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Specially selected by the team at Whisky Galore and Adelphi for DramFest 2025, this Caol Ila marks one of the four exclusives for the event. Distilled in 2014 and matured for 10 years in an ex-sherry hogshead, this is a classic Caol Ila - wind-swept beachside bonfires evokes smoke and salt, joining a rush of rich toffee and earthy peat. Flavours of peat-smoked bacon sizzling on a grill is contrasted by a citric profile of rich marmalade and tart citron. We hope you enjoy this special Adelphi selection, exclusively available here in New Zealand.

Chosen in partnership with the Benromach distillery for DramFest 2025, this New Zealand exclusive release was bottled from a single first-fill ex sherry hogshead. Distilled from Benromach's lightly peated barley, this cask shows great balance between rich raisin sweetness and fragrant Christmas spices. A flash of struck-matches on the nose gives way to a dense and complex character of red fruits and berries, with clementine and raisin pudding. An integrated peat smoke runs through the heart of this dram, finishing with chocolate and a lasting oak spice.

Created from a batch of just 5 refill ex-sherry butts, this Glen Elgin shows a delicate pear juice and appletiser flavour, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Crisp pink lady apples build with a background of milk chocolate, with lashings of pear Eau de Vie drizzled over flaky pastry, and a light lemon-oil citric flavour to finish.

Distilled in 2016 and filled from a single refill ex-Oloroso sherry butt, this is an Ardmore bursting with character, distinctly reminiscent of a place: an old bothy peat fireplace surrounded by hessian sack, wet bung and old fishing equipment. Buttery and vanilla tones join tart blackberry, pan-fried sausages and smoky cedar.

Selected from a small batch of casks laid down in 2012 at the Ardmore distillery, this new release from Signatory was matured in a unique type of cask - 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrels that were sourced from an undisclosed distillery on Islay (codenamed LA, suggesting Laphroaig). The nose opens with an industrial smokyness, evoking old workshops and savoury smoke. There is a touch of old hessian sacks and then a sweet barley tone that shifts to creamy and vanilla'd.

Filled from a single ex-sherry butt, again showing a relatively mild wood influence, this Bunnahabhain is very typical of its style, waxy, fruity and nutty. With flavours of of roasted nut & fruit mix, there is also the classic note of beeswax and honeycomb coming through. There is a creamyness to the palate, with fruit leather and a drying, salty minerality - a classic unpeated Bunnahabhain from the northern reaches of Islay.

This undisclosed single malt from Cadenhead's 'Enigma' range has been matured for 16 years in an ex-Manzanilla sherry cask. The nose opens with red cola, sandalwood and notes of old dunnage floor warehouses or a damp cellar. To taste, a burst of bacon crisps, chorizo and salted caramel popcorn. To finish, dark chocolate, tangerines and a mineral quality like pebbles on the beach.

Matured initially in ex-bourbon barrels before a final mature period in ex-Oloroso butts, this Knockdhu is a festive treat with orange marzipan, gingerbread and jammy flavours. Spicy and sweet like a slice of gingerbread, there is a note of cola cubes and milk chocolate - distinctive notes from sherry casks.

Chosen from casks that were laid down in 2012, this brand new 'Cuvee' expression sees GlenAllachie's whisky given a secondary maturation in hand-chosen French and Italian wine casks. The disitllery's spirit, with heather honeyed tones is joined by pastel fruits and red berries, hints of ginger and caramel biscuits. A burst of orchard fruit and citrus can be found, with plum syrup and more berries in the finish.

Glenlossie is a bit of a team favourite here at WG, and this bottling has been matured in re-charred Bourbon barrels and is light and fruity through and through. The nose is vibrant and refreshing with notes of zesty citrus, moving to sweet raisins covered in chocolate. The sweetness piles on the palate with creamy vanilla custard and marzipan. Finally, delicate creme brûlée, light pear drops and lemon fondant send this lovely light dram on its way.

This brand-new Inchgower from Cadenhead has spent the final part of its 14 years of maturation in a most unusual type of cask: ex-PX sherry butts that previously held Springbank. The cask influence has imparted a delicate, peaty, musty and earthy quality not normally found in Inchgower. A rich, stewed raisin and warm toffee flavour builds to a nutty quality of honey roasted cashews, salted caramel and a delicate whiff of peat.

Distilled at an unknown Highland distillery, this single cask expression has been aged for eleven years in Port and Oloroso Octaves and a refill Hogshead before being bottled at the natural strength of 56.5% 

On the nose there are hints of tart apple cider and summer berry pie 

The palate consists of vanilla ice cream sundaes and slices of freshly baked sponge cake with chocolate cream.

The finish is wonderfully thick rich and oily, covering the last buds and lingering with polished leather, sweet stewed berries and sweet oak.

Made from peated barley, this 10 year old Bunnahabhain from Cadenhead shows the sweet, salty and savoury character of the distillery's 'Staoisha' peated spirit. The nose opens with crispy smoky bacon, moving to smoky fish soup (Cullen skink) and lashings of peat. The finish has a minty, herbal twist, remaining coastal to the end.

Bottled from a small batch of ex-Oloroso sherry cask finished barrels, this Linkwood offers a heavier than normal profile of this famous Spey malt. This additional maturation has brought forward notes of warm, spicy apple puddings, berry compote and pan au raisin. A warm and full mouthfeel leaves a spicy trail, finishing on caramel and liquorice tones.

The first independently bottled expression of Annandale we have seen since its rebirth in 2014, This seven year old example was bottled by Glasgow based bottlers North Star Spirits.  Distilled in 2015, before being laid down to mature in a single Oloroso Sherry Butt. The result is a soft mellow and rather sweet dram with elements of spun sugar, boozy fruit cake and gentle spice on the nose, followed along by notes of sticky date pudding, spicy gingerbread and wafts of freshly cracked black pepper on the palate.  The spices linger on the finish with wafts of sweet Christmas spices accompanied by sweet chewy caramel.

Matured for 13 years at Linkwood in a refill hogshead cask, this single cask bottling from Thompson Bros shows beautiful character of this old distillery. The nose carries a sweet note of toasted museli and vanilla custard, with delicate orchard fruits and a chalky minerality. To taste, a medley of nuts & fruits and warm baked pastry, finishing with citrus and a hint of umami savouryness.

Matured for 12 years in an ex-refill sherry butt, this single cask whisky hails from the Benriach distillery in the heart of Speyside. At its core, this is a classic Benriach, fruity with raisins and apricots surrounded by a blanket of heather honey and vanilla. A long note of milk chocolate coated dried fruit lingers in the finish.

Part of Signatory's all new 'Small Batch' series, this bottling of Caol Ila has been matured in a selection of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks. There are expected notes of rich sherried tones, colliding with Caol Ila's signature coastal, meaty and oily nature, think of salty cured meats, coastal bonfire smoke, sweet nuts, tanned leather and hints of dried fruits.

A new release under the Enigma series, this cask strength, undisclosed peated Highland single malt has a smoky, savoury start. Notes of bacon-flavoured chips and peaty embers come through before sweeter notes of banana and vanilla custard. A thick and syrupy mouthfeel carries candle smoke and flinty notes, finishing on grated nutmeg.

Filled from a refill ex-sherry butt, the pale straw colour of this Teaninich shows the wood influence has been very gentle over 13 years. As is typical for this style, the barley really sings - nutty, malty, with hints of buttery pastry and warm, yeasty bread dough. A nutty, very oily quality is present throughout, with cooked apple then a twist of all sorts of woody herbs. An excellent example of the cask giving way to let the distillate truly shine.

Chosen from an undisclosed distillery in Speyside, this 11 year old has a flavour that reflects its ingredients, with notes of grist (ground malted barley) and boiled barley sugar sweets. Sultanas and a hint of savoury, struck-match sulphur joins in, becoming meaty and gamey. The finish is full of lime and grapefruit, with a crisp ending.

Situated in Carron in Strathspey, Dailuaine makes a weighty spirit which favours a robust wood profile, such as this 13 year old ex-sherry cask from bottlers Hunter Laing & Co. A rich, fruit-forward flavour of raisins joins notes of plum crumble drizzled with honey. The finish is oak-spiced and lingering with black tea tannins.

This Linkwood, bottled from a single Oloroso butt is a perfect winter warmer dram. There are notes of warm apple cider and zesty citrus on the nose, before notes of sweet toasted oak, and sweet honey join on the palate, the sweetness continues on towards the end of the palate, with a rather malty finish.