refill sherry butt of single malt, from a distillery just outside Craigellachie. We can’t say which one, but the rich notes of dark chocolate, cherries and burnt orange should be instantly recognisable to Speyside fans. A bold whisky that’s not just for Scorpio season.

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70cl / 60.4%

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After just four years in a first-fill oloroso sherry butt, we felt this unpeated Islay single malt had the perfect combination of charm and power to evoke Sagittarius the archer. Expect vivid notes of strawberries, almonds and sticky dried fruits with a hint of salty sea breeze. Proof positive that Islay whisky can be great at any age.

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70cl / 50.1%

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We always knew that serious and unshakeable Capricorn called for a whisky with weight and poise. This Macduff from a single recharred barrel proved to be exactly what we were looking for, a full-bodied dram with a pleasantly oily texture and juicy notes of red fruit. A superb whisky from one of Scotland’s lesser-seen distilleries.

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70cl / 57.4%

Out Of Stock

Ancient astronomers connected the constellation Aquarius with creativity, idealism and eccentricity. With those qualities in mind, we took our search for Aquarian whisky to Campbeltown. This blended malt whisky, aged in a refill hogshead, is citrus-forward, creamy and slightly funky with a coastal side that builds over time. A great dram from Scotland’s smallest – and most sought-after – whisky region.

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