Independent Bottlers

Tamdhu 'Premier Barrel' 2009 / 10 years old 46%

$107.50

Matured for 10 years in a single cask from the Tamdhu distillery and bottled in their distinctive ceramic decanters, this Premier Barrel bottling has a sweet and spicy favour, with barley sugar and malted barley joining sweet Christmas spices.

Cadenhead Irish Whiskey 10 years old 46%

$113.00

It is very rare for us to see independently bottled Irish whiskey in New Zealand so we're delighted to have this expression bottled by Wm. Cadenhead of Campbltown, Scotland. Drawn from an undisclosed distillery, it has the classic Irish single malt whiskey character with soft, sweet, fruity flavours (pears) and a wonderful creaminess.

Glendullan 'Signatory' 2007 / 12 years old 46%

$91.00

Filled from a pair of hogshead casks from the Glendullan distillery, this new 12 year old Signatory Vintage has a beautiful spirit-driven character, showing the influence of barley and distillation over the wood. The nose is fresh and sweet, with green apples, white chocolate and a creamy rice-pudding or ambrosia aroma. The palate carries the sa...

Aultmore 'Signatory' 2008 / 11 years old 43%

$78.00

Drams from Aultmore distillery have been next to impossible to source for many years as the malt is in high demand by master blenders. Aultmore is soft and complex on the nose, but with a weighty body and full flavour on the palate. Maturation in hogsheads has brought forth subtle spice notes and confectionary.

Knockando 'Signatory' 2007 / 12 years old 46%

$82.00

Bottled as part of Signatory Vintage's 'Un-Chillfiltered' range, this 12 year old release from the iconic Knockando distillery in Speyside has been yielded from just two hogshead casks. Nostalgic wafts of tinned peaches smothered in vanilla custard are followed by just a hint of limoncello. Fresh and vibrant on the palate with a slight menthol n...

Dailuaine 'Signatory' 1997 / 22 years old 46.1%

$257.00

Distilled in 1997 at the Dailuaine distillery and bottled after 22 years of maturation, this natural cask-strength release has notes of black tea, dried fruit and an orangey tone throughout, with a late herbal character coming through on delicate bitter spices. At 46.1% this cask has shed a lot of alcohol, creating a very soft and mellow whisky.

Inchgower 'Signatory' 1997 / 22 years old 59.7%

$262.00

Distilled in 1997 at the Inchgower distillery on the north eastern shores of Scotland, this little-known Speyside malt often has a flavour of creme caramel and orange, mingled with green herb notes and antique furniture woodyness. Matured in ex-bourbon hogshead for the majority of its life, it was re-racked and finished in a fresh sherry butt fo...

Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%

$99.80

The peated whisky made at the Tobermory distillery is called Ledaig (pronounced le-chig) and this new whisky comes from the 'smoky' selection of the discovery series by Gordon & MacPhail. On first sniff, there is a rich plume of peat smoke, becoming tinged with a rubbery (burnt tires) notes and cured smoky meat. To taste there is a weighty, ...

Tormore 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%

$98.80

Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old from Tormore distillery deep in the heart of Speyside, falls under their new 'Bourbon cask' profile, an introduction to the bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. Tropical fruits and sweet vanilla, coconut, pineapple and grapefruit aro...

Scarabus by Hunter Laing 46%

$79.00

Scarabus is a new single malt whisky selected by Hunter Laing & Co. who marked the opening of their new Ardnahoe distillery on Islay. While the origin of this whisky is a mystery, it is a big dram, offering an aroma of sweet syrupy pears, white raisins, freshly roasting peanuts and plumes of peaty smoke. A briny sea-salt and leathery note ad...

Invergordon 'Sovereign' 1987 / 30 years old 51.6%

$249.30

Distilled in May of 1987, this 30 year old whisky comes from a single cask, distilled at the Invergordon grain distillery. It has been maturing in a refill hogshead and bottled at cask strength of 51.6%. Notes of vanilla and hard toffee make for a rounded and creamy nose. The creaminess moves to the palate, as well as summer fruits, peaches, str...

Cameronbridge 'Old Particular' 1991 / 28 years old 52.6%

$165.60

Bottled from a single cask filled in October 1991, this limited edition Douglas Laing release hails from the Cameronbridge grain distillery north-east of Edinburgh. Traditionally this whisky has an intense and lively wood-forward profile - lashings of woody vanilla, freshly sawn oak and toasted elements coming together with old fashioned hard ca...

Highland Park 'Xtra Old Particular' 1997 / 21 years old 48.3%

$608.00

Produced at the most notherly distillery in Scotland, this limited edition single cask bottling was laid down in 1996 at Highland Park. Bottled 21 years later by Douglas Laing & Co. the Laing's describe this whisky as earthy, woody and spiced, with charred wood, buttered toast and a citrus zest. A zing of rock-pool saltyness and sweetness (s...

Tomatin 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 2008 / 2019 43%

$99.20

Created from a small batch of ex-bourbon casks laid down at the Tomatin distillery in 2007, this new bottling captures the traditional American oak matured style from Tomatin. A soft and fresh scent of pear and vanilla start the nose, slightly floral (elderflower and apple blossom) and sweet. The palate is fruity - peach and banana with a lush m...

Armagnac 'Cadenhead' 47.8%

$179.00

This Amagnac hails from the famous 'Armagnac Tenareze' region, which is known for producing the richest and heaviest of the type. This selection was distilled in 1990, and bottled at cask strength in 2019, only 456 bottles were filled. On the nose we find burnt orange, dunnage warehouses, and marzipan. The palate features Hazelnut, allspice, mal...

Adelphi's Private Stock Blend 40%

$46.50

Adelphi's Private stock is a blend of whiskies selected by one of Scotland's most famed independent bottlers. This is a smooth dram with plenty of honeyed sweetness from Spey and Highland malts, a touch of sea-side maritime notes from a coastal distillery and a gentle peat-fire smokyness in the background. A very traditional and old-fashioned fl...

Fettercairn 'Cadenhead' 2007 / 11 years old 56.7%

$108.00

Balmenach 'Old & Rare Heritage' 1979 / 40 years old 45.4%

$1,456.00

A stunning single cask release from Hunter Laing's 'Old and Rare' series, this expression from the Balmenach distillery in Speyside was distilled in 1979. Forty years later, it boasts tropical aromas of mango, pineapple and passion fruit drizzled with caramel sauce on the nose. Sweet on the palate, with more tropical fruit notes, strawberry and ...

Scapa 'Gordon & MacPhail' 2005 / 2018 43%

$118.00

Distilled in 2005 at the remote Scapa distillery in the Orkney isles, this bottling from Gordon & MacPhail is a classic example of the sweet, fruity and delicate style. Starting with vanilla, cooked apples and touches of ripe tropical fruit (banana, pineapple, kiwifruit), it builds to a creamy and green apple flavour on the palate. The finis...

Strathisla 'Gordon & MacPhail' 2006 / 2019 43%

$123.00

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers, this new distillery label release comes from the Strathisla distillery, distilled in 2006. Offering creamy vanilla custard combined with toffee and dried fruit flavours, this is a traditional Strathisla - mouth warming spice (black pepper, clove) and woody notes. Th...

Glenrothes 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 11 years old 43%

$103.00

This 11 year old Glenrothes is an excellent addition to the Gordon & MacPhail 'Discovery' range. An example of everything you'd want from a sherry cask matured whisky; on the nose there is a distinctive note reminiscent of a box of Sun-Maid raisins and rich toffee. To taste, raspberries and blackberries mingle with hints of cinnamon and char...

Linkwood 'Gordon & MacPhail' 25 years old 43%

$315.00

Matured for 25 years years exclusively in ex-Sherry casks, this acclaimed bottling by Gordon & MacPhail comes from the famous Linkwood distillery in Scotland. A very rich whisky that shows its wood influence well, with stewed fruits (apples, raisin, cherries) all at the fore, with a delicate floral note underneath. An aroma of old polished o...

Cadenhead's Old Raj Spiced Gin 55%

$69.40

This variation of the Old Raj gin has seen the addition of a number of spices and botanicals including pink peppercorn, orange, almond, cumin, coriander, cubebs, rowanberry, and smoked paprika. Saffron is added post-distillation adding the yellow hue.

Glenburgie 'Gordon & MacPhail' 21 years old 43%

$197.50

Distilled at the Glenburgie distillery, this new release from Gordon & MacPhail was selected from casks that have slowly matured their spirit for 21 years. A complex and deep aroma of brown sugar, stewed raisins, roasted hazelnuts and vanilla are joined by lighter notes of dry hay and floral hints. Full and fruity to taste, the palate is lac...