Aberfeldy 'Cadenhead' 1997 / 19 years old 55.3%

$140.00

Bottled from 2 hogshead casks laid down in 1997, this 19 year old Aberfeldy comes from Wm. Cadenhead's latest small batch release. Aberfeldy is not readily available at this age, and Cadenhead's previous bottlings from the distillery have been extremely good. The tasting notes from Mark Watt talk of a classic style - lots of sweet honeycomb and ...

Aberfeldy 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1995 / 2014 55.8%

$142.00

We have been hugely impressed with Gordon & MacPhail's 'Cask Strength' range and this sounds like it will also delight. Subtle Sherry influences with stewed apple, toasted malt and floral notes leading onto a palate with more flavours of chilli spice, banana, lemon and charred oak flavours.

Adelphi 'Breath of the Highlands' 1985 / 22 years old #1066 55.2%

$379.00

Adelphi have been sworn to secrecy as to which distillery this comes from, but it is a classic Highland single malt. Bottled as part of Adelphi's Archive series from a single American-oak barrel. Creamy coconut fudge starts in the aroma, with oakwood, and a fruity, complex note of nectarine or cherries. Herbal and spicy as well, with an unusual ...

Ardmore 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1991 / 2006 57.9%

$149.50

Ardmore is a distillery, located in the eastern Highlands, that is known for producing a peated malt. This expression has the peaty characteristics but in a soft, delicate style. Behind the smoke there are aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and toasted malt. This all leads onto the palate with dark chocolate influences and a slightly peppery edge...

Ardmore 'Legacy' 40%

$57.00

Made with 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt, this is an example of the distinctive style of whisky made at the Ardmore distillery. Amongst the peatiest and smokiest whiskies made on the mainland, it carries aromas of creamy toasted oak, caramel and sooty peat smoke which carries onto the palate with malt-cereal flavours, vanilla and spice.

Ardmore 'Old Particular' 2000 / 16 years old 44.5%

$171.00

Distilled in 2000 and filled into a refill barrel, this 16 year old Ardmore shows the unique peated Highland malt character. Savoury peat smoke is found immediately - streaky bacon, charred wood and toasted barley flavours, along with rich fresh honey and more barbequed, smoky meats. These smoky qualities are balanced by a sweet vanilla toffee f...

Arran 'Gordon and MacPhail' 2006 / 2014 46%

$74.00

Distilled at the remote distillery on the Isle of Arran, this single vintage whisky was bottled from a small selection of 1st fill American oak casks. Clasically Arran with a sweet malty and biscuity aroma, delicate floral notes and a hint of tropical (mango, grapefruit) notes. Lush on the palate with sweet vanilla and again a tangy citrus flavo...

Arran 'Machrie Moor' 46%

$107.00

Machrie Moor is a departure from the usually lighter, perfumed and sweeter flavours found at the Arran distillery, coming from batches of heavily peated spirit that hints in style to its neighbours on Islay. Bolder notes of dried grass, gentle smoke and a touch of soot are carried by the distilleries hallmark fruit and custardy flavours.

Arran 'Machrie Moor' Cask Strength 3rd Edition 58.5%

$120.00

This special release from Arran Distillery is limited to 9000 bottles worldwide and uses malt that has been peated to a level of 20PPM which showcases a different side of the 'Arran Malt' to the more traditional style that comes out of the distillery. The smoke comes across in a way similar to the smell of burning wood embers, whilst there is st...

Arran 'Old Malt Cask' 1996 / 19 years old 50%

$173.00

To date, this is the oldest Arran we have had at Whisky Galore, which includes the offical distillery bottlings (the distillery was only established in 1995).A lovely golden hue has developed during its maturation, and to taste this is typical of the distillery - soft sweet and delicately perfumed with notes of toffee, creamy custard and a touch...

Arran 'Port Cask Finish' 50%

$118.00

Notes of dried fruits, hazelnuts and mandarin oranges can be found in this Arran that has spent the last part of its maturation in Port casks.

Arran 'Sauternes Cask Finish' 50%

$118.00

After initially maturing in traditional oak casks for approximately 8 years, The Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Sauternes wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Bordeaux sweet white wine. There are notes of Honeysuckle, melon and marzipan on the nose, which continues to develope on the palat...

Arran 10 years old Gift Pack 46%

$112.00

A superb example ofthis not so typical island dram. Ripe Golden Barley in colour with an initial rush of vanilla sweetness on the nose gives way to the fruits of slow distillation - kiwi, banana, cantaloupe melon - with just a dusting of cocoa powder. It is undoubtedly complex and yet the aromas are in complete harmony with the malt. A touch of ...

Arran Amarone Cask Finish 50%

$118.00

After initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years, this expression of Arran has been finished in a selection of Amarone wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Italian red wine. The finish introduces bigger and richer flavours to Arran, with dark chocolate, cherry and Turkish delights are evident as are ...

Arran Madeira Cask Finish 50%

$118.00

Initially aged in refill hogsheads before spending a 'finishing' period in first-fill Madeira casks, this Arran Malt is rich and sweet with notes of orange, milk chocolate, fruitcake, marmalade on toast and sultanas resulting in a long and satisfying creamy finish.

Balblair 1983 Vintage 46%

$415.00

This is the latest vintage selection from the Balblair distillery, chosen by distillery manager John MacDonald. Bottled after 30 years of maturation, it carries warming aromas of butterscotch, toffee and vanilla, along with deep fruit notes of green apples, citrus fruits and rich beeswax honey. Another sensational vintage from Balblair.

Balblair 1990 Vintage 46%

$174.00

This 2nd release of Balblair's 1990 vintage has gone down a darker road than usual, selected this time from Spanish ex-sherry butts. Spicy and sweet with raisins and toffee coming to the fore, with touches of vanilla pod, milk chocolate and citrus. The sherry casks have an obvious influence here, imparting some rich flavours not often seen in Ba...

Balblair 1999 Vintage 46%

$127.00

The 2nd edition of the Balblair 1999 vintage comes from a selection of casks, both European and American oak and matured for 15 years. The signature Balblair aromas and flavours of honey, green apples and other rich fruits mingled with vanilla and hints of citrus. The palate is wonderfully soft, rounded and sweet, drifting off to delicate spice ...

Ben Nevis 'Provenance' 2006 / 10 years old 46%

$85.00

This single cask bottling of Ben Nevis was matured for 10 years in a refill hogshead cask. Fragrant and sweet initially, it builds to notes of barley and warm spices (ginger in particular) with a peppery tone, moving towards a confectionery, honeyed sweetness. A soft, light and mild example of the often robust Ben Nevis style.

Ben Nevis 10 years old 46%

$89.80

Ben Nevis is a classic west coast Highland dram from Fort William, right below the Ben (mountain) itself. Very rich and deep to start with a medley of golden syrup, orangey marmalade and a thread of mocha-chocolate in the background. A wonderfully old-fashioned style of whisky that is not often seen these days.

Blair Athol 'Advanced Sample' 15 years old 50% 200ml

$59.80

Blair Athol 'Distillers Art' 1997 / 17 years old 48%

$138.00

Rarely seen in New Zealand we have a unique 'Langside' release by independent bottler's, Hunter Laing, as part of their 'Distiller's Art' series. This particular bottling is from the Highland distillery of Blair Athol and has been maturing in a single sherry butt for 17 long years with only 689 bottles yielded from the cask. It has a fragrant no...

Blair Athol 'Signatory' 1988 / 27 years old 58.9%

$231.00

Matured in a very active sherry butt, this 27 year old Blair Athol is a big, robust and hearty whisky. On the nose it oozes rich old wood (cedar) and macerated dried fruit, with a twang of sulphur (struck match), orange marmalade and freshly toasted bread. The palate is again marmaladey, waxy and balanced with a brown sugar sweetness. The finish...

Clynelish 'BBR' 1997 / 17 years old #4051 55%

$238.00

1997 is widely regarded as one of Clynelish distilleries most famous years, and this single cask from BBR is a great example of this exceptional period for the distillery. A surprising hint of peat smoke leads the nose, before the classic honeyed, brown sugar and fragrantly fruity flavours come out. The palate is lively and oily, with a waxy fee...