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Whisky of the Year 2020 Judging Set6x3cl

18cl / 43.5%

The Perfect Measure

This autumn, we're inviting our customers to choose our Whisky of the Year for 2020. This judging pack includes a Perfect Measure sample of each of the six shortlisted whiskies – three of which have been picked by The Whisky Exchange co-founder Sukhinder Singh and our head buyer Dawn Davies, and three of which have been nominated by the public. All of the whiskies abide by the Whisky of the Year criteria: they must be regular releases, not cask strength, and must retail at below £65. The samples in this judging pack are labelled A, B, C, D, E and F so as to be judged blind, and the pack contains a single-use code along with a URL at which you can register your vote. Any further uses of the code will simply supplant the previous vote registered with that code. Please note that voting will close on 17 November 2019.

24 Days of Rum Advent Calendar24x2cl

48cl / 41.2%

Embrace the spirit of Christmas and explore the world of rum with this 24 Days of Rum Advent calendar. With 24 rums from 24 countries and two glasses, this is calendar is perfect for sharing a rum adventure with someone you love.

Glenallachie 2006 SampleRalfy.com 10th Anniversary

3cl / 59.9%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of a very limited special-release from Glenallachie, bottled to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Ralfy.com and selected by the titular flat-cap-wearing, whisky-reviewing Ralfy himself. Made in 2006 and matured in a single Port pipe for 13 years, this whisky has sweet aromas of heather honey, lemon zest and sultanas, alongside warm spices. The palate offers notes of raisins, cocoa, orange peel and sweet spices, before sweet honey and delicate flowers develop and linger in the finish.

Jensen's Bermondsey GinMiniature

5cl / 43%

A miniature bottle of Jensen's Bermondsey gin, bursting with juniper flavour, with a luscious texture and aromatic bite, Jensen’s is a taste of what London Dry used to be. A revelatory mixing gin.

Ballechin 2003 SampleCask 204 TWE Exclusive

3cl / 55%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Made in 2003 at Edradour distillery, this 15-year-old Ballechin single malt has been matured in a single first-fill sherry butt, before being bottled in April 2019 to celebrate The Whisky Exchange's 20th Anniversary. A heavily-peated Highland whisky, it has rich aromas of dark chocolate, treacle, earthy peat smoke and roasted coffee beans. The palate offers notes of sugared almonds, cocoa, coffee, peat and soft fruits, before a lingering, smoky finish. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Caorunn Scottish Gin Miniature

5cl / 41.8%

A miniature of Caorunn Scottish gin, from Balmenach distillery in Speyside. Made using Scottish botanicals, including rowan berries, heather, dandelion and coul blush apples.

1800 Silver TequilaMiniature

5cl / 40%

A miniature bottle of 1800 Silver Tequila.

Foursquare Hereditas 14 Year Old Rum SampleTWE Exclusive

3cl / 56%

Single Blended Rum

The Perfect Measure

Hereditas is a fruity, rich 14-year-old rum from Foursquare distillery in Barbados, bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, this is a bold tropical rum with notes of raisins, banoffee and stewed berries throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Sample16th Special Releases 2016

3cl / 57.7%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2016 Special Releases bottling of Lagavulin 12 Year Old, celebrating the distillery's 200th anniversary. It's a punchy and coastal-tinged whisky, showing another side to the distillery's character from the 16-year-old.

Tomatin 1993 Sample24 Year Old Sherry Cask Blackadder

3cl / 53.2%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 1993-vintage single malt from Tomatin, bottled in October 2017 by indie bottler Blackadder for its Statement series. Matured in a single ex-sherry hogshead for 24 years, it has a fruity, spicy character full of sweet raisin and dark chocolate notes.

Tomintoul 1995 Sample23 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 53.6%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in an ex-bourbon barrel and finished in a single first-fill sherry butt for 36 months, this 1995-vintage Tomintoul single malt was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. It is a rich, fruity whisky with notes of vanilla, cherries and dried fruit throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Tamdhu 2004 Sample15 Year Old Old Particular

3cl / 48.4%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 15-year-old single malt whisky from Tamdhu, bottled by Douglas Laing for its Old Particular series in March 2019 and matured in a single refill butt. The palate offers rich, fruity notes of dark berries, chocolate cake, toasted oak and warm spices.

Talisker 25 Year Old SampleBot.2007

3cl / 58.1%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of Talisker 25 Year Old sherry-matured single malt released in 2007.

Talisker 8 Year Old SampleBot.1980s

3cl / 45.8%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Talisker 8 Year Old from the 1980s.

Springbank 24 Year Old SampleSherry Hogshead

3cl / 46.2%

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of a single cask bottling from popular Campbeltown distillery Springbank distilled in 1994 and matured in a sherry hogshead. It is a fruity, spicy single malt with notes of raisins, red cherries and cinnamon throughout the palate.

Springbank 21 Year Old SampleBot.1990s

3cl / 46%

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Springbank 21 Year Old from the 1990s.

Wood's Old Navy Rum SampleBot.1970s

3cl / 40%

The Perfect Measure

Produced to a recipe set down by the Liverpudlian Wood & Co., this Old Navy Rum was bottled in the 1970s. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Foursquare 2007 Cask Strength Rum Sample

3cl / 59%

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of single-vintage rum from Foursquare distillery in Barbados. It is a blend of pot and column still rum has been aged in ex-bourbon casks for 12 years, creating a rich character with notes of vanilla, spice and sweet dried fruits.

Foursquare Empery Rum Sample

3cl / 56%

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks for 14 years, Foursquare Empery is a blend of pot and column-still rums from Barbados. The ninth release for the Exceptional Cask series, Empery is a rich and fruity rum, with notes of dried fruits, dark chocolate and fudge. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Doorly's 14 Year Old Rum Sample

3cl / 48%

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 14-year-old rum from Foursquare distillery in Barbados. Rich and sweet, it has notes of tropical fruits and toffee apples.

Rosebank 12 Year Old SampleFlora & Fauna

3cl / 43%

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Rosebank 12 Year Old, part of Diageo's Flora and Fauna series.

Port Ellen 1982 Sample35 Year Old Signatory 30th Ann.

3cl / 55.1%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 35-year-old Port Ellen single malt from Signatory Vintage's 30th anniversary collection. Distilled on 2 September 1982 and bottled after 35 years in a refill sherry butt on 31 July 2018. The sherry cask may be a refill, but it's made itself known in the whisky, with rich bramble fruit emphasising the distillery's tarry smoke and citrusy character.

Port Ellen 1978 Sample29 Year Old 8th Release (2008)

3cl / 55.3%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the eighth release of Diageo's Port Ellen single malts, distilled in 1978 and matured for 29 years.

Port Ellen 1979 Sample13 Year Old Douglas Murdoch

3cl / 40%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 1979-vintage whisky from closed distillery Port Ellen on Islay. This was aged for 13 years before being bottled by indie bottler Douglas Murdoch in the early 1990s.

Oban 14 Year Old SampleBot.1980s

3cl / 43%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Oban 14 Year Old single malt from the 1980s.

Mortlach 2008 Sample11 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 57.8%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a pair of first-fill ex-bourbon barrels for more than a decade, this 2008-vintage Mortlach was bottled in March 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. This fruity, spicy whisky offers notes of honey, vanilla, pineapple and mango throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Mortlach 16 Year Old SampleFlora & Fauna

3cl / 43%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 16-year-old Mortlach from Diageo's Flora and Fauna series. It has a rich, complex, spicy sherried character.

Macallan Edition No.2 Sample

3cl / 48.2%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Macallan Edition No.2 – a collaboration between master blender Bob Delgarno and legendary Spanish chefs Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca. A combination of sherry puncheons, butts and refill hogsheads, this is a deliciously floral and fruity whisky with notes of tropical fruit, black pepper, liquorice and brandy snaps.

Macallan Oscuro Sample1824 Collection

3cl / 46.5%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Originally a travel-retail exclusive, Macallan Oscuro is a combination of casks of whisky distilled between 1987 and 1997. It combines the collectability of Macallan with the trademark rich sherried elegance. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Macallan Rare Cask Batch No.2 Sample2018 Release

3cl / 43%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of the second Macallan Rare Cask to be released in 2018 – No.2 of three. Macallan Rare Cask is a small-batch release from the Speyside favourite, bringing together just 50 sherry butts to craft a rich and fruity dram. This Macallan at its most traditional and best.

Macallan 30 Year Old SampleSherry Oak 2018 Release

3cl / 43%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2018 release of Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak. Deliciously smooth, with dried fruits, sherry, orange and wood smoke.

Macallan 25 Year Old SampleSherry Oak 2018 Release

3cl / 43%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of the 2018 release of Macallan 25 Year Old. This sublime spirit enjoys a cult following in some of the finest hotels and bars in the world where demand for the precious malt continually outstrips supply.

Macallan 1979 Sample18 Year Old Gran Reserva

3cl / 40%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A truly classic sherried Macallan, this 1979 is regarded as the best of the highly-sought-after Gran Reserva series released in the 1990s to showcase the extreme end of sherried whisky from the distillery. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Macallan 10 Year Old SampleSherry Oak

3cl / 40%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured exclusively in oak sherry casks from Spain to deliver a deep, rich, deliciously smooth and well-rounded flavour with a slight sweetness and touch of sherry and wood. Its deep colour is achieved wholly naturally without the addition of any colouring. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Macallan 10 Year Old SampleFull Proof Bot.1980s

3cl / 57%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 10-year-old Macallan Full Proof, produced for the Italian market sometime in the late 1980s.

Laphroaig 25 Year Old SampleCask Strength Bot.2017

3cl / 48.9%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2017-release of Laphroaig 25 Year Old – a marriage of spirit aged in bourbon casks with that aged in second-fill oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at cask strength after 25 years of maturation, this is a complex mix of sweet, creamy bourbon influences and rich, oaky sherry influences, all intertwined with Laphroaig's signature flavours.

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Sample

3cl / 48%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Laphroaig 18 Year Old, a savoury, smoky Islay single malt.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old Sample200th Anniversary

3cl / 43%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of limited-edition Laphroaig 15 Year Old, bottled in 2015 to commemorate the distillery's 200th anniversary. Lighter in smoke than many Laphroaig single malts, it showcases the distillery's aromatic seaside character.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength SampleBatch 003

3cl / 55.3%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 3rd batch of Laphroaig's riotously popular small batch editions of their famed 10yo cask strength Islay single malt. No doubt this will be as big a hit as the previous editions - this is an expression that never disappoints.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength SampleBatch 002

3cl / 58.3%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the second batch of Laphroaig's small-batch cask strength 10-year-old.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength SampleBatch 001

3cl / 57.8%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the first batch of the Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old, released in 2009.

Linlithgow 1975 Sample26 Year Old Old Malt Cask

3cl / 50%

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1975 Linlithgow single malt, bottled by Douglas Laing as part of its Old Malt Cask series.

Linkwood 2008 Sample10 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 46%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a pair of hogsheads for a decade, this 2008-vintage Linkwood single malt was bottled in March 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection. A light, spicy whisky, it has notes of black pepper, ginger, apricots and pears throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2016 Sample

3cl / 54.5%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of a special-edition release of Lagavulin for the 2016 Islay Jazz Festival, matured in refill American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon casks. The nose holds heady notes of vanilla, banana and gentle oak notes, followed by a gentle peat smoke and lemon zest. The palate opens with notes of oak and peat smoke, and is followed by a salty maritime element. The finish is long and lingering, with sweet notes of banana and plenty of peat smoke.

Lagavulin 2001 Distillers Edition SampleBot.2017

3cl / 43%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2001 vintage of Lagavulin's Distillers Edition, bottled in 2017. By far the most popular of the series, this double-matured Lagavulin has had a finishing period in sweet, sticky Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. A whisky that never disappoints.

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition SampleBot.2007

3cl / 43%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of 1991 Lagavulin, bottled in 2007 for its Distiller's Edition series.

Lagavulin 1989 Distillers Edition Sample

3cl / 43%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1989 Lagavulin, finished in casks previously containing Pedro Ximenez sherry, this is the most popular of the 'Distillers Edition' expressions of the Classic Malts. A delicious layer of sherry sweetness smooths out the rough edges of the standard bottling.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Sample18th Special Releases 2018

3cl / 57.8%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2018 bottling of Lagavulin 12 Year Old in Diageo's Special Releases. With the typical smoky seaside character of Lagavulin, this Islay single malt has a subtle sweetness throughout the palate, adding balance and elegance.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Sample17th Special Releases 2017

3cl / 56.5%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 2017 bottling of Lagavulin 12 in the Diageo Special Releases, a testament to the sheer likeability and complexity of this whisky. Its relative youth compared to the phenomenally popular Lagavulin 16 can be misleading: this Islay whisky is rewardingly diverse, with smoke and fruit melded into minerality. Expect swirling layers of smoke, liquorice, charred meats and green tones of apple and sweet pear.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old SampleBot.2013 13th Release

3cl / 55.1%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 13th release of Lagavulin 12 Year Old from Diageo's Special Releases range. A longstanding favourite, this was the biggest and most fully flavoured of the 2013 lineup, and could well be the best 12-year-old yet.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old SampleBot.2012 12th Release

3cl / 56.1%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the 12th release of 12-year-old Lagavulin from Diageo's Special Releases range. A perennial favourite, balancing price against a punchy cask strength edition of whisky from one of Islay's most mysterious distilleries.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old SampleBot.2011 11th Release

3cl / 57.5%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of the 2011 Special Releases Lagavulin 12-year-old. It was distilled in 1999 and vatted from refill American oak casks. As you'd expect, this is a very upfront, sooty-sweet Lagavulin in the classic style.

Longmorn 2002 Sample16 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 55.3%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a pair of ex-bourbon barrels for 16 years, this 2002-vintage Longmorn single malt was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. A rich, sweet whisky, it has notes of vanilla, caramel and figs throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Ledaig 2010 Sample8 Year Old Signatory for TWE

3cl / 60%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Made in 2010 at Tobermory distillery, this single malt spent eight years in a single first-fill ex-bourbon barrel before it was bottled in April 2019 by Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange's 20th anniversary celebrations. Rich and complex, it offers notes of dried fruits, warm spices and earthy peat smoke. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample.

Kilchoman 2012 SampleSTR Cask Matured 2019 Edition

3cl / 50%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Distilled in 2012, this Kilchoman single malt has been matured in a combination of hand-selected shaved, toasted and re-charred (STR) red wine casks. The use of STR casks provides interaction with both seasoned and virgin oak, creating a balance of rich fruits, oak spice and peat smoke. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Sample

3cl / 45%

Japanese Single Malt Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A ten year old, elegantly peaty single malt from Nikka's beautiful Yoichi distillery in Hokkaido, where whisky is made as it used to be in Scotland with small direct-fired stills and matured in the finest wood the company can find. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old Sample

3cl / 43%

Japanese Single Malt Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A wonderful example of what Japanese whisky is capable of. We absolutely love this. Extremely smooth, with great complexity and a lovely balance of fruit, silky malt and a touch of smoke. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Tokinoka White Blended Whisky Sample

3cl / 40%

Japanese Blended Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Japanese blended whisky from White Oak distillery. Tokinoka White has delicate white chocolate and floral notes, alongside maple syrup, green apples and fiery pink peppercorn.

Nikka Miyagikyo 12 Year Old Sample

3cl / 45%

Japanese Single Malt Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 12-year-old Japanese single malt from Nikka's Miyagikyo distillery. A full-bodied, fruity and complex whisky, it has notes of toffee, malt and dried fruits throughout the palate.

Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Old Sample

3cl / 43%

Japanese Blended Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 12 year-old blended whisky from Hibiki, some of the whisky has been part-matured in plum liqueur casks. Lovely malt from Hakushu and Yamazaki, plus some aged grain from Chita, this terrific Japanese blend picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Sample

3cl / 43%

Japanese Single Malt Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of Hakushu 18 Year Old, a well-rounded, elegant Japanese single malt from Suntory.

Chichibu The Peated 2018 Sample

3cl / 55.5%

Japanese Single Malt Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Bottled in 2018, The Peated is a sultry, smoky Japanese single malt whisky from the ever-popular Chichibu distillery. Fresh aromas of pink grapefruit, lemons, honey and smoky peat are joined by pine needles, flowers and green apples. The palate initially offers notes of dandelion, liquorice root and lemon balm, developing into pink grapefruit, cookie dough and rich bonfire smoke. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Isle of Jura 1965 Sample26 Year Old Stillman's Dram

3cl / 45%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Isle of Jura 1965, released in the early 1990s as part of Whyte & Mackay's Stillman's Dram series.

Inchgower 2007 Sample11 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 46%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a pair of hogsheads for more than a decade, this 2007-vintage Inchgower single malt was bottled in March 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection. This clean, crisp coastal whisky has notes of green apples, red berries, seaweed and heather honey throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Highland Park 1991 Sample27 Year Old Signatory 30th Ann.

3cl / 52%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of Highland Park bottled to celebrate Signatory Vintage's 30th Anniversary, distilled on 21 May 1991 and bottled on 12 June 2018, this spent its 27 years of ageing in a Palo Cortado sherry cask, giving it a more vibrant and juicy character, backed up by Highland Park's classic earthy smoke.

Highland Park 40 Year Old Sample

3cl / 47.5%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Prefect Measure sample Highland Park, bottled at a remarkable 40 years old. They've done a good job on the presentation, too - extremely heavy box with proper hinges and magnetic closure, with a leather-bound booklet inside extolling the virtues of distillery and dram.

Highland Park 1977 Sample21 Year Old Bicentenary

3cl / 40%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1977-vintage Highland Park, released at 21-years-old to celebrate the bicentenary of the distillery in 1998.

Highland Park 18 Year Old SampleBot.1990s

3cl / 43%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of a 1990s bottling Highland Park 18, in the distillery's distinctive flat shouldered bottle of the time. This is when the 18 started to shine, gathering awards and dragging fans to Orkney's more famous distillery. Combining gentle peat smoke with toffee, stewed fruit and a touch of roasted barley, it's maybe the epitome of modern Highland Park.

Highland Park 12 Year Old SampleBot.1990s

3cl / 40%

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 12-year-old Highland Park single malt, bottled during the 1990s.

Glenugie 1977 Sample33 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 57.2%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of a tremedously rich and colourful single cask of the sought-after Glenugie, this has spent its last 33 years of maturation in an Oloroso cask, picking up an extremely fetching russet hue en route.

Glenrothes 1997 Sample21 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 46%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1997-vintage Glenrothes single malt, matured in a pair of hogsheads for 21 years, before being bottled in February 2019 by Signatory Vintage as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. A light, sweet whisky, it has notes of honey, ginger and green apples throughout the palate.

Glendronach Cask Strength SampleBatch 7

3cl / 57.9%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample bottle of the seventh release of Glendronach Cask strength, going for the distillery's classic combination of PX and oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 57.9%, it's an intensely flavoured whisky with stacks of dried fruit and spice – exactly what Glendronach fans clamour for.

Glendronach 33 Year Old SampleSherry Cask

3cl / 40%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of Gledronach single malt, distilled in 1971 and matured in a small batch of exquisite Oloroso sherry casks, this 33 year-old dram was released in 2004.

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival SampleSherry Cask

3cl / 46%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample of the ever-popular Glendronach Revival – a 15-year-old single malt matured in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

Glenlivet 2007 Sample12 Year Old Signatory for TWE

3cl / 64.1%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Made at Glenlivet distillery in 2007, this 12-year-old single malt was matured in a single first-fill sherry hogshead before being bottled in March 2019 by Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange's 20th Anniversary. The latest in a series of youthful sherry-matured whiskies that we've bottled with Signatory, it balances rich dried fruits with lively citrus notes. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Glenlivet 2007 Sample11 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 46%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a single first-fill sherry butt for more than a decade, this 2007-vintage Glenlivet single malt was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection. A rich, oily whisky, it has notes of red berries, cocoa and dried fruit throughout the palate, with plenty of oak spice lingering in the finish. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Glenlivet 1981 Sample36 Year Old TWE Exclusive

3cl / 47.6%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, this hand-picked, single cask 36 year-old is a colossus of long-aged Glenlivet complexity, having spent its final 6 years in a sherry butt. The nose is an alluring, aromatic maze of cocoa, dried fruit, pastry and subtle oak. It’s just as enchanting on the tongue, where fresh apple and cinder toffee battle spice for dominance of a tempered citrus and oak landscape. All is reconciled in a finish full of gentle liquorice and mild cinnamon, with more rich, dark fruit to walk us out. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Glenlossie 1984 Sample33 Year Old Signatory 30th Ann.

3cl / 56.7%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

A rich and complex dram from Glenlossie, specially selected by Signatory Vintage as one of the entries in its impressive 30th Anniversary collection. This was distilled on 4 October 1984 and bottled after 33 years in a refill sherry butt on 27 July 2018. The result is a big dram filled with strawberry sweetness and balanced by coffee and nutty notes. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Glen Keith 1997 Sample21 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 52%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a single hogshead for more than two decades, this 1997-vintage Glen Keith single malt was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

One Sage and Apple Gin Sample

3cl / 43%

The Perfect Measure

A Perfect Measure sample botte of the second gin to be released by One Gin. Sage and Apple is a crisp, fragrant gin with well-balanced notes of juniper, russet apples and fresh English sage.

Glenesk 12 Year Old SampleBot.1980s

3cl / 40%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Perfect Measure sample bottle of Glenesk bottled in the 1980s at 12 years of age. Used as the base malt to VAT 69, the distillery closed in 1985 and was also seen bottled under the Hillside name.

Glen Elgin 1995 Sample23 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 50.4%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Perfect Measure

Matured in a single hogshead for more than two decades, this 1995-vintage Glen Elgin whisky was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Glenburgie 1995 Sample23 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 53.2%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Part of the Cask Strength Collection from Signatory Vintage, this 1995 Glenburgie single malt was matured in a single hogshead for over two decades. This light and fruity Speyside whisky has notes of peach, pineapple and lychee throughout the palate. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Ar7 SampleElements of Islay

3cl / 56.3%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Elements of Islay Ar7, a rich and fruity single malt from the south coast of Islay.

Edradour 2008 Sample10 Year Old Sherry Cask

3cl / 58.3%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Matured in a single sherry butt for a decade, this 2008-vintage Edradour was bottled in March 2019 for the distillery’s Straight From the Cask series. A rich, fruity single malt, it has sweet raising and cinnamon aromas, while the palate offers note of baked apples, spiced oranges and sweet marmalade, before a long finish of apricots and sultanas. Try it now with this Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Deanston 2008 Sample10 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 67.6%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Matured in a single first-fill sherry butt for a decade, this 2008-vintage Deanston single malt was bottled in February 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. Try it now with our Perfect Measure sample.

Convalmore 1984 Sample32 Year Old Special Releases 2017

3cl / 48.2%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample of subtle, sweet and spicy Speyside single malt from closed distillery Convalmore. Predominant notes are all from the bakery: buttery pastry cases, green fruits and a little citrus, followed by intense brown sugar sweetness and spice. A characterful and well-balanced example of this little-known distillery’s style, long-aged in refill American oak hogsheads. Convalmore was opened in 1894 just outside Dufftown, and closed for the final time in 1985 – a year after this whisky was distilled.

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac SampleBot.1960s

3cl / 40%

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A Perfect Measure sample of Remy Marti VSOP Cognac from the 1960s.

Hine Antique SampleBot.1960s

3cl / 40%

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of Hine Antique Cognac from the 1960s. The current edition is now declared an XO, but still used a very similar bottle design this its predecessor.

Ducasse 1865 Fine Champagne Cognac Sample

3cl / 40%

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1865 vintage Fine Champagne cognac from Ducasse.

Delamain 1906 Grande Champagne Cognac SampleBot.1950s

3cl / 40%

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A Perfect Measure sample of a 1906 vintage Cognac from Delamain, made exclusively using grapes grown in the Grande Champagne region.

Cockburn Liqueur Brandy 1885 SampleGrande Fine Champagne

3cl / 40%

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of an old bottling of Cognac from historical Port merchant Cockburn & Co of Leith. This bottle contains Grande Fine Champagne Cognac and will make a great addition to an antique spirits collection.

Clynelish 18 Year Old SampleTWE Retro Label

3cl / 50.6%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 18-year-old Clynelish released for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2014. Heavily sherried whiskies from Clynelish don’t come around very often, and this one carefully balances sherry fruit with the distillery’s famed fruity and waxy character.

Clynelish 2008 Sample10 Year Old Signatory for TWE

3cl / 57.4%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Made in 2008 at Clynelish distillery, this Highland single malt has spent a decade in a single first-fill ex-bourbon hogshead before being bottled in April 2019 by Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange's 20th anniversary celebrations. A fruity, waxy whisky it is a classic Clynelish with notes of creamy vanilla throughout the palate. Try it now with our Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Clynelish 2008 Sample10 Year Old Signatory

3cl / 46%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Matured in a pair of ex-bourbon barrels for a decade, this 2008-vintage Clynelish was bottled in March 2019 for Signatory Vintage’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection. A light, fruity whisky it has notes of peaches, apples, meadow flowers and waxy honeycomb throughout the palate. Try it now with our Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Clynelish 1995 Sample23 Year Old Signatory for TWE

3cl / 55.4%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Made in 1995 at Clynelish distillery, this Highland single malt spent a quarter of a century in a single refill sherry butt before it was bottled in March 2019 by Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange's 20th anniversary celebrations. Balancing notes of rich dried fruits, dark berries and warm oak spice, this is a sherry-bomb with oodles of character. Try it now with our Perfect Measure sample bottle.

Brora 30 Year Old Sample2nd Release Bot.2003

3cl / 55.7%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample of the second release of Brora 30 Year Old, bottled in 2003.

Brora 1970 Sample32 Year Old Old & Rare Platinum

3cl / 58.4%

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample bottle of 1970 vintage Brora bottled by Douglas Laing as part of their Platinum Selection series. Closed in 1983, Brora bottlings are much in demand, especially great ones like this.

Bowmore 15 Year Old Sample

3cl / 43%

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample of 15-year-old single malt from Bowmore, which spends its final three years in oloroso sherry casks. It is elegantly balanced between this sherry influence and the distillery's fruit and peat characteristics – including a siren-like whisper of tropical fruit that will delight fans of older-style Bowmore.

Black BottleBot.1960s

3cl / 40%

Blended Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample of Black Bottle Islay-based blended whisky from the 1960s.

Balvenie Tun 1509 SampleBatch 3

3cl / 52.2%

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A Perfect Measure sample of the third batch of Tun 1509, comprised of 12 sherry butts, 11 American oak hogsheads and eight refill American-oak butts, all containing whisky distilled between 1989 and 1993. Rich and spicy, with an underlying vanilla and honeyed sweetness.