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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 flavoured blend that belongs in any whisky drinker's cupboard.

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.

An incredibly rare sight these days, this late 90's Bunnahabhain was chosen from a single refill ex-Oloroso sherry Gorda cask. Adelphi's tasting notes describe a very dense and rich whisky, laden with notes of sultanas, dried figs, quince, dark chocolate and intense fruit loaf. To taste, star anise and tobacco leaf, with caramel and salt cutting through. Waves of chocolate and caramel join intense umami savoury notes of oyster sauce and Chinese black vinegar.

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.

A rare find for rum enthusiasts, the legendary Caroni from Trinidad, this single cask, cask strength expression was bottled by Adelphi from a refill hogshead cask. Adelphi's notes describe a rum of incredible complexity: notes ranging from aged Riesling, fresh ginger, rhum baba joining 'old automobile' and even a suggestion of petrol. The palate offers bitter chocolate, wood shavings and mint, with Turkish delight and bramble fruit.

Bottled from a single first-fill American Standard Barrel, this Adelphi selection comes from the Deanston distillery situated just north of Glasgow. A malty, waxy character leads the aroma, with fruity notes of peaches and lime zest. On the palate, buttery and rich icing notes joins green apple and more citric notes of lemon-lime soda, giving this Deanston a lively and bright vibe.

This marks the first ever independently bottled Lochlea whisky from Adelphi. A wonderful example of the Lochlea style - fragrant and citric with vanilla custard, orange zest, lemon thyme and almond. A woodyness comes through on the palate with notes of birch, moving to berry compote and porridge qualities. A lively, tart and tangy finish rounds out this distinctly Lowland dram

After 33 years of maturation in refill ex-bourbon hogshead cask, Adelphi have bottled this whisky at the peak of its maturation, with an expressive aroma and flavour of rich tropical fruit character, spices from the bazaar and exotic woods. Papaya, ripe mango and candied grapefruit notes give a feeling of livelyness uncommon of a whisky of this age. The shades of fruit and spices are carried on a richly mouth-coating texture, lingering flinty and mineralic. Adelphi's selection from the Mortlach distillery are legendary - this example is one of many reasons why.

Over the years, Adelphi's selection of single grain whiskies such as this one from North British have been exceptional. Matured in an refill ex-bourbon barrel for 36 years, this is a highly aromatic and perfumed example of the style - creaming soda, sponge fingers and coconut macaroons leap out of the glass. With nutty notes of biscotti and Frangelico, it turns towards a sweet and intense flavour of pineapple, vanilla ice cream and limoncello. Bright, delicate and vividly evocative.

Smögen distillery was founded in 2009 in Sweden, with this single cask laid down in 2013. Matured in an first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, Adelphi's tasting notes describe an intriguing combination of notes, from wet barley, hessian sack, gunpowder and even cow sheds. There is a character of tobacco leaf, oily grain and Szechuan peppercorn, with flinty and fusty notes throughout. The finish is vivid, long and rich.

Bottled from a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead laid down at the Teaninich distillery in 2014, this 10 year old shows the distillery's sweet and viscous profile. The nose opens with a step in to an old-fashioned sweet shop - berry-flavoured hard boiled candies join candied grapefruit and red licorice, joining a sweet and grapey flavour like old dessert wines. The palate is rich and weighted with a satisfying length.

Our first ever expression from the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, situated Filey in England. Bottled from a first-fill ex-Moscatel cask, Adelphi describe a whisky of great contrast - bright lavendar notes join Dr. Pepper, cherry cola and a myriad of candied flavours. A figgy and savoury (fish sauce) then herbal quality emerges on the palate and finish.